SHEPHERD'S REST, pet friendly, luxury holiday cottage in Montgomery

This single-storey lodge rests in Llandyssil near Montgomery and can sleep four people in two bedrooms.

Shepherd's Rest is a luxury, contemporary lodge in the rolling countryside of Llandyssil near Montgomery. This all-ground-floor property has two bedrooms, a super-king-size (zip/link) and a twin (zip/link) with an en-suite shower room, sleeping four guests. The property also consists of a bathroom with roll top bath, as well as an open-plan living/kitchen/dining area with woodburning stove and a utility room. Outside there is off-road parking for one car and the garden has decking with a table and chairs, two sun loungers and a private hot tub. Shepherd's Rest is a wonderful base for a retreat in the tranquil Shropshire countryside.

Amenities: Oil central heating with underfloor heating and woodburning stove. Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 3 x TV, WiFi and selection of books available. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking for 2 cars. Lawned garden with patio, outdoor furniture, Kamodo Ceramic BBQ, sun loungers and a private hot tub. One well-behaved pet welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 2.5 miles, pub 0.2 miles. Note: Check-in time is 4:30pm A fire starter pack is included in the rental cost.

Region: A E Housman once wrote that Shropshire was “the quietest place under the sun” and today the county remains something of a rural idyll, recognised as one of the least crowded and most peaceful regions in England.

Town: Montgomery sits just one mile from England/Wales border. Popular with tourists, the town offers a good selection of shops, pubs and restaurants, including the Michelin star The Checkers, a fabulous way to make your holiday truly special. Visit the ruins of 13th century Montgomery Castle, which enjoys beautiful views over the town’s timber-framed houses and cobbled streets and plays host to productions of touring theatre groups during the summer. A few miles to the south is the historic market town of Bishop's Castle, an excellent place for a day or night out with pubs, live music and festivals throughout the year. The wider area offers wonderful walking and cycling routes with varying levels of difficulty. Venture further into Wales to Snowdonia National Park, or directly west to Cardigan Bay, or hop back over the border and explore the Shropshire Hills AONB.