Holiday Cottages, Shropshire. Around the local area

The largest inland county in England and one of the least populated, Shropshire offers spectacular, unspoilt countryside with a wealth of opportunities for both the first time and regular visitor. Dining is also a pleasure in this wonderful location - see our Dining Guide for more information about local pubs and restaurants and our home catering services for larger groups provided by "Yanada" and "Bespoke Buffets".

Local Activities

In north Shropshire, Bon Accueil provides an excellent base for cycling, walking, fishing, visiting Ironbridge World Heritage Site, shopping visits to nearby Chester and Shrewsbury or exploring the Welsh Marches or Shropshire Lakes - all around half an hour's drive away. Positioned on a Roman route to Chester and on a border that was fought over for many centuries, there are many sites of historical interest in the area. Nearby Hawkstone Park is popular with both young and old, although it is admittedly for the fitter amongst us. It is made up of intricate pathways, ravines, arches and bridges and King Arthur addressing his troops in the awesome caves. In nearby Wem we also have our very own 'Museum of Myth and Fable', Mythstories, where Shropshire's legends are brought to life. There are so many castles, gardens and Roman artifacts within easy travel distance in Shropshire, Wales and Cheshire and, for golfers, Whitchurch boasts two 18 hole courses with others at Hawkstone Park and Carden Park. If that isn't enough, then how about horse riding, hovercrafting, canoeing, flying, ballooning - all within a comfortable drive's distance.

Walking

Shropshire and the surrounding countryside is a haven for walkers and ramblers, whether tackling a challenging walk across the hills or a pleasant stroll in the countryside. Highlights close to Bon Accueil include the local prehistoric mosses and meres (SSSIs) which also provide rich rewards for bird-watchers. The Shropshire Way and The Sandstone Trail both pass close by and, within a short drive, you can visit Pistyll Rhaeadr which, at 240 ft tall, is the highest waterfall in Wales & England.

Details of walks in Shropshire can be found at www.shropshirewalking.co.uk.

Cycling

It's also great to get out and about on a bike in Shropshire. Discover hundreds of miles of National Cycle Network routes along quiet lanes; explore traffic-free trails along old railways and waterways; follow the cycle rides to historic towns or get muddy on mountain bike tracks in woods and forests. Whitchurch is a great base for several routes ranging from 9 to 27 miles. Cycled over a day with a picnic lunch or stopover at a local pub these really are great routes to explore the area, navigating a maze of quiet country lanes taking in mosses, canals, meres and gentle hills.

Details of cycle routes in Shropshire can be found at www.shropshirecycling.co.uk.

In addition to all the above, we provide a large amount of tourist information and maintain our own "Places To Visit" booklet drawn from our own personal experiences and the experiences of our guests.

Further information about this truly wonderful county can be found at www.shropshiretourism.co.uk.

Bon Accueil Self Catering Holiday Cottages Whitchurch, Shropshire

Holiday Cottages, Shropshire. Around the local area

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