| Set in 250 acres of beautiful parkland and overlooking the scenic Dee estuary across to the hills of North Wales, Hillbark’s character appearance hides a fascinating history.
The house was originally built in 1891 (on Bidston Hill in Birkenhead) for the soap manufacturer Robert William Hudson. Hillbark was sold in 1921 to Sir Ernest Royden and in 1928 was moved to its present site, brick by brick, finally being completed in 1931.
The house contains a variety of interesting features: the Great Hall has a 1527 Jacobean fireplace from Sir Walter Raleigh’s house, a set of William Morris stained glass windows and a pair of 13th century church screen doors; the library was originally in a stately home in Gloucestershire; and the Yellow Room restaurant contains a magnificent 1795 Robert Adam fire surround.
This 4-star hotel offers a free bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, 2 miles (3.2 km) away. The beautiful Art Deco-style building now houses large, air-conditioned luxury rooms.
The hotel was an airport building in the 1930s, and was visited by the Beatles in the 1960s. It now mixes original Art Deco-style with modern luxury. The en suite rooms are light and modern with satellite TV.
Guests have free use of the pool, sauna and gym at the David Lloyd Leisure Centre 200 metres away. The stylish Starways Restaurant offers modern English cuisine and backs on to the former runway, while the Club Central Bar & Lounge is more casual. Room service is available 24-hours.
The Crowne Plaza Liverpool – John Lennon Airport is close to the area''s motorways. Liverpool city centre and the main business district are 7 miles (11.3 km) away. Liverpool South Parkway Station is a mile from the Crowne Plaza.
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Star Rating: 4