This is one of the best kept secrets I know of. A beautiful 18th Century farmhouse with views over…read morethe Shropshire Hills that take your breath away. The area is full of some of the best scenery I can describe and as a Landscape photographer I'm talking vast vistas big skies, mountains, lakes an the likes of which most of us dream of capturing all on your doorstep. Walkers can use it as a great base for The Long Mynd, The Stiperstones you have to visit The Bog, Mitchell's fold etc. Its within easy driving distance of Wales an the best sunrises an full Moons you can wish to see. Im very fortunate I found it and managed to find a place to move in to the rest of you will just have to cope with visiting. But take it from me that Joanna Brereton is an outstanding cook Mince pies an Scotch Eggs to really write home about. Tell her Tracey of TNT PHOTOART sent you

We stayed at Pen Derw for a night before spending a few days…read moreat Mike and Val's other property River's Nest. It has recently been totally refurbished so everything is brand new. We stayed in the Gribin room (so called because it looks straight onto the mountain of the same name). The bed is huge and was amazingly comfortable and the shower is a proper shower and even changes colour whilst you're in it. Breakfast was excellent with a good choice of food. We also walked over to Pistyll Rhaeadr Waterfall which is a great walk, a couple of hours each way with great views on a clear day and the waterfall itself is beautiful and theirs a tea shop at the base of the falls. Great place, highly recommend it

Situated in the picturesque village of Llangynog, surrounded by the Berwyn Mountains, Pen Derw…read moreoffers luxury B & B accommodation in a light and spacious bungalow with stunning mountain views. Fully refurbished winter 2011.

We have stayed at the Coach House many times over the last few years and we love it! The owners…read moreCarol and Zoe are really friendly and immediately make you feel welcome. Indeed it is more like being at home than at a B & B! The full English breakfast is excellent. The house is well-positioned for both a stay in Derby and as a base for exploring the wonderful Derbyshire countryside. We would recommend it wholeheartedly. Paul & Gail.

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A warm welcome awaits all who make their way to the bar at the Saracens. A well-stocked bar (this…read moreevening featured Wood's Air Ambulance Ale) and a comprehensive wine list start the evening well. The patron is in attendance and explains the provenance of the locally-supplied food. The service is slick and discreet and the food generally of a high quality. Starters featured crab and salmon cocktail in cocktail glasses, whilst the mains included an excellent duck breast. Surprisingly we were unable to order espresso coffee but, nonetheless, an excellent and convivial evening for six for less than £300.

Located only a short walk (no more than 10 minutes) from the centre of Ludlow, Whitfield House has…read morea decidedly rustic feel. It has a large, beautifully maintained garden with views of Ludlow Castle and a local church. The garden abuts several green fields, in one of which cows graze. There is a small wooden table and chairs at which it is very pleasant to sit and relax and admire the wonderful view. My friends and I were served morning coffee there. It's all delightfully bucolic. The house itself is a large detached building, circa 1930. There are three spacious bedrooms. I stayed in The Lawrence, which is basically a suite of rooms - a bedroom, a bathroom and a separate toilet - with its own door. It was extremely comfortable, with all mod cons, eg a television and tea and coffee making facilities. Breakfast, which is freshly cooked to order and delicious, is served in a room downstairs. The proprietors are very warm and friendly. Nothing is too much trouble for them. Prices are very reasonable - I paid £65 a night for sole occupancy of my suite of rooms. Whitfield House is excellent value for money. It's the best B&B establishment I have stayed at (and I've been to a fair few!). I recommend it unreservedly.

Set down an idyllic country lane, adjacent to the local cricket club is Whitfield House, probably…read morethe nicest bed and breakfast we have ever stayed in. A gravelled drive leads you to the front of the house, which is surrounded by mature trees and we were greeted on arrival by the owner's friendly dog 'Rodney Rocket'! After a very welcome cup of tea and piece of cake, the owner talked us through some of the best places to visit or to eat in the area, like the Ludlow Food Centre and the Jolly Frog restaurant; both of which we tried and were well worthy of their recommendation. Our room, the 'Lawrence Room' was quite sizeable, with a separate toilet and bathroom, with a cavernous bath, and the sun-soaked main room, had a feeling of space and a comfortable king size bed. Of course, not forgetting the amazing views, over into the landscaped tiered garden, the rolling fields beyond and Ludlow Castle in the distance. A decent sized TV and a good selection of tea and coffee too. Breakfast was served in an equally impressive room, with wood panel walls and well spaced tables. A great variety of fruit, cereals and fruit juices to start, and then a great Full English Breakfast, making full use of local produce, one of the nicest I've had for some time; the scrambled eggs were particularly fine! The owners and staff were friendly and helpful, and the walk into the centre of Ludlow was just right, at about 10 minutes. Whitfield House is a such a peaceful and restful place to escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life; waking up to just the sound of the birds in the morning was fantastic.

Quite simply, my favourite place to stay in the world! This small B&B used to be, surprisingly, the…read moreStation Master's house for Rowsley station, and the house itself was designed by Sir Joseph Paxton, built in about 1850. The couple who run this B&B are incredibly friendly and just lovely people to have a conversation with over one of their trademark HUGE full English breakfasts! They have a wealth of knowledge about places to go and things to do in the nearby Peak District National Park, and are also authorities on the local pubs! The rooms are not big but very cosy and homely, with small en suite bathrooms in every room. The beds are out of this world comfortable, and are so high and well-stocked with pillows that it is a struggle not to think that you may have been coronated some kind of monarch between coming through the door and sitting down on the bed! Rowsley is peaceful and very pretty - a stereotypical Peak District village, and my girlfriend and I always look forward to our stays here.

