Find My Favourite Holiday Cottages in Tenbury Wells

The bustling little market town of Tenbury Wells spans the two counties of Worcestershire and Shropshire, depending on which side of the River Teme visitors choose to stay. It is very close to the border of Herefordshire, making it the ideal spot from which to explore all three counties.

With 8 National Trust Properties, the Tudor ‘slow-food’ town of Ludlow, a fistful of castles, Ironbridge Gorge, The Severn Valley Railway and a safari within easy reach, together with miles of beautiful countryside in the Welsh Marches, Tenbury is a delightful base for a holiday in a self-catering property from which to explore the town and surrounding countryside.

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Coach House, Tenbury Wells
Tenbury Wells
Worcestershire
England
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

The Coach House near the small market town of Tenbury Hills, Worcestershire, is a beautiful studio conversion nestled in the northwest corner of the Malvern Hills, a romantic cottage boasting an open plan living area, flower garden with bothy, and a private deck offering stunning views.

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Long Cover
Tenbury Wells
Shropshire
England
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Long Cover is a 16th-century timber-frame rural cottage in Kyre, Worcestershire on beautiful grounds. The pet-friendly cottage sits amid farmland and boasts gorgeous woodland views and tranquillity from its garden, exposed beams, log fire, leaded windows, Aga, and contemporary comfort.

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Tenbury Wells is a historic market town thanks to a charter granted by Henry III in 1249. The ‘Round Market, as it is known, still operates three days a week and is an excellent place to stock up on locally produced food (good for bargains, china, fruit, and vegetables) for your self-catering holiday property.

Tenbury is also a spa town, and the original 19th-century Pump Rooms have just been restored and opened to the public. Many restaurants and tea rooms offer menus using locally grown produce. Don’t forget to take the time to sample the many excellent local beers and ciders found in the many pubs in the town and surrounding villages. The area around the town is a rich farming country with plenty of footpaths, and it is perfect for cycling and driving the many country lanes.

Please get to know this bustling but pretty little town by following the Tenbury Heritage Trail, an hour’s walk, taking in several of the town’s historic locations and marketplaces, all marked by descriptive blue plaques. It’s a reminder of what bustling little market towns used to be like in pre-supermarket and out-of-town shopping days. Do visit the newly restored Regal Cinema if only to view its incredible Art-Deco murals – although its film programme is also just as entertaining.

For lovers of castles and historic homes, it is easy to spend a week or more visiting the dozen or so castles, fortified manor houses and stately homes and gardens managed by The National Trust and English Heritage. These include Berrington Hall & Croft Castle, Witley Court, a Jacobean Manor House, Church and Stokesay Castle – a 13C fortified manor House and Burford House, a Georgian House with 7 acres of ornamental gardens where the three counties meet.