| unassuming rooms come with flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. parking is complimentary. other amenities consist of a warm steakhouse, a down-to-earth bar and a 12-hole golf course, plus a kids' playground. an upgraded room adds golf course views, while a quaint suite features antique furnishings, a sitting area and a free-standing tub. surrounded by tranquil countryside, this laid-back redbrick hotel with a golf course is a mile from flint railway station and 2 miles from the medieval ruins of flint castle. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. event space includes a barn-style function hall
Manchester Airport 48 min
Eastgate Clock (26 min)
Turret clock built in Victorian times above a Georgian arch, listed as a historic landmark. Blue Planet Aquarium (21 min)
Sealife centre with underwater aquatunnel, rays, tropical fish, otters, plus diving with sharks. Wirral Country Park (37 min)
Grassy picnic areas above the River Dee, plus birding, beach walks & bike rides on the Wirral Way. Chester Castle: Agricola Tower and Castle Walls (24 min)
Although rebuilt in the 19th century, this castle still retains some features from the Middle Ages. Chester City Walls (24 min)
Roman & Medieval city walks with a raised 2-mile-long walkway & grade I listed gates & towers. Clwydian Range (21 min)
Hikers are drawn to these wildlife-filled hills, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Chester Racecourse (24 min)
Established in 1539, this famous racecourse is recognized as the world's oldest still in operation. Lady Lever Art Gallery (33 min)
A classical stone building displaying Victorian paintings, Wedgwood and 18th-century furniture. Hilbre Island (44 min)
This 11.5-acre tidal island features several houses, a bird observatory & an old telegraph station. Chester Zoo (27 min)
Zoo featuring rare and endangered species in lush, ornate gardens, with a water bus and a monorail. Ness Botanic Gardens (24 min)
Horticultural collection with show gardens, Victorian-style potager, Alpine house and cafe. Moel Famau (24 min)
The remains of a tower sit atop the summit of this 1,821-ft. hill, a well-known hiking destination. Wepre park (13 min)
Including a forest & open fields, this park features the ruins of 12th-century castle & a waterfall. Wirral Peninsula (28 min)
Peninsula sandwiched across the River Mersey from Liverpool & on the other side, the River Dee. Chester Cathedral (24 min)
Medieval cathedral, built in 1092, with tours of the 216-step tower plus a refectory cafe and shop. | 
