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An escape that’s a work of art
DID YOU KNOW? Berriew is also home to the Andrew Logan Museum of Sculpture
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ollow in the footsteps of Roman soldier patrols, medieval archers and elegant Georgian promenaders and enjoy a unique perspective of Chester with panoramic views on both sides as you explore the most complete circuit of city walls in the UK. See the water tower that is no longer next to the water, the remains of the Roman amphitheatre, the tower where Charles I stood to watch the Battle of Rowton Moor, the famous, much-photographed clock on the Eastgate and the castle originally dating built from Norman times, and try your luck on the Wishing Steps. Guided tours depart from the Town Hall visitor centre and last approximately 90 minutes. However, if you’d prefer to enjoy the ancient scenery alone, the walls are available for public use at any time throughout the year.
complement the rustic 17th century architecture with a modern, metropolitan flourish. The fusion of historic charm and contemporary art continues in the seven themed en suite hotel Beautiful art-themed bedrooms rooms, each decorated with Logan’s artworks. he Lion Art Hotel is an Complimentary award-winning art hotel toiletries come from Myddfai Trading Co, a and restaurant in Welsh social enterprise that helps people the charming rural in the local community and gives a portion village of Berriew, “An elegant of its profits to rural regeneration. near Welshpool. An The restaurant’s new head chef, William Britten, elegant yet relaxed yet relaxed establishment, it establishment has introduced an exciting new menu that has receiving fabulous feedback. You can choose offers fine dining using locally sourced for fine dining” between the Red Room, with private dining for nks tha n Lio the at ing Fine din up to 16 guests, or the Blue Restaurant, which can ingredients, a wellBritten to head chef William appointed bar and seat 40 people. There’s also the attractive enclosed courtyard, which is perfect for outside dining and drinks. lounge, and The hotel manager, Lee Kendal, says: “We have been overnight stays in comfortable art-themed hotel rooms. overwhelmed with our customers’ support since reopening our outdoor and indoor areas. Please try to reserve your The Lion Hotel’s restored Jacobean exterior conceals a tables for weekends as far in advance as possible to avoid visually lavish, welcoming environment, where mirrored disappointment.” For details visit www.lionhotel-berriew.co.uk. artworks by sculptor Andrew Logan and vibrant colour schemes
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Cottages, caravans and calm
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for touring caravans, with toilets, f the perfect holiday for you involves showers and a laundry room with a sitting back and relaxing, perhaps washing machine and dryer on the site. by a tranquil lake, the Bryn Bowlio Free WiFi is available Caravan Park is for you. The throughout and the site three-star country caravan offers easy access to the park is set in an Area of “The perfect historic market towns of Outstanding Natural Beauty getaway in a Mold, Wrexham, Llangollen, in the Clwydian Hills and adjacent to Loggerheads hidden gem Denbigh and Ruthin as well as magnificent Snowdonia. Country Park, with Offa’s of a site” Activities available Dyke, hill forts and Arthur’s nearby include cycling, Stone all within easy reach. mountain biking, hang Bryn Bowlio also has two gliding and canoeing. It’s the perfect holiday cottages to rent, fully equipped getaway in a hidden gem of a site. with everything to make your holiday a www.brynbowliocaravanpark.co.uk comfortable one. There are 10 spaces
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