About this property

Spacious Accommodation: The Old Smithy in Carreghofa offers a spacious, recently renovated holiday home with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The property includes a living room and a fully equipped kitchen. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can enjoy a garden and terrace with garden and mountain views. The terrace features outdoor furniture and a dining area, ideal for relaxation and outdoor activities. Modern Amenities: The cottage provides free WiFi, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances. Additional facilities include a fireplace, streaming services, and free toiletries. Local Attractions: Located 96 km from Liverpool John Lennon Airport, The Old Smithy is near Whittington Castle (16 km), Chirk Castle (22 km), and Lake Vyrnwy (28 km). Cycling enthusiasts can explore the surrounding area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jess
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely clean, comfortable place to stay. Well-equipped has everything you could need, lots of lovely little touches as well. Quiet and relaxing location. Secure garden for the dogs and EV charging was a bonus for us. Would highly recommend and...
  • Ed
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    cosy place, very clean, very generous host, off road parking well recommended
  • Mrs
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Our stay was just perfect, it was a diamond find. All the little extras that carrie & mark have put in just made our stay. The balcony to the top bedroom is a lovely touch. Sitting out in the morning with coffee in the sun I will so miss. My...
  • Mandy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely stunning place - super clear instructions from the host - orange juice and milk in the fridge and home made Welsh cakes - really could not ask for any more x
  • Denise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The attention to detail was exceptional. Looking at the before and after pictures in the information folder shows how much work has gone into making The Old Smithy a beautiful place to stay
  • Tina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Was perfect such a beautiful little spot so peaceful and relaxing. Cottage is stunning and the hosts have thought of every little detail they are amazing and very welcoming.
  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property is renovated to a high standard. It’s in a beautiful spot and very quiet. The sounds of the birds and nature was lovely. Even on the very hot days it was cool and very comfortable. The EV charger was great. The shower was fabulous and...
  • Karl
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything . This cottage is equipped with everything you could possibly ever need. Lovely quiet location, good parking. Carrie was outside watering the plants so greeted us on arrival and she was lovely and very welcoming. The cottage was very...
  • Sheelagh
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location is excellent - in a beautiful area near to facilities but in a very tranquil spot. Beautifully renovated cottage to immaculate taste. Excellent furnishings very tastefully appointed. Beds very comfortable had a brilliant nights...
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The view,home from home ,all the facilities ,lovely and clean

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Carrie

9.8
Host review score
Carrie
Beautifully restored former village Blacksmiths. Cosy and comfortable in a tranquil location, with superb views over surrounding countryside and mountains beyond. This well equipped cottage features several quirky features including a large inglenook fireplace with log burner and complementary basket of logs and kindling. The hosts and owners have given great attention to the detail and the cottage is truly an 'escape from the ordinary'. Ideal for families, walkers, horse/mountain bike riders and couples just wanting a romantic getaway. Parking for 2-3 cars and secure storage for outdoor equipment. The Old Smithy comfortably sleeps 4 and 1 infant in two bedrooms. The balcony bedroom has a double bed and overlooks the pretty cottage garden, and downstairs en-suite bedroom which can be made up as a 'king' or 'twin', depending on guest's requirements. There is also a further good sized shower room and both showers have excellent water pressure. Meet and greet and additional extras including an extra set of keys, z bed, travel cot, high chair, outside lights on arrival, shower stool, electric can opener etc all available on request via the hosts own booking form which is emailed to guests when a booking is confirmed.
We are Carrie & Mark, dedicated hosts & owners of The Old Smithy. We purchased this delightful former working Blacksmiths in February 2023 and at the time, the cottage was in a state of collapse. To save this historic and important building, work began almost immediately and were extensive as we wanted to preserve as many of the original features as possible but with all the modern amenities and comfort expected by our guests. We encountered many challenges and many an hour was spent in antique shops and online websites sourcing suitable furnishings and artifacts in keeping with the age and history of the cottage. We are proud of our achievements and our attention to detail which is noticed and appreciated by our guests who remain 'wowed' by the cottage's charm. As hosts we very much look forward to welcoming you and your four legged friends to The Old Smithy.
Peaceful and tranquil. Located on the Shropshire/Powys border close to Offa's Dyke and the Montgomery Canal, it is situated within easy reach of Oswestry, Shrewsbury and Welshpool.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

The Old Smithy, beautifully restored cottage in Carreghofa, near Llanymynech takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £150 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 2 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

2 years
Extra bed upon request
£10 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 6 years
Extra bed upon request
£10 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £150 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.