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  • Bryn Celyn, Holywell, Flintshire, CH8 7QF
     Wales, United Kingdom
    (01352) 713270
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Green Hill Farm

  • June 18, 2004
  • Rated 4 of 5 by thedrifter from Nashville, Tennessee
Green Hill Farm is not the run of the mill bed and breakfast. In fact, it is what the name implies. Green Hill Farm is a working farm, doubling as guesthouse. For something a bit more memorable in the line of accommodations, this 16th century stone and timber farmhouse is ideally located for exploring the North Wales Borderlands.

Green Hill farm occupies over 100 acres of land in the village of Bryn Celyn, just outside Holywell. This beautiful piece of Welsh countryside overlooks the Dee Estuary, adding yet another element to the aesthetic treat offered by venturing off the beaten path. You are welcome to explore the property on your own. There are suitable footpaths for hiking. If you don’t feel like venturing far, you may enjoy watching a bit of the operation of this dairy farm. The cows are milked daily if you care to watch, or you may see the little Welsh Corgis herding the cattle about.

Mary and John Jones, the proprietors of Green Hill Farm, take noticeable pride in providing a warm welcome and superb service. They’re happy to give you maps and information on the local hiking routes and will even pack you a sack lunch to take on the trail. The Jones’ seemed quite capable of answering most questions about the activities and sights in the surrounding area. At Green Hill Farm, you are only a 15-minute walk from Holywell and only about half an hour’s drive from Chester, England. Really, you are not too far removed from any of the major sights of the Borderlands, despite the atmosphere of peaceful seclusion.

There are only four guestrooms at Green Hill Farm, so it is wise to book in advance. The rooms are comfortable and cozy, each with a TV and the trappings for making coffee and tea. Though the rooms do have washbasins in them, there are two bathrooms shared among the guests. All guest bedrooms and bathrooms are upstairs, so if you have trouble getting around, you need to keep that in mind. In fact, this is a good time to reiterate that this is a 16th Century farmhouse. While it is has been modernized over the past few centuries, it is what it is. So, it is most likely not suitable for those with disabilities or those who may not be particularly mobile.

Meals are served for guests at Green Hill Farm, including a buffet lunch. You may be treated to some typically Welsh cuisine, but you are even more likely to be treated to fresh farm raised produce. This is just another perk you get by choosing to stay outside the typical in town, chain hotels.

For a real taste of Welsh country living, Green Hill Farm is a delightful place to spend one night or a week. Double occupancy is about 35 pounds a night or 242 pounds for a full week. At these prices, it’s also a good choice for the budget minded.

From journal The North Wales Borderlands

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