We've just spent a 4 week return visit at Chapel House, having last visited about a year ago. Tony and Lillian make everyone so welcome, and to us it feels like a home from home. Having a fully serviced pitch is wonderful, and Tony took care to ensure that, even in the snow and freezing conditions, we had water flowing. The site is very peaceful with lots of wildlife. We put up our bird feeder and as well as the usual birds we had three great spotted woodpeckers, nuthatches, about 7 long tailed tits, coal tits, jays, buzzards and wrens - and we heard the owls every night. 18 different species in all! As I work from the van 3 days a week I need decent wifi, and had no problems at all getting and staying connected.
We like to sightsee, but were a little hampered by the weather this time but we still managed to get out and about.
We visited the National Trust properties of Chirk Castle and Erddig, both quite close, and the Christmas decorations at Erddig were wonderful.
We also enjoyed a day out at Port Sunlight on the Wirral, which is a village of lovely houses and the excellent Lady Lever Art Gallery and Museum.
Another good day out at Ruthin, walking in the castle grounds, visiting St Peters Square and Church, and taking part in the history walk which was recommended by two lovely local ladies we bumped into and who were so proud of their town.
A little further afield, we visited the massive Conwy Castle and had a lovely trip on the Welsh Highland Railway Winter Wanderer.
For shopping we recommend Broughton shopping centre which has loads of shops, a Tesco and also a cinema & restaurants, and Tweedmills Shopping Outlet for the odd bargain.
We had a wonderful meal at Plas Hafod, which is highly recommended for both service and quality of the food.
We will be returning to this special place where we feel so at home - and we still didn't get to see Denbigh Castle due to the weather! But sun, rain or snow, we love it here!
