- Sleeps 6
- Pets: 1
- Hot Tub
Very comfortable lodge with one double with en suite shower and two twin. Spa bath with overhead shower. Outdoor hot tub.
Brookside Leisure Park is a small park located in Shropshire, on the border with Wales. It is a secluded park that offers luxury lodges with stunning views of Chirk Castle. Surrounded by countryside, the leisure park is popular with guests who are interested in having a relaxing break away from their stressful everyday life and enjoy long woodland walks and outdoor activities.
This leisure park is perfect for a romantic getaway, located in secluded grounds; the lodges at this park are very peaceful and serene. The park offers superb views of Chirk Castle and Ceiriog Valley and is ideal for guests who love the great outdoors. With plenty of walking paths available within meters of the lodges and plenty of amenities to keep you busy, this is a great choice for a family holiday with a focus on the outdoors. There are two and three bedroom lodges and three and four bedroom cottages available for groups to stay in when visiting this beautiful area of England.
You'll find plenty to see and do in the local area of Shropshire. From restaurants and bars to historical sights and sports activities, you and your family will be spoilt for choice when having the day out in the local area. Only 1.5 miles from the leisure park you will find the nearest shops and pubs, perfect for when you want to enjoy an evening out. There are plenty of historical points of interest to explore in Shropshire including Ludlow castle and the Royal Air Force Museum.
The Brookside Leisure Park has four lodges available for guests to stay in. They all offer luxury, comfortable accommodation that can sleep from four to six guests. The lodges are fully equipped with kitchen appliances, Wi-Fi, TV, open living and dining area and an outdoor veranda. These lodges also have hot tubs for guests to soak away their stresses. This leisure park is also dog-friendly meaning you can bring your four-legged friend with you on your short break to enjoy a long walk in the beautiful countryside.
The Redwood Boutique is one of our favourite lodges that Brookside have on offer in their leisure park. This boutique lodge has a four-poster bedroom in the master bedroom and an outdoor hot tub making it the perfect destination for a romantic retreat. With breath-taking views, comfortable living and sleeping areas and plenty to see and do, the Brookside Leisure Park is ideal for a short break in the West Midlands.
Very comfortable lodge with one double with en suite shower and two twin. Spa bath with overhead shower. Outdoor hot tub.
Lodge with one double and one twin. Spa bath with overhead shower. Lodge has ramp access.
Boutique lodge with one king-size four poster with TV/DVD and one twin. Spa bath with overhead shower. Lodge has ramp access.
Beautifully decorated lodge overlooking the stunning Ceirog valley and ancient Chirk Castle. Master bedroom with king-size double with en suite shower and Juliette balcony overlooking the gardens. One double and one twin.
35 reviews from guests who stayed at Brookside Leisure Park
"The lodge has so much potential, just needs a refresh and comfier beds, but we loved it!"
"Really enjoyed our stay, the lodge was spotless and had all the essentials!"
"Cracking place, hot tub a bonus"
"The lodge was perfect for our relaxing break. We loved the private hot tub with fairy lights and views of the stars. Indoors, the spa bath was an added luxury! The living area was very comfortable, and the bedroom with its four poster bed was lovely. We were invited to use other facilities including a swimming pool, gym and squash courts, but we were too busy enjoying the walks from the door and further afield, followed by a lounge in the hot tub. Thank you for a brilliant holiday!"
"Our Brookside Leisure Park review: Great cabin, didnt want to leave !"
"Great experience, will recommend to everyone I know! Definitely returning soon."
"We spent a lovely few days here. Very quiet and peaceful area. Lots of walks on your doorstep. It is quite isolated with no amenities locally or within walking distance. Lodge had everything we needed, it was clean. Great for a relaxing stay."
