Countryside Home from Home on the
Shropshire-Wales Border

The Welsh name Cynynion Uchaf translates in English to Upper Intentions — a name that reflects our mission to provide our customers with a getaway experience that goes above and beyond their expectations.

Check-in is from 4pm and check-out is by 10am and we like to meet our guests on arrival and departure. There is a lockbox if you arrive late or leave early.

The house sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms, however we can accommodate up to two additional guests on comfortable fold-up beds with proper mattresses, priced at £35 per guest, per night. We can also provide a travel cot and bedding, suitable for infants up to 15kg (approx 3 years).

Two well-behaved medium sized and house trained dogs are welcome at no extra cost.  Not allowed upstairs please and must be kept on a lead outside as it is a working farm. Bowls and towels provided.

We recommend that you take out appropriate holiday insurance at the time of booking. If you have to cancel your booking, we require your instruction in writing and we will charge you either 100% of the Accommodation Cost if the cancellation is made within 8 weeks of arrival, or if the cancellation is made 8 weeks or more before arrival, 25% of the Accommodation Cost. We reserve the right to cancel or alter your booking for reasons beyond our reasonable control and where in our opinion it is necessary to undertake essential repair and refurbishment work. In the unlikely event that we cancel your booking, we will return the money you have paid. Apart from refunding the money you have paid us, we will have no liability towards you for any loss, claim or damages arising out of the cancellation.

There is no smoking in the house, but is permitted outside.  Please dispose of cigarette butts carefully and ashtrays are provided.

There are no set quiet hours, although whilst Cynynion Uchaf is private and set back from the road, there should be no loud noise, particularly music outside between 11pm and 7am.

There is a fully equipped open-plan kitchen, with electric range cooker with induction hob, two ovens and separate grill. There is also a separate built-in oven, fridge, dishwasher, microwave, kettle, toaster, coffee machine, slow cooker, steamer and food processor. Ample crockery, cutlery, pots and pans for all your self catering needs and there is a separate fridge freezer in the utility area.

There is a 9kg washer and an 8kg condenser dryer at the farmhouse. There is an airer, ironing board and iron provided. Washing line outside, pegs and basket provided.

There is free Wi-Fi at the farmhouse with speeds up to 30 MB. There are Smart TVs in the main lounge and master bedroom. Firesticks for the smaller lounge and dining area TVs. Please note that this is an old stone farmhouse with very thick walls and there may be times when Wi-Fi speed and signal may vary, although this is very rare.

There is ample free parking at the farmhouse. Please advise when booking if there will be more than 5 vehicles. Electric car charging is available on request - charges apply.

The farmhouse is set in beautiful countryside and Oswestry town with supermarkets, takeaways and restaurants is just a 10 minute drive away. Supermarkets, takeaways and Just Eat deliver to the farmhouse and there are local pubs a short drive or taxi trip away.

Where to begin! There is so much to see and do in and around Oswestry. Some favourites include Oswestry Iron Age Hill Fort, Oswestry Castle, Whittington Castle, St Oswalds Church, National Trust houses at Chirk, Erddig, Attingham Park and Powis Castle, Lake Vyrnwy, Snowdonia National Park and the Canal World Heritage Site at Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, near to Llangollen are also popular places to visit. Wrexham AFC owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney is a half hour drive away and the Roman City Chester provides a great day out. There are lots of leaflets in the farmhouse and we are more than willing to help assist with planning days out!

Anytime is a great time to stay at the farmhouse! The garden starts with snowdrops, daffodils and tulips around March, then colour all summer with all sorts of beautiful flowers. Walking can be any time of the year depending on the weather and the log burner provides a cozy atmosphere for days when you can't get out, to just sit, relax, enjoy the house, read or watch films! There are plenty of books and games for all ages! Cynynion Uchaf is almost 1000 feet above sea level and in harsh winters with snow and ice, there could be access problems, as with anywhere, but fortunately this doesn't happen often. The farmhouse is decorated for Christmas in December and is a very special and magical place to be!

There are peak and off-peak prices. Please see our Accommodation and Bookings pages for more information.   There are two extra fold up single beds at an additional cost of £25 per bed per person per night. Prices include VAT.

There is a small unfenced pond in the garden and young children should be supervised at all times.