Stay by the River

Fishing on the river roden Shropshire's beautiful and varied landscape offers lots of opportunities for walking in the great outdoors. The Shropshire Way crosses right through the site and climbs 17 metres up the infamous ‘100 steps’. You can find out more about the Shropshire Way here: https://shropshireway.org.uk/. Close by… A 20 minute drive away you’ll find one of the country’s most picturesque mediaeval towns, Shrewsbury. Set on the banks of the River Severn, this bustling town is home to an infamous independent shopping scene, restaurants, bars and some unforgettable days out. Shrewsbury is also home to the multi award-winning Shrewsbury Market Hall. A unique food, drink and shopping destination that offers a vibrant and eclectic fusion of the handcrafted and the hard to find. Over 50 traders, proudly independent and gloriously innovative. Whether you fancy picking up some sausages for the BBQ, a bottle of local Gin or an artisan loaf of bread, the market hall has you covered. Local market town, Wem, is only 5 minutes away by car and is home to a whole host of pubs, takeaways, restaurants, a supermarket, butchers and a swimming pool. Whilst Whitchurch is also only a 20-minute car ride away, offering some of the most renowned gastronomical experiences the county has to offer. Shropshire offers lots of beautiful walks and attractions for the whole family, many are only a short car ride away from Roden Retreat: Shropshire Falconry - 5 miles (https://www.shropshirefalconry.co.uk/) Hawkstone Park Follies - 5 miles (https://www.hawkstoneparkfollies.co.uk/) Skydive Tilstock Freefall Club - 8 miles (https://www.skydivetilstock.co.uk/) Climbing the Walls - 9 miles (https://www.climbingthewalls.uk/) Hodnet Hall Gardens - 7 miles (https://www.hodnethallgardens.org/) Wollerton Old Hall Garden - 8 miles (https://www.wollertonoldhallgarden.com/) Haughmond Hill - 12 miles (https://www.forestryengland.uk/haughmond-hill) Clivewood Alpacas - 5 miles (https://www.clivewoodfarm.co.uk/)