Description Swifts & Swallows: Cleedownton

With no TV or Wifi, there are no distractions to pull you away from the countryside at this beautiful home in the Shropshire Hills. Converted from a hayloft in a Victorian stable block, original features like the wooden beams and porthole windows give the space a unique and rustic character. But you’ll still find plenty of modern comforts – the master bedroom features a walk-in dressing room, there's a charming Juliet balcony that opens the living room up to the treetops and there's a new log burner for staying cosy no matter the weather. Spend your days exploring the area – the city of Ludlow is only a short ten-minute drive away and boasts a castle and charming market, and there are plenty of hiking trails through the hills to add to the itinerary. When you arrive back home, run a bath fed from the local spring and put together a meal in the sociable kitchen. There's even a private cobbled courtyard to sit out in on warm evenings. If you're lucky, you'll catch sight of the swifts and swallows that nest in the area.

Home truths:
*This home is accessed via a steep staircase and wouldn't be suitable for guests with limited mobility or very young children
*There is free on-street parking if you're bringing a car
*This home is in a rural area, so make sure to stock up before you arrive