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About Ellesmere

Welcome to England's other Lake District. Here, centred around an attractive market town with a history reaching down the centuries to the time the Saxon's ruled the Kingdom lies a fascinating spread of sparkling lakes with an abundance of bird-life, good fishing and excellent boating facilities. The Llangollen Canal flows through the town and the storey of this and the seven lakes is told in the visitors centre.

Ellesmere, has a lovely 'holiday' atmosphere which gives it an 'away from it all' feel. A short stroll away from the lakes takes you through a picturesque market town full of appealing properties covering from Tudor times to the present day. There is a good choice of shops and a pleasant selection of hotel accommodation in the region. With nice riverside inns, this is an ideal place to relax and spend a day boating on the lakes, or enjoy a longer holiday exploring the charms of the Llangollen Canal.

Places to visit include: the River Dee, the Shropshire Union Canal, Whitchurch and the historic town of Shrewsbury.

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Hotels & Accommodation in Ellesmere

	Lion Quays Hotel Moreton, Nr Weston Rhyn, Oswestry, Shropshire, England (6.0 miles, 9.6 km, direction W) With its mellow bricks and beautiful walled garden, Lion Quays looks as if it has been beside the Llangollen Canal for centuries, surrounded by the rolling countryside on the border of Shropshire and ... More info and book online.. Price from £85.00
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	Best Western Wynnstay Hotel Church St, Oswestry, Shropshire, England (7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction SW) The Wynnstay Hotel was a well known coaching inn for both the route from Liverpool to Cardiff and from London to Holyhead. There are references dating back to 1727, but the existing building is typica... More info and book online.. Price from £50.00
	Old Rectory Hotel Lowe Hill Road, Wem, Shropshire, England (7.8 miles, 12.6 km, direction SE) The restful, friendly ambiance of this beautiful Georgian house sweeps you away immediately. As you enter the Old Rectory hotel through the Georgian pillars you are greeted with a splendid Staircase. ... More info and book online.. Price from £40.00
	Aston Lodge Soulton Road, Wem, Near Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England (8.5 miles, 13.7 km, direction SE) Aston Lodge invites you to Wem. Set in just under one acre of gardens with ample parking we offer 10 ensuite bedrooms. We are open every day of the year and welcome you to Aston Lodge ,we are situat... More info and book online.. Price from £40.00

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Nearby travel help

Gobowen Station	(5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction W)
Chirk Station	(7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction W)
M54 Junction 7	(21.0 miles, 33.7 km, direction SE)
M53 Junction 12	(21.2 miles, 34.0 km, direction N)
Liverpool John Lennon Airport	(29.5 miles, 47.5 km, direction N)
Manchester Airport	(40.8 miles, 65.6 km, direction NE)
Ellesmere to London	(152.4 miles, 245.2 km, direction SE)