Welcome to Little Pentre Barn. Set within the three acres of the owner's smallholding, 1.5 miles from Overton-on-Dee, Wales, this cottage sleeps up to four people in two cosy bedrooms.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x ground floor double, partitioned from living area, 1 x mezzanine twin. Shower room with shower, basin and WC. Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburner. Oil-filled electric heaters with woodburner. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, stereo/CD, WiFi. Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent Bed linen and towels inc. in rent (please bring own swimming towels). Cot, highchair and stairgate on request. Off road parking for 2 cars. Bike storage. Private lawned garden with raised decking, furniture and BBQ. Shared use of owner's outdoor heated swimming pool (available June-Aug inc.). Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub 1.5 miles. Note: First floor bedroom accessed via steep stairs with limited headroom - not suitable for less mobile or very young guests. Note: Children must be supervised around the swimming pool.
Location
Little Pentre Barn is a delightful cottage is simply brimming with character. Built from brick, it houses exposed beams, a woodburner, two snug bedrooms and a private lawned garden, which boasts unparalleled views of the valley below. Visitors have use of the owner's heated outdoor swimming pool and there are plenty of scenic walks and cycle rides in the area. The Nine Meres of Ellesmere are nearby and in the town you can find a variety of shops and pubs. Little Pentre Barn is a perfect base for couples and small groups to enjoy the many nearby sight and delights of Chester, North Wales, Shropshire and beyond.
Overton is situated on the River Dee and enjoys magnificent views towards Llangollen. The picturesque village centre is a conservation area and features many interesting historical listed buildings, a number of small shops, places to get a bite to eat and an excellent public house. Many of the houses here can be traced back to the 18th Century. Overton is also home to St Mary's Church, which can be traced back as far as the Norman Conquest and is well known for its ancient churchyard yew trees which are one of the 'Seven Wonders of Wales'. There is a picnic area adjacent to the church where visitors can join the Maelor Walk, a 25 mile long footpath, or enjoy some of the 40 miles of public footpaths that run through the surrounding countryside. Nearby attractions include the Nine Meres of Ellesmere and the historic city of Chester.
Famous for its choirs, stunning mountain ranges and beautiful valleys, this wonderful country has something for everyone. From Snowdonia in North Wales to the Brecon Beacons and the Pembrokeshire Coast in the South.
Reviews of Little Pentre Barn
"Felt the need to leave a review because the old reviews on here don't do this little barn justice! We've just come back from a weekend at Little Pentre barn. It's a lovely little place full of antique nick knacks and squashy sofas, original wood and flagstone floors, set in the middle of the countryside. It looks and smells old (like sleeping in a museum!) Extremely picturesque, extremely quiet with little or no traffic. The barn itself was very clean with basic amenities- but then you can't expect ultra modern living if you're sleeping in a barn lol! The two single beds are up a tiny staircase in the kitchen, and both bedrooms are open plan with curtains for privacy. Floors are a bit creaky but that's to be expected in such an old property. This is a perfect location for children- and with a log fire also extremely romantic for a cosy couple's getaway. The any time access pool is obviously a bonus, as well as the amazing views and walks right outside your door. Lovely. Only downside was the decking area outside could do with a makeover but still perfectly usable. Recommended."
Reviewed by 606terr on 07/08/2019
"A pretty, quirky little cottage but lacking in basics. I understand it is self catering, but guests who travel from a distance (especially overseas visitors) are unlikely to have packed things like salt and pepper, coffee etc. There was also no dishwasher powder, which pretty much negates the use of a dishwasher and advertising it as having one is pretty misleading. Although there seems to have been some thought put into the decor, it is nothing special, the beds are not particularly comfortable and there really is not much to recommend it. When we arrived the barbeque was filthy and we had to clean it before we could start a fire, and its attention to little details like that which can score extra points in a review. My biggest bugbear, however was the lack of wifi. Between 2 of us and 4 different devices - 1 iPhone 6, a Samsung Galaxy 6, a Lenovo laptop and a Dell laptop - we could not pick up the wifi and therefore had to keep on going out to pick up urgent work emails etc. If it had been once device I would think it possibly the fault of the device, but four expensive, state of the art devices? The problem clearly lies with the placement of the router/hub and when we mentioned not being able to connect we were told that it was working fine for them - obviously in the main house where the router is situated. Again, this is something that is advertised and one of the reasons I chose the venue in the first place. All in all, a disappointing stay, which is a great pity as I belong to a group (+1000 strong) of South African carers who were all interested in the property, and if I had enjoyed it there would have been some good business out of a recommendation as everyone is looking for places to stay between assignments. Oh, and the directions to the property are absolutely SHOCKING! No accurate landmarks or distances provided - it took a lot of guesswork and u-turns to get there."
