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The Oaks, Cockshutt

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The Oaks is a converted stone barn in rural Shropshire, close to the Welsh border. Original features include exposed timber beams and traditional stonework throughout. The barn sits in peaceful countryside with open fields all around.

The setting is pure farmland. Views stretch across pastures and hedgerows. You'll hear birdsong and little else. It's proper countryside living.

The barn sleeps guests across well-appointed bedrooms with modern bathrooms. Living spaces are open plan with the kitchen flowing into the main sitting area. High ceilings and natural light make the space feel airy. Original barn doors add character.

Ellesmere is 4 miles away (8 minutes) with its famous meres and waterside walks.

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About The Oaks

The Oaks is a converted stone barn in rural Shropshire, close to the Welsh border. Original features include exposed timber beams and traditional stonework throughout. The barn sits in peaceful countryside with open fields all around.

The setting is pure farmland. Views stretch across pastures and hedgerows. You'll hear birdsong and little else. It's proper countryside living.

The barn sleeps guests across well-appointed bedrooms with modern bathrooms. Living spaces are open plan with the kitchen flowing into the main sitting area. High ceilings and natural light make the space feel airy. Original barn doors add character.

Ellesmere is 4 miles away (8 minutes) with its famous meres and waterside walks. Chirk Castle stands 6 miles south (12 minutes). The historic market town of Oswestry is 7 miles (15 minutes) with independent shops and cafes. Llangollen sits 12 miles away (20 minutes) offering canal trips and hill walks.

The Oaks works brilliantly for families wanting space and countryside calm. The barn conversion character and rural Shropshire location make it special.

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at The Oaks

Exposed Timber Beams

Original oak beams run throughout the barn creating authentic character. The timber framework tells the story of the building's agricultural past.

Peaceful Rural Location

Set in open Shropshire countryside with fields on all sides. The quiet setting means proper relaxation away from traffic and noise.

Open Plan Living Space

The kitchen and sitting area flow together under high ceilings. Natural light floods in making the barn feel spacious and welcoming throughout the day.

Traditional Stone Walls

Original stonework has been preserved beautifully. The thick walls provide excellent insulation whilst maintaining the barn's agricultural heritage and character.

Close to Ellesmere

Just 4 miles from Ellesmere's famous meres and waterside walks. The town offers shops and eateries whilst keeping that market town feel.

Welsh Border Countryside

Positioned perfectly for exploring both Shropshire and North Wales. Rolling hills and dramatic landscapes are minutes away in every direction.

Getting To The Oaks

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach The Oaks by car, take the A495 towards Ellesmere and follow signs for local villages. The barn is set in rural Shropshire near the Welsh border with convenient off-road parking available upon arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Gobowen, approximately 8 miles away. From there, a taxi will take you through lovely Shropshire countryside to the barn conversion.

Off-road parking available
Gobowen station (8 miles)
Accessible from the A495

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Shropshire Falconry
Distance: 6.4 miles (13 min drive)
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Shrewsbury Castle
Distance: 11.9 miles (21 min drive)
SY1 2AT
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
Distance: 16.8 miles (30 min drive)
LL20 7YS
Wood Lane Nature Reserve
Distance: 3.8 miles (7 min drive)
SY12 0HY
Shropshire Way
Distance: 5.4 miles (9 min drive)
Haughmond Hill
Distance: 13.9 miles (22 min drive)
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The Co-operative Food
Distance: 4.8 miles (8 min drive)
SY12 0AW
Freshmere
Distance: 4.8 miles (8 min drive)
SY12 0EJ
Ellesmere Market Hall
Distance: 4.8 miles (8 min drive)
SY12 0DE
Yorton Station
Distance: 6.2 miles (9 min drive)
SY4 3BQ
Harlescott Park and Ride
Distance: 10.5 miles (18 min drive)
SY1 4AN
Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Distance: 55.9 miles (1 hr 19 min drive)
L24 1YD
Shropshire Falconry
Distance: 6.4 miles (13 min drive)
SY4 5UJ
Shrewsbury Castle
Distance: 11.9 miles (21 min drive)
SY1 2AT
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
Distance: 16.8 miles (30 min drive)
LL20 7YS
Wood Lane Nature Reserve
Distance: 3.8 miles (7 min drive)
SY12 0HY
Shropshire Way
Distance: 5.4 miles (9 min drive)
Haughmond Hill
Distance: 13.9 miles (22 min drive)
SY4 4PL
The Co-operative Food
Distance: 4.8 miles (8 min drive)
SY12 0AW
Freshmere
Distance: 4.8 miles (8 min drive)
SY12 0EJ
Ellesmere Market Hall
Distance: 4.8 miles (8 min drive)
SY12 0DE
Yorton Station
Distance: 6.2 miles (9 min drive)
SY4 3BQ
Harlescott Park and Ride
Distance: 10.5 miles (18 min drive)
SY1 4AN
Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Distance: 55.9 miles (1 hr 19 min drive)
L24 1YD

