Chester Zoo

Chester Zoo in Upton-by-Chester, Cheshire, England, is one of the UK's largest and most diverse zoological collections, featuring over 35,000 animals from 500+ species across extensive outdoor habitats and impressive indoor exhibits. Visitors can explore themed zones like the Heart of Africa savannah, Islands exhibit, and Tropical Realm, with facilities including cafés, restaurants, play areas, and educational programs, making it a premier destination for families and wildlife enthusiasts.

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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.

2 miles from Eliseg's Pillar

Eliseg's Pillar is an ancient early Christian monument from the 9th century, located on a Bronze Age burial cairn in Wales. Visitors can explore the historic outdoor site featuring a weathered cross shaft with inscriptions that tell the story of the kingdom of Powys and its rulers. The site is accessible via a short walk from nearby Valle Crucis Abbey car park.

Located in Llangollen

Llangollen is a picturesque town in Denbighshire, Wales, known for its historic bridges, castle ruins, cultural festivals including the International Musical Eisteddfod, and scenic location on the River Dee within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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.

2 miles from Plas Coch

Plas Coch is a retail and educational area in Wrexham, Wales, known for its Roman farm settlement history, prominent retail park, university campus, and the nearby Racecourse Ground stadium. It combines commercial, historic, and educational interests primarily in an outdoor setting.

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.

Malpas Retreats - The Coach House

A three-bedroom Grade II listed country cottage located in rural Cheshire surrounded by farmland, providing a peaceful and family-friendly atmosphere with extensive grounds and countryside nearby.

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.

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.

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.

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.

3 miles from Dee Estuary Burton Mere Wetlands

Burton Mere Wetlands is a wildlife reserve on the Dee Estuary border with England and Wales, offering diverse wetland habitats, nature trails, bird hides, and a visitor centre with panoramic views. It hosts abundant birdlife and features a cafe, shop, and a dedicated play area for children, suitable for family visits.

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.

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.

3 miles from Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet

Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet is the largest outlet shopping centre in the UK offering 145 stores with discounted brand goods, a leisure park with cinema and bowling, and various dining options. It also hosts seasonal events like a winter village.

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 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.

Willington Lodge

Willington Lodge is a large Grade II listed Georgian country home set in a rural part of north Shropshire, offering accommodation for up to 23 guests in eight bedrooms with extensive period features and spacious grounds including gardens and courtyards.

2 miles from Combermere Abbey

Combermere Abbey is a historic former Cistercian monastery turned Tudor manor and Gothic-style house set in 1,000 acres on the Cheshire/Shropshire border. Visitors can enjoy guided tours of the house including significant restored rooms, explore extensive parkland and gardens, and join special owner-led tours. The venue requires pre-booking and entry fees apply except for Historic Houses members.

2 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.

3 miles from Chester Zoo

Chester Zoo in Upton-by-Chester, Cheshire, England, is one of the UK's largest and most diverse zoological collections, featuring over 35,000 animals from 500+ species across extensive outdoor habitats and impressive indoor exhibits. Visitors can explore themed zones like the Heart of Africa savannah, Islands exhibit, and Tropical Realm, with facilities including cafés, restaurants, play areas, and educational programs, making it a premier destination for families and wildlife enthusiasts.

Vale of Llangollen Farm Cottages - Cor Tarw

A spacious barn conversion on a working sheep farm nestled in peaceful Welsh countryside, ideal for exploring rural North Wales and nearby outdoor activities.

Near Trevor Hall

Trevor Hall is a significant historic house in Wales set within 150 acres of private woodlands and gardens. Visitors can enjoy both indoor tours of the house's unique collections and extensive outdoor walks, including part of the Offas Dyke path, with stunning views of the Dee Valley.

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.

Near 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.

The Foundary

An oak-beamed barn conversion on the outskirts of Whitchurch offering a tranquil setting with a private garden and hot tub, suitable for families and couples in a rural area near local amenities and attractions.

The Woodlands Farmhouse

This is a spacious rural farmhouse on the Welsh borders set in rolling countryside, ideal for large groups or families seeking a peaceful and homely retreat surrounded by nature and farmland.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Vale of Llangollen Farm Cottages - Ty Felin

A charming barn conversion cottage in rural Wales on a working sheep and cattle farm near the Llangollen canal, featuring spacious living, private hot tub, enclosed garden, and scenic surroundings with historic and outdoor activities nearby.

3 miles from Chirk Castle

Chirk Castle is a historic Grade I listed castle and stately home in north-east Wales, built in 1295 and managed by the National Trust. Visitors can explore both the castle interiors and extensive formal gardens and parkland surrounding the site. The estate also features notable landscape elements such as Offa's Dyke and has historic significance dating back to the Marcher Lords and English Civil War periods.

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.

Malpas Retreats - The Coach House Annexe

This is a ground floor studio apartment in a Grade II listed cottage surrounded by the Cheshire countryside, providing a peaceful and scenic base for exploration with shared garden grounds and private parking.

2 miles from Helsby

Helsby is a village in Cheshire, England, known for Helsby Hill, a prominent sandstone hill featuring ancient hillfort remains and extensive rock climbing opportunities. Managed by the National Trust, the hill offers walkers scenic views across Cheshire and beyond. The nearby former quarry is now a woodland park with notable geological features.

Vale of Llangollen Farm Cottages - Y Stabl

This accommodation is a barn conversion cottage located on a working sheep and cattle farm near the Llangollen canal in a rural area of North Wales, offering a peaceful and scenic environment suitable for families and groups, with outdoor activities nearby and private outdoor space including a garden and hot tub.

3 miles from Brynkinalt

Brynkinalt is a Grade II* historic house in Wrexham, home to the Trevor family since 942 AD. Visitors can enjoy guided tours of the formal rooms and learn about the family's rich history, as well as explore the formal gardens and woodland on their own. The site offers scheduled tours and group visits by arrangement with refreshments.

Pheasant Fields

Pheasant Fields is a detached holiday home located in the rural village of Lloc, offering spacious accommodation with traditional and modern features, set on a substantial plot with views over open countryside and close to coastal resorts and local attractions.

3 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.

Located in Caerwys

Caerwys is a small historic market town and community in Flintshire, Wales, known for its conservation area, historic church, and cultural heritage including important Welsh eisteddfodau and links to Philadelphia.

3 miles from Iscoyd Park

Iscoyd Park is a historic family home near Whitchurch, Shropshire, dating back to 1737 with parts from 1630 and medieval origins. Visitors can explore the restored Georgian house, converted outbuildings, and gardens through guided tours led by the family. The estate has a rich history including use as a WWII hospital and POW camp before restoration.