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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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.

2 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.

The Hen House at The Old Parsonage

This detached cottage is set in the peaceful Cheshire village of Cotebrook, surrounded by landscaped grounds and close to countryside attractions and historic castles, offering a private and homely countryside retreat in a rural village setting.

Near 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.

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.

Brook House Farm - Apple Tree Barn

A characterful barn conversion set in the Cheshire countryside, serving as a peaceful and scenic base surrounded by fields and near local towns and attractions, suitable for families and groups.

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.

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.

Near 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.

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.

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 Valle Crucis Abbey

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bess's Cottage

Bess's Cottage is a countryside barn conversion cottage with a cosy and homely atmosphere, located on a working dairy farm in the village of Byley, Cheshire, providing a peaceful rural retreat with close access to historic towns and nature.

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.

3 miles from 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

3 miles from The Market Shopping Centre

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.

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.

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.

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.

2 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.

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 Erddig

Erddig is a historic country house and estate in Wrexham, Wales, featuring a unique collection of servant memorabilia, 18th-century furniture, and extensive formal gardens. Visitors can explore both the house interiors and the landscaped outdoor parklands including remnants of Norman and medieval earthworks. The estate provides a distinctive insight into the life of an 18th-century Welsh country squire and his household, with on-site amenities including a café and activities suitable for children.

3 miles from Bridgemere Show Gardens

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.

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.

Voelas Cottage Annexe

Veolas Cottage Annexe is a cosy annexe set in the village of Pontybodkin near Mold, providing a comfortable base for exploring North Wales, Snowdonia, and Cheshire with scenic countryside and outdoor activities nearby.

Near Dorfold Hall

Dorfold Hall is a historic Jacobean mansion set in 800 acres of English countryside featuring original interiors, beautiful gardens, woodlands, and a picturesque lake. Visitors can explore both the house and extensive outdoor grounds, with accessibility features and member free entry available.

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.

The Garden Retreat

A cosy and homely luxury retreat cottage set in the quiet village of Marbury near the Shropshire/Cheshire border, ideal for couples seeking a private getaway with scenic views over a lake and countryside surroundings.

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.

Brook House Farm - The Dairy

This accommodation is a cosy barn conversion located in the Cheshire countryside on a working farm, featuring a ground-floor open plan layout with countryside views and a private back garden, suitable for couples or small families.

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.

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 Wrexham

Wrexham is a historic city in north-east Wales known for its medieval city centre, the remarkable St Giles Church, and its vibrant cultural scene. Visitors can explore both indoor attractions like museums, markets, and arts centres, as well as outdoor locations including parks and the National Trust property of Erddig Hall.

2 miles from The Hardmans' House

The Hardmans' House in Liverpool is a National Trust historic house museum showcasing the original photographic studio, darkroom, and an extensive collection of photographs featuring Liverpool and its people. Visitors can explore the Georgian terraced house of photographer E. Chambré Hardman and his wife.

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.

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.

Near Basingwerk Abbey

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.

3 miles from Rug Chapel

Rug Chapel is a 17th-century private chapel open for guided tours in the summer, featuring unique carved animals, a painted roof, and surrounded by a garden of herbs and flowers. It offers accessible facilities and free entry, providing a historical and atmospheric visitor experience both indoors and outdoors.

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.

Coole Acres Fishery & Leisure Park

Coole Acres Fishery & Leisure Park is a family-friendly holiday destination set in the Cheshire countryside, offering varied accommodations including cosy shepherd’s huts, glamping pods, and luxury lodges, alongside on-site fishing and a café restaurant.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.