Is The Oaks Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families
The Oaks sits in open Shropshire countryside perfect for children to explore safely. Fields surround the barn offering space to run and play outdoors. Ellesmere is 4 miles away with its meres for feeding ducks and waterside walks. Park Hall Countryside Experience lies 9 miles away with farm animals and tractor rides. The rural setting means fresh air and freedom away from busy roads.
Groups Will Love...
The exposed timber beams at The Oaks showcase the barn's original agricultural framework beautifully. Oak beams run throughout the conversion creating authentic character in every room. High vaulted ceilings emphasise the building's former use whilst making the living spaces feel open and airy. Traditional stonework complements the timber perfectly. These original features combine to create a genuine barn conversion experience rather than a modern build pretending to be old.
Pet Friendly
The property's pet policy should be confirmed with the owner before booking. The rural Shropshire setting makes The Oaks ideal for dogs with fields and farmland all around. Walking opportunities start from the door with quiet country lanes and footpaths nearby. Ellesmere offers lakeside walks 4 miles away. The peaceful location means dogs can enjoy countryside freedom away from traffic and urban noise.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Oaks

The Bridgewater Arms

Located 3.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: SY12 0QA

The White Lion

Located 4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: SY12 0EP

The Bradford Arms

Located 5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: SY11 4NR

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Oaks

Is The Oaks pet friendly?
The property's pet policy should be confirmed directly with the owner before booking. Many barn conversions in rural Shropshire welcome dogs given the excellent walking opportunities across surrounding farmland.
What original barn features does The Oaks have?
The conversion retains exposed timber beams and traditional stone walls throughout. High ceilings and original barn doors add to the authentic agricultural character of the building.
How many people does this barn conversion sleep?
The Oaks provides comfortable accommodation for families or groups in well-appointed bedrooms. Each bedroom is complemented by modern bathroom facilities whilst maintaining the barn's character.
What is the surrounding area like?
The barn sits in open Shropshire countryside near the Welsh border with fields and farmland all around. It's a peaceful rural setting with minimal traffic and excellent walking straight from the door.
Is Ellesmere worth visiting during our stay?
Ellesmere is just 4 miles away and offers beautiful meres for walking and wildlife watching. The market town has independent shops and cafes plus easy access to the Shropshire lake district.
What can we do in Oswestry?
Oswestry is 7 miles away with a historic market square and independent retailers. The town sits beneath the Iron Age hillfort of Old Oswestry offering excellent walks with views across the border.
How far is Llangollen from The Oaks?
Llangollen is 12 miles away taking around 20 minutes by car. The Welsh town offers canal boat trips, the famous steam railway and access to the Dee Valley and Horseshoe Pass.
Is there parking at the barn?
The barn provides off-road parking for guests. Rural Shropshire locations typically offer ample space for vehicles away from the restrictions of town centre accommodation.

