Blue Jay Retreat in Shropshire | Cottage With a Hot Tub

About Blue Jay Retreat

Welcome to the serene Blue Jay Retreat, a luxurious holiday lodge nestled in the heart of Shropshire's countryside. This stylish property is an idyllic escape for groups of up to 8 people, offering a blend of modern comfort and rural charm.

The accommodation comprises four sumptuous bedrooms, including three king-size rooms with en-suite facilities and a versatile twin zip-and-link room.

The lodge is thoughtfully designed with accessibility in mind, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.

Indulge in the exclusive hot tub, where you can soak up the tranquil surroundings, or engage in some friendly competition on the communal tennis court. Children will delight in the play facilities, making it a perfect family-friendly destination.

Whether you're looking to relax in the lap of luxury or explore the picturesque Shropshire and nearby towns, Blue Jay Retreat is the perfect base for your next cottage break.

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Need To Know

✓Downstairs bedroom
✓Downstairs bathroom
✓Complex of properties
✓Enclosed garden / patio
✓Increased accessibility
✓Hot tub
✓Internet access
✓Games / Play facilities
✓Fishing on site / nearby
✓Luxury
✓Family friendly
✓Tennis court
✓Parking on site / nearby
✓Log Cabin / Lodge
✓Cottage
✓Does not allow pets

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The Coach House

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The Old Sheep Shed

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The Mill House

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Hot Tub

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Helpful Info To Get More From Your Stay

What do guests love about this accommodation?

Guests at Blue Jay Retreat have consistently praised the spacious and well-equipped accommodation, the luxurious and large hot tub, and the property's beautiful and peaceful location. The child-friendly amenities, including a play park and tennis courts, have made it a hit with families, while the local pub and scenic walks add to the charm of the stay.

Getting there

To get to Blue Jay Retreat, if driving, use the A5 road connecting to the M54 motorway. By rail, the nearest station is Gobowen, with direct links to major cities.

Nearby Essentials

During your stay, you'll have convenient access to a selection of nearby amenities, including some of the area's tastiest takeout options. Click any of the postcodes for a map along with handy driving instructions and the fastest route from your accommodation.

Service	Distance (miles)	Postcode
Pharmacy	5.6 miles	SY11 1PZ
Train station	6.2 miles	SY11 1HZ
Pub	0.5 miles	SY10 8BH
Dog walk	0.4 miles	SY10 8BW
Supermarket	5.7 miles	SY11 2EG
Indian takeaway (Spice Fusion)	5.6 miles	SY11 1PZ
Chinese takeaway (Golden Dragon)	5.6 miles	SY11 1PZ
Italian takeaway (Sebastians)	5.8 miles	SY11 2NN

For families with Kids

This destination is ideal for families with children, featuring a communal play park and trampoline, as well as tennis courts for active fun. The spacious lodge and private grounds provide ample space for children to play and explore in a safe environment.

Is Blue Jay Retreat A good location for couples?

For couples, this destination offers a romantic and tranquil retreat. The hot tub adds a touch of luxury, while nearby scenic walks and cozy local pubs provide the perfect setting for quality time together. Romantic days out can include visits to historic Shrewsbury or a horse-drawn canal ride in Llangollen.

Dining and Cafes

Closest to the property is The Cross Keys pub (0.5 miles away), offering hearty meals and local ales. For a delightful café experience, visit The Willow Gallery Café (5.6 miles) with phone number (01691 657575).

Within walking distance of your cottage

A short walk away you'll find local pubs, scenic footpaths, and cycle routes including Offa's Dyke and the Tanat Valley.

Quickfire FAQs

Does this accommodation feature a hot tub?

Yes, the property boasts an exclusive hot tub, providing guests with a luxurious and relaxing experience amidst the stunning Shropshire countryside.

Is the accommodation pet-friendly?

No, pets are not permitted at this property. Guests looking for a pet-friendly stay will need to consider alternative accommodations.

How many bedrooms does the property have?

The property features four beautifully appointed bedrooms, including three king-size rooms with en-suite facilities and one twin zip-and-link room that can be configured as a super-king-size upon request.

