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Backwood Hall East Wing

Neston, Cheshire
Self-catering
+44 (0)7860 560875
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From
£170 - £220
per night

From
£1200 - £1540
per week

Your own wing of a Grade II-listed hall and estate next to a nature reserve, with lovely walks and good restaurants on your doorstep

4 beds

3 bedrooms

Sleeps 6

Children welcome

Babies welcome

The Experience

Backwood Hall dates from 1840 and is in the heart of a 300-acre estate with uninterrupted views of the Dee Estuary and the hills of North Wales. While it feels quiet and secluded you’re not remote; Chester, Liverpool and Manchester are in easy driving distance.

Sandra and Jim are keen for their guests to love staying here. Open fires in the dining room and sitting room keep things cosy, or if it’s sunny you can have a picnic on the rolling lawns in front of the house or play tennis – there’s stabling for horses too.

You can cook together and eat at the large kitchen table or the formal dining room or walk 15 minutes to the Boat House in Parkgate RSPB Nature Reserve to watch wildlife activity on the marshland while you eat. The lovely coastal town of Parkgate is a 20-minute walk mostly through the estate, and you can stock up at Heswall, a ten-minute drive away.

We think you'll love

The seclusion and peace
Countryside and coastal walks from your doorstep
Being so close to so many interesting places to explore

You should know

The lanes to the Hall are bumpy in places
The double and twin bedroom have a shared bathroom
You share the grounds with holiday cottage guests

Essentials

EV charger
Self check-in
Swimming pool
Hot tub
Garden
Open fire / woodburner
Breakfast included
Breakfast available
Meals available
Vegetarian meals
Oven
Parking on premises
Free parking nearby
Accessible by public transport
WiFi
Television
Central heating
Limited mobility
Wheelchair access
Mobile reception
Hob
Barbecue
Paid parking nearby
Air conditioning
Relaxation areas
Washing machine
Tennis court
Microwave oven
No smoking
Credit cards
Working farm
Owner has pets
Electricity included
Dishwasher
Pets welcome

Family friendly

Baby monitor
Books and toys
Children welcome
Babies welcome
Stair gates
High chair
Fire guard
Cot available

Nearby

Pub/bar within 3 miles
Restaurant within 3 miles
Shop within 3 miles

Activities

Bikes available
Food courses
Kayaking
Other courses
Sailing
Surfing
Wild swimming

Nightly price: from £170
Weekly price: from £1200
Surcharges: Sofabed available.

1 House for 6: From £1704 beds3 bedrooms

Information

Booking information

Check in: From 2pm
Check out: By 10.30am
Other details: Minimum stay: 3 nights.
Closed: Never.
No smoking: Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Property: This property is part of a working farm or vineyard.
Owner has pets: Animals living on the property
Meals: Catering on request.

Reviews

The perfect place to completely unwind. The East Wing is spacious, but has a warm, cosy feel and the thought of lighting the log fire in the sitting room and curling up on the sofa is extremely enticing. Very homely, despite the splendid plasterwork and panelled doors. By contrast, in a more energetic frame of mind, walking out on a sunny morning to explore the Wirral Way, before heading back for a meal at one of Parkgate's restaurants or pubs has its appeal, too. Luxurious interiors, glorious views, and so much to see and do. Hard to beat, really.

Karen, Sawday's inspector Jan 2019

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Location

The neighbourhood

The Hall lies on the edge of Parkgate, the only coastal resort in Cheshire. Constant silting of the Dee over the centuries has led to Parkgate losing its position as a port, but it was very popular in its heyday. From the Hall, you have direct access to the Wirral Way Coastal Path, which runs just over 12 miles along a disused railway line. The lovely Ness Botanical Gardens are a ten-minute drive, as is The Red Fox pub at Thornton Hough, which has open fires and lots of character. Chester and Liverpool are half an hour away and Manchester is a little over an hour.

Local points of interest from Sandra Harris

Explore historical Parkgate, a short stroll from the farm. Once a thriving sea port where Lord Nelson had meetings with Lady Hamilton prior to sailing to Ireland.A jumble of Georgian buildings now housing many excellent pubs and restaurants.
The salt marsh bordering the farm is now an RSPB nature reserve, attracting twitchers from far and wide. So bring your binoculars and cameras! Or get on the water at West Kirby's Marine Lake. Great for dinghy or wind surfer. Courses available.
For the more active, the Wirral Way can be reached directly from the farm. You can walk or cycle along it or ride on the adjoining bridleway for miles in either direction. So bring your bicycle or even your horse. Full livery is available on site.
Fancy a game of tennis on our court, overlooking the Dee Estuary. Or golf? With over 10 courses, the Wirral is a mecca for golfing. Heswall golf course adjoins the farm and nearby is Royal Liverpool at Hoylake, venue for the 2014 Open Championship.
Within easy driving distance are, Ness Botanical Gardens, Liverpool's magnificent waterfront (a world heritage site), the historic walled city of Chester and Snowdonia National Park. Or for shopaholics, Cheshire Oaks and Liverpool One.
Simply chill out in the peaceful luxury of the Wing.

Introducing

Sandra Harris

Sandra and Jim live in the West Wing of the Hall with their two friendly little dogs and rescue cats. The Hall was originally bought by Jim's father, and using Sandra's interior design skills – she owned an interior design shop in the centre of Chester for many years – they decided to embark on a fresh direction. They transformed two farm buildings into cosy holiday cottages before turning their attention to the East Wing of the Hall.

Backwood Hall East Wing

Children welcome

Babies welcome

Your enquiry details

Direct with the owner

Enquire through Sawday's

The Experience

We think you'll love

You should know

Essentials

Pricing

Information

Reviews

The neighbourhood

Sandra Harris

Backwood Hall East Wing

Children welcome

Babies welcome

Enquiry details

Your enquiry details

How to book

Direct with the owner

Enquire through Sawday's

The Experience

We think you'll love

You should know

Essentials

Pricing

Information

Reviews

The neighbourhood

Sandra Harris

Taking you to Backwood Hall East Wing