Soughton Hall Hotel, Northop (North Wales)

18th C. Once home to bishops and nobility. Historic elegance, which hides a boutique hotel which is warm and welcoming.

Summary 18th century buildings Breakfast included Free car parking (on site) No smoking Facilities Free broadband access Shared gardens Tennis court Children's cots Children's highchairs Food and Drinks Restaurant Continental breakfast (included) English breakfast (included) Lunch available (at additional cost) Dinner available (at additional cost) Bar

Nearby recreations Pub (a short drive) Museums (a short drive) Historic houses Gardens Golf course (walking distance) Tennis courts (walking distance) Recommended restaurants (a short drive)

Introduction

Built in 1714, Soughton Hall has been the cherished home to a succession of heirs in the Wynne-Bankes family line. Nearly 300 years old and once a home to bishops and nobility, the hall is now privately owned. The stately historic elegance of the exterior hides a boutique hotel with a warm and welcoming atmosphere that's perhaps more relaxed and informal than you may expect from a country house.

History to the present day

Distinguished residents have included a Bishop, two knights, three High Sheriffs, a Chaplin to Queen Victoria, a Lord Chief Justice, a Lord Chancellor's secretary and in William John Bankes, one of the greatest travellers and collectors of the early nineteenth century.

It was William John who was responsible for re-working Soughton Hall in the 1820s. Inspired by his adventures in the Middle East he added the mullioned windows, the first floor drawing room and dining room and the Islamic turrets upon the court walls. His plans were drawn by fellow traveller Charles Barry, later Sir Charles Barry, architect of the British Houses Of Parliament.

Food and Drinks

Continental or Full English breakfast included. Breakfast is served between 7.30am - 9.30am in the original servants hall. The Stables Bar Restaurant draws on a horse racing theme to provide a truly unique setting. The Stables is open 7 days a week from 12.00pm, serving food all day with the last food order at 9.30pm.

Grounds and gardens

Situated in the surrounding parkland is a championship golf course, there are practice nets in the gardens. Beautiful landscaped gardens to explore.

Other facilities

Due to the unique architecture of the Hall a limited number of bedrooms have free wireless broadband access. Facilities for broadband can also be found in the Library. Room service available. TV Lounge.

Arrival information and how to find us

Address: Lyn Davenport, Soughton Hall, Northop, Flintshire, Mold, North Wales, CH7 6AB, United Kingdom

Address: Soughton Hall, Northop, Flintshire CH7 6AB

Check In: 3.00pm             Check Out: 10.00am

Directions: Take the M56 and then join the M53 to Chester then the A55 following signs to Conwy. Approximately 15 minutes later you take the A5119 turning for Northop/Flint, turning left at the top of the slip road off the A55, and into Northop Village. Stay on this road, going through a set of traffic lights, and you will start to go up hill. Soughton Hall is sign posted to the left hand side with a large brown tourist information sign. Take this road, then the left hand turn as the road veers right 200 yards later, and Soughton Hall is on your left.