Jacobean Manor

Set in acres of formal gardens with cedar trees, Jacobean Manor is a Grade 1 listed property set just inside Wales, near Chester, and about a mile from the market town of Mold.

A gracious stone exterior, wood paneled interiors, a high standard of comfort and an utterly traditional period setting combine to create a wonderful atmosphere filled with character. An oak-panelled central hall complete with family portraits opens into a drawing room and a dining room for entertaining.

Jacobean Manor is approached down a tree-lined drive and with surroundings of 100 acres of land belonging to the estate, complete privacy is assured.

Guests are quite likely to see buzzards swooping across the tree lined avenue as they approach – the first indication, perhaps, that their stay at Jacobean Manor, with its extensive grounds and views of Snowdonia, will prove to be unforgettable.

Jacobean Manor is also a magnificent venue for a wedding reception. The house can provide accommodation for up to 14 family guests while the wedding reception in the summer can be held in a marquee, sited in the adjoining walled garden and coach house, accommodating over 100 guests.

Room Description

Ground Floor: Entrance hall, wood-panelled sitting room and further drawing room, (both with open fireplaces) • Kitchen with an Aga, and a dining room with seating for 14 which can be extended to up to 20 on request.

First Floor: Master double bedroom with four poster bed and blue bathroom en suite. This bedroom was actually the drawing room in the 18th century • Large double bedroom, again containing a four-poster bed and has its own private bathroom at the end of the adjoining passage • Double bedroom with private adjoining bathroom • Double bedroom with king size brass bed and private adjoining bathroom. There is a lift from the ground floor into this bathroom if required. 

Second Floor: At the top of the stairs is a large pretty bedroom on the front of the house, with its own new adjoining bathroom with fixed power shower over the bath. This bedroom has a large super-king-size bed that can be converted into two single beds, if required • Sitting room - spacious beamed informal room with sofas and armchairs, large screen TV, DVD player • Double bedroom beyond the sitting/entertainment area and is similar in size to the first bedroom on the second floor, is also at the front of the house, also with a super-king-size bed which can also be split into 2 single beds. There is a further single bed in this room if required • Double bedroom with Queen size bed • These two bedrooms have their own small passage and share a pretty adjoining bathroom, making these bedrooms particularly suitable for a small family.

Cottage

Two bedrooms with bathroom, sitting room and kitchen.

Facilities

Rental includes:

Washing Machine • Dishwasher • Television - with Sky Movies & Sport • WiFi Internet Access (kitchen only) • Games - Scrabble Monopoly Trivial Pursuits available in Sitting Room • Bed, bath and kitchen linen

Children's facilities: Cot and high chair • Additional stair-gate.

Accessibility: There is a lift from the utility room off the kitchen to the upstairs landing, for the convenience of guests requiring a little help with getting upstairs.

On request, payable locally:

Chef service: The catering arrangements are extremely flexible and allow guests to enjoy preparing their own meals in the well-equipped kitchen or have selected menus prepared by the chef and served by waitresses in the Dining Room. Please enquire for a a full range of options and menus.

4-burner gas barbecue • Massage and holistic treatments • Clay Pigeon Shooting (The keeper, Neil Roberts, will charge a fixed fee for the morning or afternoon and will provide the cartridges and clays, at cost) • Archery (All equipment and targets can be provided by a local company and will involve a charge of approximately £300-350) • Displays of Falconry (Arranged through Cheshire Farm Falconry, at approximately £70 per hour) • Pheasant shooting (In season for up to 8 guns, taking place on the land of the Estate. This will require reasonable notice so as not to conflict with existing set shooting dates. The normal bag will be up to 100 birds).

Activities

Towns

Mold (5 miles away) and has all the amenities that one needs. The Roman city of Chester (20 miles away) has good shopping and a fine historic centre. Voted the European city of culture 2008, Liverpool is well worth a visit. Llangollen is a beautiful market town on the banks of the river Dee, overlooked by Dinas Bran Castle, famous as the home of the annual International Musical Eisteddod, that attracts singers and folk dancers from all over the world.

Restaurants

The Tyddyn Llan, near Corwen was rated 25 out of 40 by Good Food Guide's Top 40 UK Restaurants in 2008. Sychdyn Hall, near Northop The West Arms, Llanarman. The Druid Inn, Pontblyddyn, near Mold. The White Horse Inn, Cilcain, near Mold. 56 High Street, Mold. Alchemy Restaurant, Pistyll Farmhouse, near Nercwys, Mold.

Arts

The world class theatre Clwyd Theatr Cymru in Mold has live theatre performances and also screens films all year round.

Beaches 

The Victorian resort town of Llandudno is 60 kms from Mold, and lies between two notable carboniferous headlands, the Great Orme and the Little Orme. It still retains a lot of character and its sandy beach is perfect for swimming and sand castles, with popular donkey and pony rides for children. Traditional Punch and Judy shows are also a feature of this town. The 2,295 foot long Llandudno Victorian Pier is the longest in Wales and one of the finest recreational piers in Britain.

Fishing

North Wales has long been a haven for sea anglers, from either the shore or afloat; the fishing opportunities for novices and expert anglers are endless. The north Wales coastline has many different types of sea bed, ranging from rocks, reefs, sand banks to mud flats and shingled areas, all this together with quickly accessible wrecks. 

Mount Snowdon

Snowdon is the highest mountain in Wales and the highest British mountain south of the Scottish Highlands. It is located in Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri), in Gwynedd. The summit is known as Yr Wyddfa and lies at an altitude of 1,085 m (3,560 ft) above sea level. Snowdonia is a region of wild mountains, notched by deep valleys and alive with the sound of waterfalls and rushing streams, spilling into tree-encircled lakes. This is climbing country, but equally has endless possibilities for walkers, motorists and anglers.

Your Location

Amenities: Shops and restaurants in Mold 4 km, Chester 18 km.

Places of Interest: Ruthin 12 km, Llangollen 22 km.

Airports: Liverpool 32 km.

Train stations: Chester 18 km.