Reviewed by Allison S on 03/10/2016
"Great location with fine views and the swimming pool was a big plus too. Peace and quiet and all in all a great place to stay"
Reviewed by Mr Stone on 31/07/2016
"We used the location as a music video set. The overall surroundings of the cottage was very tranquil and set the correct tone for our music video. The owner was very helpful in clarifying issues we had at the time."
Reviewed by Mr Solanki on 18/03/2013
"Excellent location. Very quaint cottage. Friendly owner who had the log fire burning upon our arrival and had biscuits and a jug of milk so we could have a cuppa. Lovely taverns around the area including The boat and Cross Foxes. Went to Lion Quays spa for the day. Finished off going on the bikes to llandegla forest, which was awesome! Thanks."
Reviewed by Miss Walker on 17/02/2013
"Little Pentre Barn was the worst holiday home we have ever stayed in ,The furnishing very worn and very dirty and in need of replacement . The living room had a wood burning stove which was very smelly and the house smelt of smoke all the time.There were so many cobwebs behind the curtains and around the house that we had to hoover the place when we arrived.The upstairs bedroom was tiny and the headroom above the bed was about 18inches and the lighting was above the length of the bed which was a hazard for children.There was daylight shining thruogh a wooden door in the bedroom and the ceiling was full of cobwebs and spiders.Its so bad that the children refused to sleep in the room so they ended up sleeping on the couch and a mattress on the floor.In main bedroom the pillows were a dirty brown colour and underneath the bed had inches of dust.There was even underwear in one of the drawers. The kitchen units and cupboards were all stained and in need of a paint.The freezer box in the fridge was all mouldy so we couldnt use it.The bathroom was the only nice room but after five days it blocked so we had enough and went to stay in a travelodge which cost us more money.The outside of the house was just as bad as the decking was rotten and you could not sit on it as it broke when you stood on it.When we came home we complained we complained to Sykes Holiday Cottages but the said it was the owners fault and refuse to help us.The owner was very unhelpful and said the house was clean but we took lots of photos to send to him and Sykes.The owner then refused to any contact unless it was through a solicitor."
Reviewed by jemimaville on 30/01/2013
"Little Pentre Barn was the worst holiday home we have ever stayed in ,The furnishing very worn and very dirty and in need of replacement . The living room had a wood burning stove which was very smelly and the house smelt of smoke all the time.There were so many cobwebs behind the curtains and around the house that we had to hoover the place when we arrived.The upstairs bedroom was tiny and the headroom above the bed was about 18inches and the lighting was above the length of the bed which was a hazard for children.There was daylight shining thruogh a wooden door in the bedroom and the ceiling was full of cobwebs and spiders.Its so bad that the children refused to sleep in the room so they ended up sleeping on the couch and a mattress on the floor.In main bedroom the pillows were a dirty brown colour and underneath the bed had inches of dust.There was even underwear in one of the drawers. The kitchen units and cupboards were all stained and in need of a paint.The freezer box in the fridge was all mouldy so we couldnt use it.The bathroom was the only nice room but after five days it blocked so we had enough and went to stay in a travelodge which cost us more money.The outside of the house was just as bad as the decking was rotten and you could not sit on it as it broke when you stood on it.When we came home we complained we complained to Sykes Holiday Cottages but the said it was the owners fault and refuse to help us.The owner was very unhelpful and said the house was clean but we took lots of photos to send to him and Sykes.The owner then refused to any contact unless it was through a solicitor."
