Summary:
Pentre Hall near Chirk, Shropshire sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms.
The Space:
Pentre Hall is a three-storey property with a kitchen/diner with electric rangemaster, microwave, fridge, freezer, wine cooler, dishwasher and breakfast bar, a utility with washer/dryer, a dining room with woodburning stove and seating for ten guests, a sitting room with woodburning stove, a second-floor snug with TV, and a summer house. The bedrooms consist of a king-size with en-suite shower room, two king-sizes, a second-floor double with en-suite shower room, and a second-floor twin with en-suite shower room, serviced by a bathroom and cloakroom. Outside there is an enclosed rear garden with lawn, furniture and wood-fired hot tub, as well as off-road parking for six cars. Within 1.9 miles or less you will find a shop, pub and the River Ceiriog and please note that two well-behaved dogs are welcome but sorry, no smoking. WiFi, fuel, power, starter pack for woodburning stoves, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Pentre Hall is an impressive base in Shropshire.
The Neighborhood:
The scattered village of Bronygarth is situated in the Ceiriog Valley and lies on the Offa's Dyke Path, the boundary between England and Wales. Just across the River Ceiriog is the magnificent 14th century Marcher Fortress of Chirk Castle with its award-winning gardens, medieval tower and dungeon. The small border town of Chirk is referred to as "The Gateway to Wales" and offers pubs, restaurants, a village store, gift shop, canal boat marina and an excellent golf course. Ceiriog Valley, known as ' The Valley of Poets' and described by Lloyd George as "a little bit of heaven on earth" offers walks, cycle routes and local trout fishing. The ancient border town of Oswestry boasts restaurants, numerous shops, historic buildings and traditional pubs as well as its well preserved hill top Iron Age fort from where long distant views can be enjoyed. Many historic houses and castles can be visited nearby including Powis Castle, Erddig and Attingham Park. 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 nine meres of Ellesmere are close by and provide scenic walks, sailing, fishing and boat trips, an abundance of wildlife and great birdwatching opportunities. Further afield are the Welsh Mountains and coast, Lakes Bala and Vyrnwy, medieval Shrewsbury, the Roman walled city of Chester and the World Heritage Site of Ironbridge. The beautiful Lake Vyrnwy and Llanrheadr waterfall are also within an hours drive.
