Shropshire is known as the birthplace of industry. With the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ironbridge just a fifteen-minute drive from this cosy terraced house, you can learn about industrial history by day, and enjoy quaint, cottage-like living by night. As you pass through the leafy wooden trellis, the cherry-red front door welcomes you inside, where modern sensibilities meet traditional features. We love the dark wooden floors and the ornate, vintage fireplace in the lounge. As you wait for the fire to start crackling, pick a book from the host’s collection and snuggle up on the sofa. Downstairs in the basement, the entertainment den will keep everyone busy on a rainy day. With a home cinema set-up and games console, the kids will love this secret hideaway. But on a sunny English afternoon, you’ve got a private patio for entertaining in a different way. Serve up a family dinner alfresco and wait for the stars to come out. Or if you'd rather head out, this countryside town is perfect for pub grub and a pint of cider.

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