Bryn Celyn in Trefonen | Must-See Shropshire Cottage

About Bryn Celyn

Bryn Celyn is a whitewashed holiday home in Trefonen, Shropshire. This spacious property sits next to the owners' home and sleeps up to 10 guests. Off-road parking for multiple cars makes arrival simple.

The village sits between Oswestry and Llanhaeadr-ym-Mochnant. Offa's Dyke runs nearby. Rolling countryside surrounds the property. A local shop is 0.2 miles away and the village pub is 0.3 miles from your door.

The ground floor has a sitting room with open fire and a snug with woodburning stove. The farmhouse-style kitchen diner comes fully equipped with double oven, microwave, dishwasher and large dining table. A utility room, ground-floor shower room and separate WC complete the downstairs. Upstairs you'll find five bedrooms and a family bathroom. Beds receive consistent praise for comfort.

Lake Vyrnwy (14 miles, 25 minutes) offers waterside walks. Chirk Castle (8 miles, 15 minutes) showcases medieval architecture. Oswestry (3 miles, 8 minutes) provides shops and restaurants. Cambrian Railway Museum (15 miles, 30 minutes) appeals to transport enthusiasts.

Families and groups love Bryn Celyn for gatherings. The enclosed garden keeps children and dogs safe. Hosts John and Carol live next door and leave welcome gifts.

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Need To Know

✓Oil-fired central heating, open fire and woodburning stove
✓Electric double oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, tv, stereo, wifi and a selection of books and board games
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Off-road parking for four cars
✓Enclosed lawn and patio with furniture
✓One well-behaved pet welcome
✓Sorry, no smoking, and no stag or hen parties
✓Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.3 miles please note - this property has a good housekeeping bond of £250
✓Please contact us first if arriving on a sunday or a bank holiday
✓We may not always be able to accommodate this request - please check with us before making the booking
✓Electric vehicles -please note we have no facility for charging electric vehicles
✓Under no circumstances are vehicles to be charged
✓There are a number of charging points located in oswestry

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to Bryn Celyn

Welcoming Hosts

John and Carol provide maps, walk books and welcome gifts including homemade cakes. They're available when needed but respect your privacy completely.

Comfortable Beds

Every bedroom has exceptionally comfortable beds and quality bedding. Guests consistently report the best sleep they've had on any holiday.

Fully Equipped Kitchen

The large kitchen has every utensil and appliance needed. Plenty of crockery, glassware and fridge-freezer space for groups of ten people.

Enclosed Garden

The well-maintained garden is completely secure. Perfect for dogs and children to play safely while adults relax on the patio.

Spacious Layout

Two separate lounges give groups flexibility. The massive dining table seats everyone together for meals and games throughout your stay.

Perfect Location

Village shop and pub within walking distance. Offa's Dyke on your doorstep. Shropshire and Welsh borders easily accessible for day trips.

Getting To Bryn Celyn

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Bryn Celyn by car, take the A5 towards Oswestry and follow signs to Trefonen village. The property is easily accessible with convenient off-road parking for multiple cars upon arrival.

By Train

For those traveling by rail, the nearest station is Gobowen, approximately 4 miles away. From there, a short taxi ride brings you to the property in Trefonen village.

Off-road parking for multiple cars

Gobowen station (4 miles)

