THE POD, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Minsterley

The Pod resting near Minsterley in Shropshire sleeps two in one bedroom.

The living areas in this single-storey pod consist of a studio-style layout with double bed with TV, kitchen and sitting area serviced by a shower room. Outside there is plenty of off-road parking and an enclosed lawn with covered deck area with garden furniture. Within 4.6 miles there is a shop and 4.9 miles a pub. One well-behaved dog is welcome, but sorry, no smoking. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. The Pod is a wonderful dwelling for a romantic retreat in Shropshire. Note: This property is set on the owner's working farm, home to donkeys, goats, sheep and a dog kennel. Note: This property has a 3 night minimum stay

Amenities: Calor gas central heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, fridge/freezer and washing machine. TV and WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Ample off-road parking. Enclosed front garden with covered deck and furniture. One well-behaved dog. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 4.6 miles and pub 4.9 miles. Note: This property is set on the owner's working farm, home to donkeys, goats, sheep and a dog kennel. Note: This property has a 3 night minimum stay.

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: Just 10 miles from the mediaeval city of Shrewsbury is the thriving village of Minsterley, located in the picturesque Shropshire Hills. Minsterley has a pub, one of the village's oldest buildings, a shop and Post Office, and a fantastic fish and chip shop! One mile away, in the village of Pontesbury, you'll find takeaways and restaurants, as well as Arscott Golf Club, Springlea Fishing Pools, and the Pontesbury cycle/footpath. If you enjoy nature walks and wildlife watching, The Long Mynd in the area is a great place to unwind and take in the breath-taking views. On a bend of the Severn River, Shrewsbury, England's finest heritage town, boasts more than 600 listed buildings. Shrewsbury's Summer Season is one of the many festivals that take place in the town each year. With a magnificent abbey dating back to 1083 and a castle set in beautiful gardens and grounds that houses the Shropshire Regimental Museum, the town of Shrewsbury has a lot to offer history buffs. With the National Trust's Attingham Park, Wroxeter Roman City, the museums of Ironbridge, the castle and Michelin-starred restaurant of Ludlow, and Acton Scott working farm, which was featured in the Victorian Farm TV series, this charming village is the ideal touring spot for your Shropshire adventure.