Bon Accueil Holiday Cottages Accommodation, Shropshire.

Pool, Spa and Sauna

The Swimming Pool and integrated spa is exclusively available to guests from 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm every day of the year except on the day of departure but, if these hours don't suit, we can happily alter them by prior arrangement and, for a small charge, we can extend them. Overlooking the paddock, the pool and spa is accessed either through The Main House or through two external doors next to The Coach House.

The mild saltwater pool is kept at a temperature of at least 28ºC. For comfort, the air in the pool hall is dehumidified and set 1ºC above the water temperature and chlorination is via electrolysis, which provides protection from viruses/bacteria without the harshness or smell of added chemicals. The quality of the pool water is checked regularly and the water and air conditioning is on continually during the pool operating hours. Although the pool is particularly suitable for children (6m by 3.3m and ranging from 0.5m to 1.5m in depth), it's great fun for adults too and it has two swim-jets to provide an exercise current for the more energetic guests! On the other hand, the three spa seats provide a more leisurely enjoyment. The murals on the pool walls were painted by Robert Tedaldi of "Painted Worlds", as recommended by Laurence Llewellyn-Bowen, no less!

Next to the pool is a small changing room with shower and a separate WC and basin. There is a further changing area next to this which also houses the sauna cabin. This holds up to 2 people at a time and is available to guests 24 hours a day. The sauna is an infra red model - which means that you do not have to suffer incredibly high air temperatures for it to be effective! Because infrared penetrates safely and comfortably inside your body, even deep tissue is stimulated, meaning greater perspiration than in a traditional sauna. The sauna also has colour therapy and aromatherapy facilities. Taken together, the heat, aroma and colour all make for a very relaxing session!

The Adjacent Meadow

Stepping out from the Main House dining room through French windows you can enjoy the views and sounds of open meadows within a fenced garden behind electric gates. The Coach House has its own electric gates, south facing patio with separate, fenced play area set in woodchip, with swing, jouster, tower, climbing rope and slide.

Cyclists and walkers are welcome. There are plenty of local bike rides in the vicinity, to meres and through local mosses, lots with great views over to the nearby Welsh Hills. Also, there are several walks nearby, including along the Llangollen Canal or the Sandstone Trail or Shropshire Way - all passing close to Bon Accueil.

For those with surplus energy the Main House has table tennis, table football, DVD players and there is even an equipped video games room.

Of course, when the weather is really good, there is always the Sun Deck on the first floor of The Main House - just lie back and relax - you're in Shropshire!

Private Party Options

Whether it's a hen-party, a 70th birthday or a special get-together, Bon Accueil provides a great location for a group of friends or family to relax and enjoy each other's company, without even leaving the comfort of the house. In addition to our Private Dining Options you have several other options for bringing the party to Bon Accueil.

Pamper Parties with
Serenity, Alison Kemp or 1LookPamper

Particularly for the girls, both Serenity and Alison Kemp provide a professional pamper party service for anyone who would like to de-stress or who would simply like to be pampered, pedicured, de-toxed, tanned or waxed.

Based locally, both Serenity and Alison Kemp Cheshire will advise you through the whole process and, once the treatments are selected, they will come to Bon Accueil and ensure that everything runs like clockwork. A Pamper Party at Bon Accueil starts from £15 per person and you can choose from an extensive list of beauty, massage and holistic treatments via

www.holisticpamperparties.co.uk or telephone Jo on 07951 367182 or
www.alisonkempcheshire.co.uk or telephone Alison on 07707 692280

A 1 Look Pamper Party at Bon Accueil starts from £25 per person and you can choose from an extensive list of beauty, massage and holistic treatments via www.1lookpamper.com or telephone 08445 617948 for more details.

Wine Tasting Parties with
Gillian Nicol or Taste Of The Grape

Based in Chester, Gillian Nichol hosts tastings at Bon Accueil lasting about 2 hours. Gill is happy to offer a range of themes and a typical session would include tasting around 8 wines. Gill will happily discuss your requirements and can cater for themes such as Old World versus New World wines or whatever your particular preferences may be. Prices start at £300 for a tasting for up to 12 guests. Contact Gillian on 07964 588453 or email gilliannicol4@hotmail.co.uk.

Taste Of The Grape are specialists in running wine tasting parties and events that are really entertaining as well as informative. They make sure they strike the right note for your occasion and give you a tasting to remember. The emphasis is firmly on enjoyment! Taste Of The Grape work with fantastic, carefully sourced wines, and you'll come away with impressive wine tasting skills and knowledge. It doesn't matter if you know a little or a lot, their fun blind tasting and aroma challenges will test and tease, as will their wine trivia quizzes - although you can take a more in-depth wine course if you prefer. Have a look at some of their suggestions on www.tasteofthegrape.co.uk or call 02084 802137 to find out more.