Cae Iocyn in Chirk | Must-See Shropshire Hot Tub Cottage

About Cae Iocyn

Cae Iocyn is a 17th-century stone-built cottage sitting proudly in the Welsh countryside near Chirk, Wrexham. This three-bedroom beauty offers total privacy with stunning panoramic views across North Wales. The 1650s building combines historic character with modern comforts - perfect for those wanting to escape the daily grind without roughing it.

Set in an idyllic spot accessed via a gravel farm track, you'll be surrounded by nature at its finest. Watch red kites soar overhead while sheep graze peacefully in adjacent fields. The massive enclosed garden gives dogs freedom to run wild without you worrying about them escaping. Fancy a walk? The Offa's Dyke footpath is nearby and Chirk Castle, the aqueduct and River Ceiriog provide plenty to explore.

The accommodation features three double bedrooms, a spacious bathroom with corner bath and walk-in shower and an open-plan living area with kitchen, dining space and lounge. The woodburning stove keeps things toasty on cooler evenings - though you might prefer warming up in the private hot tub with a glass of something naughty!

Visit Chirk Castle (5 miles, 15 mins), Chirk Aqueduct (3 miles, 10 mins), Llangollen Heritage Railway (9 miles, 20 mins), or Plas Newydd Historic House (8 miles, 18 mins). Each offers a fantastic day out with minimal driving time.

Cae Iocyn delivers peace, privacy and proper relaxation. Whether you're soaking in the hot tub or watching wildlife from the patio, this place is bloody brilliant for recharging your batteries.

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Need To Know

✓Gas central heating with woodburning stove
✓ Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher
✓ Smart TV, Wifi, 4G on EE
✓ Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent
✓ Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓ Ample off-road parking
✓ Large enclosed lawn with stock fence, patio and furniture
✓ Hot tub
✓ Pet-friendly
✓ Sorry, no smoking
✓ Shop 2 miles, pub 2.1 miles
✓ Note: The property is accessed via a gravel farm track over grazing fields and is not ideal for low slung cars, please bare this in mind when booking

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to Cae Iocyn

Hot Tub Heaven

The large covered hot tub gets rave reviews. Perfect for relaxing with views across the countryside, regardless of weather.

Complete Privacy

No neighbours, just you and nature. The remote location offers total peace without interruptions.

Dog Paradise

The huge secure garden gets tails wagging. Dogs love the freedom to run while owners relax.

Wildlife Watching

Guests regularly spot red kites, pheasants, hares and birds of prey from the property.

Cosy Log Burner

The woodburning stove creates a warm, snug atmosphere on cooler evenings.

Helpful Owners

Darren and family receive consistent praise for their friendly, responsive service without being intrusive.

Getting To Cae Iocyn

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Cae Iocyn by car, follow the A5 towards Chirk and take the turning as directed in your pre-arrival instructions. The cottage is accessed via a steep gravel farm track across grazing fields, so vehicles with low ground clearance may find access challenging.

By Train

For rail travelers, Chirk station is the closest, with connections to Shrewsbury and Chester. From the station, you'll need to arrange a taxi for the final leg to the cottage, which is approximately 3 miles away.

Ample off-road parking available

Chirk station (3 miles)

