The Barn

Rating
Sleeps 10
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 5
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Mr Hollings
October 2019

“We had an excellent stay in the Barn.”

House was clean and well equipped. Bathrooms and bedrooms all excellent upstairs. Large kitchen was perfect for multiple people to use at same time, and heated floors were appreciated. Owners were extremely helpful and responded promptly to repair an issue with hot water. Its not clear in photos, but the fenced yard is reinforced by wire so we could let the dogs run outside without fear of escape.

House was clean and well equipped. Bathrooms and bedrooms all excellent upstairs. Large kitchen was perfect for multiple people to use at same time, and heated floors were appreciated. Owners were extremely helpful and responded promptly to repair an issue with hot water. Its not clear in photos, but the fenced yard is reinforced by wire so we could let the dogs run outside without fear of escape.
Mrs Jones August 2019

“The Barn is really lovely large house with nice touches provided by owner.”

Great place for a holiday with a dog as lovely big garden space to run around! Good, modern cooking facilities. Very rural but convenient location. Fantastic superstore in St Martin's for all self catering needs. We were originally a party of 10 but in fact one family were unable to join us, so we were a group of 6. The outdoor table where we had all our meals only seated 6 so we would have struggled if we had another 4. Also, be aware that one ensuite bedroom has a crazy king sized waterbed which may not suit some. As we were a reduced party this was a fun bedtime story location! We didn't meet the owners but they were brilliant in communicating with us when we had queries or a problem.
Mrs Natarajan July 2019

“The Barn is a lovely find & we all enjoyed it; the only drawback was the number of flies and insects that were recurrent even once spray had been used.”
Mrs Kerrigan June 2019

“We're feel in love with this cottage and will definitely be going back.”

The pictures don't do it justice at all. The Barn had all we needed and more. The location was perfect with lots to do nearby and Chester Zoo was only 40 minutes away.
Miss Perry May 2019

“The kitchen and living area is incredible and a great social space.”

The only negative feedback is that some of the beds, including the sofa bed, are very uncomfortable. Some of us ended up sleeping on air beds so definitely take extra bedding. However, the owners were great and very responsive
trustedtraveller89 April 2019

“Fantastic stay”

Returned today, after having a wonderful Easter weekend at this wonderful facility. Thank you so much to the owners for paying attention to detail, and creating an enjoyable stay for us. Pros: Warm, Safe environment for everyone. Utensils provided, toys and entertainment provided. Towels provided. Cons: With the warm weather, due to the children and I having a fear of spiders and insects, maybe if this place had an insect deterrent: be it plugs, or nets around the windows and doors etc. Also warm weather can lead to smelly bins. Was unable to move bins into the recycling bins as they were sealed close. Overall, a fantastic stay. Images can be deemed as a real injustice and does not capture the true beauty. Enjoy your stay to everyone planning on booking. I will most certainly book again.
Mrs Ainsley April 2019

“The Barn met our needs as a party of ten including 4 children who enjoyed the garden very much.”

We enjoyed many activities and walks not far from the barn. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Mr Reynolds April 2019

“This is our third time at the barn.”

It will be our last. On arrival at this beautiful barn we had to spend the day cleaning. The pans, mugs, plates and cutlery were filthy. The fridge was not working properly and the dishwasher draws were falling out, after fixing these I went for a shower only to find the shower head appeared to have been glued together and promptly came apart. Such a shame that this beautiful barn has not been maintained properly.

We were very disappointed to receive this review and sorry that you were not happy upon arrival at The Barn. I was more disappointed that at no time during your stay that we had not been contacted regarding any problems you may have been having. If a guests finds there is a problem with an appliance or fixture we hope that they will contact us, we discuss the issue, check with the guest if they want the issue dealt with immediately at their convenience or at the next changeover and are guided by the guests wishes. Following the feedback from you all the specific issues identified have been addressed. Sykes owner relations
Ms Foulkes December 2018

“We had a lovely family Christmas at the barn.”

