Guests say
Guests have enjoyed their stays at Blackwater Meadows, appreciating its excellent location with beautiful towpath walks and views over the marina. The property is described as spacious, warm, and cosy, with a comfortable bed and an excellent shower. Some guests mentioned minor issues with furniture comfort and the lack of certain amenities.
There is no specific mention of cleanliness in the reviews, so it is not possible to provide an accurate score.
The location is highly praised for its brilliant setting and enjoyable towpath walks, contributing to a fantastic overall holiday experience.
The property is described as warm and cosy with a comfy bed, but some guests found the chairs and settees a bit uncomfortable, suggesting room for improvement.
The property boasts an excellent shower and a good bed, but some guests noted the absence of a washing machine, ironing board, and iron, and suggested improvements for the kitchen facilities.
There are no mentions of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness, so this score cannot be determined.
About this property
Boasting a truly unique location overlooking the Blackwater Meadow Marina in Ellesmere, Shropshire is Blackwater Meadows. This wonderful, single-storey holiday home benefits from a wonderful setting on the canal marina overlooking the moored boats as well as a close proximity to the town’s local amenities, and a welcoming interior with three well-appointed bedrooms; an ideal setting for families or friends looking to explore the wonders of Shropshire and the Union Canal with two of their beloved canine companions. Venture into your new home-from-home stepping straight into a welcoming living space where you can unwind in front of the TV while the designated chef of the group rustles up tasty meals in the fully-equipped kitchen. Sample their culinary creations around the dining table or head outside to the private patio where you can indulge in an alfresco affair. Be sure to toast your retreat while admiring the docked canal boats before heading back inside to wash off the day in the bathroom and catch up on your sleep in one of three bedrooms; choose between two king-sizes and a twin all boasting flexible zip/link facilities. During the day take a short stroll into the heart of town where you can pick up all of your self-catering essentials at local stores or enjoy a well-earned break from the kitchen with a wonderful meal at pubs like The White Hart Inn or The Red Lion Coaching Inn. Guests can take to the canal as the property offers 25% discount on daily barge hire (subject to availability), a truly breath-taking way to see the countryside and surrounding towns and villages. History is woven throughout the surrounding countryside, immerse yourself in the past at the 12th-century Haughmond Abbey, Wroxeter Roman City or cross the border to explore the wonders of Wales at the National Trust site of Erddig or the Wrexham County Borough Museum.
Known as Shropshire's Lakeland, Ellesmere is a picturesque market town with buildings from the Tudor, Georgian, and Victorian periods. It is located between the Shropshire Meres and the famous Shropshire to Llangollen canal. History abounds in this tranquil town, which was originally a fortified Anglo-Saxon settlement. Thomas Telford called this place home during the construction of the canal network in the late 18th century, and the town's lovely church has a roof dating back to the 15th century. There is plenty to do in and around the town's meres, as well as a wide selection of shops, pubs, and restaurants. You can take a stroll through Cremorne Gardens, go fishing or boating, enjoy the beautiful scenery of Colemere Country Park, or take a stroll along the canal. An attractive place that caters to visitors of all ages and interests throughout the year.
Accommodation
Single-storey.
Three bedrooms: 2 x king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request), 1 x twin (zip/link, can be king-size on request).
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin, WC and bidet.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room
Electric central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave and fridge/freezer.
TV and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available.
Ample off-road parking.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.3 miles and Shropshire Union Canal and The Mere 0.1 miles.
Note: This property overlooks the canal marina.
Note: 25% discount available for daily barge hire.
Note: The front garden has direct access to the canal therefore pets and children must be supervised at all times.
Note: The rear patio is not enclosed
Reviews (6)
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Susan
2:30 check in is appreciated
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Elisabeth
Shower was excellent, bed comfy and a beautiful view over the marina. Maybe a little instruction on how to operate hob. Would definitely recommend, lovely walks by the canal too, thank you
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Christine
Beds comfortable .Our only concern was the settees and chair were a bit uncomfortable. Also it would of been lovely to see the view out side while sitting in the living room, but not alot can be done about that. In all accommodation fantastic. Parking next to house. Everything just perfect.