Situated in the South Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Ratlinghope nestles in a lush valley between the Long Mynd a spectacular area of National Trust heather moorland, and the Stiperstones - a dramatic ridge of rugged quartzite.

Such a location is ideally placed for restful holidays or energetic activities.

Its position is excellent for visiting Shrewsbury to the north, Ludlow to the south, Ironbridge Gorge to the east and the hills of Wales to the west.

For visitors arriving without vehicles, either on foot, bicycle or public transport, we are ideally placed for exploring the region via the Shropshire Hills Shuttles, with a main stop at Bridges, just down the lane from Birchope. (Visit www.shropshirehillsshuttles.co.uk for further information and map.)