Accessible from the A5

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Chirk Castle

Distance: 5 miles

LL14 5AF

Chirk Aqueduct

Distance: 3 miles

LL14 5AE

Llangollen Heritage Railway

Distance: 9 miles

LL20 8SN

Offa's Dyke Path

Distance: 1.5 miles

LL14 5BS

River Ceiriog Valley

Distance: 2 miles

LL14 5NA

Chirk Trout Farm Trails

Distance: 3 miles

LL14 5BS

Chirk Co-op

Distance: 2 miles

LL14 5AB

Oswestry Market

Distance: 8 miles

SY11 1PZ

Llangollen Shops

Distance: 9 miles

LL20 8PW

Chirk Bus Stop

Distance: 2 miles

LL14 5AB

Chirk Train Station

Distance: 3 miles

LL14 5LU

Taxi - Chirk Cabs

Distance: 2.5 miles

LL14 5NA

Chirk Castle

Distance: 5 miles

LL14 5AF

Chirk Aqueduct

Distance: 3 miles

LL14 5AE

Llangollen Heritage Railway

Distance: 9 miles

LL20 8SN

Offa's Dyke Path

Distance: 1.5 miles

LL14 5BS

River Ceiriog Valley

Distance: 2 miles

LL14 5NA

Chirk Trout Farm Trails

Distance: 3 miles

LL14 5BS

Chirk Co-op

Distance: 2 miles

LL14 5AB

Oswestry Market

Distance: 8 miles

SY11 1PZ

Llangollen Shops

Distance: 9 miles

LL20 8PW

Chirk Bus Stop

Distance: 2 miles

LL14 5AB

Chirk Train Station

Distance: 3 miles

LL14 5LU

Taxi - Chirk Cabs

Distance: 2.5 miles

LL14 5NA

Is Cae Iocyn Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

Kids will love the massive enclosed garden - perfect for games and exploring. Wildlife spotting is a hit with younger guests who often see red kites, pheasants and hares. The Smart TV provides entertainment on rainy days, while nearby Chirk Castle offers family-friendly activities. The hot tub is popular with older children too!

For Couples

The isolated location makes Cae Iocyn perfect for couples seeking privacy. Enjoy peaceful evenings in the hot tub under the stars, cosy nights by the woodburning stove and breakfast on the patio with stunning views. The king-sized beds and corner bath add luxury touches. Local pubs and restaurants in Chirk offer date night options.

Pet Friendly

Dogs absolutely love Cae Iocyn! The huge enclosed garden with stock fencing gives them freedom to run safely. Fantastic walks start right from your doorstep, including parts of Offa's Dyke path. The River Ceiriog offers water play opportunities. Do note that sheep graze in adjacent fields, so dogs should be kept under control outside the garden.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Cae Iocyn

Castle Bistro

Located 2.1 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LL14 5AB

Teddy's Cafe

Located 2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LL14 5NA

The Hand Hotel Restaurant

Located 9 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LL20 8PL

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Cae Iocyn

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

Yes, Cae Iocyn features a large hot tub that's covered for all-weather use. Many guests specifically mention how wonderful it is to relax in the hot tub while enjoying the countryside views.

Is it pet friendly?

Yes, Cae Iocyn is completely pet-friendly with a large enclosed garden surrounded by stock fencing. Dogs can run freely in the secure space, though owners should note that sheep graze in the fields beyond the fence.

How private is the location?

The cottage is extremely private with no immediate neighbours. It sits alone in the countryside accessed via a gravel farm track over grazing fields, offering complete seclusion and tranquility.

What amenities are available in the kitchen?

The kitchen is fully equipped with an electric oven, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher. Everything needed for self-catering is provided, though you'll need to bring bottled water as the tap water isn't for drinking.

Are linens and towels provided?

Yes, all bed linen and towels are included in your stay. The cottage comes fully prepared with everything you need for your holiday, including a starter pack for the woodburning stove.

How far is it to local shops and restaurants?

The nearest shop is 2 miles away and the closest pub is 2.1 miles from the property. Chirk village has several dining options including Castle Bistro, Teddy's Cafe and a fish and chip shop, plus a Co-op for supplies.

What's the access road like?

The cottage is accessed via a steep gravel farm track that crosses grazing fields. Several guests mention this isn't ideal for low-slung cars or some automatic vehicles due to the loose gravel and incline.

What entertainment options are available?

The cottage features a Smart TV with apps for streaming services like Netflix and Prime Video. There's also WiFi and 4G coverage on EE network, plus board games for family entertainment.

Cae Iocyn Reviews

Monique

Wonderful place, beautiful location! The owner was incredibly friendly and helpful. The road up to the house is a bit tricky as it's very steep with loose gravel.

Amanda

Thank you for a fabulous holiday! The scenery was stunning and we saw plenty of wildlife, pheasants, hares and birds of prey as well as the sheep and lambs on the drive up to the house. The garden was fully secure for dogs allowing us to relax whilst they wandered and the vast lawn is well maintained. The hot tub was great and we had fantastic weather for March. We visited the quaint village of Chirk to shop and eat at Castle bistro, Teddys cafe, the local fish and chip shop and we had our hair done at the local hairdresser. Everyone is very Friendly. The co op in Chirk was handy for supplies. The house was immaculate on arrival and the beds are comfy. The log burner was cosy on a cooler night and even sat in the lounge you still have the beautiful view. The owner was easily contactable for any queries and was friendly and helpful. All in all a great time was had and we would definitely like to return.

