The Old Cow Shed
- Comfy, family-friendly converted cow shed at Nercwys in North Wales
- Offa’s Dyke Path 10 minutes’ drive; the Clwydian Range 20 minutes
- Kitchen, private garden and dedicated dog run; hens and pigs on site
With views that stretch to Liverpool on clear days, The Old Cow Shed at Nercwys in North Wales is on a seven-acre smallholding with free-range hens and rare-breed pigs. Carefully converted from a byre into a cosy cottage, it has a soaring vaulted roof and sleeps up to four (in a double and a sofa bed), with an air fryer, fridge, microwave and kettle in the kitchen corner and a comfy living area with a TV. There’s an ensuite too.
A woodburner takes care of any colder nights when you want to stay snug, and there’s a compact and private garden just outside. Kids and dogs are both very welcome – in fact there is a secure area for dogs to have a good run around. Laundry facilities are in the porch of the main house, which is sectioned off from the main accommodation. The smallholding is accessed up an uneven, unmade track so drive with caution; there’s parking for more than one vehicle right by The Old Cow Shed.
You have the choice of lots of scenic walks and bike rides, plus there’s a play area in the village (five minutes’ walk) and a shooting range 15 minutes’ drive away. You can stroll to a pub in 20 minutes, and there are several restaurants in Mold, 10 minutes in the car.
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Wifi at the unit/pitch
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Remote location Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearbyLocation
The Old Cow Shed
Pant Y Bettws Farm
Nercwys
Mold
Flintshire
Wales
CH7 4EL
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.13954°N
3.14913°W
Nearest transport
Coach7.7 mi Ship
7.7 mi McDonalds
9 mi Bus Station
Rail3.9 mi Penyffordd Rail Station
4.2 mi Buckley Rail Station
4.9 mi Hope (Flintshire) Rail Station
Ferry18.6 mi Woodside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal
19 mi Birkenhead Ferry Terminal
19.4 mi Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal
Airport18.3 mi Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Local attractions and activities include:
- Mold (market on Wednesday and Saturday): 10 minutes’ drive
- Nercwys Forest (walking): 10 minutes
- Offa’s Dyke Path (long-distance walk): 10 minutes
- Loggerheads Country Park (discovery trail): 10 minutes
- Moel Famau (mountain walking): 20 minutes
- Clwydian Range (hiking and biking): 20 minutes
- Wrexham (restaurants, science and leisure centres): 25 minutes
- World’s End (craggy nature reserve): half an hour.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Kirby | 16.1 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Prestatyn | 18 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Meols | 18.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Marine Lake, Rhyl | 18.8 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Rhyl East | 19 mi | Sea | Good | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Chester Castle 11.1 mi
Cheshire Military Museum 11.1 mi
Chester Cathedral 11.3 mi
Chester Zoo 12.7 mi
Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet 14 mi
National Trust
Chirk Castle 14.3 mi
Speke Hall, Garden and Estate 17.7 mi
Mr Hardman's Photographic Studio 19.3 mi
Bodnant Garden 27.7 mi
Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 29.4 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Loggerheads - Ffrith - Moel Famau - Bwlch Penbarras - Loggerheads 2.3 mi
Loggerheads - Moel Findeg - Maeshafn 2.4 mi
Loggerheads and the Leete Path 2.4 mi
The Clwydian Way (3): Cilcain - LLandegla 4.3 mi
Clwydian Hill-Forts (5): Moel-y-Gaer Llanbedr 4.4 mi
Local events
- Creamfields (Thursday 21 August 2025 – Thursday 21 August 2025)
Warrington, Cheshire 24.9 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does The Old Cow Shed have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Old Cow Shed dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Old Cow Shed? Local attractions and activities include: - Mold (market on Wednesday and Saturday): 10 minutes’ drive - Nercwys Forest (walking): 10 minutes - Offa’s Dyke Path (long-distance walk): 10 minutes - Loggerheads Country … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Old Cow Shed?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m.