Shropshire hills hideaway

BEST FOR… A CROWD

Fancy a relaxed get-together with family or friends? Check out Marrington Mill, a characterful, comfy bolthole with five bedrooms (two with en suites) and two large sitting rooms, plus a roomy kitchen and dining room. Quaint on the outside, it’s chic and contemporary on the inside, with extras like a wine fridge and Nespresso machine. Set on a private estate and with the River Camlad winding through the gardens, there are lots of walks that lead straight from your front door. Or take it easy and sink into a steamy hot tub, and later gather around the firepit for al fresco drinks and toasting marshmallows.

✱ Marrington Mill sleeps 9/10; from £252 for three nights. marringtonescapes.com