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✓Detached house set in a rural, remote, and peaceful working farm setting in Rhydycroesau, Shropshire, UK
✓Original beams and original red brick floors throughout the property
✓Level access to the property
✓Ground floor includes living room, kitchen/dining room, utility room, conservatory, and separate toilet
✓First floor includes 4 bedrooms and 1 family bathroom
✓Bedroom 1: Sleigh kingsize bed (5ft), smart TV, ensuite bathroom with cubicle shower, heated towel rail, and toilet
✓Bedroom 2: Double bed (4ft 6in)
✓Bedroom 3: Kingsize bed (5ft)
✓Bedroom 4: Two single beds (3ft each), accessed via Bedroom 3
✓Family bathroom with bath and shower over, plus toilet
✓Heating system: Biomass central heating with initial logs provided for the wood burner
✓Woodburner in living room and electric log fire in snug
✓Smart TVs in living room and Bedroom 1, plus TV with Firestick and DVD player in snug
✓Living room includes snug area with inglenook fireplace, leather sofa, and two reclining armchairs
✓Kitchen/dining room equipped with Freeview TV, breakfast area, induction hob, range cooker, microwave, slow cooker, fridge, dishwasher, and coffee machine
✓Utility room with fridge/freezer and washer dryer
✓Conservatory overlooking the garden with seating to enjoy birdsong
✓Separate ground floor toilet
✓Travel cot, highchair, and stairgate available for families with young children
✓Welcome pack provided on arrival
✓Bed linen and towels included in the stay
✓Electricity and WiFi included in the rental price
✓Non-smoking property
✓Pets allowed: 1 dog maximum, must be kept on a lead at all times due to working farm; additional charges apply
✓Enclosed back garden with patio, garden furniture, sitting-out area, and charcoal barbecue
✓Small pond in the garden with supervision warning for young children
✓Courtyard and cycle store on site
✓Private parking for 6 cars available on site
✓Childrens play area on the property
✓Check-in from 16:00 and check-out before 10:00
✓Property decorated at Christmas
✓Customers' Choice 2024 award recipient
✓Nearby attractions include Rhydycroesau Woodlands, Oswestry Old Racecourse Common Heritage Site, The British Ironwork Centre, Park Hall the Countryside Experience, Cae Glas Park, Oswestry Iron Age Hill Fort, Oswestry Castle, St Oswalds Church, multiple National Trust houses (Chirk, Erddig, Attingham Park, Powis Castle), Lake Vyrnwy, Snowdonia National Park, Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, and Roman City Chester with its historic sites and Chester Zoo
✓Working farm run by the owning family who are happy to greet guests

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Local Insights: Cynynion Uchaf

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Oswestry, Shropshire

Weather & Local Conditions

12°C

Clear sky

Updated: 14 Jul 2026, 2:57am

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11.60°C

Temperature

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10 km/h

Wind Speed

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88%

Humidity

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Packing Tip: UK weather can turn quickly, so pack layers whatever the forecast. A waterproof and sturdy shoes mean the whole group can head out whatever July throws at you.

What to Expect Through the Year

✓ May - September: Warmest, longest days - ideal for long days out, gardens and BBQs
✓ October - November: Crisp autumn colour, cosy evenings by the fire, quieter attractions
✓ December - February: Perfect for a snug winter escape - great for Christmas and New Year gatherings
✓ March - April: Spring blooms, longer evenings returning, wildlife becoming active

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Rainy Day Tip: A pet friendly cottage comes into its own on wet days - board games, a long lunch and a film beats a cramped hotel any day. Check the tabs here for nearby pubs and attractions with indoor options.

Dark Skies & Stargazing

Cynynion Uchaf sits in a location with genuinely dark skies - a real treat for a group, and something you rarely get at home in town.

Bortle Scale Rating

The Bortle scale measures night sky darkness from 1 (darkest) to 9 (brightest urban):

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Class 4 - Rural/suburban transition

This location's dark sky rating

What You Can See From the Cottage

The Milky Way is visible overhead, though light domes may be visible on the horizon towards larger towns.

The Milky Way is visible on clear, moonless nights.

Best Stargazing Conditions

✓ New Moon periods: Darkest skies, best Milky Way visibility
✓ Winter months: Earlier darkness, crisper skies, Orion constellation prominent
✓ After 11pm: Neighbouring lights typically switched off
✓ Allow 20 minutes: Let your eyes adjust to darkness before looking up

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Pro Tip: Download a stargazing app like "Sky Map" or "Star Walk" before arrival. Mobile signal can be limited, and these apps work offline - a fun activity to share of an evening.

Location & Elevation

319m

(1,047 feet above sea level)

Cynynion Uchaf sits in a peaceful Shropshire setting - space to spread out and the perfect base for a pet friendly escape.

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319m

Elevation

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Oswestry

Nearest Village

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Rural

Setting

What the Elevation Means for Your Stay

✓ Fresher air: Expect it a touch cooler than coastal areas - bracing walks and restful sleep
✓ Clearer air: Less pollution and haze, better views and stargazing
✓ Morning mists: Valley fog sometimes forms below, creating magical sunrise views
✓ Walking access: Higher starting point means shorter climbs to hilltops and summits

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Driving Note: The roads to Oswestry are typical Shropshire lanes - narrow in places with passing spots. If the group is arriving in several cars, share the postcode and a meeting point in advance.

Coordinates

Latitude: 52.8608140° N | Longitude: 3.12731° W

Sunrise & Sunset Times

Today's sun times for Oswestry (Tuesday, 14 July 2026):

4:02am

Sunrise

7:33pm

Golden Hour

8:33pm

Sunset

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4:02am

Sunrise

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8:33pm

Sunset

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7:33pm

Golden Hour

Planning Your Days by Season

✓ Summer (Jun-Aug): Sunset around 9:30-10pm - long days for group walks, days out and late alfresco dinners
✓ Autumn (Sep-Nov): Sunset 5-7pm - perfect timing for an after-dinner drink as the stars come out
✓ Winter (Dec-Feb): Sunset around 4pm - cosy early evenings by the fire, ideal for stargazing
✓ Spring (Mar-May): Sunset 6-9pm - watch the evenings grow longer each day

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Golden Hour: For the best light, plan your group photo or evening walk around golden hour (7:33pm). The warm colours make for lovely holiday photos before you head back in for dinner.

July Daylight

This month in Oswestry, you have approximately 16.52 hours of daylight. The long summer days mean plenty of time for group adventures before a relaxed evening back at the cottage.

Practical Essentials

Everything the group needs to know before you arrive at Cynynion Uchaf.

Mobile Phone Signal

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Signal Strength

Variable

Mobile signal is variable in this area. You should have coverage for calls and basic data.

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Signal Tip: EE and Vodafone generally perform best in this area.

Nearest Essentials

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Arrival Tip: Fill up with fuel before you arrive - petrol stations can be sparse in rural Shropshire. With a larger group it's worth doing one big supermarket shop on the way, especially if arriving late.

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About Cynynion Uchaf

Need To Know

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Weather & Local Conditions

What to Expect Through the Year

Dark Skies & Stargazing

Bortle Scale Rating

What You Can See From the Cottage

Best Stargazing Conditions

Location & Elevation

What the Elevation Means for Your Stay

Coordinates

Sunrise & Sunset Times

Planning Your Days by Season

July Daylight

Practical Essentials

Mobile Phone Signal

Nearest Essentials

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What Guests Love

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