"Weve just had a lovely relaxing stay in Redwood Lodge, the lodge and its surrounding is a beautiful hidden gem and very warm and cosy.The owners Simon and Jeanette were very helpful with contact with directions on how to get there and Thankyou to both of you for making our stay so perfect. we will be highly recommending and look forward to returning when we can , Many thanks Dawn and Danny from Runcorn"
"Does need updating The window in double room does Id not shut properly and the door latch needs repaired ing. The shower in the en suite . The chrome needs a GOOD clean it is black . The light pull in family bathroom stopped working.A welcome pack would be very useful.The hot tub nice and clean and a lovely place to unwind in.Not a bad place to stay but way out . No pub or shop near by.Oswestry great for shopping and not to far away . In spite of the faults we enjoyed our stay"
"On arrival gate falling off Key in door looked clean cooker was disgusting hadnt been cleaned for a while Fridge was disgusting ice box full ice that had had spillage frozen orange ice hadnt been defrosted at all I worked in catering for 30 years. Eho would be on case if they saw that I now clean holiday accommodation we clean from top to bottom every change over including appliances Dish washer had food particles in it we never used it The whole place is tired dated Garden furniture worn out Kids enjoyed hot tub Play area was dissapointing not lot in it No sign of owners at all just text saying 10 quid swimming pool 6 quid gym The areas all around it was like dumping ground full rubble rubbish The hot water was absolutely scolding very unsafe for kids with no sign up to say Wouldnt stay here again would not recommend to friends"
"Really enjoyed it, perfect for unwinding and relaxing."
"We stayed just for the weekend to celebrate her birthday and honestly, everything exceeded our expectations-the lodge, the hot tub and the stunning location made it special!"
"Really loved the cosy vibe, perfect for a romantic getaway."
"The draft coming through the door was quite noticeable and made it a bit chilly, but its something the owners could easily fix. Still, wed happily use them again!"
"A lovely place, definitely worth a visit!"
"Very comfortable stay"
"The lodge was super comfy with everything we needed and the hot tub was definitely a highlight!"
"Really enjoyed the stay, highly recommend to everyone."
"Great experience, would definitely do again!"
"Really enjoyed our stay, though the hot tub was a bit temperamental and shower pressure could improve."
"Really enjoyed our stay, lovely lodge, friendly owners and the Easter eggs were a nice touch."
"Honestly, we had a great stay. The beds were super comfy and everything in the lodge functioned perfectly. No complaints at all, really enjoyed it! Cheers!"
"Really enjoyed our stay! The lodge was well-equipped, comfy beds and the hot tub was a real highlight. Just wish there were six chairs around the dining table instead of four."
"The accommodation was clean and very comfortable! We really enjoyed our stay. It had everything we needed and the atmosphere was just right for relaxing. Definitely a place we would come back to. Just perfect for a weekend away. Great value overall!"
"Really well equipped and so homely! We loved how everything felt so inviting. It made our stay really enjoyable."
"We might be being a bit picky here, but the pans could definitely use an upgrade. They're a bit of a mishmash, but hey, they do the job!"
"The lodge was absolutely beautiful and really clean! We thought it was excellent value for money."
"Staff were very helpfull surrounding arears and view from balcony were beautiful.
Hot tub was amazing."
"Great lodge and hot tub and lovely surroundings"
"Thoughouly enjoyed our relaxing break and our log cabin with hot tub. A cover for the hot tub would be beneficial when it rains."
"Had a lovely stay. Staff were very helpful when needing information about the surrounding area and walks. The facilities were lovely and easy to access when in use. Highly recommend to anyone who wants to relax and have a romantic get away."
"Beautiful scenic stay! This was a perfect place for our family with 4 children under 10 years. We love being outdoors and exploring woodlands so the location was perfect for us. It was very private and quiet which is perfect if you enjoy a secluded trip away from a busy life. We also really enjoyed the swimming pool, the booking was really easy for this, we really enjoyed we had the pool to our selves. The pool was very clean.
The only recommendation we have would probably a map as we felt bad as we had to text the owners a couple of times, however they were super friendly and helpful."
"What a fantastic find, will definitely be going back. So quiet and homely. Perfect break"
"The lodge itself could do with a bit of 'doing up' as looking a little tired, windows where double glazed but couple of hamdles missing and the wind was blowing straight through windows and door
However, everything else was amazing, Ollie was extremely helpful and friendly.
Private swimming pool to hire which was nice, although again a little 'tired' looking
Also a gym and pool room with self service bar which was really nice
Fantastic scenery, could do with more signage to actual lodges off main road and very narrow, twisty, hilly lane to the lodges, which made the entrance a little interesting, also a recently fallen tree due to storms which we had to drive under, very exciting
Would definitely recommend for a stay, even better in summer!"
