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Natural Pool at a Glamping Resort

According to The Sun: An open pool is the pride of any respectable resort.

Sunshine, loungers, and children eagerly trying to dunk each other with inflatable toys.

The Love2Stay resort in Shropshire features an impressive natural pool. Supplied

But this pool is not ordinary. It is a NATURAL pool that blends perfectly into the picturesque scenery of Shropshire.

There are no harmful chemicals in the water. The pool is divided into two zones: one for swimming, and the other with reeds and water lilies.

The swimming area has neat edges like a regular pool, but the water is filtered naturally using sunlight and plants.

Forget about the electric blue tint and the smell of chlorine – here you find only pure water, like in a mountain stream.

This is fitting as we were at the Love2Stay resort, located near the River Severn.

The resort offers 36 glamping units, including safari lodges, as well as 120 camping spots situated on a gentle slope near Shrewsbury.

The Biotop natural pool is one of the few that is open to the public in the UK.

There is also a lake for paddleboarding and kayaking, archery lessons, art workshops, a gym, an obstacle course, and a nature trail.

We stayed in one of the glamping cabins. Outside is a private hot tub, a barbecue with a starter pack of wood, a large hammock, and pouffes.

The glamping accommodation features a modern open kitchen and living room.

Inside, there is a well-equipped kitchen, a double bedroom, and an attic space for children.

At the beginning of our stay, we were treated to a luxurious food basket that included breakfast and dinner.

Victorian Delights

And we are not talking about ordinary breakfasts – these are true English dishes made with fresh local ingredients and large field mushrooms for vegetarians.

There is no shop on the resort's premises – the nearest Sainsbury's is five minutes away by car, but the café serves hearty breakfasts and pizza made in the oven.

You can spend the whole weekend without leaving the park, but that would mean missing the medieval streets of Shrewsbury.

We took a 45-minute boat ride on the Sabrina along the River Severn. With tea, coffee, and interesting commentary – this is the best way to enjoy the historic riverside area of the town.

Bridges soar above as you admire Charles Darwin's school.

Although the naturalist is considered Shrewsbury's most famous son, do not forget about Carol Decker from T-Pau, who lived above the neighboring boathouse.

And the lovely green spaces around have become the stuff of television legend with gardener Percy Thrower.

Nearby is the Iron Bridge, which became part of the Valley of Invention and is now a UNESCO World Heritage site.

This was the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution in the Coalbrookdale furnaces, and now the valley contains six museums.

The Iron Bridge, opened in 1781, still stands as a wonder of its time – the first bridge in the world made entirely of cast iron.

We took a circular walk along the gorge, which revealed stunning views of the valley.

Along the way, we visited the Victorian town of Blists Hill. It is a living film, reminiscent of something between a Western and Great Expectations.

Huge ironworks and industrial relics from the past coexist with recreated Victorian streets.

Workers in historical attire go about their business as they did 150 years ago: making candles, baking bread, and working at the forge.

If you want your children to know what life was like before the Wi-Fi era, you can take them to the Victorian school where a strict teacher conducts lessons with a stick and hoops.

There is a fish and chip shop that wraps cod in newspaper, as well as a traditional Victorian pub that features sing-along nights.

And, of course, a full Victorian fair, with steam-powered creations, coconuts, and swings.

If you love Victorian pride even more, the Acton Scott Heritage farm has reopened after a five-year break.

There, you can meet wool spinners and watch the process of pressing Shropshire apples. The class at the school has now transformed into a café offering local products.

Returning to Love2Stay, we heated the barbecue to industrial temperatures to roast marshmallows and planned our journeys into the Shropshire Hills to see the ponies at Long Mynd.

This is perfect for families who appreciate a bit of luxury while enjoying nature.

TRIP: Emstrey, Shropshire

WHERE TO STAY: Love2Stay in Emstrey, Shrewsbury, has lodges, cabins, and camping spots. Open year-round, prices start from £125 per night for the Laurel Lodge, which accommodates six people. See love2stay.co.uk.

TOUR AND ADVENTURE: Boat cruise on the Sabrina, family ticket starts at £30.50 for two adults and two children.

See sabrinaboat.co.uk. Tickets for Acton Scott Heritage Farm start at £16 for adults, £8 for children aged six to 16, and free for children under six.

See actonscottheritagefarm.org.uk. Access to Ironbridge allows entrance to all museums for a year and starts at £38 for adults or £99 for a family of two adults and four children. See ironbridge.org.uk.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: See visitshropshire.co.uk.