Easily accessible from the A5

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Chirk Castle

Distance: 8 miles

LL14 5AF

Lake Vyrnwy

Distance: 14 miles

SY10 0LY

Oswestry Town Museum

Distance: 3 miles

SY11 2TE

Offa's Dyke Path

Distance: 0.5 miles

SY10 9DL

Shropshire Hills

Distance: 12 miles

SY5 0QF

Tanat Valley

Distance: 10 miles

SY10 0BZ

Trefonen Village Shop

Distance: 0.2 miles

SY10 9DX

Oswestry Town Centre

Distance: 3 miles

SY11 1PZ

Morrisons Oswestry

Distance: 3.5 miles

SY11 1QZ

Gobowen Railway Station

Distance: 4 miles

SY11 3NZ

Oswestry Bus Station

Distance: 3 miles

SY11 2NW

Cambrian Railway Museum

Distance: 15 miles

SY20 8DA

Chirk Castle

Distance: 8 miles

LL14 5AF

Lake Vyrnwy

Distance: 14 miles

SY10 0LY

Oswestry Town Museum

Distance: 3 miles

SY11 2TE

Offa's Dyke Path

Distance: 0.5 miles

SY10 9DL

Shropshire Hills

Distance: 12 miles

SY5 0QF

Tanat Valley

Distance: 10 miles

SY10 0BZ

Trefonen Village Shop

Distance: 0.2 miles

SY10 9DX

Oswestry Town Centre

Distance: 3 miles

SY11 1PZ

Morrisons Oswestry

Distance: 3.5 miles

SY11 1QZ

Gobowen Railway Station

Distance: 4 miles

SY11 3NZ

Oswestry Bus Station

Distance: 3 miles

SY11 2NW

Cambrian Railway Museum

Distance: 15 miles

SY20 8DA

Is Bryn Celyn Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

Children have space to run in the secure enclosed garden. The property provides a highchair and plastic plates and cups. Two separate lounges mean kids can watch TV while adults relax elsewhere. Board games and books are available. The village shop and pub are close for treats. Offa's Dyke offers family walks from the door.

For Couples

This property works better for groups than couples. Five bedrooms and two lounges create more space than two people need. The open fire and woodburning stove provide cosy evenings. Comfortable beds guarantee good sleep. The location offers countryside walks and nearby attractions. However, smaller properties would suit couples better.

Pet Friendly

Dogs receive a warm welcome at Bryn Celyn. The enclosed garden provides safe space for pets to exercise and play. Hosts John and Carol own springer spaniels who sometimes visit guests. Local walks include Offa's Dyke Path starting from the village. The property has hard floors in main areas for easy cleaning.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Bryn Celyn

The Barley Mow

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: SY10 9DX

The Oak Inn Oswestry

Located 3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: SY11 2SZ

Spice Fusion Indian

Located 3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: SY11 1AE

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Bryn Celyn

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

No, Bryn Celyn does not have a hot tub. The property does have an open fire in the sitting room and a woodburning stove in the snug.

Is it pet friendly?

Yes, dogs are welcome at Bryn Celyn. The enclosed garden provides a safe space for pets to play and exercise.

How many people does Bryn Celyn sleep?

The property sleeps up to 10 guests across five bedrooms. This makes it perfect for large family gatherings or groups of friends.

What cooking facilities are available?

The kitchen has an electric double oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge and freezer. A separate utility room contains a washing machine and tumble dryer.

Is there parking at the property?

Yes, off-road parking is available for multiple cars. The parking area is immediately accessible when you arrive at the property.

What sleeping arrangements are provided?

The property has five bedrooms upstairs and three bathrooms including a ground-floor shower room. Specific bedroom configurations include various bed sizes suitable for families and groups.

Are there shops and pubs nearby?

The village shop is 0.2 miles away and the local pub is 0.3 miles from the cottage. Oswestry town centre is 3 miles away with more shops and restaurants.

What outdoor activities are available nearby?

Offa's Dyke runs close to the property offering excellent walking routes. The hosts provide maps and walk books covering local trails and countryside paths.

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Bryn Celyn Reviews

Hollie

We had a lovely weeks stay at Bryn Celen with 8 of us. The cottage was so well supplied and the owners very helpful with any queries we had. There was plenty to do in the area just a short drive away.

We were a group of 10 adults and a dog visiting in early January. The house has a great layout,was warm ,welcoming, and the owner had kindly left the Christmas tree up and a bag of wood for the fire. The surrounding scenery is lovely,the house is very near Offa's dyke. Plenty of maps and walk books,games etc..

We have had the perfect family Christmas, from the moment that we arrived and met John , until we left it was brilliant. The lovely home had a massive kitchen with all the utensils, facilities you need to cook the Christmas lunch and for us all to gather around and celebrate around a large dining table. The lounges were ideal to relax and watch TV , the beds were very comfortable and gave us all a good night's sleep. Overall this Christmas has given all our family one of the best Christmases ever , thank you.

Alison

Lovely, big house in a gorgeous village. We really enjoyed the stay and the owner could not have been more helpful.

Richard

Lovely property that is obviously well cared for. Everything you could need is provided and John is an exceptional host. The beds are the comfiest weve ever experienced on a holiday and you will feel well rested after a break here. We will definitely be back when we are next in the area and Ive already recommended to a friend.

