Completely and newly refurbished pretty, period cottage set on the banks of the Llangollen Canal an ideal centre for sight-seeing, canoeing, cycling, walking and only six miles from the World famous Llangollen International Eisteddfod. Great travel location, local train stations (Gobowen & Chirk) and both A483 & A5 nearby. Visit Chester, N.Wales (inc. Snowdonia), local castles, Ellesmere, Llangollen, Shrewsbury, Oswestry. Severn Theatre, Theatre Clwyd and Liverpool & Manchester venues within an hour. Local pubs and restaurants.
The space
Former mine workers and canal workers cottages completely refurbished to form three modern properties to a good standard - this is the end cottage nearest the canal (but a safe distance for young children). A furnished patio overlooks the canal with a chance to see ducks, geese and canal boats passing. The Cottage is spacious, fully furnished down to coasters and teaspoons and has three double bedrooms (once is small(ish) but does have a "Juliet balcony" overlooking the canal. Infant items, such as travel cot, high chair, bowls and plastic cutlery are free for use, but need to be requested in advance. Living room has original beams and wooden flooring, plus modern TV, DVD player and Wi-Fi. There is Central Heating to all rooms, plus an electric "real flame" electric wall fire in the living room; if required. The kitchen is fully furnished and includes Oven, Hob, Kettle, Toaster, Microwave, Coffee Machine, Cafetiere, Washing Machine, Dishwasher, Condiments/Spices, Tea/Coffee, sugar (Milk on arrival), Wine glasses, cups/mugs, all crockery, pans, cutlery, Clock and magnificent smiling cow picture ! Bedrooms are light and airy with two "Juliet balcony doors", open/tilt windows with restraints, bedside table/cabinet with lamps, wardrobes and/or drawers and seating to the two larger rooms. There are two washing/wc areas, both with showers and one bath (one on each floor). The dining room also has original beams and wooden flooring and a large table (suitable also for games ) with six chairs.
Books, DVDs and Games are provided. Umbrellas provided.
For guests bringing their own bikes, and/or canoes there is a locking garage available for free use.
Guest access
The complete house, plus two patios and canal side grass area. Shared car park - two spaces available.
Other things to note
If anything is required by guests, that is not listed, please ask and if practicable we will endeavour to provide it. House is NOT on main sewage system so please be careful as to what is flushed away - NO nappies, wet wipes etc.