Hare's Rest

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Hare’s Rest shepherd's hut
Hare’s rest shepherd's hut
View of the canal from the shepherd's hut
Outdoor dining area
Barbecue and alfresco seating
Countryside view from the private garden
Indoor eating
Indoor seating
Information folder and welcome pack
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View of the canal from the shepherd's hut
Outdoor dining area
Barbecue and alfresco seating

  • Shepherd’s hut 10 minutes’ drive from Ellesmere in Shropshire
  • Chirk Castle half an hour’s drive, Pontcysyllte Aqueduct 35 minutes
  • Peaceful private garden adjacent to the Llangollen Canal
Fancying the sound of a sojourn on the Shropshire-Wales border? How about a shepherd’s hut set in its own private garden with lush countryside views? Sounds like you should be thinking about Hare’s Rest, in the pretty village of Balmer Heath and 10 minutes’ drive from Ellesmere. This place has a very impressive USP under its belt – it’s right next to the scenic Llangollen Canal, and you can watch the slow movement of narrow boats up and down the water to your heart’s content. Your well-designed accommodation packs in a comfy double bed, a compact dining area and an ensuite with shower, basin and flushing loo. The smart kitchen corner comes complete with kettle, toaster, a small fridge, cutlery and crockery. Tea, coffee and sugar are provided to perk you up on arrival, and there are thoughtful extras including a welcome pack of snacks, sightseeing information, board games, playing cards and a radio. Your private outdoor space comprises a firepit (wood is provided), wrought-iron garden furniture and far-reaching rural views. In the unlikely event that you need a change of scenery, there’s a pub less than five minutes’ drive away, and shops in Ellesmere if you’re running short on staples.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

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Features

No dogs allowed

Pop-up campground

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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Luxury Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Location

Hare's Rest

Canalside Farm

Hampton Bank

Ellesmere

Shropshire

England

SY12 0QE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.90668°N
-2.81707°W

Nearest transport

Coach
14.9 km Bus Stop No 3
14.9 km Bus Stop No 1
16.3 km St Mary`s Church
Rail
8.6 km Prees Rail Station
8.7 km Wem Rail Station
11.9 km Whitchurch (Shrops) Rail Station
Airport
48 km 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: - National Trust - Chirk Castle: half an hour’s drive - Pontcysyllte Aqueduct: 35 minutes - National Trust - Attingham Park: 35 minutes - Blists Hill Victorian Town: 45 minutes - National Trust - Powis Castle and Garden: 50 minutes - Ironbridge Gorge (UNESCO-listed museums): 50 minutes - Stokesay Castle: an hour - Ludlow: about an hour.

Must see

Chester Castle 31.5 km

Cheshire Military Museum 31.5 km

Chester Cathedral 32.2 km

Chester Zoo 35.7 km

Darby Houses (Ironbridge) 36.6 km

National Trust

Chirk Castle 18.6 km

Attingham Park 26.7 km

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 27.9 km

Sunnycroft 31 km

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 40.2 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Colemere - Wem Moss - Shropshire Union Canal 2.4 km

Overton / Owrtyn - Erbistock - Overton / Owrtyn 10.5 km

The Sandstone Trail S to N (Part 1): Whitchurch - Bickerton 11.1 km

Malpas and Tushingham 13.1 km

PRADOE 13.7 km

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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see site type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Hare's Rest have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Hare's Rest dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Hare's Rest? Local attractions and activities include: - National Trust - Chirk Castle: half an hour’s drive - Pontcysyllte Aqueduct: 35 minutes - National Trust - Attingham Park: 35 minutes - Blists Hill Victorian … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Hare's Rest?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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