Ellesmere, Heart of England

3 Bedroom Cottage in Shropshire

Woodpecker Castle Farm is a dog friendly holiday cottage.

5 guests
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
dog friendly

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Nestled down a country lane, only 1 mile away from the English and Welsh border. Visit Shropshire's Lake District, Ellesmere (5 miles), with its many meres to explore. Take a scenic drive into The Clwydian Range AONB, stopping off at the famous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct (9.5 miles), or take a walk around National Trust Chirk Castle (8 miles) or Erddig (11 miles). For those who like outdoor adventure, kayak and paddleboard down the River Dee or Llangollen Canal (13 miles), whilst Alderford Lake (15 miles) is always a fun fuelled day for all the family! Authentic market towns Oswestry (9 miles) and Whitchurch (16 miles) offer an abundance of shops, eateries and local pubs. Shrewsbury Prison (25 miles) is well worth a visit, with many fun activities on offer. Brush up on your Roman history, take a riverboat ride or visit the zoo in the City of Chester (25 miles). Alternatively, try and catch a glimpse of a Hollywood movie star at a Wrexham AFC football game (15 miles). This delightful, semi detached barn conversion offers a peaceful rural retreat with loved ones in the stunning Shropshire countryside. Entering through the front of the barn, you are welcomed by a large, open plan kitchen and living area. Comfortable leather sofas surround the electric, wall mounted log effect fire, perfect for getting cosy whilst watching a classic Sunday afternoon film on the TV and DVD player. The kitchen is fully equipped for easy cooking, with a dishwasher to avoid arguments around washing up. Gather around the quaint wooden dining table in the corner, perfect for tomorrow s adventure planning and perhaps a competitive family game of cards. On the ground level, you ll find a wheelchair access twin bedroom, complete with a TV and en suite wet room. The wet room is easily accessible with a shower seat, grab rails and a WC. Upstairs, you ll find the other two bedrooms: a master double with a TV and an en suite with a shower over the bath and a WC, as well as a small single bedroom suitable for a child. Come summer or winter, there is no doubt you ll spend your evenings outdoors in your own private, enclosed patio an ideal space for the children and dogs. Stunning countryside views stretch out in front of you, and as the night draws in, the luxury hot tub allows you to soak under the stars with minimal light pollution in the area. For al fresco dining, make use of the outside dining and seating area, with a parasol for shade on those sunny afternoons.

3 bedrooms 1 double, 1 downstairs twin and 1 standard sized single suitable for a child due to sloped ceiling. 2 bathrooms 1 en suite with shower over bath and WC and 1 downstairs en suite wet room with shower, shower seat grab rails and WC. Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave and washing machine. Highchair available on request. Log effect electric fire. TV in living room with DVD player and TV in downstairs bedroom and double bedroom. Enclosed private patio with outdoor dining, hot tub and rural views. Private parking for 2 cars. Pub 1.5 miles and shops is 2 miles. Nearest EV charging point is at Stans St Martins. Also with fuel station, post office and florist 2 miles. Guests are recommended to bring extra towels for the hot tub and flip flops for the concrete patio. This property can be booked alongside another property that sleeps a further 4 guests. Please contact us for details.