Whitton Hall is a family run B&B in the heart of the Shropshire/Welsh borders. Guests can enjoy a delicious breakfast before choosing to relax and unwind in the peace and quiet of the beautiful gardens or they can venture further afield and explore some of the medieval market towns and castles near by.
What do you think makes a stay at Whitton Hall unique?
A stay at Whitton Hall is like stepping back in time. There is a warm welcome as it is still a family home and the gardens are lovingly kept by the owners, Christopher & Gill, who have retired to the adjacent Garden Cottage. Their daughter Kate now lives in the house and runs the B&B. One guest recently used the word 'serendipity' to describe his visit to this small corner of Shropshire heaven. Wonder around the woodland gardens and watch bird life around the lake. Leave all your worries behind.
Tell us more about the rooms and facilities at Whitton Hall?
Whitton Hall has five large bedrooms, each looking onto different aspects of the beautiful gardens. Three of the rooms are in the main house and two more in the wing adjacent to the house. The rooms are furnished with antiques and have hotel standard beds and linen. They all have televisions, tea trays, hair dryers and bathrobes. There is a drawing room and sitting room available for guests to relax in. Breakfast and supper are served in the dining room and there is a lovely honesty bar hidden away in a tiny library full of Penquin books.
Mulberry Room, in wing, super king/twin with private shower-bathroom
Apple Room, ground floor in wing, double with en suite shower. Dog friendly
Garden Room, main house, super king/twin with lovely view over the front of the house as well as the herbacious border. Private bathroom.
Blue Room, main house, double Room with private shower room opposite. Overlooks front of house.
Pannelled Room, main house super king/twin with private bathroom adjacent and basin in room also.
Can you suggest any activities or things to do while staying in the Shrewsbury area?
Guests are well placed to venture into Wales and discover Powis Castle, the market town of Montgomery and the beautiful walks around Lake Vyrnwy. Shrewsbury offers wonderful medieval and Georgian architecture, old churches and fabulous independent shops and cafes. A walk along River Severn through the park in the summer is always a treat. Visit the many gardens of Shropshire such as Hodnet Hall and Wollerton Old Hall. Walking on the Stiperstones, Breiddens, Long Mynd, Lawley, Caradoc - amazing views from all of them.
Where can guests enjoy food and drink?
Delicious breakfasts are served at Whitton and if you are a group of four or more you can book supper in advance. However if you feel like venturing further afield, Shrewsbury is a 20 minute drive away and offers a wide selection of independently owned cafes and restaurants. Nearer to home there is The Yockleton Arms and The Windmill which are great for popping out for a quick bite and a five minute drive from the house. Food allergies catered for if told in advance. Most ingredients are sourced from walled vegetable garden, free range hens or the local markets and farm shops.
Other Information
Dogs are welcome in the Apple Room but not in the main house. The owners have dogs which sleep in outside kennels.