It was like home from home and everybody really enjoyed their stay! The underfloor heating downstairs was great as we had four little ones who enjoyed playing with their Christmas toys on the warm floor! Thanks again!
Mr Lomba November 2018

“It was a wonderful weekend.”

The cottage is really comfortable and cosy. Perfect for a relax time or a party!
Mrs Sharpe October 2018

“Slightly disappointed as there was no "welcome pack", not even a pint of milk.”

No tea towels, even though it stated all linen is provided. No axe to chop logs for kindling, I had to buy kindling and no metal bucket to clean out ash from the fire. That said, we loved the cottage and it was perfect for our needs. The cleaner is aware that there is a leak from the upstairs shower that drips badly into the kitchen. Wire on the left-hand fence and gate would stop our small dog from escaping.
Mrs Hallagan October 2018

“The house was lovely, with a lot of space and was really nicely furnished with all mod cons.”

It's quite off the beaten track, down narrow country lanes but there's little traffic so this wasn't a problem. The master bedroom is gorgeous, the only problem with a water bed is that the 4 of us are all in our 60s and 70s and some of us were worried about getting in and out of it, but one of our number proved brave and took the room. She found the bed very comfortable and managed reasonably well getting out of it! The owner's email had a lot of useful information and there were leaflets and info in a folder in the house. If there was one tiny criticism, we all felt the bath towels were very small and thin but this is only a small fault. Also, a pint of milk would have been a welcome greeting (there were tea bags but whether these were from a previous guest or the owners we don't know.) All in all, the house was very nice and we had a great week.
Mr Jackson July 2018

“Have used Sykes for last 2 years and will continue to use them for this type of holiday.”

Re the cottage - it was very spacious, clean with good facilities, the only issue we had was that we were only supplied with 1 bath towel & 1 hand towel each to last the week which we thought was inadequate. The cottage was ideally located on the Shropshire/Welsh border to allow access to many areas e.g North Wales, Shropshire, Herefordshire, Cheshire.
DerFrohlicheWanderer October 2016

“The Barn”

We stayed here at the start of October, and were overwhelmed by the size of it, it will easy take a group of 10 people if the occasion arose. It has all mod cons, a log burning fire, a lovely garden with apple and pear trees, patio and bbq. There is wifi but it is quite slow, and the mobile networks on both EE and Vodafone aren't that good either, so ideal if you want to be cut off for a bit! The bedrooms are a fair size and one of the master bedrooms has an amazingly comfy waterbed. The property is in a very rural area, which we preferred as it was so quiet. Hint: if you are using a sat nav to get here from the North, DO NOT take the turn off at the Halton roundabout where the McDonalds is, as it takes you on a dirt track for a mile or so to get to the property, instead just carry on along the motorway on the A5 and come off on the B5070 for Saint Martins. The area isn't that far to take days out in the country and also for days to the city such as Chester & Liverpool.
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The property

Chirk 3.5 miles.

An outstanding, detached barn conversion in the Welsh Borders, just 10 miles from Llangollen, in a lovely quiet location surrounded by some beautiful views over the Shropshire countryside.

Luxuriously decorated and furnished throughout, providing spacious living accommodation and four lovely bedrooms, this Shropshire cottage is just perfect for large groups of friends or extended families to enjoy some time together.

This wonderful contemporary cottage in Shropshire offers character and some real home-from-home touches, including stone floors, beams, feature windows, underfloor heating, a double-sided woodburner and a lovely large sitting room.

The large garden outside this cottage in Shropshire has an assortment of fruit and walnut trees, and views over the countryside, as well as two patio areas to follow the sun.

Close by is the pretty market town of Ellesmere with its attractive buildings dotted between 9 beautiful meres and the well-known Shropshire to Llangollen Canal, in an area renowned as Shopshire's Lakeland.