Tracey

Bryn Celyn was a lovely big house, well equiped for our family break. The beds were comfortable and warm. Kitchen facilities were excellent. Unfortunately Storm Amy prevented us from using the well maintained garden and facilities. John popped in to say hello and to check the storm hadn't created any problems for us, which was thoughtful. The house is well situated for visiting the surrounding area. We had a great few days catching up with each other, lots of fun and laughter. Would you pass on our apologies to the owner and cleaners as we hadn't read the instructions regarding the laundry!!!. I didn't read the email you sent while we were still away as I assumed it was a request for a review.

This is a very quirky house, which we like and often find in our holiday cottages. Its spacious,clean, has everything you need and a fab base for shropshire and wales. The village itself is lovely and very friendly with a small shop and local pub.

The accommodation was ideal for our large family gathering with ample space in the diningkitchen and larger of the 2 lounges. The snug provided a quieter space for those who sought that. It had a well equipped kitchen and the bedrooms were comfortable. The garden was an attractive added bonus. The area provided a variety of places to visit in Shropshire and nearby Wales. The owners were very responsive, when we contacted them but also respected our privacy. All in all, we would highly recommend Bryn Celyn.

A lovely village and great to have a plenty of kitchen and living room space for a group. The house felt a little tired and lacking in facilities for up to 10 people but the garden was beautiful.

Nice property but very tired could do with some TLC

The cottage was lovely, clean and comfortable, it felt like a home from home. The beds and pillows were also very comfortable which is always a bonus when staying away. We were made to feel very welcome and the area very pretty and close to Oswestry which had everything we needed. We would definitely recommend this as a place to stay.

Bryn Celyn is a really lovely property with everything you could need for a happy time! The beds are all comfortable and the bedrooms are spacious. We were lucky to be able to sit outside. The chairs were great and as it was a college reunion we loved sitting there catching up on our news! The kitchen has every utensil and appliance and it was so good to be able to sit around the table and keep the chat going! All in a perfect weekend in Trefonen! Also super walks from the door! Maps and books were so useful too!

Absolutely ideal for our base to explore the roads on motorbikes. Everything we could possibly need was at our hands. John and his wife were perfect hosts and readily available. The village pub and the villagers welcomed us with open arms, fantastic. Perfect stay for the 5 of us.

Lovely stay lovely owners we will be back

We had a wonderful time staying Bryn Celyn. ..fully equipped kitchen, cleanliness was exceptional and the beds were really comfortable. We would definitely recommend a visit....

Elizabeth

We had a wonderful extended family holiday at Bryn Celyn cottage. It was comfortable, well equipped and the owners were very friendly and helpful when required. I would thoroughly recommend staying here. The countryside around is beautiful, unspoilt with plenty of things to do for all ages.

Great cottage for a gettogether. We stayed as a group of two adult families, plenty of space for adults and young adults to split up in the evening and play games....or use the TVs! Lovely bedrooms, plenty of equipment in the kitchen...esp fridgefreezer space...and more than enough cutlerycrockery for 10 people. Lovely location.. Thankyou for a great long weekend

Lovely property, used for 3 generations of a family to go to a big family gathering in Meifod. Would use again

The property was a great size and location for our family gettogether of 6 adults and a dog the property is for more guests and was plenty large enough. Good, comfortable and warm, with good facilities, enough parking and a convenient location for days out. Thanks to the owners, we had a lovely stay here.

Sheila

Lovely home with great kitchen supplies ie glasses and crockery etc. And great enclosed garden safe for dogs and children. Heating a bit erratic but that was probably user error on our part. Only niggle would be TV's not great, WiFi not strong enough to operate lounge TV and there seemed to be a jungle of cables behind snug one. Didn't try bedroom one as baby slept in there. Safety warnings should be made for dramatic drop In floor levels near top of stairs and our tall family had massive issue with light in snug being quite sharp and low. We had a lovely time but felt that a few tweeks could make the house fantastic as there is lots of space.

