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The Old Gun Room

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and fireplace

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Nestled in the Shropshire Lakelands, The Old Gun Room is a charming self-contained annex with an en-suite bedroom and king-size bed. Explore the beautifully landscaped gardens, play croquet on the lawn or cozy up by the log burner in your private kitchen diner.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Old Gun Room

The Old Gun Room is a recently refurbished self contained annex to an 1840s home set in land and gardens in the Shropshire Lakelands a mile from the village of Welshampton and near to the town of Ellesmere. It sleeps two with the option of a cot bed if required. Linen and towels are supplied but please provide your own bedding for the cot bed. This is a fully self contained holiday let with an en-suite bedroom with king size bed, kitchen diner with log burner and seating area. There is ample off road parking and access to the gardens, which were recently opened for the National Garden Scheme, and croquet lawn.

The property is situated in the Shropshire Lakelands on the Welsh border and is an ideal base year round whether your preference is for walking holidays or to enjoy the shops and amenities of nearby Shrewsbury and Chester. Welshampton is a quiet rural village with a beautiful church and good country pub.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • On a lake

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

House
The Old Gun Room Ellesmere
The Old Gun Room Private vacation home
The Old Gun Room Private vacation home Ellesmere

About the area

Map
Ellesmere, England

What's nearby

  • The Mere At Ellesmere Country Park - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Colemere Country Park - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Wem Town Hall - 13 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Alderford Lake - 14 min drive - 17.2 km
  • JB Joyce and Company - 14 min drive - 16.4 km

Getting around

  • Whitchurch Station (Shropshire) - 16 min drive
  • Chester (CEG-Hawarden) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Lion Coaching Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Narrow Boat Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Hanmer Arms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Warbling Tît - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Vault - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Gun Room pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Old Gun Room?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Old Gun Room?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Old Gun Room?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Old Gun Room located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Colemere Country Park and 3 mi (4.8 km) from The Mere At Ellesmere Country Park. Wem Town Hall and Victoria Jubilee Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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The Old Gun Room Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mr

A very clean, comfortable cottage. Excellent shower and comfortable bed. Easy access to main road and surrounding areas. Safe parking outside property.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful recluse

Ideal place for a quiet peaceful hide away from it all. Impressed with the refurbishment of the property. Would recommend this property to anyone and we'll hopefully be back some day soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The owners were very welcoming. The property was very well appointed, particularly the bedroom and bathroom. The bed was extremely comfortable. The grounds were lovely and include a small lake - pleasant spot to chill out with a drink. We had a perfect weekend break.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is an absolutely lovely property- an excellent location, with plenty of parking, a wonderfully-equipped kitchen, a ridiculously comfortable bed and a piping hot shower. The hosts are a delight - responsive but not intrusive, and pleasant, professional, and gracious. I had a really super stay, enjoying the sounds of blackbirds and the wind in the trees. The cottage is also a perfect place to work, if that's a concern.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable stay

This was a great spot for exploring local areas of interest and visiting friends just across the border. A day excursion by car to the spectacular Shropshire Hills completed my stay. The accommodation was perfect for myself and my travelling companion Lenny the greyhound. He had the run of the garden and the field beyond for morning zoomies. A glass of wine by the pond as the sun was setting on my last evening was a fitting end to our stay and onward journey to Cornwall. Thanks Andrew and family for a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edith P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in rural Shropshire

The Gun Room was very nicely kitted out. The kitchen had everything we needed. Bedroom was very comfortable and bright. One thing I would say is that the sofa is very small and not very comfortable! There is however a TV in the bedroom for lounging. The outside space is lovely and we had some great weather to enjoy it. We had our dog with us so the garden was great but the road was very busy so for a longer walk we had to go in the car.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Prompt communication. Clean. Upstairs was reasonably comfortable. Unfortunately, very poor living conditions downstairs. Extremely uncomfortable small hard seat to sit on, with barely enough room for two. No cushions. Very cramped downstairs. Kitchen table was small and heavy. Hard dark floor. Needs large rug or carpet. No blind at window so no privacy downstairs. We found the stairs dangerous, desperately needs a runner in the middle at least. Also fingers pinched on banister half way up. Overall disappointing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

S B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mid - week break in rural setting.

Really lovely location, peaceful, the owners are a lovely couple who really looked after our needs. The accommodation was very clean and to a very high quality. We would recommend staying here to anyone. We took our young cocker spaniel with us and it really was a pet friendly break. Thank you Andy and Mari.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay! Will be back

Great stay, cottage was lovely clean and cosy, perfect location for local area. Local pub (Sun Inn) great for food, friendly local. Hosts great, nothing too much trouble.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justyne H., NASHVILLE/shropshire

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful hidden gem

If your looking for a quiet tucked away cottage this is the place for you .Beautiful inside and spotless clean. There are lovely gardens to walk around and a pond to sit and enjoy. There are several nice places to eat within a few minutes drive.There was no WiFi signal, but this didn’t inhibit our stay at all
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Liz P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic short break, relaxing home from home

We had a last minute 2 nights available to go away as lockdown eased and found the Old Gun Room to be available. Little did we know that the owners had literally only just listed the property and our request to stay the following day would mean that we would be their first visitors. Great communication from the start with Andy, and on arrival he showed us everything we needed. The old gun room has been recently completed and is a fantastic conversion. Top quality from top to bottom, oak staircase, lovely little kitchen with log burner, and all you need to cook during your stay. The bed was so comfortable we joked that we wanted to take it home with us, and the shower was fabulous. The gardens are beautiful, you can sit by the pond and watch the sun rise or set, and we had the joy of a game of croquet with the family (socially distanced) enjoying the beautiful weather. Absolutely wouldn't hesitate to recommend a stay at the Old Gun Room. Thanks guys, it was a delight :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021