Kinton is set in the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in this rural and secluded part of the Welsh Border.
Eating out (or in): Nearest village shop is in Chirbury 3 miles away, so stock up with supplies before you arrive. The Nearest village is Marton 2.5 miles away with the Lowfield pub on the Shrewsbury road.
Dragon hotel and Castle kitchens in Montgomery, The Bridges pub in Rattlinghope. The 3 tuns Inn Bishops castle all 15-30 mins away. The Miners Arms in Priest Weston a ’no-frills’ walkable local with great beer, cider on tap and home made pizzas on Wednesday and Friday evenings 4-9.
Wonderful walking and cycling: Starts right from the doorstep and you can hike to the megalithic site of Mitchells Fold and the peak of Corndon hill with its panoramic views of both England and Wales then down to the Miners Arms for a pint and a scotch egg. Further afield its a short drive to the Stiperstones, the Long Mynd, Offas Dyke to mention a few. BMX trails at Eastridge for the energetic cyclist or for a more sedate peddal, Lake Vynwy
Places of interest: Nearby is Powis Castle with its stunning gardens and magical history, Montgomery is a small market town with curios shops, eateries and ruined castle. The Historic Market towns of Shrewsbury and Ludlow are under an hour away.
Things to do and see: Fabulous walks straight from the door. Castles and gardens, Museums and Churches. A steam railway, canal & river boat trips. Kayaking and swimming in river severn and lake Vyrnwy. Or just relaxing with a good book and a glass of wine watching nature go by.
