Blackhill Gate Cottage is set in an unrivalled rural location offering superb panoramic countryside views across the stunning scenery of the Peak District National Park. Crossing the Derbyshire and Cheshire boundary on the outskirts of the pretty Peak District village of Kettleshulme, this holiday cottage is located next to a field which at times is home to nursery lambs, and offers fine walking direct from the door through the valley of Todd Brook, Bowstones, Taxal Edge and into the Goyt Valley. Kettleshulme itself is home to a 15th century country pub which offers a warm welcome and freshly cooked meals. The town of Whaley Bridge with its mix of shops, bars and restaurants plus train station with direct service to both Manchester and Buxton is a 5 minute drive. The National Trust Lyme Park with its glorious house and gardens can be reached on foot or by car and the magnificent historic houses of Chatsworth, Haddon Hall and the popular market town of Bakewell, 45 minute’s drive. A variety of Peak District villages are all easily reachable within half an hour’s drive including Edale, Tideswell and Castleton, and great days out for the family within an hour’s drive include the local Chestnut Centre Wildlife Park, Carsington Water, Matlock Bath with is cable car and the UK’s premier theme park Alton Towers. Shop 2½ miles, pub and restaurant 1 mile.

The Square is a wonderful detached cottage that can be found in the pretty south Cheshire village of Handley, just 2 miles from Tattenhall and 8 miles from the historic walled city of Chester.
Full of characterful features throughout, you’ll find beautiful stone flag flooring on the ground floor, together with a wood burning stove in a magnificent beamed fire place. Upstairs, there’s 2 comfortable bedrooms, and outside a peaceful lawned garden to relax in at the end of a long days exploring.
Handley is a semi-rural village with an attractive Grade II* listed church, and offers spectacular countryside views towards the Welsh hills. Neighbouring, Tattenhall has ample amenities to cater for your needs including a general store, butchers and selection of public houses. Local to Tattenhall, you’ll also find the award-winning Cheshire Ice Cream Farm which sells a huge variety of ice cream, all of which are made on site. The surrounding area is home to the most amazing amount of wonderful attractions. You can experience the thrill of horse racing at Chester Racecourse, or visit some of the worlds most exotic animals at Chester Zoo, both 20 mins.
There’s the mighty Beeston Castle, 15 minutes away, where you can experience fabulous far reaching views over the surrounding local countryside or embark on some beautiful woodland walks. Delamere Forest, 30 minutes away, is also home to a vast selection of paths and cycle routes that span the entire forest together with the tree top adventure Go Ape! You can explore the stunning Cholmondeley Castle Gardens and treat yourself to lunch at their café, spend an afternoon at Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre, or visit Bolesworth Castle which sits in a beautiful parkland setting and annually plays host for CarFest North. If golf is more your game, Aldersey Green Golf Course is less than half a mile away, or Carden Park Golf Course and Spa can be reached in around 15 minutes. For those with kids then, The Crocky Trail is highly recommended, and finally together with Cheshire & Chester, Whitchurch, Wrexham and North Wales are all within comfortable striking distance. The Square really does make a fantastic holiday destination all year round.

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.

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.

This detached, Grade II listed, thatched holiday cottage, dates back to the 15th century and was the birthplace and home of John Middleton, the 9ft 3in giant known as the Childe of Hale. The village, home to two local pubs serving food, is on the Trans Pennine Trail and the area is great for walkers, cyclists and birdwatchers. Visit include Speke Hall, Liverpool, Albert Dock, Knowsley Safari Park, Chester, Haydock and Aintree racecourses. The north west also has miles of unspoilt coastline including beaches at Ainsdale, Formby and Crosby. Shop 500 yards, pub 150 yards, restaurant 1½ miles.

This luxurious detached cottage is set in the heart of the village of Neston, on the Wirral Peninsula. If you’re wanting to explore the area a great day is to be had at RSPB Burton Mere Wetlands with great walks and plenty of bird life to be seen. Neston has an abundance of shops, coffee shops and restaurants.
For those looking for a city break this property is 12 miles from the city of Chester with its many shops, bars and restaurants not to mention Chester Zoo. Spring Cottage is also just over 11 miles to the city of Liverpool with its Royal Albert Dock and the legendary Cavern Club. Shop, pub and restaurant ½ mile.

Offering a rural experience, Drumble Lodge can be found at the end of a winding country lane on a working farm amidst beautiful Cheshire countryside. The location is peaceful and serene, where you can enjoy the sounds of bird song throughout the day and the distinctive calls of owls at night. The farm on which the lodge stands has been registered as a wedding venue and will accommodate smaller weddings. Pet sheep and goats that meander around the paddock next to the lodge, and in the distance, you’ll see cows grazing in the meadow. Despite the rural setting, the property has Sky Link Wi-Fi with 200 megabites per second.
A selection of outdoor seating areas are available where you can relax, unwind and once the sun sets gaze at the stars beyond through the telescope provided. A traditional dog friendly, food serving pub is a mere 10-minute walk, and ample footpaths radiate from the area just waiting to be explored. The pretty market town of Congleton can be reached in around 10 minutes and is home to ample amenities including a selection of supermarkets and shops together with many bars and restaurants.
The National Trusts Biddulph Grange Country Park and Little Moreton Hall are also accessible in around a 10-minute drive. You can take a waterside stroll along the River Dane, cycle the tranquil traffic free Biddulph Valley Way, or walk to the famous atmospheric ruins of Mow Cop Castle and lesser-known Old Man of Mow.
The Peak District National Park is around a 30-minute drive and the city of Manchester can be reached in under an hour on a direct train from Congleton station. For those with children Delamere Forest, Manley Mere and Britain’s premier theme park Alton Towers can be reached in around 45 minutes and then finally the city of Chester, Blue Planet Aquarium and Chester Zoo in around an hour.