Beautiful cottage in a lovely peaceful setting. Loved it! Definitely be back.

Sharon

We had a lovely week in the cottage in July 2024. The location is so private with beautiful views. The enclosed garden was huge, great for our dog. The hot tub was large and easy to use.

Christopher

It is a Beautiful place to stay we really enjoyed it we did find as people have ... It is a Beautiful place to stay we really enjoyed it we did find as people have said before the mattress arent the most comfortable and we couldnt stream on the tv with there current WiFi but other then that the house itself the garden hot tub etc was amazing definitely had a really relaxing week there very peaceful

A thoroughly enjoyable stay, the property was just as described. Out of the way enough to chill out or to visit local attractions. Definitely somewhere we would stay again.

Sabina

Cottage was well equipped however we were not informed theres no drinking ... Cottage was well equipped however we were not informed theres no drinking water2 bottles of water were left but its not enough especially when you have a dog, access to the property was through steep and loose rubble incline not suitable for automatic cars , the garden had a steep drop on 1 side with fencing at the bottom and unfortunately my dog felt down and cut herself on the fence and to top it off the grass was cut prior to our arrival and not collected which meant we and the dog were covered in it which confined us to the patio only, on a final note I think you need to make it clear also that you are surrounded on all sides by sheep if we knew this we wouldnt book the cottage as it was we left after 2 nights as we were stressed and the cottage wasnt suitable to our needs

Eleanor

Extremely peaceful place to stay. Garden fenced appropriately for wellbehaved dogs. Sheep and lambs come right up to the fence so we kept our dog on her lead in the garden when they did. Hot tub was absolutely wonderful. We did however feel that bedside lamps would be a good addition to the property. There was a lack of large saucepans and a large frying pan if a family of six was staying it would present difficulties. Unfortunately only one large wine glass left in the cupboard.... All in all a fabulous stay, we look forward to returning

Claire

Wonderful stay at the cottage we would highly recommend to anyone who likes the peaceful outdoors Such a remote and beautiful location the views were incredible from the garden & the hot tub was huge with a lovely peaceful vibe No neighbours on site so ensure to have your wine and food at the ready! Any queries we had were addressed immediately thanks to Darren. We would love to visit again The Ansty family

We had a lovely short stay at the cottage. Perfect location, clean, spacious, well stocked and warm. We enjoyed the quiet countryside, the gorgeous river, seeing the baby lambs. The farmers were kind and brought us the new borns to stroke. The hot tub was a hit Lovely walks nearby and excellent pubs. Chirk Castle was amazing we loved the area ! Thank you

Alison

Great property in a stunning location, giving easy access for touring the area. I can imagine it being brilliant in summer to just sit out and relax and soak up the surrounding vista.

The cottage was beautiful inside and out the owners were very helpful and contact was easy would recommend for a nice break in the countryside everything was perfect. The hottub and log burner were amazing and just added to the whole experience.

We had a wonderful week at the cottage. Very idyllic and quiet. Just like we like. Wasn't best week with weather but the log burner and hot tub were ideal. Our cockapoo loved the big secure garden. Darren the owner was really helpful. We will be going back.

Our stay at Cae Locyn was once again great, despite the weather. So much to do in the area. Thanks Darren and family.

Such a beautiful, remote setting but a short drive into Chirk for all the shops, restaurants, take aways you might want. The garden, hot tub and view are all stunning. We had a wonderful week as a family of four plus our dog. Many thanks and we would definitely recommend

Rachael

We absolutely loved this house, location amazing, hot tub great but upstairs is where it is let down. PLEASE CHANGE THE MATTRESSES! Loads of reviews about the same thing but we would not return due to this. My husband and I had to sleep in separate rooms as the mattress pushed us both into the middle. When you do sleep on your own we both woke up with sore backs. Our daughter had the third bedroom and normally sleeps on anything but had the same issue. So easy to sort out and replace given the costrevenue and reviews.