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The Oaks Reviews

We had a lovely stay at The Oaks, spending a week enjoying the wonderful views at the rear of the property the sunsets were gorgeous. The open plan layout of the ground floor was spacious. There was a lovely welcome pack of a fruit loaf, milk and Prosecco and everything needed for washing up was provided, which was handy as the dishwasher was a small one. We also appreciated the fly spray, although we only used it a couple of times. We had lovely hosts who were very accommodating and resolved our minor queries very quickly. Wed be more than happy to return.
An ideal place for a family gathering, with super views. We had a great time. Everything about the accommodation was as we would want it to be, and the hosts were very helpful and welcoming in all respects.
Had a great visit to The Oaks with all the family coming together. Great space, as described and lovely to have cakes ,milk and fizz to help us settle in. The host was great, coming to help us settle in and answer any questions we might have. Would recommend to anyone wanting a peaceful getaway with great views and accessby car to many lovely locations around or walks in the locality.
Absolutely beautiful location , and home , the house has everything you need for a fantastic stay, it is perfect for a big group with so much room and the bonus , we all had our own bathrooms, such comfort our lovely hosts , who are always there if needed do an amazing job at keeping the standards five star . Thank you for the welcome pack , the cake was delicious. We all have no hesitation in recommending this property .
Samantha
A lovely place to stay, lots of space. Amazing views. Jane was always very helpful.
Cheryl
The property was amazing, everything we wanted, spacious, comfortable, spotless and the views were stunning. A beautiful and fabulous place to stay
Gwenda
All aspects of the holiday were fabulous. Great location. Very well equipped. Comfortable beds. Lots of bathrooms. Friendly, helpful and informative owners. Highly recommend. Thank you
We were upgraded to Manor House which was very generous. On arrival there were some maintenance issues, hallway bulb was gone and outside light had been disconnected due to ongoing work. The owners did source a bulb however having no outside light was not ideal especially with it getting so dark early. All bedrooms were spacious and both the family room and kitchen comfortable so we could all sit together. The grounds of the property are lovely and it is very peaceful meaning it was the perfect place to relax. The house info contains details of a lady who lives on the farm who offers gator card readings. 3 of us did this and we found it very interesting, plus Nikki was a lovely lady. Reviews for the property states that the pub is a 10 minute walk away, this is more like a 20 minute walk and either across fields or down small lanes where it would be difficult to avoid oncoming traffic. Overall we enjoyed our stay
We actually had an upgrade to the barn and couldnt ask for more. The location was just outstanding. So peaceful with breathtaking views. Jane the owner was lovely and made you feel very welcome including delicious cakes and bubbly in the fridge. Will definitely recommend this place. 5 stars Jill
A lovely spacious place with excellent furnishings . Very welcoming hosts , Well equipped . Fishing was a lovely activity , We will definitely be returning , A great place for a family gathering ,
Lovely position, excellent hosts, views superb. Not often you can find 4 spacious bedrooms with 4 excellent bathrooms. If thongs work out we would return.
Great stay in a lovely area. Hosts were great and the welcome cake and Prosecco was a lovely touch
Douglas
Lovely property that is spacious and very well presented and equipped. Even cakes and fizz on arrival. Will visit again.
Overall excellent . clean comfortable large rooms family friendly. the owners could not do enough for us. home made cakes and a bottle of fizz left for us were very welcome.
The process was easy and slick, communication was great. The Oaks is in a fabulous location, and easy to find with the owners directions provided. The facilities are great, big rooms and plenty of bathrooms! The kitchen is kitted out with everything we needed, plenty of big comfy sofas and a huge table for big family meals... perfect! The hosts even left us some cakes and milk for our arrival! It wasn't an issue for us, but don't expect a phone signal or Internet.... prefect for switching off and relaxing! I would definitely return!
Photos really don't do this place justice, would highly recommend. Lovely relaxing comfortable accommodation in a stunning location, really well equipped and plenty of space. Theres plenty of places to visit in surrounding areas, and a great local pub. Ideal for big groups. Extremely friendly and obliging host, left a lovely welcome pack for our arrival, and duck food to feed the daily visiting ducks.
Timothy
We were a large family group staying also at The Barn which was close by in the same development. We had a great holiday and both properties were very good. We notably enjoyed fantastic sunsets from the Oaks garden. Ellesmere the nearby town is highly recommended. Jane was a great host .
Caroline
Absolutely fantastic cottage! Host couple adorable and very friendly and helpful. Perfect place for a family get together. Spacious, tidy and great surroundings! Amazing sunsets and great with a working farm! If anything could be improved it would be more garden seatings for dinners and perhaps bigger and newer frying pans. We were 10 persons and cooking dinner would be easier with the small improvement above. We would definitely recommend this place and hope we have the opportunity to return soon again!
Victoria
Wonderful week stay at the Oaks. Great house for a multi generational holiday. Facilities were excellent. We found the location to be brilliant for exploring Shropshire. Would stay again!
Keiran
