Oakenholt Farm
Country Guest House
EST 1985
Chester Road, Flint, Flintshire CH6 5SD
Telephone: 01352 733264
Fax: 01352 733264
Wales Tourist Board 3 Star
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Your Accommodation
Oakenholt Farmhouse is a spacious grade 2 listed Farmhouse with interior wood work and beams, dating back to 1450 which has been sympathetically renovated to provide lovely comfortable homely accommodation for visitors on both short or long stays, on holiday or visiting the area on business to the Flint area or Deeside Industrial Park, which is now only 5 minutes away via the new bridge. Visitors will see a new land mark, the Dee span bridge on the newly diverted A548, which is the new gateway to Wales from the M56. New for 2003 Stables Apartments Single, double and twin. Ground floor or 1st floor bedroom with mini kitchen and TV sitting area, all rooms with en suite shower, double with bathroom/shower. |
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The farmhouse is situated amidst open countrysice on the Dee Estuary midway between the historic town of Flint, famous for its castle, built by Edward 1st in 1277, and Connah's Quay which was founded on boat building, fishing and smuggling, little of these sadly remain. The lounge is situated in the oldest part of the once medieval hall house and is beamed as is the hall with exposed crook beams in the walls. |
| Guests are accommodated in spacious, comfortable, co-ordinated cottage style rooms equipped with hot drinks facilities, en-suite, double/twin rooms and family rooms, towels are provided, central heating and TV. |
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Beautiful dining room overlooking large mature garden. French Windows leads to patio area. |
Places to Visit
A car is really a necessity to explore North Wales, however there is
a coastal train running from Crewe to Holyhead very often pulled by a
steam engine during the summer months. A local coach company runs many
trips around North Wales and Cheshire for people who do not wish to
explore by car. Your host will only be too pleased to advise you on the
vast number of places to visit, a good selection of brochures is available
to you to look through in the lounge while you relax in the evening. There
are videos to watch, games and snooker table available for your pleasure
in the lounge.
Your Hosts
The Hulme family; Les, Jenny, and family have been welcoming guests
for the last 16 years as their visitors' book will vouch, and have made
many friends who have repeatedly visited them. Jenny has acquired a
W.J.E.C in Rural Tourism and will be delighted to answer your inquiries. A
substantial farmhouse breakfast is provided - other diet requirements by
arrangement. Evening meals are provided by prior arrangement between 6pm
and 8pm. We are not licensed, but please bring your own wine to accompany
your evening meals. Surprise parties organised for special occasions.
Peaceful away from the kids. Weekends available.
Leisure Time
The activities available are numerous. Walking, Leisure Centres,
Golf, Swimming, Sailing, Shooting School, Greenfield Heritage Centre, St
Winefreds Well, City of Chester, Erddig NT Theatres, cinemas, Suncentre
and Sealife centre. Seaside resorts are Rhyl and Prestatyn and zoos at
Chester and Colwyn Bay. Dee Nature Reserve and the beautiful countryside
of Flintshire and Snowdonia are also in easy reach.
Visitors' Comments
Lovely comfortable home, thank you so much for having us - July '95,
Moran, Canada
A great place to stay, very warm and friendly - June '96,
Rector-Guthrie, Australia
Lovely, peaceful and very welcoming -
August '96, Hawkins, Billinghurst
How to Find Us
Guests travelling from Chester or Rhyl should take the A548 coast
road, the farm residence is off the Dual Carriage way midway between Flint
and Connah's Quay. 1 mile from the new Flintshire bridge.
Other maps
Users of strong computers with fast internet access might be willing
to use our java-based interactive map
Copyright © 2002, Jennifer Hulme, Oakenholt Farm
Revised 10th August 2002