Nature all around you

Tucked away in the heart of the Shropshire countryside, Damson Cottage Retreat is a cosy hideaway where life moves at a gentler pace. Set just a few miles from the beautiful meres and meadows of Ellesmere, it’s the kind of place where you can step outside, take a deep breath, and feel instantly grounded by the sights and sounds of nature all around you.

From your doorstep, you can wander through hedgerows alive with birdsong, or sit quietly outside your cabin or meandre over over to the ponds as the sun sets and the evening wildlife stirs. Bats flicker across the twilight sky, owls call softly from the trees, and if you’re lucky, you might spot badgers foraging at the woodland edge. Rabbits dart through the grass, and by the water’s edge, herons stand tall and still, watching the ripples.

The skies above Damson Cottage Retreat are a treat too — look up and you’ll often see buzzards circling high or red kites gliding gracefully on the breeze. Everywhere you look are full of life: robins, wagtails, blue tits, and a whole host of smaller creatures and insects that make this corner of Shropshire so rich and alive.

Whether you’re here to walk the peaceful lanes, explore the nearby Ellesmere Meres, or simply curl up with a book and a cup of tea, Damson Cottage Retreat offers the simple pleasure of time spent in nature — unhurried, restful, and full of quiet wonder.