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THE MOORHEN RETREAT, romantic, character holiday cottage in Trefonen
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Spa pool on site
- Onsite parking available
- Kitchen
- Garden
- Internet access
- Refrigerator
Explore the area
Oswestry, Heart of England
- Llanfechain Memorial HallPlace, Llanfechain Memorial Hall15 min drive
- Tanat Theatre ClubPlace, Tanat Theatre Club15 min drive
- British Ironwork CentrePlace, British Ironwork Centre23 min drive
- Chester (CEG-Hawarden)Airport, Chester (CEG-Hawarden)60 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
THE MOORHEN RETREAT, romantic, character holiday cottage in Trefonen
The Moorhen Retreat rests in Nantmawr, Shropshire, sleeping two in one bedroom.
The living areas in the property consist of an open-plan living area with a kitchen with combi microwave/oven, two-ring induction hob, fridge with ice box, dining seating for two and a Smart TV. There is a double bed and a shower room. Outside, there is a covered patio area with gas barbecue, furniture, seating, lawn, wood-fired hot tub, as well as ample off-road parking. Within 3.2 miles, you will find a shop, and within 1.8 miles, a pub, and please note that this is a pet-free and non-smoking property. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Note: The stairs leading up to the hut are open-treat and fairly steep, please take care. Note: This property does not accept children. For a memorable romantic getaway, choose The Moorhen Retreat.
Amenities: Gas central heating. Combi microwave/oven, two-ring induction hob, fridge with ice box. Smart TV, WiFi. Fuel and power, starter pack for hot tub inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Ample off-road parking available. Covered patio area with gas barbecue, furniture, seating, lawn, wood-fired hot tub. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 3.2 miles, pub 1.8 miles. Note: The stairs leading up to the hut are open-tread and fairly steep, please take care. Note: On a working farm. Note: This property is not suitable for children or infants
Region: A E Housman once wrote that Shropshire was “the quietest place under the sun” and today the county remains something of a rural idyll, recognised as one of the least crowded and most peaceful regions in England.
Town: The rural community of Trefonen is located between the historic English border town of Oswestry and the Welsh community of Llanhaeadr-ym-Mochnant, where the highest single drop waterfall in the United Kingdom is located. There is a pub and a general store in this quaint community, and Offa's Dyke passes right through the centre of town. It is adjacent to the location where scenes from the popular 1995 film "The Englishman Who Went up a Hill but Came Down a Mountain" were shot. Wonderful picturesque walks and cycle paths, including as the Berwyn Ridge Pathway, the Offa's Dyke Path, and through the gorgeous Tanat and Ceiriog Valleys, can be found all throughout the area and extend into the Berwyn Mountain Range. Travel to the nearby market town of Ellesmere or the riverside town of Llangollen, home to the World Heritage Site Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, Chirk and Powis Castles and Gardens, Erddig, and Attingham Park. The Welsh mountains and coast, as well as the beautiful Lakes Vyrnwy and Bala, are just a short drive away, as are the historic towns of Shrewsbury and Chester, both of which were founded by the Romans. Trefonen is a great starting point from which to explore the rest of Mid Wales and perhaps Shropshire.
The living areas in the property consist of an open-plan living area with a kitchen with combi microwave/oven, two-ring induction hob, fridge with ice box, dining seating for two and a Smart TV. There is a double bed and a shower room. Outside, there is a covered patio area with gas barbecue, furniture, seating, lawn, wood-fired hot tub, as well as ample off-road parking. Within 3.2 miles, you will find a shop, and within 1.8 miles, a pub, and please note that this is a pet-free and non-smoking property. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Note: The stairs leading up to the hut are open-treat and fairly steep, please take care. Note: This property does not accept children. For a memorable romantic getaway, choose The Moorhen Retreat.
Amenities: Gas central heating. Combi microwave/oven, two-ring induction hob, fridge with ice box. Smart TV, WiFi. Fuel and power, starter pack for hot tub inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Ample off-road parking available. Covered patio area with gas barbecue, furniture, seating, lawn, wood-fired hot tub. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 3.2 miles, pub 1.8 miles. Note: The stairs leading up to the hut are open-tread and fairly steep, please take care. Note: On a working farm. Note: This property is not suitable for children or infants
Region: A E Housman once wrote that Shropshire was “the quietest place under the sun” and today the county remains something of a rural idyll, recognised as one of the least crowded and most peaceful regions in England.
Town: The rural community of Trefonen is located between the historic English border town of Oswestry and the Welsh community of Llanhaeadr-ym-Mochnant, where the highest single drop waterfall in the United Kingdom is located. There is a pub and a general store in this quaint community, and Offa's Dyke passes right through the centre of town. It is adjacent to the location where scenes from the popular 1995 film "The Englishman Who Went up a Hill but Came Down a Mountain" were shot. Wonderful picturesque walks and cycle paths, including as the Berwyn Ridge Pathway, the Offa's Dyke Path, and through the gorgeous Tanat and Ceiriog Valleys, can be found all throughout the area and extend into the Berwyn Mountain Range. Travel to the nearby market town of Ellesmere or the riverside town of Llangollen, home to the World Heritage Site Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, Chirk and Powis Castles and Gardens, Erddig, and Attingham Park. The Welsh mountains and coast, as well as the beautiful Lakes Vyrnwy and Bala, are just a short drive away, as are the historic towns of Shrewsbury and Chester, both of which were founded by the Romans. Trefonen is a great starting point from which to explore the rest of Mid Wales and perhaps Shropshire.
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About the area
Oswestry
Oswestry is home to this cottage. Y Berwyn National Nature Reserve and Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Cambrian Heritage Railways and Crazy Knights. Rednal Laser Games and Oswestry Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling.
Oswestry, Heart of England
What's nearby
- Llanfechain Memorial Hall - 15 min drive - 10.7 km
- Tanat Theatre Club - 15 min drive - 14.7 km
- Llanymynech Golf Course - 20 min drive - 14.2 km
- British Ironwork Centre - 23 min drive - 21.2 km
- Lake Vyrnwy - 28 min drive - 32.9 km
Getting around
- Ruabon Station - 26 min drive
- Chester (CEG-Hawarden) - 67 min drive
Restaurants
- Stonehouse Brewery - 13 min drive
- The Bell - 13 min drive
- Milanos - 13 min drive
- Golden Valley - 14 min drive
- Sebastians - 13 min drive
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