Vacation Rental Description
Our former canal workers cottage situated on the Tow path of the beautiful Llangollen Canal is adjacent to the famous Chirk Aqueduct which recently achieved UNESCO World Heritage Site Status, together with the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and the stretch of Canal surrounding the two aqueducts. Fully renovated but still retaining many original features it boasts a wealth of modern conveniences to make your holiday completely relaxing.
With its canal side location the cottage is ideal for a peaceful and picturesque break do nothing but watch the narrow boats glide past or take a gentle stoll in any direction. Walking, cycling, horse riding, Golf, swimming, watersports, museums,steam trains, castles, National Trust properties all within a few miles. Further afield are Snowdonia and the Welsh coastal resorts.
Catch the train from the local station to Shrewsbury or Chester for sightseeing shopping or the races. Nationally and internationally renowned events are organised in the area; Oswesrty Jazz festival, Chester Horse Races, Bangor Horse races, Llangollens Musical Eisteddfod and many events year round at Chirk Castle.
Chirk has a variety of good local shops, butchers, chemist, bakery, gift shop, cafe, pubs, restaurants and also take away food outlets, a leisure centre with swimming pool. There are many golf clubs within a ten mile radius all welcoming visiting players.
Facilities
- Cable Satellite
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Linen Service
- Microwave
- Open Fire
Video player, CD player, Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer, Cooker, Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Highchair available, Private garden, BBQ.
Activities
- Biking
- Fishing
- Horse Riding
- Mountain Biking
- Restaurant
- Sailing
- Shopping
- Rafting
- Water Sports
Rural / countryside retreats, swimming, annual jazz festival, mountain pursuits, country pursuits, shooting, off road driving and rallying.
Travel Options
- Nearest Train Station : Chirk at 0.75 kilometers distance
- Travel Info: Airport: Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham