Title: The Old Gun Room Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Old Gun Room ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66710000/66703700/66703619/264c6f51.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Shower, hair dryer, towels, toilet paper](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66710000/66703700/66703619/082539a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66710000/66703700/66703619/d678599d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66710000/66703700/66703619/56f20e42.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66710000/66703700/66703619/df2c74c8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the Shropshire Lakelands, The Old Gun Room is a charming self-contained annex with an en-suite bedroom and king-size bed. Explore the beautifully landscaped gardens, play croquet on the lawn or cozy up by the log burner in your private kitchen diner. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly - Fireplace - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Old Gun Room The Old Gun Room is a recently refurbished self contained annex to an 1840s home set in land and gardens in the Shropshire Lakelands a mile from the village of Welshampton and near to the town of Ellesmere. It sleeps two with the option of a cot bed if required. Linen and towels are supplied but please provide your own bedding for the cot bed. This is a fully self contained holiday let with an en-suite bedroom with king size bed, kitchen diner with log burner and seating area. There is ample off road parking and access to the gardens, which were recently opened for the National Garden Scheme, and croquet lawn. The property is situated in the Shropshire Lakelands on the Welsh border and is an ideal base year round whether your preference is for walking holidays or to enjoy the shops and amenities of nearby Shrewsbury and Chester. Welshampton is a quiet rural village with a beautiful church and good country pub. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Books - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - On a lake ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total pets Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as House The Old Gun Room Ellesmere The Old Gun Room Private vacation home The Old Gun Room Private vacation home Ellesmere ## About the area Located in Ellesmere, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Wem Town Hall and JB Joyce and Company are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Alderford Lake and Hill Valley Golf Club. Rednal Laser Games and BeWILDerwood are also worth visiting. [Visit our Ellesmere travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ellesmere.dx6356498) [View more Holiday homes in Ellesmere](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ellesmere-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6356498-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=52.91807,-2.830046&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:_m_bIxvg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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=oNGvaq_fIOJDRcPgAm53Iz-aWtg=) Ellesmere, England ### What's nearby - The Mere At Ellesmere Country Park - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles - Colemere Country Park - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles - Pontcysyllte Aquaduct - 21 min drive - 12.4 miles - Hawkstone Park Follies - 23 min drive - 14.2 miles - Racecourse Ground - 31 min drive - 19.0 miles ### Getting around - Whitchurch Station (Shropshire) - 16 min drive - Chester (CEG-Hawarden) - 55 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Wem Town Hall - ‬11 min drive - ‪Dog and Bull - ‬13 min drive - ‪Red Lion Coaching Inn - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Warbling Tît - ‬10 min drive - ‪Black Lion Hotel - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Old Gun Room pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at The Old Gun Room? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Old Gun Room? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Old Gun Room located? > Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Colemere Country Park and 3 mi (4.8 km) from The Mere At Ellesmere Country Park. Wem Town Hall and Victoria Jubilee Park are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Old Gun Room Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen M. 28 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mr A very clean, comfortable cottage. Excellent shower and comfortable bed. Easy access to main road and surrounding areas. Safe parking outside property. ##### Stephen M. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue E. 4 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay! Will be back Great stay, cottage was lovely clean and cosy, perfect location for local area. Local pub (Sun Inn) great for food, friendly local. Hosts great, nothing too much trouble. ##### Sue E. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stuart A. 15 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful recluse Ideal place for a quiet peaceful hide away from it all. Impressed with the refurbishment of the property. Would recommend this property to anyone and we'll hopefully be back some day soon. ##### Stuart A. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### S B. 21 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mid - week break in rural setting. Really lovely location, peaceful, the owners are a lovely couple who really looked after our needs. The accommodation was very clean and to a very high quality. We would recommend staying here to anyone. We took our young cocker spaniel with us and it really was a pet friendly break. Thank you Andy and Mari. ##### S B. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katherine 17 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication This is an absolutely lovely property- an excellent location, with plenty of parking, a wonderfully-equipped kitchen, a ridiculously comfortable bed and a piping hot shower. The hosts are a delight - responsive but not intrusive, and pleasant, professional, and gracious. I had a really super stay, enjoying the sounds of blackbirds and the wind in the trees. The cottage is also a perfect place to work, if that's a concern. ##### Katherine Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary C. 17 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable stay This was a great spot for exploring local areas of interest and visiting friends just across the border. A day excursion by car to the spectacular Shropshire Hills completed my stay. The accommodation was perfect for myself and my travelling companion Lenny the greyhound. He had the run of the garden and the field beyond for morning zoomies. A glass of wine by the pond as the sun was setting on my last evening was a fitting end to our stay and onward journey to Cornwall. Thanks Andrew and family for a very pleasant stay. ##### Mary C. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Edith P. 3 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely cottage in rural Shropshire The Gun Room was very nicely kitted out. The kitchen had everything we needed. Bedroom was very comfortable and bright. One thing I would say is that the sofa is very small and not very comfortable! There is however a TV in the bedroom for lounging. The outside space is lovely and we had some great weather to enjoy it. We had our dog with us so the garden was great but the road was very busy so for a longer walk we had to go in the car. ##### Edith P. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jane 10 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication The owners were very welcoming. The property was very well appointed, particularly the bedroom and bathroom. The bed was extremely comfortable. The grounds were lovely and include a small lake - pleasant spot to chill out with a drink. We had a perfect weekend break. ##### Jane Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Justyne H., NASHVILLE/shropshire 4 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful hidden gem If your looking for a quiet tucked away cottage this is the place for you .Beautiful inside and spotless clean. There are lovely gardens to walk around and a pond to sit and enjoy. There are several nice places to eat within a few minutes drive.There was no WiFi signal, but this didn’t inhibit our stay at all ##### Justyne H. Stayed 3 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Liz P. 17 Apr 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic short break, relaxing home from home We had a last minute 2 nights available to go away as lockdown eased and found the Old Gun Room to be available. Little did we know that the owners had literally only just listed the property and our request to stay the following day would mean that we would be their first visitors. Great communication from the start with Andy, and on arrival he showed us everything we needed. The old gun room has been recently completed and is a fantastic conversion. Top quality from top to bottom, oak staircase, lovely little kitchen with log burner, and all you need to cook during your stay. The bed was so comfortable we joked that we wanted to take it home with us, and the shower was fabulous. The gardens are beautiful, you can sit by the pond and watch the sun rise or set, and we had the joy of a game of croquet with the family (socially distanced) enjoying the beautiful weather. Absolutely wouldn't hesitate to recommend a stay at the Old Gun Room. Thanks guys, it was a delight :) ##### Liz P. 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