Pucker up in Tenbury Wells
Once said to have been called �my little town in the orchard� by Queen Victoria, Tenbury Wells is a jewel in the north-west corner of Worcestershire, marking the border with Shropshire and Herefordshire. It's perhaps best known for its annual holly and mistletoe auctions and Mistletoe Festival when there's singing, dancing and the crowning of the mistletoe queen. You'll still find many traditional shops in the town, including a fishmongers, bakery and ironmongers.
What the butler saw at Berrington Hall�
Created as the perfect house in the perfect setting, it's hard not to be captivated by this elegant Georgian mansion. Explore life as a servant - the butler's pantry and bedroom tell the story of William Kemp, who was the butler here in 1910. Upstairs, the grand interiors feature exquisite French furniture, clocks and works of art. The house is surrounded by Capability Brown's final landscape.
Visit foodie Ludlow
This charming town is a 15-minute car journey from Tenbury, and a veritable feast for the senses, boasting many speciality food shops, a farmers' market and restaurants. Pick up artisan cheeses and chutney from Mousetrap Cheese, and Portuguese custard tarts from Harp Lane Deli. Sample local brews at Ludlow Brewing Co, including local favourites Gold and Boiling Well. Looking for a cheap hotel Near Tenbury Wells? Travelodge Ludlow Woofferton Hotel is around a 10-minute drive away, and offers a quiet retreat in the countryside. Slightly further afield is Travelodge Ludlow Hotel.