A superb luxury, detached cottage, overlooking a fishing lake, shared outdoor heated swimming pool, games room and tennis courts, two reception rooms, pet-friendly. Chester 10 miles.

These two superb barn conversions can be found set on a working dairy farm in the quaint Cheshire village of Huxley. Watermill Cottage (E4908) is set out over one level and holds an idyllic riverside setting, with extensive countryside views from its private and peaceful patio area. Swallow Barn (ref UK37055) has a wonderfully unique design with a mezzanine bedroom, heavily beamed interior and sociable open plan layout. Both have been stylishly furnished with modern country décor and have everything needed for a warm and comfortable stay.

The surrounding Cheshire countryside means lovely walks are available direct from the door, and a traditional food serving pub is just 1 mile down the road. Boasting 40 flavours of ice-cream is ’The Ice Cream Farm’ which is a mere 5-minute drive, and Beeston Castle can be reached in around 10 minutes. The village of Huxley is just 8 miles from the wonderful historical city of Chester, where you’ll find the most complete city walls, the oldest racecourse and the largest Roman Amphitheatre in Britain. Delamere Forest, Carden Park and Oulton Park Circuit are all around a 20-minute drive and the city of Liverpool and Albert Docks can be reached in under an hour. Finally, for a change of scenery, the North Wales coast is around an hour’s drive. These properties (refs UK37055 and E4908) can be booked together to accommodate up to 6 guests.

Sympathetically converted farm buildings, retaining original features, offering a very good standard of accommodation. Located at the end of an unmade road, they sit quietly in this rural community, yet they are within easy driving distance of the city of Chester, famous for being a walled city with its unique half timbered galleried shops and its Victorian Eastgate clock - said to be the most photographed timepiece in the world after Big Ben. Shops, restaurants and history are all to be found here. Chester has the largest amphitheatre in Britain, a 10th century cathedral, two renowned museums - the Grosvenor and Military Museums, and not forgetting the zoo! The walk around the walls is approximately 2 miles and offers a birdseye view of the city centre with views across to Wales’ magnificent mountains. Cheshire Oaks retail outlet village is a short drive away. At the end of the lane is the Beachin therapy swimming pool for dogs. Malpas, with its magpie style houses, Beeston with its castle, Tattenhall where the Cheshire Farm Dairy ice cream is made and Farndon which links Cheshire to Wales by a sandstone bridge are all an easy drive. Cheshire is also the gateway to some of the finest English countryside and Welsh borderlands. Golf is available within 2 miles of the property. Shop 5 miles, pub 2 miles.

Set in this quiet hamlet, adjacent to the owner’s house, this cosy holiday cottage enjoys many pretty touches. There is a lawned area to the front of the property for relaxing in the evenings on the patio area. Seven miles from the historic city of Chester and with North Wales and the Peak District close by for an alternative day out. Golf course 1 mile, horse riding locally. Excellent cycling and walking area (Sandstone Trail). Shop and pubs 1½ miles.

This enchanting detached cottage rests on the outskirts of Tattenhall in Cheshire, with countryside views and exquisite traditional features, it makes a marvellous base for a family getaway. Pet friendly. Hot tub. Tattenhall 2 miles; Chester 7.6 miles.

A lovely three-bedroom semi-detached house resting in Chester, Cheshire. Private garden. Pet-friendly. Off-road parking. Close to amenities. Chester 3.1 miles.

If you’re looking for a romantic break in the countryside, or to simply escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life then look no further than the delightful Olive. Set within the grounds of the warm and welcoming owners’ home, Olive was newly converted for 2023 and offers the opportunity for a luxury countryside break in a real home from home. Designed to make the most of the stunning countryside views you enter the property via the bedroom on the ground floor with the sociable open plan living space on the floor above benefitting from vaulted ceilings. The bedroom boasts a sumptuous kingsize bed and an indulgent sunken bath perfect for a relaxing soak after a day exploring the great outdoors. The en-suite arrangement also features a beautiful walk-in shower for a morning revival, a steep oak staircase takes you to the first floor where there’s a wonderful sense of space with the high vaulted ceiling and a beautiful mix of colours and furnishings. Outside there’s a private orchard with both seating and a fire pit perfect for enjoying an evening glass of wine, and with no nearby busy roads, you’ll be guaranteed to truly unwind.
The location is ideal for walkers of all abilities with the Sandstone Trail a mere stone’s throw from the property together with other local footpaths including the Eddisbury Way. A nearby country house hotel can be reached in around a 5-minute walk for a special evening meal, or for something a bit more casual a good food serving pub is around a 20-minute walk.
Willington is also home to an established riding centre where you can enjoy lessons or escorted hacks. Tarporley itself is less than 3 miles and is home to an array of characterful pubs, restaurants, and shops. Bike rides can be enjoyed through the woodland and around the lakes in Delamere Forest which is just a 15-minute drive as is the incredibly popular Oulton Park Race Circuit where you can buy driving experiences and race event tickets.
The castles of Beeston, Cholmondeley, Bolesworth and Peckforton can all be reached in 15–25 minutes and the historic city of Chester in half an hour. Chester offers a wide choice of high street shops, restaurants, cafés, and bars together with many attractions including the famous city walls, The Rows, cathedral and river cruises. There’s also Chester Zoo, Chester Racecourse, and the Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet. Finally, the stunning Welsh mountains and coastline together with the many market towns and villages of both Cheshire and Shropshire that are all easily accessible, this luxurious little home truly has it all to keep people of all ages entertained.