General

The Spring Heath Log Cabins are situated in 10 acres of low lying meadow and woodland with scenic views across two onsite, well stocked fishing lakes. These bright and spacious, single-storey lodges are all semi-detached and pet friendly.

Lodge 1 sleeps up to 4 guests in 2 separate bedrooms. There is a comfortable and cosy open-plan living area with a TV, sofa seating and a dining table and chairs. The kitchen is well-equipped with a cooker, microwave, dishwasher and fridge freezer. There is a family bathroom with W/C, wash basin and a roomy shower cubicle. Outside on the south-facing decking area you’ll also find a table and chairs suitable for al fresco dining or a spot of sunbathing.

Spring Heath Log Cabins is a wonderful location for anyone who wishes to relax and unwind, enjoy the fishing and soak up the impressive Shropshire countryside. Within walking distance of Spring Heath (approx. ½ mile) is the village of Knockin where there is a post office and a traditional pub serving meals.

Situated quite centrally for access to places of interest, Spring Heath is just 30 miles from the attractive City of Chester and just one hour’s drive from either Birmingham or Manchester. Nearby you will find the rather entertaining Shropshire Sculpture Park (great for kids) as well as Cambrian Heritage Railway, Llanymynech Rocks Nature Reserve, Shrewsbury Castle, a smattering of National Trust parks and the historic market town of Oswestry where you can take a guided tour, eat out at one of many cafés and restaurants or visit Oswestry Markets for a little bit of retail therapy.

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

One twin bedroom - the single beds can be pushed together to be made up as a double on request.

One twin bedroom.

One family bathroom with shower cubicle, wash basin & W/C.

Pets

A maximum of 2 pets are welcome at £20 each.

Please note dogs must be kept on a lead at all times & not left unattended or allowed in log cabin bedrooms.

Terms & Conditions

25% deposit - Balance due 6 weeks prior to holiday start day.

£150 refundable security deposit.

Sorry, no smoking.

Check in - 3.00pm & checkout is 10.00am (Please note: Anglers may arrive or leave outside of the check in times but will not have access to the cabins other than during the times stated).

Bedding & bed linen provided.

Please bring your own towels.

Cabins are not available for stag or hen parties.

Young children need to be supervised at all times due to proximity of water.

Weekly breaks: Fri - Fri or Mon - Mon
Weekend breaks 3 nights: Fri - Mon
Midweek breaks 4 nights: Mon - Fri

Location Information

Fishing on Ecclestone is included in your stay but fishing on Blurton is £10 per adult per day. Carp & coarse fishing available for people in wheelchairs or with mobility problems

The Village of Knockin has a post office, pub (The Bradford Arms), church and cricket club - walkable (approx. 1/2 a mile).

Knockin is situated between the historic towns of Shrewsbury (15 miles) and Oswestry (5 miles).

For outdoor enthusiasts horse riding, clay pigeon shooting, golf, walking, quad biking, paint balling, tennis & swimming are all within a 10 mile radius.

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Optional Extras

  • Pets welcome, maximum 2 at £20 per pet.
  • Day ticket for 2 rods is £5

Terms & Conditions


Spring Heath Fishery - Booking Terms & Conditions of Hire

A non-refundable deposit of 25% of the overall cost of your break is required to secure your booking. All outstanding booking payments must be made no later than 6 weeks before your planned arrival date, after this stage no refunds will be given. No reminders will be sent and if payment is not received by the due date you may risk losing your holiday & deposit. Bookings made within 6 weeks of arrival date must be paid in full at the time of the booking. Admittance is not allowed without full payment.

It is recommended that you take out your own holiday cancellation insurance.

Upon payment of your deposit we shall send you email confirmation of details of your stay together with the terms and conditions of your stay.

All bookings have a refundable security/damage deposit of £150 added, this is refunded by BACs within five days of departure once changeover clean has been done.

All log cabin breaks start at 3.00pm and cabins must be vacated no later than 10.00am on the last day of your break.

No extra guests other than those mentioned at time of booking are allowed unless the management is advised prior to arrival and the occupancy level has not been reached.

We reserve the right to cancel or make any amendments to your log cabin or caravan holiday without liability, which may be necessary owing to circumstances beyond our control. We will endeavour to inform you as soon as possible.

We endeavour to provide facilities as advertised or previously available. We reserve the right to alter, delete or close amenities or facilities without prior notice and without compensation.

Pets – Up to two friendly pets are welcome in the log cabins and on the caravan park at a small additional charge. No pets to be left unattended in Cabins unless crated. Please let us know if you are bringing animals at the time of booking – and please contacts us if you plan to bring a pet which is not a domestic dog or cat. All pets must be controlled and not interfere with other guests, you may be asked to remove your pet should it cause a nuisance. No refunds for your break will be given should you fail to control your pet and you are asked to remove it from the site.

We do not allow, fires, BBQs or candles in cabins/ hot tub/sauna or on decked areas due to the flammable materials used in construction of our cabins and decks.

The booking of a log cabin or caravan pitch is completely independent of any booking for the fishery.

Fishing day tickets for cabin guests are £10 per adult per day on Blurton Pool. Fishing is included in the price of your booking for Ecclestone Pool.

Please note, any breaches of the fishery rules could lead to residents being denied the privilege to fish, no refunds for cabin or caravan residents will be given for your stay.

The fishery may close without notice due to fish spawning or any other fishery related issue.

Please be considerate of your fellow residents particularly at night.

Force majeure – we regret we cannot accept any responsibility or pay any compensation for circumstances beyond our control such as natural disasters, industrial disputes, fires, technical problems, acts of government etc.

