Find self catering and cottages that are great for a short break in West England

Goodmoor Cottages - Pear Tree Cottage, Bewdley, Shropshire, West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from: £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Bewdley sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Set in rural seclusion close to a working farm both cottages enjoy exclusive views over and across the Wyre Forest. Decorated to a high standard the cottages – formerly a coach house and stables – offer comfortable accommodation in an area that has been declared one of outstanding natural beauty. Visitors can enjoy beautiful walks and bird-watching from the doorstep, or visit one of the many nearby towns. Bewdly (4 miles) is an attractive town with interesting side streets and riverside walks, Ludlow a little further afield home to many festivals, world famous eateries and of course the castle. Bridgnorth, Stratford and The Cotswolds all within easy driving distance. Shop and pubs serving food 2 miles.

Old Hall Barn, Kenley, Shropshire, West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from: £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Kenley sleeps 2.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: This former barn, now Grade II listed, dates back hundreds of years and has been sympathetically converted to provide high class accommodation with modern conveniences, tasteful interior and a good sense of space throughout. The holiday property is one of a pair, situated midway between Shrewsbury and Bridgnorth and just a short distance from the popular town of Much Wenlock. The Wenlock Edge, ever popular with walkers, can be seen across the open countryside that stretches out in front of the property, making it ideal for nature lovers and ornithologists. Shopping is a joy in Shropshire with its medieval towns of Shrewsbury and Ludlow, and the cuisine is superb. Stabling and grazing is available. Shops 5 miles, pub 2½ miles.

Spacious living room. Spacious kitchen/dining room. First floor: Double bedroom with 6ft bed and en-suite shower room with toilet.

The Forge, Hanley Swan, Worcestershire, West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from: £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Hanley Swan sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Delightful former blacksmith’s forge dating back to the 18th century, featuring the original beams, a canopied open fire and a wrought-iron spiral staircase. Close to the owners’ home, it stands within its own garden down a country lane, within a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Local walking books are provided to help explore the surrounding area and the nearby Malvern Hills. The Three Counties Showground is 5 minutes away and there is also easy access to Malvern itself, Upton on Severn, Eastnor Castle, Ledbury, Tewkesbury and Worcester. It is a short walk to the village green, shops and pub. There are many festivals and tourist attractions held locally throughout the year, but none near enough to spoil the tranquillity of the holiday cottage. Shops ½ mile.

Entrance porch. Beamed living/dining room with wood-burning stove and farmhouse-style kitchen. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower. Gallery first floor landing: Beamed double bedroom with Victorian antique bed and Velux windows. Bathroom with toilet.

Abbots Court Cottages - Easter Hill, Evesham, Worcestershire, West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from: £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Evesham sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Golf nearby • Pub nearby • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Nestling in the beautiful rolling Worcestershire countryside, Abbots Court Cottages offer a wonderful base to explore the surrounding countryside.

Abbots Court Cottages are situated in undulating countryside next to a working dairy farm. There are numerous local walks through woodland and pasturelands, offering superb views of Malvern Hills, Bredon Hill and the Cotswolds. Golf is available - there are two golf courses within three miles. There is fishing in the nearby trout lakes in Church Lench and in the River Avon in Evesham. Horse riding is also available locally. Within easy drive of Stratford-upon-Avon, Malvern, Worcester, Warwick, Cheltenham and the many pretty Cotswold villages.
The area is very fortunate to be the home of many National Trust properties - Hidcote Manor Garden, Showshill Manor, Coughton Court, Brockhampton Estate, Charlecote Park, Croome Park, Hanbury Hall, Middle Little Tithe Barn and The Fleece Inn at Bretforton. There are also a number of English Heritage properties including Whitley Court. The Malvern Spring Flower show has become a major attraction over recent years as well as The Three Counties Agricultural Show and the Autumn Show. For those who enjoy gardening, there are many local nurseries, garden centres and gardens to visit in the NGS yellow book. The local area boasts excellent pubs, many of which serve good meals using locally sourced ingredients. The owners have a wealth of information to help guests enjoy their holiday. Seven out of the ten holiday cottages have been tastefully converted from old farm buildings dating back to the 1860s and The Old Court House is a much earlier timber framed barn. The other three, although new additions, have been sympathetically designed to sit comfortably alongside the older cottages. The cottages sleep from two to six people plus a cot. Shops 2 miles, pub ¾ mile.

