Pet friendly holiday cottage, sleeps 3 - Oswestry (2.3mls NE), Shropshire

Get to know the stunning scenery along the England-Wales border with a stay in charming Whittington. This Shropshire village is a real hidden gem with a local pub, ancient castle and reliable chippy just walking distance from the cottage and the busier town of Oswestry just 3 miles away for further amenities and adventure. The holiday home itself is an elegantly presented abode hosting three guests, ideal for small families or a couple seeking to spread out a little bit.

It's also dog-friendly for those seeking endless walking excursions in Shropshire and onto the Welsh countryside. Lovingly presented with elevated cottage features, this property offers special elements including an electric Range oven and a wood burner effect electric fire neatly tucked away by the sofas and Smart TV. The kitchen/diner is a form-meets-function space where all of your meals can be prepared and enjoyed.

The two bedrooms can be located upstairs on the first floor, one appealing king-size and another snug single. Also on the first floor, a family bathroom offers a bath to soak in after long, tiring days out. Moving outdoors, pass through an enclosed patio space on the way to your secret garden, a stunning spot that's engulfed by trees, offering privacy for dining outdoors and taking a dip in the hot tub.

Keep things simple with circular walks from Oswestry town centre, walking up Old Oswestry Hill Fort (3 miles) and towards the Old Racecourse (5 miles). For those with children, The Countryside Experience at Park Hall (2 miles) offers farmyard animals, tractor rides and four fascinating museums that'll easily pass an afternoon. There's more to explore over the border, with Chirk (5.5 miles) giving way to the National Trust-maintained Chirk Castle (7.5 miles) and the fantastic world heritage site of Pontcysyllte Aqueduct (8.5 miles).