Rural Retreats was founded in 1985 with the aim of making the countryside more accessible for holidaymakers and giving them the best possible choice of holiday homes across the UK. Rural Retreats’ continuing success is based on excellent local knowledge and painstaking research, together with a flair for finding delightful and unusual properties. All of this has enabled us to build a portfolio of over 450 exceptionally fine holiday homes in stunningly beautiful locations, all available for you to rent. When you are looking for your own perfect holiday home, our experienced and helpful staff can help to point you to the property of your dreams. Whatever you want to ask about any of our properties, there will be someone on our staff who knows the cottage or apartment at first hand.

The Longbarn is an award winning Grade II listed luxury home fully renovated and beautifully furnished inside and out to make the most of its position and the exceptional views of the beautiful Vale of Clwyd. Situated on an historic farm, the house is the ideal base to explore North Wales and for completing the northern end Offa's Dyke National Trail.

Information correct at time of writing Attractions and nearby amenities: The nearest town to the Longbarn is Ruthin. Featured in the Rough Guide as a fantastic place to visit! This historic and atmospheric North Wales town has a number of pubs and restaurants, and you’ll find tourist attractions here too. Nantclwyd House is a Grade I listed, timber-framed mansion that dates back to 1435. You’ll also find contemporary arts and crafts on display at the Ruthin Craft Centre, where there’s a café and shop. The town of Llangollen is situated amidst the picturesque scenery of the Berwyn mountains and the Clwydian range, with the River Dee running through it. One of the best ways to see the scenery is by taking a ride on the Llangollen Railway, with daily steam train services running a ten mile stretch of the line. A short drive to the west of the Longbarn is the jewel in the crown of North Wales, the Snowdonia National Park. The landscapes are vast, but it’s not all about the mountains. You can play golf, go horse riding, visit a slate museum or relax with a cup of tea and a cake at Betws-y-Coed. The town of Denbigh has more listed buildings than any other town in Wales, and you’ll find a range of independent shops, cafés and restaurants here. Denbigh Castle may be more of a ruin than some of Edward I’s other castles, but it has a presence and majesty all its own and occupies a commanding position over the town. If you’d like to enjoy some retail therapy during your stay at The Longbarn, the county town of Chester is just a short drive away. The famous black and white ‘Rows’ offer you two storeys of big brand names to explore, and there’s plenty of history on display too, with a Roman amphitheatre and splendid medieval cathedral. Another alternative for a day’s shopping is Liverpool, where you could also enjoy The Beatles Story or take a Magical Mystery Tour to see the Fab Four’s childhood homes. Erddig is a National Trust property on the outskirts of Wrexham....