Reviewed by jemimaville on 30/01/2013
"I honestly cannot fault this gorgeous and quirky barn conversion. The owner was very understanding and generous - both with his advice on where to go and with his time answering any questions. It is in a very rural location,we thought all the better for it, but no more than 10 minutes drive from the village of Overton. We really loved the peaceful location and the fact that we could make use of the wood-burner - would return in a heart beat. "
Reviewed by Claire and Neil on 09/12/2012
"I honestly cannot fault this gorgeous and quirky barn conversion. The owner was very understanding and generous - both with his advice on where to go and with his time answering any questions. It is in a very rural location,we thought all the better for it, but no more than 10 minutes drive from the village of Overton. We really loved the peaceful location and the fact that we could make use of the wood-burner - would return in a heart beat."
Reviewed by A FlipKey verified reviewer on 09/12/2012
"We loved the quirky nature of this property and the tranquillity of the surroundings."
Reviewed by Mrs Perry on 17/10/2012
"The politeness and consideration of the owner. The tranquillity of the setting, the log fire, views, comfortable beds dishwasher, patio, pool in a peaceful setting."
Reviewed by Mrs Appleby on 05/09/2012
"We enjoyed the freedom to be able to come and go. We were also very close to family and being able to invite them for a meal was good, we will return again as it's a good point for visiting places in North Wales."
Reviewed by Mrs Frost on 26/07/2012
"The owner was amazingly hospitable."
Reviewed by Mrs Thompson on 24/07/2012
"A lovely property in a beautiful location. The swimming pool was great and the grounds super. The children didn't want to leave."
Reviewed by Mrs Mitchell on 22/07/2012
"a lovely hoilday cottage the owner made us feel very welcome,very rural good place to unwind,family were allowed to visit as the family are close by it was nice for them to come to us for a meal instead of eating out all the time .we love the area as you are very near snowdion and all the other areas there."
Reviewed by diana f on 21/05/2012
"a lovely hoilday cottage the owner made us feel very welcome,very rural good place to unwind,family were allowed to visit as the family are close by it was nice for them to come to us for a meal instead of eating out all the time .we love the area as you are very near snowdion and all the other areas there."
Reviewed by diana f on 21/05/2012
"The cottage was lovely and we were very impressed with the log burner. The location was beautiful and the owners very friendly and welcoming."
Reviewed by Mrs Pritchard on 31/10/2011
"We very much appreciated the landscape, it made it a relaxing holiday.The owner is very kind and helpful. "
Reviewed by Mrs Hazette on 09/10/2011
"The owner made us feel very welcome and couldn't have been more hospitable. Friendly neighbours and the surroundings were lovely with plenty to do in the gardens alone. We had a wonderful time!"
Reviewed by Mrs Finn on 22/08/2011
"We had such a nice holiday in this cottage, my kids could not believe their luck when we arrived and had a horse with her foal in the field next to the cottage. Also a nice cat and chickens roam around in what is a nice relaxed atmosphere. The cottage is really rustic and homely and has everthing you will ever need. With a great pool and friendly owner who leaves you to get on with things and tells you to treat everything as your own. We will be back some day."
Reviewed by Glynn8338 on 15/08/2011
"We had such a nice holiday in this cottage, my kids could not believe their luck when we arrived and had a horse with her foal in the field next to the cottage. Also a nice cat and chickens roam around in what is a nice relaxed atmosphere. The cottage is really rustic and homely and has everthing you will ever need. With a great pool and friendly owner who leaves you to get on with things and tells you to treat everything as your own. We will be back some day."
Reviewed by Glynn8338 on 15/08/2011
"The children enjoyed playing with the owners children, using the swimming pool and using the grounds. Information on the local area was great."
Reviewed by Miss Gill on 10/08/2010
"The accommodation was excellent and the surroundings beautiful; very peaceful and quiet. We had a lovely relaxing holiday."
Reviewed by Mrs Thomson on 23/09/2008
"The overall holiday was excellent value for money. We would certainly return."
Reviewed by Mrs Brereton on 01/09/2008
"Very friendly and welcoming hosts. Wonderful setting. Children especially loved gardens and play area."
Reviewed by Mrs Greenrod on 30/08/2008