Guests say
The Wain House is a spacious and comfortable cottage, ideal for families and groups, with a friendly and helpful host. Guests appreciated the convenient location for exploring the area and the thoughtful touches on arrival. The property offers ample space and is well-suited for gatherings. While most guests had a delightful stay, a few noted minor issues with amenities and maintenance. Overall, the cottage provides a welcoming base for a relaxing holiday in Oswestry.
Most guests found the property clean and comfortable, though one review mentioned old towels and spotting a flea in a bedroom. The majority of feedback did not raise cleanliness concerns.
The location was praised for its proximity to the A483, making local attractions easily accessible. Guests enjoyed being able to reach North Wales and local amenities with ease.
Guests consistently described the house as spacious and comfortable, with enough beds and bathrooms for large groups and families. The property was well-suited for relaxation after busy days out.
The house was generally well-equipped for large groups, but some guests noted a lack of basic supplies such as hand soap and kitchen cloths, and mentioned worn towels. Maintenance issues were addressed promptly by the owner.
Several guests appreciated the welcome cake and milk on arrival, and the owner's helpfulness. However, it should be noted that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
On the border of North Wales this retreat is perfect for both relaxation and adventure. The Wain House is a very large barn conversion offering comfortable accommodation..
Ground Floor:
Living room: 42" Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player
Dining room: Patio Doors Leading To Garden
Kitchen: TV, Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Freezer, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Bedroom 4: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 5: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 6: Single (3ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Bidet, Toilet.
Oil central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair. Welcome pack. Large lawned garden with garden furniture and barbecue. Stabling for up to 2 horses, £20 payable to the owner. Private parking for 6 cars. No smoking. Please note: The property has a natural water supply.. The property is situated at the end of a private road in a tranquil rural setting ideally located for exploring the rich history, breathtaking landscapes and charming towns. The coast of North Wales and Snowdonia National Park are within an hour’s drive.
Oswestry’s Iron Age Hill Fort is an ancient site offering panoramic views. There are four National Trust Properties within easy reach being, Chirk Castle, Attingham Park, Shrewsbury, Powis Castle Welshpool, Erddig, Wrexham. The famous Offa’s Dyke provides scenic walking and the Unesco listed Froncysyllte and Chirk Aqueducts offer unique experiences.
The picturesque Ceiriog Valley is nearby, and the scenic town of Llangollen is renowned for its white water rafting, steam railway and Eisteddfod festival. Pistyll Rhaeadr, Britain’s tallest waterfall is ideal for a day walking and exploring. Shropshire’s lake district at Ellesmere offers walks around the lakes and excellent bird watching opportunities.
The Tudor town of Shrewsbury, birthplace of Charles Darwin is a delight to visit. The Roman city of Chester boast a rich heritage, unique shopping galleries known as The Rows and the world-renowned Zoo. For leisure and relaxation facilities The Lion Quays hotel provides spa facilities and there are four golf courses nearby.
The property is conveniently located with a shop, pub and restaurant within 0.5 miles. Whether you are seeking outdoor adventure, history, or beautiful countryside The Wain House is the perfect base to stay. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 20 guests.
Free WiFi
The water is from a spring, well or borehole, and not a mains supply.
Fireworks/drones are not allowed at this property.
Reviews (6)
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Confirmed Guest
A very enjoyable stay at The Wain House, which admirably met our requirements for a family party of eleven across three generations. It has almost everything you're likely to need, and the village shop and one takeaway (cash only) are about ten minutes walk away. Beyond this it's not far by car into Chirk. There's plenty of good walking, starting with the two famous aqueducts, and much else to do in the area.
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Confirmed Guest
We had a lovely weekend away with good friends. The house was spacious and had enough beds and bathrooms, and it was possible to drive to North Wales in an hour, so we had some lovely trips. However, the owner only provided us with hand soap in the downstairs bathrooms (despite requests for hand soap in other bathrooms- certainly no shampoo/ conditioner etc provided), and we had to request a small cloth and washing up brush, otherwise it would not have been possible to wipe down the kitchen and wash up. We would have much preferred this to the 'welcome pack' which was consisted of one cake. The owner called us a few days before to check on sleeping arrangements, and therefore, when we politely asked for an extra sheet and duvet cover so that one person could make use of the bedroom to sleep on her own, declined to provide this as we had not specified this in the telephone call. The towels were very old and worn. We did see a flea in one of the bedrooms. The owner was unable to give us any advice about visiting the local area e.g. with regard to parking. There was very scant information about the local area in the house. Overall, although we managed to have a lovely weekend and there was enough space, we felt that the owner could have been more generous (e.g. hand soap is fairly basic) and welcoming and provided more information and basic help like a sheet (would have been very cheap and easy to wash!)
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Confirmed Guest
Amazing house. Had new year there with friends. Very comfortable.