When can I check in and check out of Whixall Marina?

On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Whixall Marina?

From R3 220,05 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Whixall Marina

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Visitor image of the view from across canal

Scenic luxury shepherd's huts on the banks of Llangollen Canal
A 15-minute drive from Whitchurch and 30 minutes from Shrewsbury
Dog-friendly site with small shop, café (open daily) and village green

Fancy hols watching the world drift by – and getting out and about in it? Chug along to Whixall Marina, 15 minutes’ drive from the pretty Shropshire town of Whitchurch. Whether making a quick stop on lengthy canal explores or staying put for a waterside getaway, this site is in just the right spot. On the banks of the Prees branch of the Llangollen canal, it’s well placed for puttering along in barges, and is about 20 leisurely water-filled miles from the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. Ramblers and bikers can stay in the dry instead, following paths along the canalside or wandering Whixall Moss five minutes away – just the sort of jaunts canine chums will want to be along for... There’s plenty here for stay-putters too: when lazy days on site are called for, there’s a café serving hot drinks and meals throughout the day, and the café terrace is a prime spot for sitting to watch the barges, ducks and swans pass by. Too much bustle? Find a seat on the ‘village green’ next to the café and take in the calm pace of the marina while sipping on a tea or coffee.

Site type

Open now

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Facilities/activities including Laundrette are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, 01 Apr to Fri, 31 Oct 2025

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Canal walk 200 yards from accommodation.

Literally outside the shepherds hut you stay in

Stayed here with boy twice now, we love it and will return

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	4

Craig A. Apr 2025

Bee Happy shepherd's hut (no pets, double)

Liked: Beautiful site, well maintained, looked after, clean with lovely staff

Disliked: There is nothing I disliked about this site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Idyllic, peaceful site with clean facilities.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Anita M. Aug 2024

Bee Happy shepherd's hut (no pets, double)

Liked: Idyllic, peaceful location. The hut was very clean and suited our needs. The staff are so friendly and helpful. Lovely watching the wildlife and boats on the canal. There is a cafe on site, food very good. Lots of nearby canal walks. Hot showers and toilet block not too far away. Really enjoyed our stay.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfection!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	4

Jonny T. Aug 2024

Hop To It shepherd's hut (no pets, twin)

Liked: The location, the site, the cleanliness, the quietness, the friendliness, it's absolutely amazing!!

Disliked: Nothing! It's perfect

Recommend to friends Visit again

A Must visit !!!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	4

Anonymous Aug 2024

Bee Happy shepherd's hut (no pets, double)

Liked: Everything about the place it was just perfect .. quiet and super peaceful and laid back.. huts not far at all from shower and toilet facilities in which we practically had to ourselves they were clean with hot showers.. huts were clean and warm with everything we needed for our stay.. huts overlook the canal nice to sit early morning outside and watch the boats pass by peacefully.. excellent location for walks a cafe on site serving lovely food almost home from home feels... Will almost definitely be staying again very soon .

Disliked: Nothing WiFi signal was poor and signal too but you could get WiFi from the marina cafe I still thought was poor signal but I enjoyed the fact I could switch off from the world

Recommend to friends Visit again

The location by the canal was lovely. The firepit, logs and…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Anonymous Aug 2024

Foxes Den shepherd's hut (pet friendly, double)

Liked: The location by the canal was lovely.
The firepit, logs and firelighters.
Bed very comfy.
Thank you for the relaxed check out time. It was lovely not to have to rush.

Disliked: A bit of privacy between each hut would be nice.
A bedside table each side of the bed would be useful especially for my cup of tea in bed.
I personally don't like a lot of cushions. They look good but then you have to find a place for them when you take them off the bed and they end up on the floor which is a shame.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The extras are so thought full .very clean…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

rachel s. Aug 2024

Hop To It shepherd's hut (no pets, twin)

Liked: The extras are so thought full .very clean

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely location, quiet. Cake from Cafe was great.…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	4

Anonymous Aug 2024

Hop To It shepherd's hut (no pets, twin)

Liked: Lovely location, quiet.