We loved it at Cae Iocyn. Our dog loved running and rolling on the grass. It was great to sit outside to eat or with a cuppa or a nice cold drink. We watched Red Kites flying over and Swifts that I think next at the nearby Aquaduct which we walked over, but I'm not keen on heights!. The hot tub is amazing. The views are gorgeous. The sounds of the birds are so peaceful. The shower is great, as is the smart TV with apps for Netflix and Prime. We wished we could stay for longer. A week just wasn't enough. We very much look forward to booking to go again.

The place was amazing the photos on the site do not do it justice . Everything you could want was there and the welcome pack left by owners was very appreciated. . Even the dog was not forgotten with the treats left

Robert

Could not ask for a better trip away, the place is incredible! The house is on its own, no one near by and completely enclosed by fences for your pets to run free. The perfect place to get away from the world and relax, the views are so nice. The owners are extremely kind and provide everything you need for the length youre staying. I recommend 1000x times over!

This cottage is absolutely gorgeous, the views from the lounge and hot tub are so beautiful. The garden is huge and fully fenced so our Newfie was able to race around whilst we chilled in the hot tub. The cottage was so clean, plenty of wood for the fire if needed, the host Darren was so lovely and anything you needed or werent sure about he was so happy to help. I would definitely recommend staying here, some gorgeous walks around also. We will be coming back!

Matthew

We had a fantastic time. What a beautiful, peaceful location. The hosts were brilliant, sending information videos for the heating and hot tub and instructions on how to find the property. When we needed their help with a poorly child they came straight away. We had a great stay and really enjoyed it. Lots of space outside for the children to play, lots around locally to visit too. We took our dog with us and wasnt stuck for places to go, in fact there were more we wanted to do and hope to go back next year. The house was clean and well kept, one of the beds was a little lumpy but Ive slept in worse, the other beds were great. The hot tub was amazing and lots of games to play on a night and a large tv to watch. We bought a football for the kids and they played out in the garden while we relaxed. Highly recommend!

Steven

We had a lovely stay apart from the mattres not very comfortable had a dip in the middle. Lovely and peaceful place to stay if you need to wind down.

Perfect holiday cottage to really get away from everything due to its isolated surroundings, we loved the isolation and peaceful surroundings while our dog loved the large garden and watching the sheep. Owners were lovely and very helpful without intruding and have created an amazing holiday home.

We had the most amazing stay, honestly could not if asked for anything more. The cottage was perfect, Darren the owner was fantastic with his communications and a genuinely nice guy. The area around the cottage is stunning and so peaceful, we watched the red kites daily and did some lovely walks! We will definitely be going again

Caroline

Absolutely stunning location which offers complete relaxation. Cottage was immaculate and had everything you need for a comfortable stay, including a good sized TV which so many holiday cottages skimp on. Absolutely recommend this cottage.

Richard

The owner Darren, made contact prior to our visit to ensure we knew exactly how to get to the cottage. We were met by Becky who showed us around and how to work the heating if required hot tub etc. The property was excellent, spotlessly clean, constant hot water, comfy beds, soft towels and fully equipped kitchen. A nice touch was the unexpected welcome pack. Darren made us feel we were very welcome guests and the quiet location of the cottage ensured we had a most relaxing holiday.

Imogen

Wonderful property, beautiful secluded location perfect for a relaxing getaway. Excellent information and service provided by owners.

Yvonne

The cottage was absolutely beautiful! We were made to feel so welcome by Darren as we arrived. It was so calm and peaceful that we stay the whole week at the cottage. Didnt want leave!! The hot tub was fantastic in there 8pm and the sun still shining

Lovely well presented cottage. Lots of places near by to see. Will be back.

Lovely place and if you like peace and quiet and the Countryside and long walks or hiking this is for you. Will definitely be going back here.

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Cae Iocyn, Chirk

About Cae Iocyn

Need To Know

More Cottages With Hot Tubs You May Like

What Guests Love

Hot Tub Heaven

Complete Privacy

Dog Paradise

Wildlife Watching

Cosy Log Burner

Helpful Owners

Getting To Cae Iocyn

By Car

By Train

Attractions & More Nearby

Is Cae Iocyn Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

Castle Bistro

Teddy's Cafe

The Hand Hotel Restaurant

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Cae Iocyn Reviews