"Possibly the best barn in the world ever!" (from visitors' book). Surrounded by beautiful countryside and situated off a quiet country lane, this magnificent Grade II timber-framed barn with exposed beams throughout dates back to the 17th century. Tastefully and imaginatively converted in 2002, Wandering William enjoys E.T.C. `4-Star' status and occupies the greater part of this barn (which also houses the owner's office) and features four oak staircases and an attractive gallery. Equipped to a very high standard and with co-ordinated furnishings, this property provides very comfortable, tranquil holiday accommodation, yet lies just one mile from the centre of the historic town of Ludlow. With the beautiful hills of South Shropshire framing the town, Ludlow is a gem. Described by the poet John Betjeman as "The loveliest town in England", Ludlow is renowned for its narrow streets and pretty black and white half-timbered buildings, the most famous of which is the amazing Feathers Hotel with its extraordinarily ornate wooden facade. Standing in the centre of the town in an elevated setting above the River Teme, is the splendid medieval ruin of Ludlow Castle, which plays host to open-air theatre during the Ludlow Festival in June and July, as well as being the main venue for the internationally acclaimed Ludlow Festival of Food and Drink in September. Renowned for its food and with two award winning restaurants, Ludlow can boast more Michelin stars than anywhere else outside London. Ludlow is often known as the Capital of the Marches and the surrounding countryside bears testimony to the turbulent past of this area, with a wealth of castles and several magnificent National Trust properties to visit. This is a fantastic area for walking and cycling with the Long Mynd, an AONB, twenty minutes to the north, Offa's Dyke less than thirty minutes to the west and Hay-on-Wye and the Black Mountains under an hour away. Also, the Mortimer Trail long distance footpath between Ludlow and Kington starts within one mile of the property in the centre of Ludlow.

Living room with wood-burning stove. Well-equipped kitchen/dining-room with quarry tiled floor. First floor: Gallery with sofa-bed (for +2). Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom/W.C. Double bedroom with additional chair-bed (for+1) and en-suite bathroom/W.C. Twin-bedded room. Bunk-bedded room. Bathroom/W.C.

*Elec and full gas CH incl *Wood-burning stove - fuel incl *Ample parking *Shop 1 mile *TV *Video *Radio/cassette/CD *Auto wm/tumble dryer *M/wave *D/washer *Fridge/freezer *Cot *H/chair *Good-sized garden with patio and furniture *Barbecue *Outdoor table tennis table *Duvets with linen and towels *Non-smokers only