The Barn Overton, Wrexham

This beautifully converted and fun-filled former barn is surrounded by the peaceful scenery and excellent walking routes of the North Wales countryside. Set less than 500 metres upriver from the Wales–England border, this is the perfect base for families and groups of friends planning days of relaxation and outdoor adventure together. The quaint village of Overton-on-Dee (2 miles) is your closest option for, cafes, and a family-run bakery and local butchers. Further afield, other popular towns and villages include Oswestry, Ellesmere, Wrexham, and Shrewsbury (all within 21.5 miles). Closer to home, you’ll benefit from easy access to scenic walking and cycling trails that cut through the hills and follow the banks of the local waterways. You’ll also find a good choice of local pubs to visit when returning from day trips, including The Boat Inn and The Cross Foxes (both within 3 miles).

Step into this welcoming red-brick barn to find characterful and spacious accommodation filled with quirky touches, modern comforts, and plenty of opportunities to unwind. Be greeted by the main living space, which is flooded with natural light and features soft seating arranged around a TV and a wood burner – perfect for cosy movie nights. This area flows through into a rustic kitchen/diner, where exposed brick walls and overhead beams blend with modern appliances, providing everything needed for a self-catered stay. Enjoy your holiday meals at the wooden dining table here or alfresco out in the garden. The first of three bedrooms is also on the ground floor, offering a flexible super king-size zip-and-link bed with an en-suite shower room – well suited to those with limited mobility. Upstairs, the remaining two bedrooms await: a master king-size and another flexible room with a zip-and-link super-king bed. Serving the bedrooms on this floor are a family bathroom and a separate shower room. You’ll also find a fun-filled games room at this level, featuring a pool table, table football, and a chess set.

Make the most of the outdoors during your stay, with a private garden space perfect for relaxing and dining together. There’s outdoor seating and a BBQ for leisurely breakfasts or evening meals in the fresh air. Beyond your own space, a wide range of bookable and shared leisure facilities are available to elevate your stay. Unwind in the wood-fired sauna (available at £10 per person, with outdoor cold shower and cold bath facilities), enjoy sessions in the yoga studio, stay active with access to the gym and tennis court, or take things at a gentler pace with croquet and table tennis. During the warmer months, guests can also make use of the shared heated outdoor swimming pool (open from May to September, 10am–6pm). Off-road parking on the shared driveway ensures easy access and convenient exploring throughout your visit.