This 2-bedroom cottage is a terraced home in Richards Castle, a small village on the Herefordshire - Shropshire border just 4 miles south of Ludlow. It sleeps up to 3 guests across two bedrooms and is perfectly suited to couples or a pair of friends wanting a proper countryside escape.

Richards Castle sits alongside Bircher Common and Mortimer Forest both ideal for walking. A pub is just 150 metres away. A footpath from the village leads 1.5 miles to Luston. The Shropshire Way passes nearby and woodland trails are easy to reach on foot or by bike.

The cottage has two double bedrooms one overlooks the garden and one compact double best suited to a single guest. Downstairs there is a light-filled conservatory for dining or reading, a cottage-style kitchen with electric double oven and washing machine and a cosy lounge with wood burner and Smart TV. The enclosed garden has a furnished terrace. Private parking for two cars is at the rear.

Croft Castle is 5 miles away (12 mins). Berrington Hall is 5.5 miles (13 mins). Leominster with its antique shops is 5 miles (11 mins). Hereford Cathedral is 20 miles away (35 mins).

The cottage is a solid choice for couples who want walking, history and good food on the doorstep. Book it.