At a glance
Just two miles from Delamere Forest, the largest area of woodland in the country Access to wood fired hot tub and a games room with table football, table tennis and board games Ideal base for rural Cheshire and the city of Chester
About the property
Thoughtfully retained and beautifully designed both inside and out, Garden Cottage welcomes family and friends to enjoy a countryside retreat in pure luxury. Spend quality time together in the huge, open-plan living space, before venturing out to the extensive mature gardens where you can relax in the wood-fired hot tub, play garden games and dine alfresco. Should you wish to explore the area, you're perfectly placed to enjoy the beauty of rural Cheshire, while Chester and Manchester are just a short journey away. Garden Cottage is also ideal accommodation if you are attending a wedding at Delamere Manor, Nunsmere Hall and Abbeywood.
The space
Set behind private gates, the property begins with a spacious entrance hall with an abundance of natural light, underfloor heating and a contemporary theme throughout.
The huge, bespoke kitchen/living/dining room is the heart of the home and is fully equipped with everything you'll need to self-cater, including three ovens, a dishwasher, a fridge/freezer and a Delonghi coffee machine. Enjoy delicious meals around the ten-seater dining table or a quick bite to eat at the three-seater breakfast bar. Once replenished, choose from two lounge areas, one with a corner sofa overlooking the huge mature gardens and the other with an L-shaped sofa, two armchairs and a Smart TV complete with Netflix.
Meanwhile, the handy utility room is equipped with an American fridge/freezer and plenty of storage space. It's the perfect place to wipe off muddy paws after a walk in the local countryside and store your shoes and coats.
In the games room, you'll find a wide variety of entertainment. You can enjoy playing table tennis, table football, and a selection of board games. Additionally, there is plenty of seating available for you to relax and unwind.
One of the five beautifully decorated bedrooms is located downstairs and can be made up as a twin or king depending on your requirements, also on the ground floor will be found a cloakroom with WC and basin. Venture upstairs where you will find four further luxurious bedrooms. In keeping with the theme of the house, each room has been designed to the highest standard and features luxury linens, sumptuous soft furnishings and stunning views. The master bedroom features a king-size bed with a dressing room and an en-suite shower room, while the remaining three bedrooms include one king, one double and one which can be made up as a twin or king. There is also a hallway bathroom with a shower over the bath and an additional separate toilet upstairs.
Outside, you will have access to a huge garden with extensive lawns to all sides, secure gates to create a safe space for children and dogs, a wood-fired hot tub, a trampoline and garden games. Relax on the rattan sofas with a crisp glass of wine in hand, or head to the 12-seater table to dine alfresco in the sunshine.
Guest access
There is a key safe with access to the key for self-check-in.
Sustainability
At Garden Cottage, the hot water is all powered through the solar panels on the garage roof. There is an EV charger for electric cars, recycling facilities, reusable glass bottles for soaps/shower gels, eco cleaning products and recycled toilet paper.
We plant a tree for every booking we make to help offset some of the carbon emissions generated by our stays.
Keep in mind
Check-in: from 16:00
Check-out: by 10:00
EV Charger: On your arrival and departure, the owners will use the app that controls the charger to take electricity readings, and a receipt of the readings will be provided. The cost of EV charger usage will be calculated at the current unit rate and deducted from your EV Charger Deposit. If there's a shortfall, the owners will inform you, and any remaining deposit will be refunded by the guest services team.
Hot tub: The wood-fired hot tub is emptied, cleaned and refilled after each booking, and guests can fire it up at their leisure.
Deposit: Bookings are subject to a non-refundable deposit of 30% of the booking value plus applicable booking fees with the balance payable 60 days before the date of travel.
Accidental Damage Deposit: To maintain the highest standards in our properties, guests will need to pay a refundable Accidental Damage Deposit of ÂŁ500 prior to their stay. An advance payment as detailed in the booking summary can be made to waive this requirement.
House rules
No smoking/vaping Please keep noise to a minimum 2 dogs are permitted with an additional fee of ÂŁ30 per dog Children of all ages are welcome