From the owner: We are a small B&B and pride ourselves on our personal service and knowledge of the local area,…read morehelping our guests get as much as possible out of their stay in the beautiful Peak District. We use the very best free range and local produce and I make my own bread for our communal breakfast table.

If anyone was meant for the guest house hostess career, it is Cath, the lady of the house at the…read moreCambrian House in Llangollen, Wales. Six of us arrived on motorbikes, sodden, cold and tired. Cath got us set up in clean, comfortable, cozy rooms with hot showers and fluffy towels. Exactly what we needed. Her car/ motorbike parking is gated and secure, the breakfast was wonderful, and the atmosphere more like home than guest house. I recommend this place for the previously mentioned reasons as well as its location, mere blocks from shopping, restaurants, and hiking trails.

From the owner: Cambrian Guest House offer excellent bed & breakfast & guest rooms in Llangollen. We are centrally…read morelocated & offer 10 single, double & family rooms. We also have A La Carte restaurant & licensed bar.

I booked this place by mistake but it was a happy one because it was excellent. The room was…read morespotless the bed very comfortable and the room I used would not embarrass an expensive boutique hotel. Attention to detail was first class. Breakfast also very good. Highly recommend.

From the owner: We are a small quiet 4 ensuite bedroomed B&B, offering guaranteed off street car parking, located…read morein the desirable area of Hoole just 15 minutes walk from the City of Chester and within 5 minutes we have an abundance of bars, shops and restaurants in our award winning village of Hoole. Right outside our door we have a bus service that runs to and from Chester every 13 minutes if you prefer not to walk the 15 minutes into the City.

Organising a trip with a group of friends is never easy. If they all live in another country with a…read moremulti-hour time difference between you and them it's even tougher. But from my first phone call with Wendy at the Old School, I knew if anyone could make our dreams of a car-less, stress free, food forward holiday in the Cotswolds come true it would be her! Wendy sorted out transportation from the Kingham station to the Old School and our people carrier was there waiting as soon as we stepped off the train. We stopped en route at Daylesford (highly recommended) and bought some fantastic food souvenirs. When we arrived at the Old School Wendy warmly welcomed us, showed off each room and then let us have our pick. Not long after she met us in the sitting room with plenty of tea and two types of cake. Prior to our arrival she'd booked us a table at the nearby Red Lion Inn for dinner. As we left to head there on our first night we told her about a walk we planned to do the next day. At breakfast the following morning, Wendy let us know she'd given it much thought and come up with an alternative walk that would require less time on the road, more time on footpaths and a stop at a country pub. We were sold and she gave us a map as well as verbal and written directions. Hours later, after we'd finished lunch at the pub, we received word from our server that Wendy had phoned to make sure we'd gotten there and to have him remind us not too eat too much since she was preparing our Thanksgiving dinner. I don't think there was a single thing we wanted for that Wendy did not provide: - An extravagant four course Thanksgiving dinner at a very reasonable £30 per person - Rubber boots, gloves, hats for those who forgot theirs to keep us warm on our walk - Clotted cream (because I love the stuff!) - Transportation to and from the station (hello hassle free!) - Tea and homemade cake each afternoon She even laundered my friends' jeans after they got muddy on our walk. Have you ever heard of such hospitality anywhere, ever? The Old School is an absolute dream for folks wanting a food-centric holiday in the Cotswolds. The breakfasts, bundled into the nightly rate, are dreamy indulgences which include yogurt, numerous fruit compotes, cereals, smoked salmon, tea, coffee, toast with homemade jams, eggs any way you like, bacon, sausage and black pudding. The B&B makes an excellent base if you want to go walking and take in the gorgeous countryside on foot. I feel as if I've stumbled upon a unique paradise in my discovery of the Old School and can't recommend the place highly enough. My only disappointment? I didn't spot any stoats while at the Old School. Pretty sure that means I shall have to return soon to continue my search!

My stay at the Old School was truly one of the most wonderful travel experiences of my life…read more Wendy is an absolute gift of a hostess. She was so immediately kind and welcoming, it basically felt like I was staying with my favorite English auntie for the week. She's also quite talented in the kitchen, and whipped up the most delicious cakes. (She even offered to email me the recipe.) Make time for your breakfast - you will definitely want to linger. My room was very comfortable and quiet. I believe there are only two other guest suites in the three-story house, and everyone has plenty of room and privacy for themselves. During the day we all adventured our separate ways, and it was a treat to reconvene over tea or the next morning's breakfast and compare travel stories. The Old School is an easy walk to a local pub for dinner and ales, and is also a short jaunt to a local garage where you can rent a car. It's well-situated as a base for daytime trips as far as Stratford and Bath, though there's more than enough to see within 15 or so miles of the Old School. Leading up to the visit, every step of making arrangements with Wendy was easy and pleasant, allowing me to focus my mind on the fun side of planning a vacation. Wendy is also an excellent resource to those not familiar with the area. She loaded me up with maps, brochures and advice to make sure I had everything I needed to make the most of my brief visit. I could have stayed another week, and am already plotting my return with friends and family in tow. Definitely book a visit - you'll be so happy you did.