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Bryn Celyn, Trefonen

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4.8
out of 5
Shropshire » Trefonen
Sleeps up to 10
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3

Bryn Celyn is a whitewashed holiday cottage sleeping 10 guests in Trefonen, Shropshire. This spacious property makes an excellent base for large groups exploring both England and North Wales. The cottage features two cosy sitting areas with open fire and woodburning stove perfect for gathering together after busy days out.

Located in a peaceful rural village, you'll find a local pub and shop within walking distance. The area sits perfectly positioned for exploring the Welsh borders with Offa's Dyke Pathway nearby.

The accommodation includes five bedrooms: four doubles and one bunk room suitable for adults. Three bathrooms serve the group including a ground-floor shower room, separate WC and family bathroom with bath and walk-in shower.

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About Bryn Celyn

Bryn Celyn is a whitewashed holiday cottage sleeping 10 guests in Trefonen, Shropshire. This spacious property makes an excellent base for large groups exploring both England and North Wales. The cottage features two cosy sitting areas with open fire and woodburning stove perfect for gathering together after busy days out.

Located in a peaceful rural village, you'll find a local pub and shop within walking distance. The area sits perfectly positioned for exploring the Welsh borders with Offa's Dyke Pathway nearby.

The accommodation includes five bedrooms: four doubles and one bunk room suitable for adults. Three bathrooms serve the group including a ground-floor shower room, separate WC and family bathroom with bath and walk-in shower. The kitchen/diner comes fully equipped with double oven, dishwasher and washing machine plus games and books for entertainment.

Groups can visit Pistyll Rhaeadr waterfall (8 miles, 15 minutes), explore Oswestry market town (3.5 miles, 8 minutes), discover Shrewsbury's medieval streets (24 miles, 35 minutes), or enjoy Lake Vyrnwy (12 miles, 20 minutes).

Book Bryn Celyn for comfortable group accommodation with excellent facilities and prime location for Welsh border adventures.

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Bryn Celyn

Spacious accommodation for 10

Five bedrooms and three bathrooms provide comfortable space for large groups and families.

Two cosy sitting areas

Open fire and woodburning stove create perfect gathering spots for relaxing together.

Fully equipped kitchen

Double oven, dishwasher and washing machine make catering for groups completely manageable.

Enclosed garden space

Private lawn and patio with furniture offers safe outdoor space for children.

Perfect location for exploring

Easy access to both English countryside and Welsh attractions from this border location.

Excellent group facilities

Books, board games and multiple TVs keep everyone entertained during downtime.

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. The cottage is easily accessible with convenient off-road parking for four cars upon arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Gobowen, approximately 4 miles away from the accommodation. From there, it's a short taxi ride to your countryside retreat.

Off-road parking for four cars
Gobowen station (4 miles)
Easily accessible from the A5

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Pistyll Rhaeadr Waterfall
Distance: 8 miles
SY10 0BZ
Oswestry Market Town
Distance: 3.5 miles
SY11 1PZ
Lake Vyrnwy
Distance: 12 miles
SY10 0LZ
Offa's Dyke Pathway
Distance: 0.5 miles
SY10 9DL
Berwyn Mountains
Distance: 15 miles
SY10 0BZ
Chirk Castle Grounds
Distance: 8 miles
LL14 5AF
Oswestry Town Centre
Distance: 3.5 miles
SY11 1PZ
Shrewsbury Shopping
Distance: 24 miles
SY1 1HH
Welshpool Market
Distance: 18 miles
SY21 7RR
Gobowen Railway Station
Distance: 4 miles
SY11 3AB
Llangollen Steam Railway
Distance: 20 miles
LL20 8SN
Chirk Castle
Distance: 8 miles
LL14 5AF
Pistyll Rhaeadr Waterfall
Distance: 8 miles
SY10 0BZ
Oswestry Market Town
Distance: 3.5 miles
SY11 1PZ
Lake Vyrnwy
Distance: 12 miles
SY10 0LZ
Offa's Dyke Pathway
Distance: 0.5 miles
SY10 9DL
Berwyn Mountains
Distance: 15 miles
SY10 0BZ
Chirk Castle Grounds
Distance: 8 miles
LL14 5AF
Oswestry Town Centre
Distance: 3.5 miles
SY11 1PZ
Shrewsbury Shopping
Distance: 24 miles
SY1 1HH
Welshpool Market
Distance: 18 miles
SY21 7RR
Gobowen Railway Station
Distance: 4 miles
SY11 3AB
Llangollen Steam Railway
Distance: 20 miles
LL20 8SN
Chirk Castle
Distance: 8 miles
LL14 5AF

Is Bryn Celyn Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families
Children will love the enclosed garden with lawn space for safe outdoor play. The bunk bedroom suits older children perfectly while board games and books provide indoor entertainment. Multiple bathrooms including ground-floor facilities make family life easier. The cosy sitting areas with fires create perfect family gathering spots.
Groups Will Love...
Two separate sitting areas make Bryn Celyn perfect for large groups. The main sitting room features an open fire whilst the snug has a woodburning stove and wall-mounted TV. This gives groups flexibility to split up or gather together as desired throughout their stay.
Pet Friendly
One well-behaved pet is welcome at Bryn Celyn. The enclosed garden provides safe outdoor space for dogs to exercise and play. The rural village location offers excellent walking opportunities right from the doorstep. Local footpaths and Offa's Dyke Pathway provide perfect dog walking routes.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Bryn Celyn

The Cross Keys Inn

Located 0.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: SY10 9DL

The Bradford Arms

Located 2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: SY10 9EE

The Stonehouse Restaurant

Located 3.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: SY11 1PZ

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Bryn Celyn

How many people does Bryn Celyn sleep?
The cottage sleeps 10 guests across five bedrooms including four doubles and one bunk room. Three bathrooms serve the group with ground-floor facilities available.
Is Bryn Celyn pet friendly?
Yes, one well-behaved pet is welcome at the property. There's an enclosed garden area perfect for dogs to exercise safely.
What cooking facilities are available for groups?
The kitchen features a double electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine. Plenty of crockery, glasses and cooking utensils are provided for large groups.
How much parking is available?
The property provides off-road parking for up to four cars. This makes it convenient for groups arriving in multiple vehicles.
What entertainment is provided?
The cottage includes books, board games and multiple TVs throughout the property. Two sitting areas with open fire and woodburning stove provide cosy gathering spaces.
Are there shops and restaurants nearby?
The village has a local pub and shop within walking distance. Oswestry town centre is just 3.5 miles away with more dining and shopping options.
What outdoor space is available?
There's an enclosed lawn and patio area with outdoor furniture provided. The garden offers safe space for children and pets to play.
What heating is provided?
The property has oil-fired central heating throughout plus an open fire and woodburning stove. This ensures comfortable temperatures for groups year-round.

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Bryn Celyn Reviews

Freyja
A lovely house in a beautiful area, very clean and well equipped with more than enough room for an extended family getaway. The owner was especially helpful when we had an issue with the oven which was resolved very quickly. We would definitely stay there again
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.
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