The Old Gun Room

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Ellesmere, England

The Mere At Ellesmere Country Park6 min drive
Pontcysyllte Aquaduct18 min drive
Racecourse Ground22 min drive
Birmingham (BHX)96 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The Old Gun Room is a recently refurbished self contained annex to an 1840s home set in land and gardens in the Shropshire Lakelands a mile from the village of Welshampton and near to the town of Ellesmere. It sleeps two with the option of a cot bed if required. Linen and towels are supplied but please provide your own bedding for the cot bed. This is a fully self contained holiday let with an en-suite bedroom with king size bed, kitchen diner with log burner and seating area. There is ample off road parking and access to the gardens, which were recently opened for the National Garden Scheme, and croquet lawn.

The property is situated in the Shropshire Lakelands on the Welsh border and is an ideal base year round whether your preference is for walking holidays or to enjoy the shops and amenities of nearby Shrewsbury and Chester. Welshampton is a quiet rural village with a beautiful church and good country pub.

Property manager

Mr Andrew Haydon

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Ellesmere

Located in Ellesmere, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Wem Town Hall and JB Joyce and Company are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Alderford Lake and Hill Valley Golf Club. Rednal Laser Games and BeWILDerwood are also worth visiting.

Ellesmere, England

What's nearby

The Mere At Ellesmere Country Park - 6 min drive
Colemere Country Park - 7 min drive
Pontcysyllte Aquaduct - 18 min drive
Racecourse Ground - 22 min drive
Chirk Castle - 33 min drive

Getting around

Whitchurch Station (Shropshire) - 16 min drive
Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

The White Hart - 6 min drive
The Boathouse Restaurant - 4 min drive
The Sun Inn - 13 min walk
The Royal Oak - 16 min drive
Whixall Marina Cafe - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Gun Room pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at The Old Gun Room?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Old Gun Room?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Old Gun Room located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Colemere Country Park and 3 mi (4.8 km) from The Mere At Ellesmere Country Park. Wem Town Hall and Victoria Jubilee Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

17 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable stay

This was a great spot for exploring local areas of interest and visiting friends just across the border. A day excursion by car to the spectacular Shropshire Hills completed my stay. The accommodation was perfect for myself and my travelling companion Lenny the greyhound. He had the run of the garden and the field beyond for morning zoomies. A glass of wine by the pond as the sun was setting on my last evening was a fitting end to our stay and onward journey to Cornwall. Thanks Andrew and family for a very pleasant stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

17 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

This is an absolutely lovely property- an excellent location, with plenty of parking, a wonderfully-equipped kitchen, a ridiculously comfortable bed and a piping hot shower. The hosts are a delight - responsive but not intrusive, and pleasant, professional, and gracious. I had a really super stay, enjoying the sounds of blackbirds and the wind in the trees. The cottage is also a perfect place to work, if that's a concern.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stuart A.

15 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful recluse

Ideal place for a quiet peaceful hide away from it all. Impressed with the refurbishment of the property. Would recommend this property to anyone and we'll hopefully be back some day soon.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

S B.

21 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mid - week break in rural setting.

Really lovely location, peaceful, the owners are a lovely couple who really looked after our needs. The accommodation was very clean and to a very high quality. We would recommend staying here to anyone. We took our young cocker spaniel with us and it really was a pet friendly break. Thank you Andy and Mari.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue E.

4 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay! Will be back

Great stay, cottage was lovely clean and cosy, perfect location for local area. Local pub (Sun Inn) great for food, friendly local. Hosts great, nothing too much trouble.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022