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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ground floor bungalow accommodation situated within a World Heritage area near the Thomas Telford aqueduct in Trevor, offering a spacious kitchen, three bedrooms, enclosed garden with barbecue, and private parking for five cars.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A detached lodge in rural Cheshire set on a family-run smallholding offering a peaceful countryside retreat with private hot tub, garden space, and easy access to walking routes and local attractions.
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.
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.
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.
Ness Botanic Gardens is a 64-acre botanic garden on the Wirral peninsula featuring diverse plant collections, beautiful views, and varied garden landscapes. It offers refreshments, a children's play area, and plant sales, with free access for RHS members on selected days.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This cosy detached bungalow is a rural retreat in Cheshire ideal for couples and walkers, featuring flexible sleeping and a private patio with garden views.
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.
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.
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.
A cosy 18th-century coach house conversion with stone and timber features, situated in a peaceful rural setting with views over barley fields and a secluded garden leading to an orchard, ideal for couples.
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.
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.
A renovated cottage on a working dairy farm near the Wales-England border offering a peaceful and scenic rural family holiday setting with countryside surroundings.
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.
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 spacious barn conversion on a working sheep farm nestled in peaceful Welsh countryside, ideal for exploring rural North Wales and nearby outdoor activities.
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.
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.
A single-level countryside property at a working equestrian setting in Winsford, Cheshire, offering a peaceful and homely atmosphere surrounded by nature and local attractions.
A detached barn conversion with tasteful farmhouse style overlooking Welsh countryside, offering level access throughout and a warm, homely atmosphere in a rural setting.
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.
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.
A detached character cottage converted from 18th-century sandstone farm buildings featuring handmade wooden features, set in a rural location near Llangollen and National Trust properties, with level access to the ground floor and a lawned garden with patio and BBQ.
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.
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.
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.