Wrexham holiday home where you can live in style like the characters in Netflix show Bridgerton

And the 82 million fans of Bridgerton now have the opportunity to step back in time and enjoy the romance and style of the period - with the welcome additions of flat screen televisions, modern kitchen, and internet access - here in North Wales.

The Brow. Image: Vrbo

The series stunningly reimagines life in Regency London, and holiday rental company Vrbo has marketed some of its properties for those wanting to experience living in the time of Bridgerton for themselves(when coronavirus restrictions allow).

One of the properties is The Brow in Overton-on-Dee, near Wrexham.

 The Brow. Image: Vrbo

The origins of the house date back to the 16th Century with the more recent additions in the 1820s added to capitalise on the outstanding views across the River Dee valley. Surrounding the property are five acres of gardens, overlooking the stunning valley.

Whether you want to plan a break for when lockdown restrictions are eased or just want to take a look inside the fabulous house, these photos will help you get an idea of what to expect.

What Vrbo says The Brow has to offer:

• The house was home to Charles Darwin’s sister, Marianne Parker, and Charles spent many weekends and holidays at The Brow. Charles entrusted his dog to Marianne when he left on the Beagle, but it unfortunately died and was buried in the garden.
• The house itself is situated on the edge of the village with 5 minutes walk to the corner shop and local pub in one direction, and walking straight into the countryside from the other direction. There are 5 acres of gardens, including an ‘edible forest’ and kitchen garden with plentiful fresh fruit and vegetables available and free to pick all summer (asparagus, plums, apples, pears, quince, figs, tomatoes, leeks etc). When the weather permits, there is an outside seating area for up to 20 people overlooking the Dee valley. The two lawns are ideal for croquet, football, cricket and kick the can.
• There are seven bedrooms: six double rooms (3 with double beds and en suite bathrooms, three further twin rooms), and one small single room. There is a large open plan ‘farmhouse’ style kitchen with an Aga, a traditional dining room that seats up to 16 people, a traditional drawing room with a Bechstein grand piano and open fireplace, a snug TV room with a wood-burner and a second TV room in what was the old library. A further old kitchen has all necessary washing and drying facilities. There is a table tennis room in the old arched cellar. The house is full of rustic charm.
• Dogs are welcome and will enjoy the walks from the house. There is no smoking in the house.
• Additional facilities in the village include a playground, a tennis centre, bowls green, library and two pubs. The village shop stocks all the basic needs and can be contacted in advance for any specific requests. Delicious, locally baked bread is available, and fresh, award-winning local meat and vegetables can be purchased from the butcher opposite or one of the farm shops: Home Farm (2 mins drive) or Lewis’ Farm Shop (5 mins drive). There are three large supermarkets in Wrexham, the local town, ten minutes drive away, with free delivery if ordered online in advance. All the basics, eg salt and pepper, will be provided.
• Overton-on-Dee is situated in Wales on the border with England. It is approximately 1 hour drive from Liverpool, 1¼ hours from both Manchester and Birmingham, and 35 minutes from Chester and Shrewsbury. To the East lie the Cheshire plains, and West is Snowdonia. The stunning town of Llangollen in the foothills of the Welsh mountains is 20 minutes drive with outstanding walks, activities such as canoeing or white water rafting on the River Dee, quirky second hand shops and the Corn Mill pub. Mount Snowdon itself around 1½ hours drive through the stunning Welsh Cambrian mountain range, accessible to climb in a day, as well as Surf Snowdonia, Bounce Below and Zip wires.
• If requested well in advance, fishing on the River Dee can be arranged. Also, a local historian can be booked for guided tours to Roman Chester, the famous Shrewsbury battlefield sites, Chirk castle and other stately homes (a list of the options can be provided – some places are open to the public, others can be arranged for personalised tours).

The Brow. Image: Vrbo

Netflix said Bridgerton has become its biggest ever original series after it was viewed by a record 82 million households in 28 days.

The hit period drama, which stars British actress Phoebe Dynevor as a debutante in Regency London and Rege-Jean Page as Simon Basset, was renewed for a second series last week.

The steamy drama has entered the top 10 in the popularity rankings in every country except Japan, while it has hit number one in 83 countries including the UK, Netflix said.

The 82 million viewing figure over the first 28 days since its release is a new record for a series produced by the streaming giant.

Reacting to the news on Instagram, Dynevor wrote: “This is utterly insane. I’m so proud of the incredible team behind this show! And thank you guys for loving it.”

Nicola Coughlan, who plays Penelope Featherington in the series, said she “truly cannot believe” the programme had set a new streaming record.

“Thank you all so much,” she added on Twitter.

Filming of the second series of Bridgerton will begin in the spring in the UK.