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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

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	Red Lion Coaching Inn Ellesmere, Shropshire, England (0.4 miles, 0.7 km) In a magnificent 16th-century building, Red Lion Coaching Inn offers free parking, free Wi-Fi, cooked breakfasts and elegant rooms. With a central location in Ellesmere, the inn is surrounded by Shrop... More info and book online.. Price from £30.00
	Lion Quays Waterside Hotel and Resort Chirk, Wrexham, Wales (6.0 miles, 9.6 km, direction W) Lion Quays Waterside Resort is set in Welsh/English countryside, with stunning views of the Llangollen Canal. All rooms have a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, a power shower and free toiletries.... More info and book online.. Price from £51.00
	Burlton Inn Burlton, Shropshire, England (6.1 miles, 9.9 km, direction SE) This 18th-century inn offers 4-star accommodation with views of the charming Shropshire countryside. The chef sources fresh ingredients including local pork, and there is free parking and free Wi-Fi.... More info and book online.. Price from £68.00
	Moreton Park Hotel Chirk, Wrexham, Wales (6.2 miles, 9.9 km, direction W) Located just outside the small Welsh village of Chirk, on the Wales-England border, Morton Park Hotel offers free on-site parking and is only 10 minutes’ drive from Wrexham city centre.... More info and book online.. Price from £39.00
	Mulsford Cottage B&B Malpas, Cheshire, England (6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction N) Situated in the heart of North Wales, this 4-star bed and breakfast has 2 acres of gardens and is surrounded by fields and woodland. There is free Wi-Fi and free parking on site.... More info and book online.. Price from £55.00

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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)