Bookings are non-transferable, this includes hot tub & sauna facilities.

No additional guests to stay in the cabins other than those agreed at the time of booking.

We do not permit the charging of electric vehicles.

Hot tubs only available for bookings commencing after 1st April and ending 31st October.

No hot tub bookings for single-sex parties.


Property Features

  • Situated in 10 acres of low lying meadow & woodland overlooking 2 fishing lakes.
  • Semi-detached single storey traditional log cabin.
  • Twin bedroom - the single beds can be pushed together to be made up as a double on request.
  • Twin bedroom.
  • Family bathroom with shower cubicle, wash basin & W/C.
  • Open plan kitchen, living & dining area.
  • Fully equipped kitchen - Fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, gas cooker (hob & oven).
  • Kitchens are fully stocked with all of the equipment & utensils.
  • 2 x comfortable sofas, dining table seating 4, coffee table, 24" TV.
  • Patio doors to south facing furnished decking area with views towards the fishing lakes.
  • Parking alongside.
  • Bedding & linen provided.
  • Beds are made up for your arrival.
  • Please bring your own towels.
  • All heating & electricity included.
  • A maximum of 2 pets are welcome at £20 each - Please note dogs must be kept on a lead at all times & not left unattended or allowed in log cabin bedrooms.
  • A fenced dog exercise area available for all guests to use.

Local Fishing Information



Spring Heath Carp Fishing

Important Information

  • Fishing on Ecclestone is included in your stay but fishing on Blurton is £10 per adult per day.
  • Ecclestone lake is the nearest one to the lodges and is suitable for all fishing abilities. It contains coarse fish and also carp up to 15lbs; fishing there is included in the price of the holiday. Blurton lake contains carp up to 30lbs and is suitable for experienced anglers, there is charge of £10 per adult per day to fish there.
  • Carp & coarse fishing available for people in wheelchairs or with mobility problems.
  • Fishing available all year.
  • EA Rod Licence must be held.
  • No fish to be removed or killed.
  • No more than two rods to be used.
  • All landing nets to be dipped.
  • No unaccompanied children under 16.
  • No dogs allowed for day ticket anglers.
  • No fixed leads or feeders.
  • No wire bait coils / clips for meat / maggots.
  • Only Particle & pellet baits purchased on-site can be used.
  • Non-resident fishing guests are not permitted unless prior consent is given, a £1 charge will be made if permission is granted.
  • Unhooking mats: We would prefer you to use them.
  • Fishing from 7am to dusk. No night fishing.
  • No hook larger than size 8.
  • Barbless hooks only.
  • No keep nets.
  • No litter.
  • No treble hooks.
  • No night fishing on either pool.
  • Additional Rules for Blurton Pool:
  • Blurton Pool: Minimum net size 36 inches, no pan landing nets.
  • Large unhooking mats are compulsory.
  • No children under 16.
  • No nut baits.
  • No sacks.

Local Attractions

Shrewsbury

Oswestry Castle - 6 miles away, 15 minutes by car. Once upon a time this was a significant castle for the town of Oswestry, pop in to find out why, with stunning views from the top, you will just need to follow a short winding path.

Chester Zoo - 37 miles away, 50 minutes by car. One of the UK's largest zoos, measuring at 51 hectares, having a variety of animals that call it home, such as African Painted Dogs, Lions, Meerkats, Penguins & more inlcuding the UK's largest tropical biodome.

Powis Castle & Garden - 17 miles away, 30 minutes by car. A National Trust site where you can visit celebrated gardens that have a medival castle dramitically rising above them.

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct - 18 miles away, 30 minute by car. A navigable aqueduct that carries the Llangollen Canal ocer the River Dee, standing at 128ft high this 18 arched structure has UNESCO heritage status, this feat of engineering needs to be explored.

Oswestry Golf Club - 5.5 miles away, 9 minutes by car. Know for it's all year round condition, this 18 hole course is a must for all golf enthusiasts, with a modern clubhouse for a bit to eat or a well earned drink.

Black Hawk Laser Games - 5 miles away, 10 minutes by car. Offering a varitey of activities from Laser Tag, Virtual Reality games and even Escape rooms.

Fantastic Funhouse - 7.5 miles away, 14 minutes by car. Shropshires biggest and best indoor is a perfect place to take the kids and let them burn off some energy.

Local Towns - Wrexham, 20 miles away, 32 minutes by car. Llangollen 20 miles away, 32 minutes by car. Shrewsbury, 14 miles away, 28 minutes by car.

Supermarkets - 5 miles away, 15 minutes by car. You will find the closest supermarkets of ALDI, Morrisons and M&S, for all your provisions whilst you are away.

Pubs & Restaurants - Bradford Arms is 0.5 miles away, 10 minutes walk. The Cross Keys is 0.8 miles away, either 20 minute walk or 2 minutes by car away. In the town of Oswestry, 5 miles away & 15 minutes by car, you can find a range of pubs, restaurants & takeaways to choose from.

Access Information

  • Parking is adjacent to the lodge on a hard core surface approximately 1 metre from the entrance.
  • There are 3 large wooden steps up to the decking with handrails for assistance.
  • There is a threshold step via the French doors to enter inside.
  • The property is all on one level inside.
  • Lodge 1 is close to the course lake for fishing. This is accessed via a grass surface. Please note there are no paths leading to the fishing lakes.
  • The distance to the fishing lakes is approximately 40 - 50 metres from your lodge.
  • There are a number of fishing platforms for the less-abled angler or for those that would just like a dry platform to fish from.
  • Fishing is not available directly from the property.

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