This marvellous farmhouse offers groups of up to eight a picturesque stay in rural Shropshire, you will instantly feel relaxed here, with the calm surroundings.
Located on a working farm set back from the farmhouse, in a village called Rhydycroesau, just over four miles from Oswestry. The house is wonderful and remote, offering you plenty of peace and quiet, yet there are lots of country walks right from your doorstep, including the Rhydycroesau Woodlands and the Oswestry Old Racecourse Common Heritage Site to explore. Cynynion Uchaf has a homely and comfortable interior, with aspects of character showcasing the original beams, along with little touches of rural charm. You will love the comfy furnishings, hidden cupboards, and beautiful original red brick floors. There are plenty of seating areas to spend time together and younger guests can retreat to the snug with an impressive inglenook fireplace, electric log fire, leather sofa, two reclining armchairs and a TV with Firestick and DVD player for entertainment. The conservatory is a light filled space overlooking the beautiful garden where you can sit and enjoy the birdsong.
You are near to some great places to visit in and around Oswestry, including The British Ironwork Centre, Park Hall the Countryside Experience, Cae Glas Park, Oswestry Iron Age Hill Fort, Oswestry Castle and St Oswalds Church. A short drive takes you to National Trust houses at Chirk, Erddig, Attingham Park and Powis Castle.
Lake Vyrnwy, Snowdonia National Park and the Canal World Heritage Site at Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, near to Llangollen are also popular places to visit. The Roman City Chester provides a good day out, with city walls to walk, the oldest racecourse and the largest Roman Amphitheatre in Britain, a 1000-year-old Cathedral, plus the Zoo! As you are staying in the grounds of a working farm, the family who own the property and run the farm are always happy to say hello and help in any way they can to make your stay as comfortable as possible. You really are surrounded by astounding scenery everywhere you look at Cynynion Uchaf.

This stunning 18th-century, semi-detached house has been lovingly converted into a self-catering holiday cottage which sleeps up to twelve people between six bedrooms. Vyrnwy Bank is the perfect destination for larger groups of friends or family looking to take in the dramatic beauty and historic charm in this part of Powys, Wales. In total there are six bedrooms spread across the two floors, some with en-suite facilities and some sharing bathrooms. Vyrnwy Bank is well-furnished throughout to provide ample accommodation. The house has so much to offer and boasts some traditional features such as exposed beams and a wonderful fireplace including a wood burning stove.
The village centre of Llanymynech is a short walk away and offers a couple of local shops, pubs and the market town of Oswestry is just a short drive away where there are a variety of shops and restaurants to try. Being so close to the Llanymynech Rocks Nature Reserve and some five miles to the Berwyn Mountain Range, there is an abundance of scenic walks and cycle trails to explore. Vyrnwy Bank is set on the Powys/Shropshire border and is a brilliant base for discovering this beautiful area. Perfectly situated for National Trust and English Heritage properties, World Heritage sites, as well as a wealth of designated footpaths and bridleways. Whatever you get up to during your holiday, this house is the ideal retreat to return to. Pub and restaurant ½ mile.

This collection of luxury barn conversions (refs UK33953, UK33954 and UK33955), all with their own private hot tubs, are perfectly located for sightseeing around the counties of Shropshire, mid Wales, North Wales and Cheshire. Local attractions include many National Trust properties, the medieval town of Shrewsbury, conveniently placed along the River Severn, and Offa’s Dyke path which runs close to the property. Llangollen with its steam railway, horse drawn barges, white water rafting and motor museum is a 20-minute drive. The market towns of Oswestry and Welshpool are within 15 minutes’, while Chester and Shrewsbury are just 30 minutes’ away by car, and all offer a large array of shops and restaurants for guests to enjoy.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 16 guests.

A delightful, Grade II listed detached red-brick barn conversion on the owner’s smallholding near Llanyblodwel. WiFi. Flexible zip/link beds. Ground floor en-suite wet room. Grillkota BBQ hut seating 18, wood-fired sauna and hot tub. Oswestry 8 miles.

Luxury barn conversions perfect for groups looking to get away and explore the surrounding area with a luxury base to return to, including a private hot tub within the garden. There is plenty to see and do including walks, as well as the Cheshire Cycleway (Regional Route 70) and the Llangollen branch of the Shropshire Union Canal. Shrewsbury town is approximately 30 minutes’ drive away, or you can get on the train at Whitchurch station just a 10-minute walk away from the barn and boasts an array of bars, shops and restaurants. After a busy day sightseeing, guests can return to the property and enjoy the private garden with garden furniture.
Whilst the barns enjoy a peaceful rural setting, they are still very close to amenities. Whitchurch town centre is within walking distance and includes an array of excellent shops, pubs and restaurants in the town. It’s home to a restaurant recognised by the Michelin Guide and awarded a place in the 2020 guide. The delightful market town has many splendid buildings from medieval, Tudor and Georgian times, all dominated by St. Alkmund’s Church. Internationally renowned for its clock production dating back to the 1650s, Whitchurch is known as ’the Home of Tower Clocks’, and a fine example can be seen on one of the barns.
Attractions close by, include Ellesmere with its beautiful lakes, 11 miles, a variety of National Trust mansions and gardens, and the historical city of Chester with its excellent shopping and famous races, 25 miles, with the Blue Planet Aquarium close by. Chester Zoo, as seen on TV’s ’Secret Life of a Zoo’, is only 30 minutes away and is one of Europe’s largest zoos, helping endangered animals from all over the world.
Other places of interest include Hawkstone Follies, Cheshire Ice Cream Farm, BeWILDerwood, Alderford Lake, RAF Cosford, Fenn’s and Whixall Mosses, and the incredible Ironbridge Gorge.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 22 guests.

Head into the rural hamlet of Croesau Bach in Shropshire to Pentregaer Issa. Located less than 4 miles from the lovely market town of Oswestry, Pentregaer Issa was built in 1823 but has now been renovated to become a beautiful getaway for couples or small groups of friends. After coming up the private driveway, guests can enjoy the living room with its comfy sofas, TV and electric fire. The well-stocked and homely kitchen offers a selection of essentials to get started with some cooking, as well as an Aga in the colder months to enjoy. You are also greeted with a lovely welcome with milk, eggs, butter, tea and coffee from the farm. There are two sumptuous bedrooms, one with kingsize bed and the other with a double bed, as well as a large stylish bathroom with a clawfoot bath and shower attachment.
There is no Wi-Fi at the property, so you can fully unwind and switch off from the world. For those wanting to dine alfresco in the summer sunshine, there’s garden furniture and a barbecue out in the garden, meaning there are opportunities to relax whatever the weather. A short walk behind the cottage, over the owner’s land, is the best kept secret of all, and the real wow factor about this property - the private lake, resting in 10-acres of land and offering utter peace to unwind. The owners have placed a picnic table there to fully make use of in the warmer weather.
The owners’ property is adjoined to the cottage, but will respect the privacy of guests and are on hand for help, advice and to do any essential washing of clothes at the farmhouse. Guests are free to roam around the 10 acres of the farm and explore the grasslands, meadows, woodland and the lake, complete with wonderful wildlife and rare species of flowers.
For those who want to venture a little further there is so much on offer within a 20-mile radius. Find traditional pubs and local shops in the nearby hamlets and villages, or spend a day shopping in Oswestry or Shrewsbury, both beautiful towns with historic buildings and plenty of places to grab a bite to eat or a drink. Explore the wider region and travel across to Wales for Snowdonia National Park, the North Wales coastline, and beautiful Lake Vyrnwy and Bala.

This detached holiday cottage rests in the peaceful village of Trefonen in Shropshire. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove and open fire. Enclosed garden. Oswestry 2.9 miles; Shrewsbury 20.5 miles.

This delightful property is set on a no through lane overlooking the Shropshire Union Canal and enjoys the peace and tranquillity that Shropshire has to offer. It offers three bedrooms for six guests. There is a lovely seating area to the front where guests can sit and watch the passing canal boats.

There is much to see and do nearby including the beautiful Ceiriog Valley, Offa’s Dyke, Froncysylte World Heritage Site, Chirk Castle and the picturesque town of Llangollen where an abundance of outdoor activities are available.

The scenic town of Ellesmere is 9 miles away with picturesque walks around the lovely lakes. The nearby town of Oswestry is home to an Iron Age Hill Fort, a must see for history lovers. Golf is available at Henlle Park Golf Club, and spa facilities are available at the Lion Quays Hotel, both 1 mile away.

A good selection of pubs and restaurants are within a 2 mile radius, ideal for a relaxing evening out. Shrewsbury offers a large selection of points of interest and landmarks to visit including Shrewsbury Abbey and Attingham Park. You are also just a 40-minute drive from the Roman town of Chester.

Stunning barn conversion near the Powys village of Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant. Countryside views. Open-plan. All en-suite bedrooms. Hot tub.

This pair of newly renovated barn conversions sit within the stunning grounds of Buckley Farm, providing spectacular views of rural Shropshire, and steps away from the River Severn. Stylishly converted and filled with natural light, these gorgeous, converted barns offer spacious open-planned accommodation with exposed beams and finished to a high modern standard. Located in North Shropshire, within the village of Pentre, a perfect location to access walking direct from your door, choosing to stroll around the fields or venture further afield to explore the surrounding areas.
The national cycle route 81 is close by, and within a five-minute drive lies Nesscliffe Hills and the Cliffe Countryside Heritage Site. Home to a 70-hectare area of mixed woodland and heathland to explore; that’s about the size of 140 football pitches! There is a wealth of historical features and wildlife on the site and an extensive network of paths to explore. Ten miles away is Shrewsbury, full of finds to be discovered by foot or by boat, the café culture, farmer’s market, the castle and the churches that dominate Shrewsbury’s famous skyline are a must see. Oswestry, where Shropshire meets Wales and only 11 miles away. It’s an ancient Shropshire market town, so close to Wales that you can enjoy exploring both sides of the border. Wherever your mood takes you, there is something for everyone here. With, castles, farmers markets and countryside all available locally, there are endless amounts of activities to choose from. Buckley Farm Barns are a superb choice for exploring this part of Shropshire on your next family getaway.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 10 guests.