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Chalet |1 bedroom |Sleeps 2

Oswestry in Powys/Brecon Beacons

From £225 per week |  From £40 per night

4 nights minimum stay

Changeover Saturday

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Key info  Balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

Surrounded by fields, but within walking distance of the local gastropub , Offas Dyke and the Montgomery canal , the Zen is an ideal base for touring the Mid Wales borders. Unspoilt and off the beaten tourist track, this area has plenty of hidden gems.
Limestone escarpments, lakes, forests, mountains ,waterways,aquaducts and waterfalls are on the doorstep for nature lovers and walkers. Llangollen, Ludlow,Ironbridge, Chester and Shrewsbury are a short drive away as are scenic Snowdonia and the stunning Lleyn peninsula .
Many NT properties are on the doorstep including Powis and Chirk Castles as well as Erddig.
From nature to science, walking to windsurfing, history to sport, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Completed in 2010 the cozy Zen chalet is ideal for a romantic break, exploring the area or just simply chilling. Clean , comfortable and tastefully decorated , the bedroom doubles as a seating area. It comes complete with TV , DVD, CD player and desk, for those who wish to bring their laptops. WIFI available.
There is a full size ensuite bathroom with shower attachment.(sorry, no stand in shower )
The kitchen/diner is , light , airy and well equipped with a full size gas cooker/oven ,extractor, microwave and grill. There is also an electric griddle. The dining table faces out onto the pretty garden and patio area where guests are welcome to use the fire pit and BBQ.(wood provided). There is also a smoking shelter. Secure storage for cycles provided.
Games, books , local information leaflets and OS maps are available for guest use.

Further details outdoors:
The private, Oriental style, Zen garden is a delight to our guests. A babbling brook runs past the bedroom window and a wildlife pond houses frogs, crested newts, palmate newts and what is left of the koi!
Fall asleep listening to the owl softly hooting in the trees and wake up to the distinctive trill of the song thrush. Buzzards soar on the thermals during the daytime and the garden teems with wildlife. Goldfinches, woodpeckers, jays and peregrine falcons are just some of our visitors. Bring your binoculars!
"Percy" ,the peacock is a regular visitor as are the rabbits and squirrels. Guests can feed the horses. Badgers, wild mink, and even otters have been known to visit the garden.

Further details

A welcome pack can be provided on arrival.
Linen and towels provided (bring own beach towels)
Laundry facilities available on site at extra cost.
Smokers are welcome to smoke outside. Ashtrays provided.

Conditions

Strictly no smoking in the property. Guests are welcome to smoke in the garden shelter .
Sorry property unsuitable for children or pets.
£40 non refundable deposit on booking. Full payment on arrival please.

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The Zen and Oriental Style garden.

 

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Wildlife pond and seating area.

 

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Kitchen

 

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Studio room thru to ensuite.

The Powys / Brecon Beacons / Powys region

"Secret Shropshire", the only county in England without a city. The stars shine so bright on a cloudless night that you feel you could almost touch them! The Shropshire plain is a gently rolling landscape of green fields and quaint little hamlets. A county lost in time. Come and explore before the others do!
The borders abound with castles which changed hands regularly after firce and bloody battles. Nowadays visitors to the area can wander in peace around the ancient buildings and gardens and can only imagine what happened in the past.

To the west, Mid Wales is an unspoilt land of mountains, lakes, forests , stunning beaches and is steeped in history and legend.
The climate is temperate but changeable, so be prepared for anything! It rarely experience droughts, hence the "green and pleasant land".

The Oswestry area

Just a ten minute walk away there is a heritage railway which operates at weekends. However, the enthusiasts are always there in the week and are more than happy to stop and have a chat with fellow railway buffs! The picturesque steam railways at Llangollen and narrow gauge at Welshpool are only a 30 min. drive away.

In the summer months there is always something of interest going on. From village fetes and carnivals to the Oswestry food festival and Ozfest Music festival there's something for everyone. There's a Western week and Woodfair at Welshpool ,as well as a variety of events hosted at Park Hall Showground, Oswestry every weekend until the end of October.
The world famous Shrewsbury Flower Show is hosted in August every year.
The area abounds with history going back to the Iron Age and Romans.Oswestry has a very good example of an iron age hill fort where Guinevere was reputed to have been born. Offas Dyke and remains of Roman mines are within walking distance.
Covered by sheet ice millions of years ago the area is geologically rich with meres and limestone escarpments containing fossils.

Folklore and tales of magic and mystery abound, including the ancient "Green Man Festival "at Clun, in May which is both fascinating and fun!

Many outdoor and indoor activities are catered for from hot air ballooning , bowling, rock climbing,canoing, zorbing,angling, golf, walking, cycling and much , much more.

A 1950s original small screen cinema still operates in Welshpool, complete with, usherettes, bucket seats and brass ashtrays!

How to get there

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Guestbook for The Zen

We would highly recommend The Zen. Having stayed here several times, even in inclement weather, it is cosy, well kept and immaculately clean. The owners are extrememly helpful and cannot do enough to make your stay a very pleasant experience. We plan to keep returning often.
Les and Sue Bryan. Wrexham

Stunning garden , clean and comfortable accommodation and hosts who go the extra mile to ensure you have a pleasant stay. Nothing is too much trouble. Hope to return next year.
J. Jones. Newport, Gwent

Only booked for 3 nights and ended up staying the week! Didn't want to leave. Thankyou for the warm welcome and especially the strawberries and cream!
Harry and Sue, Lancs.

Rental prices

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
low	6 Feb 12	1 Apr 12	225£ 225	40£ 40	45£ 45	4 Nights
medium	1 Apr 12	1 Jun 12	285£ 285	40£ 40	45£ 45	4 Nights
high	1 Jun 12	7 Oct 12	325£ 325	0-	0-	1 Week

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday and Saturday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

4 night minimum stay.

Preferred payment cheque or cash please. Sorry we are unable to accept debit/ credit cards.

Bookings for 7 nights or more made before 31st March 2012 - 10% discount

Availability

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Availability notes:

Minimum stay 4 nights

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