Pet friendly holiday cottage, sleeps 8 - Old Churchstoke, Wales

Unwind in sheer beauty at this rural, eight-person property on the fringe of Wales and Shropshire. This spectacularly renovated holiday home sports idyllic nearby walks, large social spaces, and a generously sized garden for dining alfresco or firing up the BBQ. Admire your incredible rolling valley views as you pull up to this marvellous home and make your way inside.

Throughout your stay, you'll spend the majority of your time in the spacious open-plan living lounge/kitchen/diner, where you can share your holiday highlights, rustle up tasty treats in the fully equipped kitchen, or win at board games around the dining table. Should you need some time to yourself, then the snug is a lovely space to take five, whether you want to watch a TV programme or curl up in front of the wood burner. Four delightful bedrooms await, one of which boasts an en-suite, and French-style doors leading to a balcony for front-row views of idyllic surroundings.

Each morning, head out to the south-facing garden and relax on the high-quality furniture. If you fancy a sporty start to the day, the detached games annexe is fabulous for a morning challenge. When you're not relaxing in this superb cottage, then the surrounding area is scattered with incredible walking routes, making it a wonderful choice for avid ramblers and birdwatchers.

Pick up some appetising ingredients from the farmers market in nearby Montgomery (6 miles), where you may like to visit the castle ruins, while further afield, the Llanfair Light Railway (12 miles) makes for an exciting ride on a steam train that we're sure kids will adore.