We enjoyed a lovely stay at the Oaks. The accommodation was excellent very spacious, open plan and perfect for a gathering of two families with small kids. Big rooms, all utensils and facilities we needed. The photo's of the views on the listing do not do the property justice with far reaching views and great sunsets to be enjoyed. The outdoor space is great. Close by is The Mere at Ellesmere 10 min drive, and its nice place for a walk with boat hire and close to the shops. Overall we really enjoyed our stay, the host was excellent and we'd love to return!
This was my first time visiting Shropshire and it was fantastic. We stayed at The Oaks in Cockshutt and what we have been spoilt. The accommodation was spotless and very comfortable. Our host Jane even made us welcome cakes and a lovely bottle of Prosecco was chilling in the fridge. Jane is an amazing host and will do anything to make your stay relaxing and comfortable. I look forward to visiting again.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Oaks, the property was lovely with plenty of space for the 8 of us. The owners were helpful and keen to make our stay pleasant and enjoyable. We are a family who enjoy cooking meals when we stay away in self catering accommodation and wondered what was the basic requirement you expect owners to provide. We were surprised to find only one large saucepan and no casserole dish we suggest you may wish to review your requirements
The property is lovely and perfect for group holidays! Would definitely recommend to anyone! The owner is friendly and happy to help with anything. Just like a home away from home.
A great holiday home. The beds are comfortable and it is very well equipped. The hosts quickly attended to a small adjustment of the heating schedule. We would book again without hesitation.
We had a wonderful time and were made to feel very welcome. A great place to stay, very spacious and comfortable.
Brenda
Wonderful accommodation in a great setting. The owners were friendly and helpful. We had a lovely family holiday. Thank you Jane and Andrew.
Lesley
A beautiful part of the world, the owners Jane and Andrew made our stay a most enjoyable one. The converted barn was lovely and spacious in an idyllic setting. a 10 minute drive to Ellesmere and close to North Wales made this a perfect location for us.
We had such an amazing holiday! Beautiful location with stunning sunsets in the evening. Lovely house with everything we needed. The owners were so lovely and kind, leaving us Prosecco in the fridge and fresh cake for our arrival! Would definitely recommend to anyone!
Lovely cottage. Really enjoyed our short break.
The Oaks is an excellent venue for a three generation family holiday. We appreciated the spacious accommodation both inside and outside the property and there is plenty of space for children to play. The home made cakes on arrival were a real treat. The Oaks has a wonderful rural location with spectacular views and was the perfect base to explore the area.
Wonderfully welcoming hosts and breathtakingly beautiful views. A fantastic base for our holiday. We will definitely be staying again.
Catherine
Great views, great hosts, great location. Even a pandemic didn't spoilt this for us. Thank you for letting another 4 walls feel so attractive!
Olivia
Place was lovely and clean upon our arrival. Views a stunning and place is well equipped with outside furniture and cooking utensils. Only one fridge so if there are 10 of you might be squished for space! Owners were lovely and extremely helpful, would definitely recommend!
The Oaks was a lovely place to have a family gathering . The open plan ground floor was ideal and spacious . The view was stunning . Fishing in the ponds was a lovely relaxing extra along with ducks and sheep .
We loved the Oaks. There were 10 of us including our four grandchildren and we found the property was really clean and spacious. With a bathroom to each bedroom we were spoilt. The views over the fields were amazing and we watched the owners harvesting the crop which was interesting and saw a rabbit and a fox running across the fields. The grandchildren really enjoyed the daily visits from the mother duck and her five ducklings. Ellesmere is such a pretty town and the wider area offers plenty of attractions for all the different interests our family has.
Greville
This is up a narrow country lane, with no traffic. Comfortable and spacious inside, there are tracks and grassy spaces for children to run and play on their bikes. Very good views across open countryside and very quiet. We were 6 adults and 4 children. Sleeping arrangements were good, but someone needs to share with kids when you are 10 people, no problem for us. Shropshire is beautiful We enjoyed Ellesmere, Shrewsbury and can highly recommend Hawkstone Park Follies for a kid's adventure day out. None of these cottages are completely perfect, there was a rather noisy water pump under the stairs, but it didn't spoil a great holiday. And we caught a couple of fish!
Stewart
Our party of 10 included our 4 grandchildren aged 12, 10, 7 and 6. It was brilliant for them to be able to have the space and freedom to run around outside but within sight of the property. Wildlife is abundant in the area and it became a daily thing to have a hare which none of them had seen before scampering past the window. Wild mallard were also daily visitors to the garden. We were delighted to find a duck's nest in a flower trough with 16 eggs in it. Needless to say the children wanted to stay until they hatched out. A lovely family holiday.
The property was amazing and was the perfect location for our sewing retreat. The large kitchen island was an ideal work space to cut and measure patterns! The basics of tea, coffee and milk were provided and Jane went the extra mile with homemade cakes on our arrival. She even helped us set up the large dining table extension once she found out we were there to sew! There was there plenty of space for the 5 of us, amazing natural light, beautiful views and it was spotlessly clean. Just note that the pin on the map is wrong. It is the 2nd turn on the left after the Leaking Tap pub, further 0.7 miles down the lane.
Jane, our host, was fantastic! She was so helpful and even made us an array of cakes for our arrival which was so sweet of her! We had a few minor issues with the water but as soon as we told her she was straight over to sort it all out. We were staying for a wedding nearby. It was perfect accommodation.
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