Alpaca Lodge
This rustic lodge is set in a peaceful alpaca paddock near Northwich, offering a unique countryside experience with an open-plan living space and an enclosed sitting-out area overlooking fields and a pond.
Blue Planet Aquarium
The Blue Planet Aquarium in Ellesmere Port is the largest aquarium in North West England, featuring extensive marine and freshwater tanks including a 4 million liter main tank with a 71m underwater shark tunnel. It offers themed habitats showcasing diverse aquatic life and interactive experiences.
2 miles from Bluebell Cottage Gardens
This 1.5-acre RHS Partner Garden near Warrington offers a tranquil outdoor experience with diverse planting areas including a wildflower meadow, gravel garden, and an exotic garden with a pergola walk. It features accessible paths, plant sales, refreshments, and wildlife-friendly gardening practices.
Stable Cottage
Stable Cottage is a charming stable conversion set at the end of a private rural lane in north Wales, offering a peaceful and homely atmosphere with access to countryside walks and shared grounds.
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2 miles from Maen Achwyfan
Maen Achwyfan is a historic 10th/11th century stone wheel-cross near Whitford, Flintshire, notable as the tallest of its kind in Britain, featuring intricate Celtic and figurative carvings. It is an outdoor monument and a scheduled historic site maintained by Cadw.
Clawdd Offa
This spacious barn conversion is set within 6 acres of natural countryside near Penyfford village in North Wales, offering a family-friendly and scenic retreat with original rustic charm and modern home comforts.
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Black Lion Folly
Black Lion Folly is a boutique retreat set in a historic rural location within the grounds of a Grade II listed Welsh longhouse and ancient agricultural estate, featuring charming countryside views and easy access to local towns and natural attractions.
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2 miles from Ewloe Castle
Castell Ewloe is a native-built Welsh castle located in a deep woodland setting near the Wales-England border, known for its distinctive D-shaped stone tower and historic significance as a contested borderland fortress. The site offers an outdoor historic experience with walking trails and steps, accessible to visitors year-round with free entry.
Ysgubor
A detached barn conversion with tasteful farmhouse style overlooking Welsh countryside, offering level access throughout and a warm, homely atmosphere in a rural setting.
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3 miles from Derwen Cross
Derwen Cross features a well-preserved medieval preaching cross with detailed Christian carvings and nearby historic church elements, open year-round for external viewing.
Cheshire Barns - Eaton Barn
This accommodation is a spacious, characterful holiday cottage in a rural Cheshire village, featuring split-level bedrooms, stone flag flooring, and a private hot tub on a decked area, set within a walled garden with parking and shared tennis court.
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2 miles from Arley Hall
Arley Hall & Gardens in Cheshire is a historic family home offering indoor tours of its intricately decorated interiors alongside access to one of Britain's finest gardens known for its vitality and variety. Visitors can enjoy a café, shop, and facilities for children, with the venue mostly wheelchair accessible and pet friendly.
The Gate House, Creigiog Mill
The Gate House is a 16th-century gate house located in Llanarmon-yn-Ial, offering a blend of historic features and modern comforts in a peaceful rural setting with a large garden and summerhouse.
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3 miles from Nerquis Hall
Nerquis Hall is a historic 16th-century house featuring an original farmyard and Great Barn, available for exclusive use but requiring paid entrance for Historic Houses members. It served as a film location and offers an indoor historic experience.
Olive
A luxury barn conversion located in the Cheshire countryside offering a peaceful and private retreat with beautiful countryside views and access to outdoor activities.
2 miles from Abbeywood Gardens
Abbeywood Gardens offers extensive woodlands, diverse gardens, and a wildlife walk set in Cheshire, complemented by a cafe serving local food. Access is free for RHS members on select days.
The Piggery
The Piggery is a cosy countryside cabin designed for two guests, offering a peaceful and private retreat with features like an outdoor kitchen, firepit, private shower, and exclusive access to a tennis court in the scenic Clwydian Range of North Wales.
Tyn Y Celyn Holidays - Tyn Y Celyn
Tyn Y Celyn is a charming 16th Century cottage located in the village of Llanferres, Mold, North Wales, surrounded by the Welsh countryside with rolling hills and scenic landscapes providing a peaceful and homely private retreat for families and groups.
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Ty Clyd
Ty Clyd is a recently renovated one-bedroom holiday home in North Wales offering a peaceful and stylish countryside retreat for couples and their dogs, surrounded by scenic walking and cycling opportunities.
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Tyn Y Coed
Tyn Y Coed is a countryside cottage in North Wales near Nannerch offering a peaceful and homely retreat with scenic views, suitable for families and groups up to six guests.
Brackenwood
Brackenwood is a distinguished six-bedroom period house on the Wirral Peninsula near Caldy Hill, set in private landscaped grounds with outdoor recreational facilities, suitable for larger groups and families.