Just 10 miles away is Llangollen, with a dramatic mountain backdrop and boulder-strewn River Dee as the setting for this pretty tourist town, internationally famous for its Musical Eisteddfod.

A little further afield from this Shropshire cottage is the Roman city of Chester with racecourse, zoo and a huge array of history, not forgetting its numerous shops, bars and restaurants.

This is just the perfect cottage in Shropshire for exploring Shropshire, Cheshire and North Wales to enjoy at any time of the year.

Summary

Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size double with en-suite wet room shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size double waterbed with sofa bed and en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 x twin
Bathroom with bath, separate shower and basin
Separate WC
Ground floor basin and WC
Kitchen with island and TV
Dining room and sitting room separated by double-sided woodburner.
Oil underfloor heating on ground floor with radiators on first floor and double-sided woodburner
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 2 x TVs with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games, DVDs and children's toys
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot and highchair
Off road parking for 4 cars
Side and rear gravelled patio with furniture and lawn with fruit trees
Two well-behaved dogs welcome, must be kept downstairs
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub 2 miles
Note: Dogs must be kept on a lead outside the property due to next door farm with sheep
Note: WiFi connection can be intermittent.Note: No stag, hen or similar parties This property requires a good house keeping bond of £150.00 payable prior to arrival
Please note this property does not accept worker parties, thank you.

Note: This property has a refundable Good Housekeeping bond of £150.

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About the location

CHIRK

Llangollen 5 miles.

The small border town of Chirk (Welsh spelling: Y Waun) stands on the escarpment above where the rivers Ceiriog and Dee meet, and is referred to as The Gateway to Wales. Most famous for its magnificent 14th century castle and gardens, one of many built throughout Wales by Edward I, Chirk boasts a wonderful aqueduct, designed by Thomas Telford, a selection of pleasant pubs and restaurants, convenience stores, chemist, gift shop, coffee shops, local butcher's, greengrocers, bakery, an excellent golf course and marina. The surrounding area, notably the beautiful Ceiriog Valley described by Lloyd George as “a little bit of heaven on Earth”, provides wonderful walks and cycling, including the famous Offa's Dyke Pathway, and local trout fishing. Only five miles from charming Llangollen, with its stream railway, watersports, famous Eisteddfod, Castell Dinas Bran, Valle Crucis Abbey and scenic Horseshoe Pass. Also five miles is the market town of Oswestry with its iron age hillfort, and within easy reach is the Roman walled city of Chester with its famous zoo and the medieval town of Shrewsbury, both only half an hour by train or car from Chirk. The beautiful Lake Vyrnwy and Llanrheadr waterfall are also within an hours drive. This great location has plenty to see and do for all the family!

Region Information

Note: No stag, hen or similar parties
This property requires a good house keeping bond of £150.00 payable prior to arrival.
Please note this property does not accept worker parties, thank you.

This property offers the following short breaks:

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Off-season
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**Based on users and bookings between January 1st 2019 - January 30th 2019.

The Barn

St Martins near Chirk, Shropshire (Ref. 14125)

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Features

“We had an excellent stay in the Barn.”

“The Barn is really lovely large house with nice touches provided by owner.”

“The Barn is a lovely find & we all enjoyed it; the only drawback was the number of flies and insects that were recurrent even once spray had been used.”

“We're feel in love with this cottage and will definitely be going back.”

“The kitchen and living area is incredible and a great social space.”

“Fantastic stay”

“The Barn met our needs as a party of ten including 4 children who enjoyed the garden very much.”

“This is our third time at the barn.”

“We had a lovely family Christmas at the barn.”

“It was a wonderful weekend.”

“Slightly disappointed as there was no "welcome pack", not even a pint of milk.”

“The house was lovely, with a lot of space and was really nicely furnished with all mod cons.”

“Have used Sykes for last 2 years and will continue to use them for this type of holiday.”

“The Barn”