Fantastic weekend spent in this lovely cosy cottage. Well organised with plenty of cupsglasses for us all. We visited Lake Vrwny and the local pub it was nice to see it busy. Didn't try the food but they were very welcoming. Grabbed a Chinese takeaway just 5min drive away. Only very minor point was that there is only Netflix in the lounge but terrestrial TV in the snug so we all had to squeeze in there to watch Strictly!!! Haha. Owner very friendly and close by if needed. Definitely recommend! Thank you

Very well equipped with plenty of room to relax. Beds very comfortable. Kitchen well stocked with cooking utensils, plenty of crockery,mugs and glasses.

Rachel

We had a wonderful time staying in this property it was very comfortable with plenty of space for the 10 of us. Good facilities and a beautiful garden. The owners left cakes and flowers on arrival which was a lovely touch and personally welcomed us. Their dogs were super cute and we thoroughly enjoyed playing with them in the garden. Would highly recommend this property and we would definitely go back!

Fabulous, everything we needed, owner John next door extremely helpful but respected our privacy too. Would definitely return & recommend.

Daniel

Great holiday made to feel welcome. Service great when had problem dealt with straight away

Beautiful house in lovely village.

We really enjoyed our stay . John and Carol were very welcoming, and the property met all our needs . Really well situated for exploring the area by foot and by bike . Local attractions close by to entertain our 2 yr old grandson. If you are looking for ultra modern this isnt for you .Its a stay in a spacious, warm , cosy and welcoming place , that suited us 7 Adults, 2 infants and a dog .

Andrew

It was a very nice property in a nice area.

Such a lovely property and John was so welcoming. Beautiful village with walks all around.

The property was easy to find and very welcoming especially the cup cakes. Facilities for a large group were impressive, large dining table etc. plenty of space to accommodate all ages, inside and outside.

Bryn Celyn is a quirky and homely property perfect for a family friends get together. It is within easy striking distance of lots of places of interest and is the perfect base for those who like walking. The property is well equipped and the owners helpful. Pub and Village shopPostOffice a few minutes walk away. I recommend a visit.

Pauline

We really enjoyed our stay,the cottage is well equipped ,enjoyed our walks in the area and our meal at the Barley mow pub served by heather. Great stay

We had a lovely weekend at Bryn Celyn. Everything was as described and the welcome flowers, muffins and nibbles were greatly appreciated! We had a great afternoon in the local pub The Barley Mow and ordered a takeaway from the local Indian restaurant which was lovely. All in all, I would highly recommend this property. Its clean, tidy and had everything we needed for our weekend away. Plenty of walking and cycling routes too. We even met the neighbours who were extremely helpful and friendly.

Hi john and carol thank you very much for letting us stay in your lovely ... Hi john and carol thank you very much for letting us stay in your lovely cottage we all had a lovely time there was everything we needed the the place the beds are so comfortable would recommend this cottage to anyone kind regards Linda Alan Monty and the rest of the family

Steven

Very nice home, owners were very nice and let the children play with there dogs . Some parts of the house probably need updating but was clean and met our needs.lovely village nice and quiet

We had a lovely time in this property, which felt like a real home just right for a gathering of our extended family with small children and a dog. There is plenty to do in the area too.

Timothy

Everything was as described. We had a lovely family weekend thank you very much.

Christopher

We enjoyed our stay very much. The owners were lovely, very kind & helpful. They live next door, so are always available. Nothing was too much trouble for them. Great location and only a few minutes from the town & Wales. Quiet, peaceful, safe.

Robert

Great property to share a family break. Plenty of room for all 8 of us and the dog. All necessary appliances provided. Hosts on hand to help out with any questions. Good location giving easy access to Wales and a number of local attractions. Also plenty of great walks from the doorstep including Offa's Dyke.

Keith David

The only problem was that there was a lack of, even, warm water in the main bathroom. It would also have been helpful if there had been easilyaccessed instructions for certain items. Otherwise very good indeed.

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Bryn Celyn, Trefonen

About Bryn Celyn

Need To Know

More Cottages With Hot Tubs You May Like

What Guests Love

Welcoming Hosts

Comfortable Beds

Fully Equipped Kitchen

Enclosed Garden

Spacious Layout

Perfect Location

Getting To Bryn Celyn

By Car

By Train

Attractions & More Nearby

Is Bryn Celyn Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Barley Mow

The Oak Inn Oswestry

Spice Fusion Indian

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Bryn Celyn Reviews