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.
Groes Faen-Bach Farmhouse is a newly-built stone farmhouse within a working farm, designed for large gatherings of friends or family, offering a luxurious yet homely atmosphere and spacious accommodation across three floors near North Wales tourist destinations.
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.
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.
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.
Cwmalis Hall is a Grade II listed detached home located near Llangollen, set amidst 1.5 acres of woodland with valley and countryside views, offering a peaceful and scenic retreat ideal for large groups and families.
A secluded lodge retreat in a scenic 33-acre valley near Llangollen with a family-friendly atmosphere and extensive opportunities for outdoor activities.
A spacious barn conversion on a working sheep farm nestled in peaceful Welsh countryside, ideal for exploring rural North Wales and nearby outdoor activities.
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.
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.
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.
Basingwerk Abbey is a Grade I listed ruined Cistercian abbey founded in the 12th century located near Holywell, Flintshire, Wales. Visitors can explore extensive medieval ruins set within Greenfield Valley Heritage Park, managed by Cadw. The site showcases historic religious architecture and marks the start of the North Wales Pilgrims Way.
A spacious detached, beamed cottage set in rural Cheshire with a large enclosed garden, woodburner, and games room facilities in the garage, offering a peaceful family-friendly retreat close to Nantwich.
Crewe is a historic railway town in Cheshire, England, known for its major railway junction, Bentley car factory, and the expansive Queen's Park offering recreational facilities including a children's play area. Cultural attractions include the Lyceum Theatre and Crewe Heritage Centre featuring a miniature railway.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A new lodge accommodation set in the ancient royal hunting forest of Delamere in Cheshire, offering a peaceful natural environment with forest and cycling trails, wildlife, and scenic views across seven counties.
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.
Frodsham is a historic market town in Cheshire, England, known for its medieval heritage, scenic Frodsham Hill, and active town centre with markets, shops, and hospitality venues.
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.
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.
A spacious, oak-beamed Grade II listed first floor apartment with wood burning stove and exposed brickwork, situated in the countryside near Chester with views over the Cheshire countryside and convenient transport links.
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.
Derwen Cross features a well-preserved medieval preaching cross with detailed Christian carvings and nearby historic church elements, open year-round for external viewing.
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.
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.
Mill House Barn is a stylishly converted barn set in the peaceful Cheshire countryside within 1.5 acres of shared grounds, ideal for families or groups exploring local attractions and historic sites.
Sandbach Crosses are two elaborately carved 9th-century Anglo-Saxon stone crosses located in the marketplace of Sandbach, Cheshire. They are outdoor historic monuments known for their religious and Celtic carvings, historically and artistically significant as Grade I listed structures and scheduled ancient monuments.
The Private Collection at Penvale offers luxury lodges situated within a secluded valley near the riverside town of Llangollen, combining elegant design with access to outdoor activities and scenic natural surroundings for families.
A spacious barn conversion cottage located on a working sheep and cattle farm near the Llangollen canal in rural Wales, offering a private garden, hot tub, and countryside surroundings.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A spacious barn conversion set in the Cheshire countryside, offering countryside views, a sizeable garden, and a peaceful environment suitable for families and groups.
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.