Bordering England to the east and the Welsh counties of Denbighshire and Flintshire to the west and north, the county of Wrexham is a fantastic gateway into Wales. The county itself is very well positioned to explore other areas of both England and Wales, however, it provides a vast amount of activities and experiences to enjoy inside its borders. With rolling Welsh hills to small market towns, the county of Wrexham is a region with a lot to offer. Read more
Plas Ceiriog Country Lodge is a large, exclusive-use self-catering country lodge situated in the picturesque Ceiriog Valley. Sleeping 28 in 14 en-suite rooms it offers unique holiday accommodation and provides the perfect base to explore the local area which has an abundance of things to do. The social spaces are designed for larger groups in mind making it the ideal venue for memorable family and friend get-togethers.
A pet friendly 4 Star holiday home just ten minutes away from Audlem village where you can enjoy lovely canal walks and sample the tasty cakes at one of the many tearooms or enjoy a drink sitting by the canal at the Shroppy Fly pub which serves lovely food. Guests staying at Oakwood have countryside walks straight from the front door which includes the 20 minute walk on a hardstanding footpath to the Olde Jack Inn - an ideal self-catering rental to relax and unwind. We are also lucky to have a community owned pub on our doorstep which has been voted the countrys best pub , this can be walked to across the fields or a 5 minute drive. Brown Moss Nature Reserve with woodland walks is a beautiful place to stroll round and near to this we have a 200 acre estate with no livestock and so perfect for walking your dogs. The bustling old market town of Whitchurch which is the oldest town in the country has fine dining including Docket 33 and the italian restaurant Enzo`s. The town has beautiful Tudor buildings and is renowned for its production of the Joyce clocks and its canalside walks.Chester and Shrewsbury are close by as well as Ellesmere with its scenic lakes. Chester Zoo and the Grosvenor Museum are worth a visit as well as a lovely stroll around the Chester Roman Gardens. We have quite a few places to visit on rainy days such as Dagfields Craft and Antique Centre and the Secret Bunker plus Bridgemere Garden World with its splendid gardens. The Dorothy Clive and Trentham gardens are this side of Staffordshire and well worth a visit or have a look at the Wedgewood museum and then go across to the JCB factory for a very interesting tour. The world is your oyster as we are very fortunate to be central to 4 counties which includes Wales. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
A delightful Gold award winning detached country cottage set in a peaceful waterside location which is perfect for a family of 4 and spacious for a couple. This home from home Cottage is close to a canalside village with tearooms and a Nature Reserve with woodland walks and is central for Chester and Shrewsbury. Oakpond is based on the Cheshire/Shropshire Border and is within easy reach of Staffordshire and Wales and so plenty of places to visit.There are National Trust Houses and beautiful gardens to visit such as Dorothy Clive, Hodnet Hall and Wollerton gardens as well as the famous Ironbridge. Whitchurch is the oldest town in the country and has an abundance of restaurants including Docket 33 and Etzios. This delightful market town has many beautiful buildings from Georgian, Tudor and Medieval times and is a Walkers Welcome town. Tourist board rating: 4 Star Gold
"The Barn at Waen y Ffynnon" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Ruthin. Ruthin is a county town of Denbighshire, in North Wales, located at the southern part of the Vale of Clwyd. Boasting the rolling countryside surrounding, and is an easy drive from the thriving town of Mold. The town provides many traditional...
"Offa's Lodge" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Shropshire. The ancient border market town of Oswestry has restaurants and all usual amenities along with its extensive and well preserved hill top Iron Age fort which is great for walking and views. Historic houses and castles with beautiful grounds...
"Shepherd's Hut" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Malpas. Bangor-on-Dee is a village in the borough of Wrexham in Wales, situated on the banks of the River Dee. Bangor-on-Dee offers a perfect base from which to explore North Wales, Cheshire and Shropshire. The village is home to a number of shops and...
"Barn in Shropshire" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Shropshire. The property is just 2 miles from Ellesmere, famous for its lake, with the market towns of Oswestry, Whitchurch and Wrexham nearby. This is an all year round destination for friends and family to have a relaxing or active holiday. Enjoy a game...
"Solway" is a 5 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 10 guests in Cheshire. Chester has quite rightly been described as 'the jewel of the North-West of England'. The antique Roman walls and amphitheatre, mediaeval cathedral, Elizabethan timber-framed townhouses, Georgian terraces, Victorian restorations, and...
"Cottage in North Wales" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Whitchurch. In the heart of Hanmer: a quintessential border village with a church and green, overlooking the Mere, a traditional village shop, butcher and florist all within walking distance. Perfect for a couple or family of four to enjoy this wonderful...
"House in Cheshire" is a 5 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 10 guests in Cheshire. Historic Chester boasts fabulous shopping, culinary delights around every corner, cultural events to attend and attractions. Walk the old city walls, visit the Roman amphitheatre and impressive cathedral, explore the Tudor Rows and galleries,...
"Kestrel" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cheshire. The village of Tilston is situated on the upper reaches of the River Dee, located between the medieval city of Chester and the market town of Whitchurch. Close by is the Carden Park Hotel with a superb 5 star leisure spa and golf course....
"Bluebell" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Caia Park. The village of Brymbo can be found just five miles from the centre of Wrexham, North Wales, where you’ll find a variety of shops, pubs and restaurants. Historically, the village dates back to the Bronze Age, with evidence having been uncovered...