Cake from Cafe was great.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic little site

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	4

Joanne G. Jul 2024

Bee Happy shepherd's hut (no pets, double)

Liked: Shepherds hut was lovely had everything you needed .spotlessly clean . And such a lovely outlook over the canal. So peaceful. Staff so friendly .would love to return. Toilets and shower very clean.great walks on your doorstep. Dog friendly

Disliked: Nothing to dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A great place to stay as a solo female traveller. It's my happy place!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Anonymous Sept 2023

Hop To It shepherd's hut (no pets, twin)

Liked: I LOVE my Shepherd's hut atWhixall marina! This is my third stay and it is perfect every time. I feel safe and relaxed and don't want to leave. The facilities are clean, staff super friendly and helpful. It is great value for a two-night escape. Close to great walks and safe cycling. Wildlife and local area are fabulous to explore. There is a station just 2 miles away so easy to walk or cycle to.

Disliked: I would love it if they provided bedding and towels so that I could travel really light and arrive by bike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic. Had a great time…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

rachel s. Aug 2023

Hop To It shepherd's hut (no pets, twin)

Liked: Fantastic. Had a great time

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Whixall Marina

Alders Lane

Whixall

Whitchurch

Shropshire

England

SY13 2QS

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.90155°N
-2.75265°W

Nearest transport

Coach

18.4 km The Crescent

19.2 km Bus Stop No 3

Rail

4.2 km Prees Rail Station

5.5 km Wem Rail Station

9.2 km Whitchurch (Shrops) Rail Station

Ferry

Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Nature-filled days are a cinch hereabouts: the site’s a 15-minute drive from Fenn’s, Whixall and Bettisfield Mosses National Nature Reserve on the England-Wales border, where there are rare dragonflies and craneflies to spy, as well as pretty moths and butterflies, 166 species of bird, and lots of adders and lizards. For outdoorsy days with a touch more control within half an hour of base, head instead for Cholmondeley Castle gardens or the award-winning Hodnet Hall Gardens. Both are in the grounds of stately homes, bringing a touch of olde-worlde glamour to visits, and the fab Hawkstone Park Follies is 15 minutes away for an 18th-century fantasy theme park. If Hawkstone has historians excited, make further stops at sprawling old piles like Attingham Park, Whittington Castle, Shrewsbury Castle and Chirk Castle – all within 40 minutes – or traipse along to Ironbridge Gorge to get a feeling for Britain’s Industrial Age with pit stops at Blists Hill Victorian Town, the china museum or the oldest cast-iron bridge in the world. From Victorian towns to modern-day ones: trundle along next to the town of Shrewsbury, where there are museums and galleries, jailhouse tours, and boat tours along the Severn. Too slow-paced? It’s an 80-minute drive to Alton Towers, if hair-raising ‘coaster rides get blood pumping…

Must see

Chester Castle 33 km

Cheshire Military Museum 33 km

Chester Cathedral 33.7 km

Darby Houses (Ironbridge) 33.7 km

Blists Hill Victorian Town 34.1 km

National Trust

Chirk Castle 23 km

Attingham Park 24.9 km

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 26.3 km

Sunnycroft 27.9 km

Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills 39.9 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Colemere - Wem Moss - Shropshire Union Canal 6 km

The Sandstone Trail S to N (Part 1): Whitchurch - Bickerton 8.7 km

HAWKSTONE 9.8 km

HODNET HALL 12.7 km

Malpas and Tushingham 13.2 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 14 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs are prohibited from main facilities and amenities.
Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.

Extras

Facilities/activities including Laundrette are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.

Hired accommodation

Hired accommodation: £20,00 (R461,41) damage/cleanliness/bracelet deposit is required on arrival and will be refunded on departure after inspection of your unit should no damage/losses be found.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Extras

Motorcycle(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

Occupancy

No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Vehicles

No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.

General

Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Dogs

The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Whixall Marina have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Whixall Marina dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Whixall Marina? Nature-filled days are a cinch hereabouts: the site’s a 15-minute drive from Fenn’s, Whixall and Bettisfield Mosses National Nature Reserve on the England-Wales border, where there are rare dragonflies and craneflies to … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Whixall Marina?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Depart by: 10:30 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Whixall Marina? From R3 220,05 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.