Estate Businesses
The Estate is privileged to have a wide variety of tenants who provide a multitude of services and products not only for the local community but also on a national and international basis.
Agriculture
Our farming tenants are at the forefront of the dairying industry achieving higher than average milk yields and high quality progeny. The vegetable enterprise on grade 1 & 2 land sends produce direct to the major supermarkets often delivered the same day that the crop is lifted or picked.
Education
Monument Nursery
Monument Nursery has facilities for up to 80 young pre school children with a high teacher child ratio and an excellent ofsted rating. The nursery is just outside Farndon and has beautifully appointed rooms as well as a large outside play area.
Website: www.monumentplace.co.uk
Manufacturing
Gabriel Ash
A range of superior cedar greenhouses is built by ‘Gabriel Ash’ at Monument Place. Gabriel Ash is a well established name in the greenhouse world building and supplying bespoke and ready made units of the highest quality and recommended by the RHS.
Website: www.gabrielash.com
Growhouse
Another range of greenhouses is built by ‘Growhouse’ who manufacture a standard range of quality units with either frames of western red cedar or powder coated aluminium. A wide range of options and accessories is available.
Website: www.growhouse.co.uk
Services
Davies M & E Partnership Limited
This well established company offers a wealth of knowledge and expertise in mechanical and electrical design in consultancy and turnkey projects. Recent projects include:
- Liverpool Science Park
- Leasowe Millennium Centre
- Liverpool Observatory
Comprehensive details can be obtained from the www.daviespartnership.com website.
Headland Design Associates
Based at Top Farm, Farndon, Headland Design offers a complete design package for commercial and private enterprises covering the consultancy, the design and installation and the graphics along with hands on involvement throughout the project right through from the drawing to the installation of an exhibition. There is an impressive client list and recent projects include:
- Lullingstone Roman Villa
- Solway Coast Discovery Centre
- Dinefwr Park and Castle
- Cheshire Regiment Museum
Website: www.headlanddesign.co.uk
Tecwyn Williams Chartered Architect
Tecwyn has been operating in Farndon since 1988 and offers a complete architect service from major projects down to residential conversions. Email: tecwyn.williams@talk21.com 65 High Street, Farndon, Chester CH3 6PT Tel; 01829 271091 Fax: 01829 270899
Leisure
Little Churtons Restaurant
A visit to Little Churtons Restaurant website speaks for itself and the restaurant at Top Farm in Farndon is quickly becoming well known in the North West for its excellent menus, sensible prices and friendly atmosphere.
Website: www.littlechurtons.co.uk
Health and Beauty
The Beauty Studio
This well established business has been successfully running for over 10 years and offers a full range of beauty services provided by fully qualified beauticians. The salon is in tastefully designed premises at the Top Farm complex in Farndon. Full details of the range of beauty services can be seen on their website www.thebeautystudio.biz.
The Hair Studio
Also based at Top Farm is the Farndon Hair Studio a ladies hair salon with the added benefits of sunbeds. For further information visit www.farndonlocal.co.uk
Weddings
Tilly Anna’s.
Wedding dresses for all discerning brides
Farndon Physiotherapy
The Sports Injury Clinic situated right in the middle of the village.
See also www.farndonphysiotherapy.co.uk
Flooring
Croft Flooring
A whole range of flooring can be supplied and fitted by Croft Flooring who are also based at Top Farm in Farndon. The choice of surfaces includes tiles, vinyl, resin and carpeting and it is worth a detailed look for further information. Link: www.croftflooring.com
Crafts
Willie Carter Pottery
Willie Carter established his kiln, pottery and showrooms a Top farm in 1983 and has a wide range of delighted customers in UK and overseas. Willie has created some fantastic and original designs and he can be contacted on 01829 271571 or via his website www.williepotter.co.uk.
Thimbles
Thimbles North Lodge Ltd Based at Top Farm in Farndon, North Lodge supply thimbles throughout the world.
Composting
George Whittaker & Son (Knutsford Ltd.)
Quality compost and soil conditioner can be obtained from the Hapsford Composting Facility which is a wholesale operation adjacent to Junction 14 on the M56. Green Waste is taken from the Chester and Ellesmere Port conurbations and the finished soil conditioner is distributed to garden centres throughout the North West. the Site is operated by George Whittaker & Son (Knutsford Ltd.) Tel: 01565 654866 Email: john@gwitt.co.uk
