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The Old Gun Room

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Exterior
Exterior
Private kitchen
Dining
Room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

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

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.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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.
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Ellesmere, England

What's nearby

  • The Mere At Ellesmere Country Park - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Colemere Country Park - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Wem Town Hall - 13 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Alderford Lake - 14 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Hill Valley Golf Club - 15 min drive - 17.7 km

Getting around

  • Whitchurch Station (Shropshire) - 16 min drive
  • Chester (CEG-Hawarden) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Lion Coaching Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Narrow Boat Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Warbling Tît - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Vault - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dog And Bull Coton - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Gun Room pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at The Old Gun Room?

As of 29 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Gun Room on 12 Apr 2026 start from AU$139, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Old Gun Room?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Al B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay, roomy and dog friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fab little cottage, warm clean and very comfortable perfect for what we needed, Stayed 2 x nights with our dog, great location, and the cottage had everything we needed including a log burner which was great for a chilly November evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ann O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great little space. Cosy and quiet.My only, hopefully constructive, comment would be that a blind and a side reading light would make downstairs a bit cosier as it's so lovely otherwise.Bedroom fabulous...bed so comfortable Parking excellentThank you
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

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

Mr

A very clean, comfortable cottage. Excellent shower and comfortable bed. Easy access to main road and surrounding areas. Safe parking outside property.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart A.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The owners were very welcoming. The property was very well appointed, particularly the bedroom and bathroom. The bed was extremely comfortable. The grounds were lovely and include a small lake - pleasant spot to chill out with a drink. We had a perfect weekend break.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edith P.

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

Lovely cottage in rural Shropshire

The Gun Room was very nicely kitted out. The kitchen had everything we needed. Bedroom was very comfortable and bright. One thing I would say is that the sofa is very small and not very comfortable! There is however a TV in the bedroom for lounging. The outside space is lovely and we had some great weather to enjoy it. We had our dog with us so the garden was great but the road was very busy so for a longer walk we had to go in the car.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Prompt communication. Clean. Upstairs was reasonably comfortable. Unfortunately, very poor living conditions downstairs. Extremely uncomfortable small hard seat to sit on, with barely enough room for two. No cushions. Very cramped downstairs. Kitchen table was small and heavy. Hard dark floor. Needs large rug or carpet. No blind at window so no privacy downstairs. We found the stairs dangerous, desperately needs a runner in the middle at least. Also fingers pinched on banister half way up. Overall disappointing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

S B.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue E.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justyne H.

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

Peaceful hidden gem

If your looking for a quiet tucked away cottage this is the place for you .Beautiful inside and spotless clean. There are lovely gardens to walk around and a pond to sit and enjoy. There are several nice places to eat within a few minutes drive.There was no WiFi signal, but this didn’t inhibit our stay at all
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz P.

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

Fantastic short break, relaxing home from home

We had a last minute 2 nights available to go away as lockdown eased and found the Old Gun Room to be available. Little did we know that the owners had literally only just listed the property and our request to stay the following day would mean that we would be their first visitors. Great communication from the start with Andy, and on arrival he showed us everything we needed. The old gun room has been recently completed and is a fantastic conversion. Top quality from top to bottom, oak staircase, lovely little kitchen with log burner, and all you need to cook during your stay. The bed was so comfortable we joked that we wanted to take it home with us, and the shower was fabulous. The gardens are beautiful, you can sit by the pond and watch the sun rise or set, and we had the joy of a game of croquet with the family (socially distanced) enjoying the beautiful weather. Absolutely wouldn't hesitate to recommend a stay at the Old Gun Room. Thanks guys, it was a delight :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Georgia M.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

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Hosted by Mr Andrew Haydon

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