The gatehouse at Llwyn y Maen enjoys one of the loveliest locations in the Welsh borders - set down a long private track in the beautiful grounds of one of Britain's best-regarded country house garden designers; it really is a special place.
Having been in the same family hands since when it was built, this Welsh estate is technically now on the English side of the border and surrounded by bucolic parkland.
We're delighted to be sole agents, as this house reflects our values of authentic conservation, impeccable detailing and has gardens that we can but dream of for ourselves!
Guests who stay in this impeccably restored historic home enjoy access to the gardens and parkland, and there are excellent woodland and river walks on the estate.
Just a mile or so takes you into historic Oswestry with its timber-framed buildings and many independent shops and cafes, this is some of the closest accommodation to Oswestry private school (only a mile distant).
Explore places like NT Powis Castle, Pontcysllte aqueduct (World Heritage Site) or the many charming country towns and villages that straddle the border.
Features
Accessibility
- Ground floor bathroom
Heating
- Open fire / woodburner
Location
- Farm or rural location
Media & Technology
- Wifi broadband internet
Bed Layout
- Kingsize bed
In Detail
Wifi internet, central heating
Living room: Underfloor heating and wood-burning stove, with dining table and chairs.
Kitchen: with fridge freezer, cafetière, kettle, toaster, kettle
Bathroom: wet room
Mezzanine bedroom: kingsize double bed
Outside: the cottage sits in beautiful gardens and you have 100 acres of park to explore.
Good to know
- Check in at : 15:00
- Check out by: 10:00
- Up to 2
- 7 nights from £734 (based on 2 staying)
- Pets - Welcome (maximum: 1 dog)
- Location
- Oswestry, on the Welsh border
- Nearby
- Oswestry Town: Discover the town's rich history through its medieval walls and historic buil... Read more
- Infants - Welcome + High chair available. No cot available
- Children - Allowed but not recommended
- This cottage is not suited to people with mobility issues due to the gravel approach and steps. There is no child gate or fire/hearth cage it is not suitable for children.
Bed Layout
- Kingsize bed
- Oswestry Town: Discover the town's rich history through its medieval walls and historic buildings.
- Walk Offa's Dyke: This ancient earthwork offers stunning views and a connection to the region's history.
- Chirk Castle: This imposing medieval castle, just outside Oswestry, boasts stunning gardens, opulent interiors, and a rich history.
- Pistyll Rhaeadr Waterfalls
- St. Peter’s Church, Melverley: distinctive in black and white, built in 1406 just five years after the earlier church was burnt down by Owain Glyndwr.
- Pontcysyllte Aqueduct: UNESCO World Heritage Site, a magnificent feat of engineering carrying boats high above the Dee Valley.
- Powis Castle and Garden: This grand castle, with its terraced gardens and stunning views, is a short drive away.
- Llangollen Railway: Heritage Railway Line running between Llangollen, following the River Dee through the Dee Valley for 10 miles, to Corwen.
- Plas Newydd, Llangollen: a stone built house converted into a gothic ‘fantasy’ by its most famous inhabitants – ‘The Ladies of Llangollen'.
- Erddig Hall and Garden: This National Trust property features a beautiful formal garden, as well as extensive parkland and woodland to explore.
Reviews
Bethan B,
2025
We booked Llwyn y Maen as an escape from fireworks at New Year.(we have a sensitive dog who is terrified of loud noises) . It did not disappoint. The Gatehouse was warm, cosy and comfortable. A perfect bolthole. We enjoyed walking in the grounds and exploring the local area. I can imagine how beautiful this little gem will be in the summer when the gardens are in full bloom. There was an incredibly generous welcome basket on our arrival which was a lovely surprise.
Bethan B,
2025
Beautiful setting and peaceful place to stay, central to many places to visit
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