Ref: 2308 Wynn Hall

PENYCAE

Llangollen 5 miles; Ellesmere 10 miles; Chester 15 miles.

The small hamlet of Penycae is situated near the Welsh/English border, close to the foothills of Ruabon Mountain and the beautiful Vale of Llangollen, with its dramatic mountain backdrop and River Dee. Internationally renowned for its Eisteddfod, Llangollen offers a good range of pubs, restaurants and shops, and excellent watersports including white-water rafting and canoeing. Explore the green valley by steam train or canal boat, or take an exhilarating walk up to Castell Dinas Bran to enjoy the breathtaking view over the town. The National Trust's Chirk Castle and Erddig are nearby, while a little further afield are six of the 'Seven Wonders of Wales' including the wonderful Llanrhaeadr Waterfall. Walk the Offa's Dyke Path along the crest of the beautiful Clwydian Hill Range or visit the Roman City of Chester with its wonderful architecture, quality shops, renowned zoo and fabulous racecourse. With Snowdonia, Lakes Bala and Vyrnwy, Llandudno, Conwy Castle and all of Shropshire, including delightful Ellesmere with its nine lakes, within easy reach, this is a perfect location for discovering England and Wales.

The Property: Wynn Hall

A magnificent Jacobean Hall in the small hamlet of Penycae, 5 miles from Llangollen and 15 miles from medieval Chester. Built c. 1649 by William Wynn, the property was a 'Roundhead House' during the English Civil War and was once visited by Oliver Cromwell's brother, Thomas. In its own gated and walled grounds, this lovely, black & white timber framed property invites you to 'step back in time' and experience the special atmosphere created by the combination of original character and luxury, modern facilities. Wynn Hall boasts a wonderful kitchen, sitting rooms with inglenook fireplaces, formal dining rooms, exquisite bathrooms, cinema lounge, games room and garden with croquet lawn, terrace and enclosed courtyard. Close by is Plas Madoc leisure centre with adventure swimming pool, the Offa's Dyke Path and excellent watersports on the River Dee. Visit Chester's famous zoo and racecourse, Ellesmere, known as Shropshire's Lake District or beautiful Snowdonia and the North Wales coast. At the end of the day return to this fabulous house, soak up the unique atmosphere and relax amidst wonderful surroundings.

Accommodation

Six bedrooms: Master Suite with brass super kingsize four poster bed with door to adjoining room (can be dressing room or twin on request) & ensuite with 8 jet double jacuzzi bath, separate Pharo 'all body shower'/steam room with CD/radio, Sanitan Ware basin, bidet & WC. Wynn Hall Room with oak super kingsize four poster bed. Mountain View Room with kingsize bed & ensuite shower/basin/WC. Cromwell Room with twin beds. Family room with 2 x adult bunks, sofa bed & ensuite shower/basin/WC. Bathroom with corner bath, separate 'all body shower' with radio, basin & WC. Ground floor basin/WC. Large fitted kitchen with beams, open fire, dining table (seats 14) & French doors to terrace. Laundry room with basin/WC. Dining room/main reception hall (seats 10) with inglenook, woodburner & oak beams. Reading & music room with electric massage chair. Coffee room with oak beams, impressive inglenook with open dog grate & stereo. Party room with dining bar for 6, microwave/oven, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, sink, 2 x "wine fridges" (red/white), tea/coffee making facilities & door to courtyard. Cinema lounge with 50" plasma TV, surround sound & DVD. Living room (seats 8) with inglenook, woodburner & large TV.

Amenities

Full gas central heating, two open fires, two woodburners. Electric double oven & 4 ring gas hob, combination microwave/oven, microwave, hostess food warmer, 2 x fridge, 2 x freezer. Washing machine & tumble dryer in laundry room, several colour TVs (incl 50" plasma TV), DVD, music system, garage/games room with 3/4 size snooker/pool table, table tennis & bike storage. Fuel, power & starter packs for open fires/woodburners inc. in rent (extra fuel for fires available to purchase direct from owner). Bed linen & towels inc. in rent. Cot & highchair on request. Off road parking for 10 cars. One acre of gated & walled grounds including lawn, croquet lawn, side terrace, courtyard, garden furniture & BBQ. Two dogs welcome. Sorry no smoking. Shops 1 mile, pub 10 mins walk.