Hereford, Worcester and Shropshire
These counties bordering Wales to the west, the Cotswolds to the south and the former industrial heart of England to the east offer the visitor a combination of beautiful, rolling and totally unspoilt countryside and the fine historic cathedral cities of Gloucester, Worcester and Shrewsbury. The National Trust protects some of the best countryside, finest houses and most important gardens in the area. Berrington Hall in Herefordshire is an elegant neo-classical house of the late 18th-century and now has a holiday home in a part of its gatehouse. We also offer the chance to become part of living history by staying in the unique Back to Back houses in the heart of Birmingham in the West Midlands. Three of our cottages at Dudmaston, Shropshire, offer the ideal spot for a quiet break, excellent for walking, cycling and fishing.

Dudmaston
Dudmaston is a late 17th-century house with intimate family rooms containing fine furniture and Dutch flower paintings, as well as important contemporary paintings and sculpture. The delightful gardens are a mass of colour, particularly in spring and include a walk in the Dingle, an attractive wooded valley. Our three holiday cottages stand in an excellent position on the estate, they are full of character and make an ideal base for exploring the surrounding countryside.

National Trust places nearby: Attingham Park, Benthall Hall, Berrington Hall, Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses, Sunnycroft, Wightwick manor and Gardens. Shop and pub: Quatt. Tea-room/café/restaurant: tea-room at Dudmaston, restaurants in Droitwich. Railway station: Hampton Loade, Kidderminster. Other attractions: Hampton Load pass ferry crossing the River Severn linking the estate to the Severn Valley Steam railway. Activities: walking, horse riding, fishing available along a stretch of the River Severn, subject to availability and a rod licence.

Ordnance Survey Landranger Map 138