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Y Beudy
This spacious detached barn conversion in a rural setting offers accommodation for up to 14 guests with seven bedrooms, including accessible features such as wheelchair access and a lift connecting all floors. It includes a games room, playroom, sun room with balcony, and private grounds with children-friendly facilities and a private hot tub.
3 miles from Nantclwyd y Dre
Nantclwyd y Dre is a unique historic house and garden in Ruthin offering over 500 years of history with exhibits from medieval to Victorian times, step-free gardens with scenic views, and activities for children including trails and a bat observation cam. Well-behaved dogs are welcome inside and in the gardens.
Cheshire Barns - Rose Cottage
A cosy one-bedroom retreat in the Cheshire countryside with a private hot tub and wood-burning stove, ideal for couples seeking a quiet romantic stay with access to local countryside and amenities.
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The Bellringers Cottage
The Bellringers Cottage is a cosy and homely cottage with original features, situated in an idyllic village setting in Llandegla, near countryside and nature walks.
Woodhouse Cottage
This cosy detached holiday cottage with a multi-fuel burner is situated near Chester and offers a large garden with orchard, providing a private and homely retreat suitable for families and pet owners.
2 miles from Y Fferm
Y Fferm is a 17th-century small manorial farmhouse retaining much of its original sub-medieval details, open to visitors by pre-booked appointment during selected dates.
Cheshire Barns - Garden Cottage
This accommodation offering is a spacious and stylish rural cottage located in the Cheshire village of Antrobus, set within a charming estate amidst the countryside, ideal for families and couples seeking a peaceful retreat with private hot tub and garden views.
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Upstairs at the White Lion
Upstairs @ The White Lion is a spacious and welcoming three-bedroom apartment above a traditional pub in Holywell, North Wales, suitable for families and groups to explore the area's coastline and countryside.
Plas Isaf Lodge Retreat
Plas Isaf is a tranquil lodge retreat located near Caerwys in North Wales, set within a conserved area of Welsh countryside with scenic views and private decking, offering peaceful and serene accommodations for a rural getaway.
Waterloo Sunset
Waterloo Sunset is a cosy retreat in Crosby offering comfortable accommodation with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, close to local bars, restaurants, and the coast, suitable for couples and small families with pets, featuring an enclosed back garden and walking access to nearby attractions.
2 miles from New Strand Shopping Centre
The New Strand Shopping Centre in Bootle is a large indoor retail complex featuring 130 stores, including major tenants like TJ Hughes and Home Bargains. Opened in 1968 and expanded in the late 1990s, it offers extensive shopping with good transport connections and parking. It also includes facilities for children such as a creche.
Located in Crosby
Crosby is a coastal town in Merseyside, England, known for its beaches, Antony Gormley's art installation, and a vibrant suburban atmosphere near Liverpool.
Hersedd Barns
Hersedd Barns is a rural barn conversion located about 5 miles from Mold, offering a peaceful and scenic retreat with rustic charm, wooden beams, oak flooring, and access to gardens and owners' fields for a country walk base experience.
Tir-Y-Coed
Tir-Y-Coed is a spacious and inviting three-bedroom family cottage located in North Wales, offering a peaceful and homely atmosphere close to country pubs, nature walks, and local attractions.
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Anfield Haven
Anfield Haven is a substantial and stylish period home in the Liverpool suburb of Anfield, offering a homely atmosphere for families and groups with easy access to local amenities, green spaces and city attractions, including nearby Anfield Football Stadium.
2 miles from Metquarter
Metquarter is a boutique shopping centre located in central Liverpool, housed in a historic former post office building. Visitors can enjoy a range of retail stores, a food hall, and a cinema, with a family-friendly environment.
Riverview Cottage
A charming dog-friendly riverside cottage in a peaceful Cheshire village with cosy interiors, a wood-burning stove, river views, and nearby local amenities including a pub.
3 miles from Stonyford Cottage Gardens
Stonyford Cottage Gardens is a family-owned informal garden featuring wetland areas, a tranquil lake, and a diverse range of shade and moisture-loving plants with scenic views and woodland walks. It offers facilities like parking, refreshments, and welcomes dogs.
Gibbet Mill
This Grade II listed historic windmill near Chester offers a unique multi-storey countryside retreat with original features, enclosed garden, and private parking, allowing up to 6 guests and 2 pets, but is not child-friendly.
The Cottage @ The Coach House
This stylish and modern studio annexe in Rossett, Wrexham, offers a cosy open-plan interior with one double bed and a small front patio area, set within the grounds of a Grade II listed home near local countryside and historical attractions.
3 miles from The Mall Chester
Eastgate Square is a large indoor shopping precinct in Chester offering around 70 stores in a mix of Edwardian and modern covered shopping areas, complementing the historic city centre.
Matty's Place
Matty's Place is a two-bedroom property located in the village of Lixwm, surrounded by countryside and near local pubs, offering a peaceful and homely stay with access to nature and local walks.
