One of the oldest hotels in Wales, The Hand in Chirk was built in 1610, and offers traditional charm and period features. There is a restaurant, bar, free Wi-Fi and free parking.
Shirley
United Kingdom
Wonderful old coaching inn, wonky floors and all. Staff are pleasant and helpful. Breakfast is hot, filling and very tasty with good quality produce.
Located just outside the small Welsh village of Chirk, on the Wales-England border, Moreton Park Hotel offers free on-site parking and is only 10 minutes’ drive from Wrexham city centre.
Lion Quays Waterside Resort is set in English countryside, with stunning views of the Llangollen Canal. All rooms have a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, a power shower and complimentary toiletries.
susan
United Kingdom
Staff very friendly
Restaurant and rooms comfortable
In a peaceful, idyllic setting, the hotel combines the traditional charm and attractive original features of a 19th-century building with the contemporary chic of extensive and luxurious spa...
Situated in the picturesque Ceiriog Valley, The Glyn Valley Hotel is a historic inn offering a restaurant and rooms with valley views, just a 20-minute drive from Llangollen.
Diana
United Kingdom
Very friendly and cosy hotel, staff were lovely and welcoming. All areas well maintained and cleaned regularly.
Lots of fresh air and beautiful landscapes around the village. Our little dog was very comfortable too.
Situated in Whittington, 41 km from Chester Racecourse, Ye Old Boote Inn features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
w
United Kingdom
It had a good atmosphere around with the staff and customers.
The Wynnstay Hotel in Oswestry is a 4 star property located 4 miles from the Welsh border. The elegant Georgian style building sits prominently on the high street in the market town of Oswestry.
Julia
United Kingdom
The location was excellent and having a private car park was great.
The bar and restaurant were lovely and the breakfast was really good.I couldn't fault the hotel and facilities for the price ,outstanding.
Situated in one of the oldest streets in Llangollen and a few seconds from the high street, Gales has individual en suite bedrooms.
Annette
United Kingdom
We had a breakfast and an evening meal at the hotel and the food was delicious. The vouchers we received for the food was a lovely bonus.
The room was lovely and warm.
On the Shropshire and Welsh border hills, this peaceful country house sits in delightful English countryside, and has held 2 AA Rosettes for food quality for over 10 years.
I’ve visited Chirk on many occasions for business and...
I’ve visited Chirk on many occasions for business and leisure. The village is quieter since the building of the bypass. One feature to see is the aqueduct. Nearby Pontcysyllte Aqueduct is famous but Chirk Aquaduct is impressive too. It runs alongside the railway viaduct over a deep valley. At its north end the canal enters a tunnel.
Jeff
United Kingdom
4.0
Scored 4.0
Disappointing. Don't be taken in.
Disappointing. Don't be taken in. It's not really a castle, its a stately home and not a very interesting one at that. Only part of the 'castle' can be viewed, what can be seen is not very interesting and poorly presented and not set in context. There were no information screens, very little signage and what information there was consisted of 'this is a painting of a person you've never heard of. This is another'. At £15 per person (!) this was grossly over-priced and certainly not worth the money
Jerry
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
Unfortunately we were returning home from one funeral to...
Unfortunately we were returning home from one funeral to prepare for another in a couple of days so we did not have time to visit any where except the adjacent restaurant but it looked a pleasant little town with lots of local sites such as the castle and Pontcysyllte aqueduct
Flightdeck9
United Kingdom
6.0
Scored 6.0
We took a dayboat hire for the family out of the Anglo Welsh...
We took a dayboat hire for the family out of the Anglo Welsh marina at Trevor and travelled down the canal down to Chirk, passing over the famous aqueduct. Following day we went to the British Ironworks near Oswestry and saw the Knife Angel sculpture. A great day out.
Rodger
United Kingdom
6.0
Scored 6.0
The hotel is outside Chirk, a few minutes drive.
The hotel is outside Chirk, a few minutes drive. The town is quite small but has a good free car park. We couldn't visit the castle as it was closed due to bad weather. The Llangollen canal is nearby and good for walking. The aqauaduct is interesting. It's easy to get to NT places, Llangollen, Oswestry and Snowdonia National Park.
Margaret
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
Chirk is just a small Village but cute and it has coffee...
Chirk is just a small Village but cute and it has coffee shops and gift shops. Llangollen is close and it's generally a nice area to drive around.
Walks along the canal are a bonus and this is close to the Lion Quays resort..
The breakfast was delicious, room was clean and well decorated, dinner was also very good and was good value for money, the bar was lovely and there were plenty of comfortable sofas and chairs, and the staff was friendly and welcoming.
My husband and I stayed in one room and two friends stayed in another as we were attending a wedding nearby, and we enjoyed the hotel so much we are planning to visit again in a few months just to have a relaxing evening at the hotel and a few nice walks around the local area.
This has got to be one of the nicest hotels we have ever stayed in, perfect location, we were given room 11 which was huge and very comfy.
The staff were very pleasant and friendly and nothing was too much trouble.
We had breakfast in the Hotel and it was exceptional, hot and very tasty served in the beautiful period dining room.
The hotel is in the heart of the village and ideal for walking the Aquaduct and walking up to the castle.
All in all a perfect weekend break..
Quiet old hotel which you get for what you pay for. Plenty of space in the rooms, staff very good. A few things to do around the hotel as well. Note that the restaurant is permanently closed so you have to go out to eat which is fine as there is plenty of places a short distance away. Breakfast was very good. Lots of choice. Good facilities in the room for tea and coffee etc. Bed very comfortable.
Has a mezzanine bedroom which is quite unusual. Very spacious as a result. Quiet so you get a good nights sleep. Parking certainly not an issue. Attached restaurant was closed when I was there but you have a brasserie a short walk away and a garden centre with a cafe etc in shopping hours. Chirk is quite close by (25 minute walk) and plenty more options there. Would happily use again.
Breakfast was very good the service was great
Our room was spacious and clean and comfortable
Our Dinner was very good and the service was great
All the staff at the hotel were friendly and helpful and made you feel welcome
We have stayed there on a previous occasion and when we had to come back for a family bereavement the Hand Hotel came to mind to stay again
The swimming pool and tennis courts were super, and the included breakfast was outstanding.
And the meals that we had from the on-site restaurant were great, with several tasty vegetarian options. The property was beautiful and quite well-maintained. Rooms were clean and spacious.
The HAND never lets us down, ACE staff, good facilities, good variety of menu throughout the day, pet friendly, clean and tidy, nothing too much trouble for staff to sort out, car parking is safe and convenient..great location for us as we have family either side of the hotel.
Resturant and spa are of a decent standard but the hotel and rooms are VERY dated and the pictures used by booking.com do not offer a true depiction of the rooms.
Very overpriced for what it is although I imagine a lot of it is for use of the leisure facilities.
Easy parking. Clean affordable rooms with plenty of space. Excellent breakfast.
Perfect for cycling the canal path to Llangollen via x2 aqueducts and x2 tunnels.
Staff friendly evening meal good at local pub within walking distance.
Spa and treatments lovely. Restaurant nicely decorated and food quite good - perhaps little overpriced. Room and breakfast price good though. Staff helpful. Close to chirk castle which is a gem.
Staff!! They were an amazing team seeking to make sure each guest’s needs were met. The location was spot on for what we were visiting. Would recommend this hotel to family and friends.
We loved the bar and restaurant at the waterside - luckily we can’t fault the food or service here, also access to spa facilities was ok it’s just a shame about the hotel - thank you
Stayed here several times for work purposes and the hotel is absolutely fine. Everything works - quick Wi-Fi,. comfortable room, restaurant just next door, good service.
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