Is there a tennis court available for guests?

Yes, guests have access to a communal full-size tennis court, perfect for staying active and enjoying some outdoor fun during their stay.

What are the parking facilities like at the property?

The property offers private parking for up to four cars, ensuring convenience and security for guests travelling with their vehicles.

Are there any play facilities for children?

Yes, the property includes a separate children's play area, providing a safe and enjoyable space for younger guests to play and have fun.

Blue Jay Retreat Reviews

Marie

A large, airy and well equipped holiday lodge with an amazing hot tub. Peaceful location in easy driving distance of various places of interest. Comfortable beds and all en-suite bathrooms.

Barbara

We have been going to this lodge for several years we love it and will be back again next year

Richard

A lovely setting and building for a wind-down after a hectic summer. Beds very comfortable and the house warm. The modern appearance of the rooms was appreciated as was the hot tub which my daughter's foster child liked. Although there is room for 8 (we only had 5 + baby) there was plenty of room and we didn't feel claustrophobic in the house. SadlRead morey, the weather was not conducive to us trying the BBQ. Hide

Edward

Really good spacious accommodation for our family group; children really enjoyed the on-site play equipment and hot tub. Definitely 5 star potential, but let down slightly during our stay by some maintenance and cleanliness issues. Good local shop in nearby Kinnerley.

Eric

The facilities and overall comfort provided by the accommodation is first rate, we also found the quite settling allowed us to relax completely.

Glesni

A spacious, well equipped cottage in a great location. The kids enjoyed the play area and tennis court. The hot tub was great. If taking kids I would suggest taking your own cutlery (the ones at the property are quite big). Not as clean as expected for a 5 star property at this price range. Overall, we had a great stay and enjoyed exploring the surRead morerounding area. Hide

Mark

We had a thoroughly enjoyable stay at the house. The location is beautiful, the house is spacious and ideal for a large group. We particularly enjoyed using the patio in the fine weather as well as the hot tub. We were all very comfortable at the house and it was perfect for the two young children (both aged under 2 years). We would certainly be haRead moreppy to return. Hide

Kate

Great little find, highly recommend. Really clean, fully equipped, 4 bathrooms, great sized bedrooms and a lovely open plan kitchen/diner. The outside area was beautiful, lovely furniture, plenty of it and a huge hottub.

Lynn

Great lodge excellent spot for children . Loved the hot tub and play areas Tennis court a bit lumpy but we still managed a game !

Siamak

Quite regular visitors to this place. Normally we use it twice a year. Highly recommended place to spend a long weekend there. Everything there is absolute fine, playing area for the kids, nice view, modern accommodation, tennis court etc etc. We will defo go there again within 6 months time.

christopher

This is a lovely property, spacious, warm and comfortable. Everything we needed for a relaxing break.

Paul

The cottage is in a great location and overall very well equipped. Vary spacious inside and a very large hot tub.

Kim

We loved our stay at Blue Jay lodge. It was the perfect place for a pre-Christmas family get together and was really child friendly for our nine month old grandson. It was warm and welcoming and the Christmas Tree was a lovely surprise! The hot tub was amazing and spotlessly clean. There was nothing that we didn't enjoy about our stay there. We canRead more highly recommend! Hide

Manoj

This was a lovely stay and a very nice holiday the grounds were well maintained and we had some really nice food at the local cross keys pub. Also highly recommend a visit to the Iorn works.

Steph

An ideal location for Shropshire, north Wales and Snowdonia. Peaceful and spacious, with a luxurious hot tub and plenty of indoor and outdoor space for our group of seven. A few maintenance issues could be addressed but overall an ideal holiday setting for a larger group.

Rochelle

Really beautiful and lovely. Perfect for what we wanted. Everything was in the cottage that we needed and warm and clean. Will definitely recommend or even go back again. Not one issue all weekend and it was the perfect break for the 8 of us

Alison

Accommodation is great and the facility has everything you need for a UK break. The hot tub was excellent and the barbecue great for rustling up a meat feast. Parking and security was great onsite and the grounds were well looked after. The only improvement we would recommend is the standard of cleanliness. We felt that a good spring clean was need ed as areas were dusty and build up of dirt could be seen in areas. Floors needed a good mopping and toilets in depth cleaned in our opinion.

