About this property
Take time to unwind and switch off in this dog friendly luxury family countryside haven, offering superb views over the rolling Cheshire countryside from the enclosed garden and hot tub and family friendly animal 'meet & feeds' with the owners miniature farm animals.
A walkers delight, this converted barn has many waymarked footpaths from the doorstep ready for you to explore the surrounding Cheshire countryside by foot or by bike. Head 1.5 miles into nearby Audlem which offers a host of independent shops and eateries, a mill, and a church to explore. A mile outside is the Overwater Marina with mooring for over 200 narrowboats and is reached by foot or, at weekends and Bank Holidays, by Audlem Lass, which cruises the canal from Lock 15 to the marina. There s a cafe there too for refreshment and lunches. A little further afield are the market towns of Chester and Shrewsbury, and the city of Stoke on Trent (all within 27 miles) providing charm and culture with lots to see and do. Step into the barn, kick your shoes off and feel the toasty underfloor heating warming under your feet. The impressive open place lounge/kitchen/diner wows with high ceilings and exposed beams, and offers a social space to prepare a meal, enjoy dinner and relax on the sofa. The kitchen area offers a range oven and gas hob, fridge, dishwasher and microwave, providing a wonderful space to take time cooking a special meal, with a nearby dining table, comfy leather seats and views out to the countryside. Sink into the sofa, pop something on the wall mounted Smart TV and relax, or open the patio doors, let in the countryside breeze and curl up with a good book. Head to the spacious king size bedroom with a high ceiling, exposed beams and pretty fabrics to complement the rural theme. There is a twin bedroom just along the hall perfect for adults or little ones. The stylish shower room offers an impressive rainfall shower with copper fixtures, pretty mosaic tiles, sink and WC. The outside decked area is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy the beautiful scenery, rustle up a meal using the charcoal BBQ, enjoy the setting area with a glass of something chilled or watch the children and dogs play in the enclosed garden whilst watching the owners miniature farm animals, and for even more luxury, pop into the bubbling hot tub and get some real R&R. Have peace of mind with your own enclosed garden, which is great for giving the dogs a run, knowing they are safe and secure, and even an outdoor (warm) shower station to keep your dog clean. You will also find ample off road parking. During your stay guests can have a 'meet and feed' with the owners miniature farm animals, join the owner on her morning rounds to see a variety of animals, some to include: miniature pigs, rare breed sheep, ducks and chickens. This is the perfect destination for a relaxing family stay for that old fashioned quality time we all want. Need to know: 2 bedrooms 1 king size and 1 twin. 1 shower room with WC. Electric range oven and hob, microwave, fridge and dishwasher. Utility space in an outbuilding with washing machine, tumble dryer, freezer and bicycle storage. Travel cot and highchair available. Smart TV in the lounge. Hot tub. Decking area with seating and gas BBQ, and an enclosed pet friendly paddock. Ample off road parking. BBQ requires charcoal. 'Meet and Feed' available via the owners a variety of miniature animals available to see and feed. EV Charging is not permitted at this holiday cottage. Pub and shop within 1.5 miles. Livestock and chickens surround the barn and dogs must be kept on leads when not in the enclosed garden area. Outside dog shower with warm tap.
Accommodation
Downstairs bedroom, Downstairs bathroom, Enclosed garden / patio, Hot tub, Internet access, Working farm, Pub within 1 mile, Shop within 1 mile, Luxury, Romantic, Family friendly, Parking on site / nearby, Decorated for Christmas, Cottage, Yes, Yes, Yes