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Christmas Craft Weekend in the Shropshire Hills

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Duration: 3 nights
Interests: Art & crafts holidays
Type: Festive breaks
from £529pp

Escape to the picturesque Shropshire Hills for a festive weekend filled with creativity, relaxation, and seasonal charm. This Christmas Craft Weekend offers the perfect opportunity to unwind in a countryside setting while indulging in a variety of Christmas-themed craft activities. Nestled in one of the UK’s National Landscapes, the Shropshire Hills provide a stunning backdrop for a cosy and inspiring getaway. Enjoy morning or afternoon craft sessions led by an experienced tutor, plus free time to continue with your craft project, or to explore the beautiful surroundings on self-guided walks

What you’ll love

  • Immersing yourself in the joy of crafting your own Christmas decorations 
  • Benefiting from the knowledge and skills of local artisans who will guide you through each craft activity 
  • Sharing inspiration and ideas with fellow crafters 
  • Having a dedicated workspace for the duration of your stay 
  • Getting into the festive spirit with like-minded guests 

What’s included

  • Comfortable en-suite accommodation in our country house
  • Cream tea on arrival day
  • Cooked or continental breakfast every morning
  • Daily packed lunches
  • Three-course evening meals, plus tea & coffee
  • Expert tuition
  • Easy-to-follow routes, maps, and information available in our Discovery Point if you want to explore independently

Trip Notes

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Enjoy a complimentary cream tea on arrival, served from 4.30pm.


You will be allocated a morning or afternoon session with our festive craft tutor. The rest of your time is free for you to do as you please. You’re free to craft from morning ‘til night if you wish to bring your own craft project to work on. Or, if you prefer, you could explore the surrounding area with one of our self-guided walks.   

Craft Session: 

Spend time making your very own Christmas wreath. All the materials and tuition will be provided for you to make a festive Christmas wreath using foliage, dried flowers and seed heads. No experience is necessary as there will be a step-by-step demonstration of each stage. 


You will be allocated a morning or afternoon session with our festive craft tutor. The rest of your time is free for you to do as you please. You’re free to craft from morning ‘til night if you wish to bring your own craft project to work on. Or if you prefer you could explore the surrounding area with one of our self-guided walks.   

Craft Session:  

Learn all about fused glass, how to cut it, and the different types of glass and firing types before designing and making your own Christmas decoration and tealight holder.  

*Please note that your fused glass decorations will need to be taken off site to be fired. The finished decorations will then be posted out to you approx. 2-3 weeks later.  


Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way home.


Longmynd Hotel

For rural calm in the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the location of this characterful country house is hard to top. Set in a wooded hillside just a short stroll from the market town of Church Stretton (nicknamed Little Switzerland for its picturesque landscape), you’ll be within walking or driving distance of the Stiperstones, Caer Caradoc, Ironbridge Valley of Invention, and the historic towns of Ludlow and Shrewsbury. And then, of course, there’s the Long Mynd itself – an area of registered common land that has been cared for by a group of farmers (the self-named commoners) who have grazed sheep and ponies here for generations.

 

Rooms

Designed with your comfort in mind, Longmynd Hotel has 56 well-appointed guest rooms available in two categories: Classic and Premium. 

Classic Rooms are comfortable en-suite guest rooms, ideal for a peaceful night's sleep. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, toiletries (hand wash, shampoo, and shower gel), and a TV. 

Premium Rooms are more spacious en-suite guest rooms*. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, toiletries (hand wash, shampoo, body lotion, shower gel), and a 32-inch TV. Extras include bathrobes, slippers, and comfortable mattresses.

We love: For more privacy, the lodges have their own terrace. 

The Choose Your Room service is available at our UK country houses, allowing you the option of choosing and confirming a specific room for an extra charge of £30 per room. This is subject to availability. Upgrade supplements apply. 

Check in & check out
You are welcome to check in from 4:00pm at the earliest. On arrival, you’ll enjoy a complimentary cream tea and get to meet your fellow guests, our HF Holidays Leaders, and the rest of the friendly team.  

On the day of departure, we kindly ask all guests to check out by 10:00am. You’ll be asked to settle your bill prior to leaving. You may, of course, make a charitable donation to our HF Holidays Pathways Fund if you wish. Please note that we only accept card payments.  

Room supplements

Premium single Premium double/twin Choose your room
£20 pppn £20 pppn £30 per room

 

*Views and layout reflect each properties unique character and location 

About your stay

A warm welcome
We want you to feel comfortable from the moment you arrive. You’ll find a welcome pack in your room with guest registration forms, menus, order forms for dinners and picnic lunches, the Wi-Fi password, and the front door code. Our houses are locked at night, so we recommend noting the Duty Manager’s number on arrival in case of an emergency (or getting locked out). 