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3 miles from St Winefride's Well
St Winefride's Shrine & Well is a historic pilgrimage site featuring a late 15th-century chapel with an indoor holy spring and an outdoor healing water pool. Visitors can explore the richly decorated chapel and enjoy the site's spiritual and cultural significance along the North Wales Pilgrim's Way.
Drift House
A luxury barn conversion in the Cheshire countryside with spacious accommodation for 8 guests, scenic views, private enclosed garden, and a wood-fired hot tub, suitable for families and pets.
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3 miles from Cholmondeley Castle Gardens
Cholmondeley Castle Gardens is a historic 70-acre garden with magnificent seasonal displays, a long herbaceous border, lakeside nature trail, water garden, picnic and play area, historic chapel, and diverse plant collections. Free access is available for RHS members on selected days.
Stonewood Country Lodge
Stonewood Country Lodge is a pet-friendly lodge nestled in the Cheshire countryside in the village of Kelsall, offering a peaceful and comfortable retreat with scenic local attractions and nature immersion.
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Bryn Rodyn
A detached bungalow in the village of Graigfechan offering scenic countryside views and a quiet, elevated location with terraced gardens and private parking.
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Kitty's View Country Lodges
Kitty’s View Country Lodges is a boutique collection of one and two bedroom lodges set on a working farm in the Cheshire countryside, offering a peaceful and stylish retreat with views across to the hills.
Coastal Oasis
This offering is a cosy and homely studio apartment located in the seaside town of Hoylake on the Wirral Peninsula, providing a peaceful private retreat with easy access to coastal and countryside attractions.
Glan Llyn Annex
This is a one-bedroom ground floor annexe in rural Flintshire, North Wales, offering a modern, homely interior with a cosy living area and an enclosed patio, set in a peaceful countryside location near walking routes and historic sites.
The Grousemoor
A spacious luxury property in Denbighshire that accommodates up to 15 guests with pets allowed, wheelchair access, a hot tub, and extensive outdoor spaces, suitable for family and celebration stays.
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Moss Bank Farm - The Hayloft
The Hayloft is a cosy and peaceful semi-detached barn conversion set in the countryside on a working farm, suitable for families and groups with pet-friendly and child-friendly features, surrounded by open fields and rural scenery.
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3 miles from Castell Caergwrle
Castell Caergwrle is a historic ruined castle built by native Welsh prince Dafydd ap Gruffudd in the late 13th century. Visitors can explore outdoor grounds on a waymarked path and enjoy the heritage setting within the village. Access involves uneven terrain and steps with safety notices. The site has free entry and allows dogs on short leads at ground level.
Cheshire Barns- Peartree Cottage
This cosy cottage in the Cheshire village of Antrobus offers a private retreat for two guests with a woodburner, underfloor heating, and a private hot tub on enclosed decking, set amidst peaceful countryside.
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Childe of Hale Cottage
This detached Grade II listed thatched cottage dates back to the 15th century and offers a historic setting close to local pubs and countryside walks in a village on the Trans Pennine Trail.
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3 miles from Speke Hall
Speke Hall is a Grade I listed Tudor manor house in Liverpool, renowned for its historic timber-framed architecture, ancient yew trees, and scenic views over the Mersey estuary. Owned by the National Trust, it offers visitors both indoor exploration of historic rooms and outdoor gardens with walking paths.
3 miles from The Sorceress of Speke and the Lost Familiars
12 Oct–8 Nov (next week)
Visitors follow an outdoor trail around the grounds of Speke Hall, completing five activities to discover a magic word and reunite the Sorceress of Speke with her lost animal familiars.
St Mary's Victorian Chambers
A Victorian-themed three-storey town house in the centre of Mold with period features, antique decor, and four spacious bedrooms for seven guests, offering a unique and historic atmosphere.
Honeysuckle Cottage
Honeysuckle Cottage is a semi-detached stone cottage in the Welsh countryside, set in extensive owner gardens near the Clwydian Range AONB, offering a cosy and homely atmosphere with character and charm.
Located in Mold
Mold is a historic county town in Flintshire, Wales, featuring a walkable town centre with medieval and cultural heritage, markets, festivals, and local food specialities. It offers rich history centered around Mold Castle and Bronze Age finds, with accessible bus services and lively community events.
Home Leigh
This accommodation is a beautifully refurbished period property situated near the coast on the Wirral Peninsula, offering a homely and comfortable setting for guests including families and groups, with a private garden and hot tub in a peaceful location close to natural and coastal attractions.
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3 miles from Dee Estuary Parkgate
Dee Estuary - Parkgate is a nature reserve featuring extensive saltmarshes with diverse birdlife and scenic landscapes, ideal for wildlife observation especially at high tide. It offers outdoor experiences with parking, picnic areas, and nearby eateries, welcoming visitors free of charge year-round.