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.
Maes y Falwen
Maes y Falwen is a characterful holiday home in the peaceful village of Nercwys, North Wales, set in scenic countryside offering a blend of rustic charm and modern comfort ideal for families or groups seeking to explore nearby historic towns and natural beauty.
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.
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.
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.
Herons Lake Retreat
Stylish lodges located in peaceful conservation countryside near Caerwys, providing a scenic and tranquil setting close to natural and recreational attractions in North Wales.
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.
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 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.
Butterfly
Butterfly Pod is a luxury family holiday pod in the peaceful North Wales countryside, styled with modern comforts and featuring a private hot tub and outdoor patio within Haulfryn Caravan and Lodge Park.
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.
The Maddocks
A tranquil oak-beamed barn conversion on the outskirts of Whitchurch in a rural setting offering a stylish and private retreat ideal for families and couples.
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.
Mill House Barn
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Dairy
This luxury barn conversion holiday let in Shropshire offers a peaceful rural retreat with private hot tub, enclosed garden, and close proximity to historic market town amenities and countryside attractions.
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.
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 Hideaway
The Hideaway is a single-level coastal accommodation near Meols Beach with private hot tub, garden, and private parking, offering a peaceful and stylish retreat with easy access to nature and nearby towns.
The Old Stables
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.
Oakwood Farm - Ash Cottage
A stylish and self-contained countryside cottage near Chester on the Wirral Peninsula offering peaceful rural retreat with private garden, hot tub, and access to an on-site café.
Oakwood Farm - Oak Cottage
The Oakwood Farm cottages near Chester on the Wirral Peninsula provide a countryside setting with access to coast and city, offering a mix of peacefulness and convenience in a stylish self-contained environment.
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.
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.
Dee Bank Cottage
Dee Bank Cottage is a charming three-storey house located on the River Dee in Llangollen, offering stylish interiors and spacious living areas with terraces overlooking the river, ideal for families or friends seeking a peaceful holiday retreat.
Valle Crucis Abbey is a historic Cistercian abbey ruin in Denbighshire, Wales, founded in 1201 and dissolved in 1537. Visitors can explore extensive outdoor ruins including the church, cloisters, and outbuildings, with access to some first-floor areas. The site is noted for its medieval architecture and the only remaining monastic fishpond in Wales.
The Hayloft
A luxurious barn conversion located in a peaceful rural setting near Whitchurch with spacious accommodation for six guests, featuring a private hot tub, enclosed garden, and private parking.
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.
The Oaks
The Oaks is a stylish and cosy detached holiday retreat in North Wales with oak features, set in a peaceful location near Llangollen surrounded by natural beauty.
Stable End
Stable End is a contemporary barn retreat on a North Shropshire working farm offering a peaceful countryside escape with rustic charm and stylish converted barn accommodation for up to six guests.
The Private Collection at Penvale
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.
Green Acres
Green Acres is a thoughtfully refurbished family home near Llangollen town centre, offering a spacious and secluded setting with large gardens and modern furnishings by The White Company London.
The Ash Loft
The Ash Loft is a luxury detached property nestled in peaceful countryside near Audlem Village, surrounded by natural beauty with access to nearby attractions like Chester, Peak District, and Alton Towers, offering a serene and rural retreat for up to 4 guests.
Bridgemere Garden Centre in Cheshire features a six-acre garden showcasing 15 unique themed gardens including RHS medal winners and a Japanese-inspired garden, with plant sales and refreshments available. It is accessible, dog friendly and features the famous Isaac Newton’s Apple Tree.
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.
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.
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.