The Old Vicarage - The Forge, Leominster, Herefordshire, West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from: £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Leominster sleeps 6.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Fishing nearby • Pub nearby • Detached • Easy Walking • Garden • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: The Forge is a 16th-century Grade II listed detached property, fronting onto the A4112. Set in the owner’s grounds, the Mortimer Trail is on the doorstep and Offa’s Dyke Path close by. Fishing and canoeing on the River Lugg. Horse riding available; paddock on site for guests’ own horse. Shop 2 miles, pub 200 yards.

One step to entrance. Living room with wooden floor. Dining room. Cosy well-equipped galley-style kitchen. Utility. Double bedroom with 6ft (zip & link) bed, TV, sofa, oak floor and en-suite shower room with toilet. Beamed throughout. First floor: Two double bedrooms each with 5ft bed and oak floor, one with en-suite bathroom with shower attachment. Shower room and toilet.

Wagtails, Bishops Castle, Shropshire, West England

Sleeps 3
Weekly prices from: £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Bishops Castle sleeps 3.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Sleeps 3

Accommodation overview: A holiday location with a difference! This comfortably furnished former granary, with its own terrace and gardens, is a naturalists’ paradise. It stands in the grounds of the Conservation Centre for Wolf Watch UK, surrounded by 70 acres of owned woodland overlooking 16 acres of red deer park in lush valley and forest, with an abundance of wildlife, including badgers and many species of birds. The rescued wolves, seen in the BBC’s Wildlife on One programme, can also be seen in their enclosures. The cottage stands in a courtyard across from the owner’s home, and close to Offa’s Dyke ½ mile. Bishop’s Castle, with pubs, restaurants, shops and swimming pool, 5 miles.

Entrance hall leading to two pretty beamed bedrooms; one double and one single. Shower room with toilet. First floor: Beamed and carpeted open-plan living/dining room with wood-burning stove and compact kitchen area.

The Darren Mill Cottage, Broad Oak, Herefordshire, West England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from: £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Broad Oak sleeps 5.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Sleeps 5

Accommodation overview: This miller’s cottage is set in the 3-acre landscaped grounds of the owners’ home with lawns, woodland and paddock. Imaginatively restored to a high standard, it retains much charm and character. In the mature gardens, a bridged brook leads to woodland. There are walks from the door; cycling, riding, canoeing, fishing and rock climbing locally. The 3 Castles walk/cycle ride, award winning restaurants, pubs and enchanting villages are nearby. Visit Monmouth, Ross-on-Wye, Abergavenny, Hereford, the Forest of Dean, Wye Valley and Black Mountains. Shop and pub 1 mile.

Nineteen steps to entrance. Two double bedrooms; one with 6ft bed, one with additional single bed (for +1). Shower room with toilet. First floor: Beamed living room with wood-burning stove and oak floor. Double doors to kitchen/dining room with oak floor.

Dudley Cottage, Cross Keys, Herefordshire, West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from: £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Cross Keys sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Detached • Easy Walking • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Tastefully converted and very cosy, this single-storey property has retained many of its original features, including exposed beams and brick-built fireplace. Set within 500 acres, and close to the owner’s home, this detached holiday cottage is set on a working arable farm. The historic city of Hereford lies 4 miles distant, and the Welsh borders, Forest of Dean and Hay-on-Wye are all easily accessible. Farm shop 1½ miles, pub serving food nearby.

Beamed open-plan living/dining room with electric fire in brick fireplace, French windows to patio area, and spacious modern kitchen area. Beamed double bedroom. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with freestanding bath, separate shower cubicle and toilet.