Comfortable 4 Star cottage close to pubs, shops and places of interest
This attractive detached cottage, in the centre of Ellesmere, makes it the ideal choice to relax and explore the meres and canals at the heart of Shropshire's own mini Lake District.
This 4 Star property offers 2 bedrooms including 1 double (King size bed) and 1 twin room and can sleep up to 4 people + baby. A travel cot and high chair are available if required. Comfortable, high quality accommodation, lounge and comprehensively equipped kitchen/diner, pretty terraced garden and private patio with garden furniture and parasol. There is private, off road parking for one car at the rear of the cottage.
Weekly bookings only over Christmas and New Year W/C Friday 23rd December 2011 and Friday 30th December 2011
The Mere at Ellesmere is the largest and most spectacular of the nine glacial meres. A beautiful lake with formal Victorian gardens and historic parkland on the edge of the medieval market town.
Other meres close by are Colemere, Blakemere and Whitemere. Course fishing is avaiable on some of these meres. Five Golf clubs are within easy reach.
Explore the canals by visiting the marina and wharf, walk along the tow paths or take a trip on a narrowboat.
There are many places to walk and cycle using the route maps provided in the cottage. A newly refurbished restaurant and visitor centre is located at The Mere. In the park there is a childrens' playground. There are boat trips on the lake and a bird hide for those who like bird watching.
Ellesmere Town has many independent shops, pubs and cafes along with take away outlets and a famous delicatessen for those who wish to cater in the cottage.
For main food shopping there is a Tesco, a Co-op and a Spar. In Oswestry, which is around 12 miles away, there is a Sainsburys, a M&S Simply Food and a Morrisons.
The town of Oswestry is named after King Oswald of Northumbria, who died in AD641. He was nailed to a tree - hence the name "Oswald's Tree". The town has many places to visit including the Heritage and Exhibition Centre, the Bailey and the Hill Fort. There are restaurants, pubs and cafes and a lovely park with childrens' playground and mini golf. On Wednesdays and Saturdays there is a street market and the Market Hall is well worth a visit.
The medieval town of Shrewsbury and the ancient city of Chester are only 40 minutes away. In Shrewsbury, visit the famous Quarry gardens and the river Severn also, Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery at Rowley's House which is a timber-framed building built as a merchant's warehouse in the 16th or early 17th Century. In Chester, visit the roman ruins, the magnificent cathedral, the famous shopping 'Rows' and take a walk around the City walls. Chester Zoo with its beautiful gardens and overhead railway is a popular day out.
Or you could travel further afield to the spectacular mountains, beaches and castles of North Wales or visit the world heritage site of Ironbridge Gorge here in Shropshire.
Teal Cottage Property Features
Location Type
Housekeeping & Services
- Iron and Ironing Board
- Weekly Maid Service
- Bed Linen Included
- Towels Included
- Telephone
- Fuel and Power Included
- Cot
- High Chair
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 1 Double Bedroom
- 1 Twin Bedroom
Kitchen
- Washing Machine
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Toaster
- Oven
- Hob
- Grill
Internet Access
Entertainment
Leisure Equipment
Garden/Terrace/Play area
- Private garden
- Terrace / patio
Parking available
Activities within 20min drive of the property
- Fishing
- Golf
- Walking
- Cycling
- Pub/Bar within 1 mile