"Brookdale - Two-Bedroom Holiday Home" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cheshire. This holiday home provides a fireplace. The holiday home's kitchen, which has kitchenware, is available for cooking and storing food. The holiday home offers a washing machine, a private entrance, a barbecue, heating and a TV. The unit has 2...
"Rock Cottage - Two-Bedroom Holiday Home" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cheshire. Guests will have a special experience as the holiday home offers a fireplace. Featuring a private entrance, this holiday home consists of 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and a kitchen. The holiday home's kitchen, which features a dishwasher and...
"Dragon's Den" is a 2 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 3 guests in Cheshire. Chester has much to offer the tourist, including excellent shopping in and around the famous 'Rows' and walks along the Roman Walls, beside the River Dee and through the Grosvenor Park. Explore Chester's medieval cathedral, visit Chester...
"St Marys Victorian Chambers - Four-Bedroom Holiday Home" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 7 guests in Mold. The holiday home's kitchen, which features kitchenware, is available for cooking and storing food. The holiday home offers a washing machine, a private entrance, heating and a TV. The unit offers 5 beds.
"Colomendy Alpaca Farm - Coach House" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 7 guests in Mold. Northop Hall, a significant community in North Wales, is close to Mold, a well-known tourist destination. The beautiful Top Monkey pub, a gas station, a well-stocked convenience store, and a hockey and cricket club can all be found on a stroll...
"Wolvesacre Mill Cottage" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Shropshire. Whitchurch is the most northern market town in Shropshire, sitting on the borders of South Cheshire and Wales. The town is surrounded by beautiful countryside inviting everyone to sample to the delights of strolling along the canal, cycling...
"1 Bodwen Villas" is a 5 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Llangollen. The beautiful Vale of Llangollen, with its dramatic mountain backdrop and boulder-strewn River Dee is the setting for this pretty tourist town, internationally famous for its Musical Eisteddfod. Explore the green valley by steam train or canal...
"Holly Barn - Four-Bedroom Holiday Home" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Shropshire. Featuring a private entrance, this holiday home consists of 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with a shower. The holiday home's kitchen, which has a dishwasher and kitchenware, is available for cooking and storing food. This holiday home features a...
"12 Deva Terrace" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cheshire. Chester has quite rightly been described as 'the jewel of the North-West of England'. Perhaps the most fascinating aspect of the city is that within a very small area there is evidence of every period of history - from the old walls and...
"Granary Cottage - Two-Bedroom Holiday Home" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Shropshire. The holiday home's kitchen, which has a dishwasher and kitchenware, is available for cooking and storing food. The holiday home features a TV, a washing machine, a private entrance and heating. The unit has 3 beds.
"Dee Bank Cottage - Three-Bedroom Holiday Home " is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Llangollen. Guests will have a special experience as this holiday home provides a fireplace. Guests will find a dishwasher and kitchenware in the kitchen. The holiday home also has a barbecue. The holiday home offers a private entrance, heating and river...
"New Hall" is a 7 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 14 guests in Caia Park. The small border town of Chirk (Welsh spelling: Y Waun) stands on the escarpment above where the rivers Ceiriog and Dee meet, and is referred to as The Gateway to Wales. Most famous for its magnificent 14th century castle and gardens, one of...
"Jacobean Manor" is a 7 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 16 guests in Mold. Jacobean Manor enjoys a fabulous countryside location in the county of Flintshire, an area rich in so many ways. With a distinctive heritage, it offers incredible landmarks and the most breathtaking scenery. Flint market can be dated back to...
"Nant Gloyw Oswestry" is a 1 bed holiday BandB sleeping up to 2 guests in Shropshire.
"Wynnstay Arms, Ruabon, Wrexham" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 2 guests in Ruabon.
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The town of Wrexham itself is one of the main highlights in the area. With its old architecture and small time feel, the town is very welcoming to visitors to the region. The National Trust property of Erddig Hall lies just outside of Wrexham town and is a great example of a 17th century stately home with splendid gardens and surrounding countryside. Visitors can tour the house with its majestic rooms and artworks, walk around the tranquil gardens which contain a Victorian era parterre and survey the estate buildings that are scattered around the area.
Every Monday the town of Wrexham hosts a local market where people can purchase products and food sourced from within the general vicinity. Indeed, shopping in Wrexham is a fantastic experience in itself and it has a real traditional feel to it with the small independent stores and quaint streets that make up the town. Most of the centre is pedestrianised further adding to the experience and peaceful nature of the town.
The Clywedog Valley located in the county is a perfect nature spot. It features miles of nature walks and cycling trails where everyone can enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the Welsh countryside. Native wildlife and birdlife can be seen around the area and it provides great picnic spots with a scenic view, in addition to relaxing streams and waterfalls. Due to the industrial nature of the area, and Wales in general, mining has long played an important role in the economy and every day life of the people here. The Minera Lead Mines provide an insight into the importance of the trade to the area and allows visitors see first hand the mines and the equipment used. Mining started in the area hundreds of years ago and even though the shafts have long been quiet, they are a great educational and cultural experience.
Wrexham is a county that is maybe not as well known as other parts of Wales, however this can often be to its benefit. Rather than having large, busy tourist attractions, it instead has smaller, more welcoming and quieter experiences for those looking for a relaxing break. The town of Wrexham is a charming place with a traditional outlook and for visitors who want to experience real Wales and not a high street filled with the same store chains, this is one of the best places to do so. Small towns and glorious countryside make up the county of Wrexham and such is the small size of the region, you can easily do both in the one day.
