Firgrove Country House

The following are some of our recommendations and plaudits

AA 5 Star info
Visit Summary

In terms of AA quality standards,Firgrove Country House B&B achieves a Five Star rating with a B&B designation within The AA Guest Accommodation Scheme.This rating will replace the previous Four Yellow Star rating,which will be shown in the 2009 AA Bed and Breakfast Guide, but new classification will feature on The AA.com web site when next updated.The Breakfast and Dinner awards will also be carried forward to 2010 AA Guides.Despite their long tenure Philip and Anna Meadway do not stand still,constantly making improvements to this historic and notable property.Investment since my overnight visit last year is impressive with many improvements to bedrooms and en-suite accommodation. Immaculate maintenance and pristine housekeeping standards also place this property in a special category and guests are left with a memorable impression of a home where good food and natural hospitality is matched by excellent physical standards.


Cymru yn ei Blodau - 2007 - Wales in Bloom
Class 9b 1st Prize

This plantsmans garden is a delight to visit and enjoy. From the beautifully planted entrance to the more mature trees and shrubs the garden has a welcoming air. Structure planting over the years (and still ongoing) give a sense of maturity while the well maintained lawns with close mown paths invite exploration of every corner. The extensive collection of plants is very well maintained with just sufficient splashes of colour to catch the eye. A deserved winner of this years competition.

Judge Wales in Bloom Mr Jim Knight
2008 Wales in Bloom

Class 9b 2nd Prize

JULY 2007 WINNER
1st Prize Category 9b
Hotels,Guest Houses,Public houses & Restaurants All Areas



Planning (Listed Building and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest FIRGROVE LISTED GRADE 2

A Late-Georgian house of C1830. The low service wing to the north is said to have earlier origins, suggesting an earlier house on the site, and the rear elevation also looks earlier in character. Shown on the Tithe map of 1839, but possibly slightly shorter.The wing was extended and altered in the mid-C20; the house itself restored in the late 1970s Listed as a good late-georgian farmhouse (with possible earlier origins) in a prominent position, well detailed and retaining its character.

Phil Ebbrell conservation architect
Denbighshire County Council
date listed 16 May 1978, date amended 12 July 2006






Other recommendations

Los Angeles Times (Travel Tips) 8th September 2002 - Readers Recommendation Section

Gardens Illustrated October 2002 - On Tour, Travel News for Gardeners

WWW Rick Steves - Graffiti Wall

Rough Guide To Wales

AA Britain's Best Bed & Breakfast Guide

Michelin-Great Britain & Ireland "Le BiB" Hotel only one of five listed in Wales

Petit Fute French language guide book

Firgrove Garden Picture

Crocus lawn at Firgrove




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