A magnificent 18th century country house in classical style. The house is set in a wonderful parkland landscaped by Humphrey Repton. Attingham Park was built by George Steuart in 1785 for Lord Berwick, and the property remained in the Berwick family for 8 generations. Steuart's work was later remodelled by John Nash to conform to evolving Regency tastes.
nr Shrewsbury,
Attingham,
Shropshire,
England,
SY4 4TP
A beautiful Elizabethan house with lavishly decorated interiors. There is some dispute over when exactly the house was built - some sources claim 1535, but a more likely date is around 1583, which is much more in line ewith the style of the house. Benthall Hall
Broseley,
Shropshire,
England,
TF12 5RX
Cronkhill was architect John Nash's first attempt at an Italianate style of villa. Nash built Cronkhill in 1805 for Lord Berwick of Attingham Park, and as in most of his work, Cronkhil is ebullient, enthusiastic, and intended to get noticed.
Atcham,
nr Shrewsbury Atcham,
Shropshire,
England
A 17th century country house in Queen Anne style, filled with a superb art collerction, including ceramics and Dutch art. Dudmaston Hall was built around 1700, with some remodelling in the period between 1820 and 1840. The house is a two storey rectangluar block, with later wings. It is not known for certain who designed the house, but Francis Smith is one reasonable theory.
Quatt,
Shropshire,
England,
WV15 6QN
A Regency house designed for the Burton family by John Nash in 1803. The house is a fine example of the Tudor Gothic style, and stands in grounds laid out by Humphrey Repton. The highlight of Longner is the plaster fan vaulting of the principle interior rooms, and there is also a large collection of 19th century stained glass.
Uffington,
Shrewsbury,
Shropshire,
England,
SY4 4TG
Moreton Corbet Castle encompasses the remains of a 12th century moated castle and the exquisite shell of an Elizabethan mansion built to replace the medieval castle. The first castle was construictsd as an earthwork enclosure with a moat, and a keep in the north west of the enclosure. The castle is attributed to a nobleman by the name of Bartholomew Torret.
Moreton Corbet,
Shropshire,
England
An attractive mix of historic buildings grouped about an Elizabethan manor house. Beside the manor is a walled garden, a fine Georgian stable, and the Saxon parish church. The interiors of Shipton Hall feature exquisite rococo decoration by Thomas Pritchard, the architect responsible for designing the famous Iron Brige across the Severn at Coalbrookedale.
Much Wenlock,
Shropshire,
England,
TF13 6JZ
A fortified manor begun in 1281 by Lawrence of Ludlow, a wealthy wool merchant, incorporating parts of older buildings. Stokesay was built at a time when the long border wars between the Welsh and English were, if not ending, at least entering a more peaceful phase. Thus, though Lawrence built what can be described as one of the first fortified manor houses in England, Stokesay was first and foremost a comfortable country residence, with large, wide windows allowing light into a spacious interior.
An elegant Georgian country house owned by Clive of India. Walcot Hall dates to the Elizabethan period, but the original huse was remodelled after Clive purchased the estate on the advice of his uncle, Sir Francis Dashwood of Hellfire Club fame.
Lydbury North,
Shropshire,
England,
SY7 8AZ
A lovely red-brick Georgian mansion, built in 1671 to a design by Lady Elizabeth Wilbraham for the Bridgeman family, Earls of Bradford. The interior of Weston feature an excellent painting collection, gathered by generations of Bridgemans, with works by artists including George Stubbs, Hans Holbein, van Dyck, and Lely. There are further collections of furniture and tapestries on display.
Weston-under-Lizard,
Shifnal,
Shropshire,
England,
TF11 8LE
One of two semi-detached barn conversions, with a wealth of original features, this attractive holiday home is full of old-world charm and period character. more >> Sleeps 2
Porch. Very comfortable open plan sitting room with dining area and farmhouse style kitchen with wood burner. First floor: Double bedroom with additional single bed … more >> Sleeps 3
Overlooking the splendour of the Ironbridge Gorge and its historic bridge, this hotel has its own 18-hole par 72 championship golf course together with the magnificent Leisure Club and Spa. The investment in the leisure facilities is especially impressive; it offers a pool, and new thermo suite of sauna, steam … more >>
Skilfully transformed from a 16th century manor house into a premier country hotel, the Madeley Court Hotel (formerly known as Clarion Hotel Telford) gives you a unique opportunity to appreciate the splendour and architectural history of medieval residence. The hotel is set in its own parkland estate and lakeside setting. … more >>