Evening entertainment
While evening entertainment varies from house to house, the HF Holidays Big Pub Quiz held after dinner on Wednesdays is a weekly staple. Your HF Holidays Leader may be around for tips on guided and self-guided walking routes as well as visit-worthy local attractions. 

Walks talks 
Our HF Holidays Leaders host guided walking information briefings before dinner on arrival days. This is followed by a group Walks Talk for information on the following day’s walking delights (held before dinner every evening). Self-guided walking guests are, of course, welcome.  

The walking day
Prior to setting off on walks, your HF Holidays Leader will run you through a short safety briefing. There’s also an up-to-date weather forecast on display at the house to ensure you have appropriate clothing and footwear. If you choose to do your own walks or are on a self-guided walking holiday, we ask that you please complete an Independent Walker Card each day. These can be found near the Discovery Point in the house. 

Food & drink

Led by experienced chefs, we serve a wide range of dishes made with fresh and seasonal ingredients. We always aim to source the best produce available and use home-grown herbs and vegetables from our own gardens whenever possible. Additionally, we have a licensed bar with beers, soft drinks, and a superb selection of spirits. Full-board comes as standard and includes a cream tea on arrival and a hearty breakfast on departure day.

HF Holidays understands the importance of managing allergens effectively to ensure food is safe for guests with food allergies. Whilst we are always able to confidently inform guests which allergens are present in our ingredients and dishes, we are unable to guarantee absolute freedom from the 14 main allergens in our kitchens. Vegetarian and vegan menu choices are available. If you have allergies, food intolerances, or any special dietary requirements, please inform our reservation team at the time of booking.

Accessibility

For accessibility and assistance information, please contact our expert team on 020 3974 8865 or view the accessibility information online for Longmynd Hotel

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Getting to Longmynd Hotel

Find out more about this location including travel details and room types.

More Information

Address

Longmynd Hotel
Cunnery Road
Church Stretton
Shropshire SY6 6AG

Tel: +44 (0)1694 722244

By train

The nearest station is Church Stretton.  Although Longmynd Hotel is less than a mile from the station, it is at the top of a steep hill and there is no taxi rank at the station. Taxis are in extremely limited supply in the Church Stretton area and drivers usually come from further afield which is reflected in fares.

Shrewsbury has more choice of trains, and you can take a taxi directly to the house from the station (see below).    

Check National Rail for train times and routes.

By taxi

From Shrewsbury, it’s a 15-mile journey taking 30 to 40 minutes.

For pricing, please contact Me2You Cars directly.

Me2You Cars
You can pre-book a taxi from our recommended Shrewsbury based company, Me2You Cars*. We recommend booking your taxi, including your return journey if needed, at least seven days in advance by contacting:

Tel: +44 (0)1743 537644 or 07791 670110
Email: danielle@me2youcars.com

*Me2You Cars is not owned or managed by HF Holidays.

By car

There’s free car parking at Longmynd Hotel if you decide to drive. 

Follow the A49 to Church Stretton. At the traffic lights turn off into town, then at the first junction turn left onto the High Street. Go straight over the mini-roundabout, and then take the next right into Cunnery Road. Follow the road up the steep hill to Longmynd Hotel.

By air

The nearest airport is Manchester International Airport. 

Trains take about two hours, with a change in Crewe. 

You can also fly into London Heathrow airport, but it’ll take at least 4 hours to reach Shrewsbury by train.

National Rail has up-to-date routes and train times.

The UK has a famously unpredictable climate so it's best to be prepared for weather that’s sunny one minute and raining the next. To make it easier, here’s a list of items you should consider packing.  


Essentials 
For self-guided walking should you choose: 
• Rucksack with a waterproof liner 
• Thermos flask for hot drink 
• Water bottle (at least 1 litre) 
• Spare high-energy food such as a chocolate bar 
• Small torch 
• First aid kit 


Recommended 
For crafting: 
• Battery powered craft lamp 


For self-guided walking should you choose: 
• Walking poles are useful, particularly for descents 
• Insect repellent 
• Sunglasses 
• Camera 

Longmynd Hotel Calendar

  • Guided Walking
  • Self-Guided Walking
  • Special Interests
  • Unavailable to Book

Guest reviews

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Non-member fee: £30 per person.

All our carefully-curated itineraries are designed by our experts. While we make every effort to adhere to the described itinerary, we may take an alternative route, or vary the running order for weather and/or operational reasons.


Holiday prices

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2025

28 Nov - 01 Dec 2025

3 nights

Christmas Crafts

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Duration:
3 nights
Interests:
Art & crafts holidays
Type:
Festive breaks

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