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Hurst Farm Cottages are just a few minutes drive away from Bridgnorth, a historic market town perched on the hillside on the banks of the river Severn, and is within easy reach of Ludlow with, its famous castle ruins.
Visit the ancient Abbey in nearby Much Wenlock, see the sites in Telford, take a trip on a stream train, go shopping in Shrewsbury - or simply unwind in peaceful surroundings.
The site, which is now Hurst Farm and Hurst Pools, has a varied history which can be traced back to the 16th Century. Around this time iron ore was plentiful around Hurst Farm and the surrounding countryside. The nearby River Severn, Britain's longest river, was an important part in the production and distribution of raw materials and the finished product.
A furnace was established at the site, and the pools were built about 1550. The pools were constructed to build a head of water which would drive the furnace water wheel which in turn would drive the furnace bellows. The furnace was located below the dam of the Furnace Pool. The furnace was powered by charcoal which came from Shirlett Forest, which once covered the farm but now runs up to the boundary. The name Hurst means wooded area or coppice. The furnace was here for about 100 years or so before the supply of charcoal dwindled and other areas such as Ironbridge became more popular centres of industry.
Hurst Farm is now a family run farming business. We have a mix of livestock and arable - even some pygmy goats for you to play with.
Based in the heart of Shropshire, Hurst Farm is ideally suited to explore. With Bridgnorth and its historic cliff railway just 5 minutes away. Ironbridge just 10 minutes, where you can witness the site that saw 'the birth of the industrial revolution". Ludlow and Much Wenlock are also both within easy distance.We are approximately an hour from Birmingham airport and 30 minutes from the M54 and on to the national motorway network. Transport from airports and railway stations can be arranged as can car hire if necessary, please email us to see if we can help
Whatever you want to do or see, Hurst Farm Cottages make the ideal base from which to discover the delights of the "forgotten" county of Shropshire.Our cottages offers views over the lakes, and the rolling hills, and are set within their own private gardens, with easy parking, patio and barbecue area.
Fishing exclusively for guests, the beautiful surrounding countryside and all the many tourist attractions Shropshire has to offer.
Tel 01746 714375
www.hurstfarmcottages.co.uk
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