"Thank you! We had a nice pre-Christmas break?"
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One of the UK's largest zoos, with over 30,000 animals, indoor habitats and five adventure playgrounds.
Chester Zoo is a conservation charity and one of the UK's largest zoos, covering 130 acres with over 30,000 animals from more than 500 species. You can explore over 10 indoor habitats, including the UK's largest tropical biodome, and walk through the lemur area to get close to the troop. The Monsoon Forest habitat and award-winning gardens add plenty more to see.
Tip: Book online in advance to save on gate prices, and parking in the zoo car park is free.
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The longest aqueduct in Great Britain and the highest canal aqueduct in the world, crossing the Vale of Llangollen.
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct carries the Llangollen Canal across the River Dee in the Vale of Llangollen. Designed by Thomas Telford and William Jessop, it is a cast iron trough held 127 ft (39 m) above the river on eighteen hollow masonry piers, with 19 arched spans. It is 336 yards (307 m) long and about 12 feet wide.
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A Welsh Marches castle with a moat, a restored gatehouse and a 14th-century garden layout to learn about.
Whittington Castle stands in the village of Whittington in northern Shropshire, close to the Welsh border and the old fort of Old Oswestry. It began as a motte-and-bailey castle and was rebuilt in the 13th century, with buildings along a curtain wall, five towers on a raised platform, a moat and an outer gatehouse or barbican.
Tip: Look for the viewing mound in the centre of the site, which may be the oldest of its kind found in England.
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The Gothic-styled Llangollen home of the Ladies of Llangollen, with carved timber outside and gardens to explore.
Plas Newydd in Llangollen was the home of Lady Eleanor Butler and Sarah Ponsonby, two Irish ladies who eloped and set up house together in the late 18th century. It began as a five-roomed stone cottage and was enlarged with many Gothic features. It is now a museum.
Tip: Look closely at the outside of the house as well as the rooms, since the patchwork of reclaimed oak carvings is its most unusual feature.
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A 13th-century Welsh border castle with Grade I listed gardens and parkland beside Offa's Dyke.
Chirk Castle (Castell y Waun) was built in 1295 by Roger Mortimer de Chirk as part of Edward I's chain of fortresses across north Wales, guarding the entrance to the Ceiriog Valley. It was partly demolished in the English Civil War and then rebuilt, and the Myddelton family bought it in 1593. It is a National Trust property and Grade I listed.
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A National Trust country house near Wrexham, with preserved servants' quarters, a walled garden and big parkland.
Erddig is a late 17th-century country house near Wrexham, saved from dereliction in the 1970s. The Yorke family had an unusual relationship with their servants and commemorated them in portraits and poems, and the servants' quarters and estate workshops survive well. Outbuildings include the Joiners' Workshop, Smithy, Sawmill and Stables, and the house holds a fine collection of 17th-century furniture.
Tip: Postcodes aren't always recognised by sat navs, so follow the brown signs on the A525 or A483. Parking is free. Dogs are welcome in the garden and on the estate on a lead, but not in the Hall, Hayloft Restaurant, shop or Wolf's Den (assistance dogs are allowed everywhere). Check the National Trust dog page before you go, as rules can change.
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A Victorian castle in Cheshire woodland with a Land Rover off-road experience and an award-winning restaurant.
Peckforton Castle is a Grade I listed Victorian country house built in the style of a medieval castle, designed by Anthony Salvin. It has a gatehouse, a portcullis, a dry moat and large towers, and it stands in woodland in the Peckforton Hills. It now works as a hotel and events venue, and has appeared in films and television productions.
Tip: Check what is on before you go: the castle runs ticketed events and the Land Rover Experience, so contact them to book ahead. All vehicles use the on-site car park.
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A red sandstone castle above the town, home to a regimental museum and views from Laura's Tower.
Shrewsbury Castle is a Grade I listed red sandstone castle standing on a hill in the neck of the River Severn's meander. Ordered by William I around 1067, it was extended as a base for operations into Wales. Parts of the original medieval structure remain, including the inner bailey.
Tip: Access to the castle grounds is free, so you can look around them even if you don't go into the museum.
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