Teresa

What a lovely retreat, beautifully kept, a very tranquil environment, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Perfect location to go into Shrewsbury or Oswestry among other locations. We would recommend this place wholeheartedly.

Lois

I cannot recommend this cottage enough! We had the best weekend celebrating my boyfriends 30th here, it is such an amazing lodge located in such a beautiful place, and there is so much to do near by! Perfect for all ages! Will definitely book again! It has everything you could want & the hot tube is huge! We really appreciated all the little person al touches too, the owners really went the extra mile! Honesty one of the best weekends I've ever had! I cannot thank Mr & Mrs Sheppard enough!

Barbara

Everything was fabulous all I can say some sort of cover over the hot tub in the winter would be great. We have been twice now and would definitely be going back again

Eve

Excellent. Clean and fantastic standard.

Joanne

Amazing stay, facilities were great, washer dryer perfect to have. Hot tub lovely and huge. Grounds perfectly kept. And ourside furniture amazing. Only small thing we needed to hoover when we arrived grit in hallway and bits on front room floor but this only took a few minutes and the stay was great. Owners have really thought of everything and its like a home from home Can't wait to go back.

Sue

Fantastic lodge, perfect setting, very quiet and secluded. One of the nicest holiday accommodation we have stayed at. Lodge is very spacious, well equipped kitchen, comfortable lounge and bedrooms, utility room. Nice decor. Private hot tub a bonus. There are only four lodges, well spaced out on grounds. Good play area for children. Definitely recom mended. We would stay again.

Sonia

Wow! What a absolute fantastic place to stay in, we where a family of 8, 4a 4c and we had the best time ever. The location was so safe and loved being opposite the park! The kids where happy which meant we was too! The owners couldn't do enough for us so we are so thankful, the hot tub was lovely and relaxing, thank you for the memories we have mad e, love the Chand/Mall family x

Stephanie

Beautiful cottage. We had the most wonderful stay, so beautiful and peaceful and had everything we needed!

Annette

Cottage is in lovely location with Birmingham, Shrewsbury and North Wales (as a few) all easily accessible. Cottage was clean and well equipped. Was nice that each room had its own en suite. Tennis courts and children's play area within grounds. Would recommend.

Beverley

Lovely accommodation, lovely location, perfect place for completely relaxing

Gemma

I wish it was possible to give this holiday more than 5 stars as it was definitely up there with one of the best lodge stays weve had. Couldnt fault a single thing!! It had everything you could think of, tennis court with rackets and balls, hot tub, kitchen full of equipment, towels, cleaning products to wash your clothes, board games etc.

Ann-Marie

Lovely accommodation and location.

Robert

Had a fantastic 5 night stay over the Christmas period, cannot fault anything either with the lodge or the setting, 3 generations had a brilliant stay making full use of the facilities, hot tub, tennis/football Court, all you have to bring here is yourself, everything else is provided, will certainly be rebooking at some point.

We absolutely loved our stay and the lodge was fantastic. Spotlessly clean and the Christmas tree was a nice touch. Plenty of space so even with 6 adults and 3 children under 3 yrs (and their paraphernalia!) it didnt feel at all cramped. The furnishings are of a really high standard.

Steven

A wonderful site, well equipped, comfortable, clean & tidy. Well positioned for local pubs, and a visit to The Knockin Shop (yes - real name!!). We would(will) definitely there at some stage...

Anna

Fabulous place! Sparkly clean, spacious, luxurious and loved the hot tub. Thank you!

Heather

Absolutely stunning place to stay. It had everything you could possibly need for an enjoyable stay. So clean and spacious. Hot tub is a bonus with great views over a peaceful location. Would definitely recommend to everyone and we will definitely be returning. Thanks for having us.

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Attractions Near Blue Jay Retreat

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained an Blue Jay Retreat itself, if you plan to get out and about and see some of what Shropshire has to offer, here are some of the nearby attractions you can enjoy during your stay. Please note that some of these activities and days out are paid and it's always a good idea to book in advance to secure your place where applicable.

