Town and Country
The county town of Shrewsbury is a tourist attraction in itself, with it´s numerous Tudor “Black-and-white” buildings and excellent shopping facilities. And nearby Ludlow is a must, with it’s many street markets, it’s medieval architecture, and it’s reputation for fine dining.
Ellesmere is about 25 minutes away. Famous as “Shropshire’s Lake District” it has a number of “Meres”, offering plenty of leisurely walks around the beautiful lakes. And there is plenty for birdwatchers to see, both on the water and in the surrounding woods.
Although actually in Cheshire, the ancient and now cosmopolitan city of Chester is only 30 minutes from Pen-y-Dyffryn. The shopping is second to none, and all in a surprisingly compact area due to the famous two-tier shops in “The Rows”. With its stunning architecture, Chester is one of Britain´s most visited cities.
And don’t forget our own little market town of Oswestry, with it’s range of quirky little independent shops and the biggest street market in Shropshire on a Wednesday.
There is also fabulous walking in Shropshire, especially along the hilly Welsh Borderlands and Offa’s Dyke. Due the excellent hotels and restaurants in the county, and nearby Ludlow in particular, the county is rapidly gaining a reputation as a gourmet´s paradise.
