Autumn and Winter are ideal times for exploring the beautiful Shropshire Hills. In October and November the leaves start changing colours giving us a display to rival New England ( on a smaller scale of course ). Days are still warm, whilst nights and mornings are crisp, often with mists hanging low in the valleys. The hedgerows are full of fruits, ideal for foraging. Pick blackberries, sloes, rose hips and haws, ready to be turned into hedgerow jelly.
In Winter the trees lose their leaves, giving you the chance to enjoy their full structural beauty and a more open landscape. Snows and hoar frosts turn an already beautiful landscape into a stunning one.
Ludlow & the surrounding market towns with their unique shops & galleries are ideal places for buying your christmas presents. And where better to shop for your Christmas food than foodie Ludlow & the Ludlow Food Centre. We have silent mini fridges in all the rooms to store any goodies.
If you just want a quiet pre or post Christmas break, Hopton House is an ideal place to base yourself and explore this magical landscape. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast in the sunroom whilst a log fire roars in the grate. Then wrap up in your scarves & gloves and enjoy a day out walking, explore the local market towns or just snuggle up in your room with a good book, drinking tea & eating our homemade cake.
The Granary & Barn rooms have their own comfy sofa & armchair, whilst the PaddockRooms has comfy chairs to relax in whilst you enjoy the views, read a book, or watch an old movie ( we have DVD players so please bring your own films to enjoy )
If you'd rather not go out in the evening we can supply a platter of local cheese, smoked salmon or antipasti for you to enjoy in your room. Just bring you own wine and enjoy!
Our rooms are warm and pampering with additional heating if you need it. The baths are large, perfect for a long soak after a day out exploring.