Found a special day out near your cottage? Please let us know and we'll add it so that other visitors can enjoy it too!

Shropshire Wildlife Trust - SY3 5FB

about 11 Miles

This is a fantastic attraction in the Shrewsbury area of Shropshire. Designed to provide children with a fun and educational experience the whole family can learn about wildlife here and the outdoors. There are 38 nature reserves in total and visitors are welcomed and encouraged to enjoy the area by taking part in walks, talks and regular events. Check out their website for the latest events such as Apple Day and Wildlife through the Seasons.

Powis Castle and Gardens - SY21 8RF

about 11 Miles

This National Trust site is one of the finest in Wales. The stunning castle was once a medieval fortress and has been remodelled several times over the last 400 years. The Great Hall is home to some amazing collections of paintings as well as sculptures and tapestries. The gardens are world famous with stunning areas of French and Italian style as well as a gorgeous orangery. Children's activities can be enjoyed during school holidays and on special occasions such as Halloween and Christmas.

Llangollen Boat Trips - LL20 8TA

about 15 Miles

Llangollen Wharf is one of the major attractions in North Wales and is an excellent place to spend the day as a family. The Wharf is situated in the peaceful market town of Llangollen - now part of a World Heritage Site. Horse Drawn Boat Trips are available along the feeder for the main canal and are a unique way to explore the area. Motorised Aqueduct Cruises are also on offer for those who prefer a slightly faster pace. Both trips allow visitors to take in all the magnificent sites of Llangollen Canal.

The Edge Adventure Activity Centre - SK17 8PW

about 21 Miles

The Edge Adventure Activity Centre is the place to go if you are looking to have a day out with a difference. Ideal for active families with older kids and teenagers, the centre offers a range of thrilling activities including High Rope Courses, Trekking, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Mountain Boarding and Off Road Karting. You can enjoy just one or try a few of the available activities during a day at the centre. The centre also offers fun packed birthday parties and corporate events.

Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom - TF6 6DJ

about 22 Miles

Locally renowned for the Sheep Steeple chasing and daily goat races this is a really unique family attraction that the kids will love. You can really get hands on with the farm animals with the animal handling sessions and you can have a go at teaching the parrots to talk! The crazy craft cabin will keep even the most creative entertained with pottery and painting amongst other things. When you are in need of a rest head for the The Hungry Shepherd Tea Room where you can enjoy a bite to eat and children can burn even more energy in the indoor play area.

Wonderland - ME10 4PB

about 23 Miles

This award winning theme park in Shropshire has something for everyone. Children will delight at the amazing array of rides and activities. Described on their own website as a "fairytale adventure" there is a nursery rhyme and fairytale characters theme running throughout the park. One inside the park you can enjoy unlimited free rides and there's an indoor soft play area for the younger ones and for when the weather is not on your side. Another popular aspect of this attraction is the nature trail. Check out their website for the latest events and admission costs. This company also owns Jungleland - another great attraction just 4 miles from Wonderland.

Pen-Y-Ffrith Bird Garden - LL11 3AB

about 23 Miles

Pen-Y-Ffrith Bird Garden is an 18 acre site, filled with glorious woodland, dramatic gardens, streams, ponds and a 3 acre lake. As the seasons change so do the delights of the park. During springtime the bluebell woods are spectacular while in the summer the bog garden is a favourite attraction with some unusual displays of flora and fauna. In the autumn a walk through the ravine with its flowing waterfalls in not to be missed. There are also several yearly events to enjoy including the Bat walk in September.

Wepre Country Park - CH5 4HL

about 29 Miles

Wepre Country Park is home to one of the largest play areas in Wales and is perfect for a fun family day out during the summer months. The site has miles of attractive woodland to be explored and cycling and nature trails are very popular ways to see the best of the area. The grounds of the historic estate also have beautiful gardens with stunning floral displays and there is plenty of open space for children to play. An annual events programme ensures that seasonal activities take place regularly including spooky Halloween Walks, Christmas Carol Singing and Ranger led events. There is also a visitor's centre with a small shop.