Find self catering and cottages that are great for a short break in Cheshire, North West England

Mere Hall Estate - Wall Cottage, Mere, Cheshire, North West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Mere sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Garden • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Situated on the attractive Mere Hall Estate, close to Tatton Park, these three holiday cottages make an excellent base for touring Cheshire and the surrounding area. Approached by a road through the estate, they form part of the former stable block, now sympathetically converted, retaining their original beams, to provide comfortable accommodation. Park View and Wall Cottage each have French doors to an enclosed grassed area, while Courtyard Cottage offers first floor living accommodation.
A short drive away is the National Trust’s Tatton Hall and Tatton Park, one of the most complete historic estates in England, encompassing lakes, gardens, Victorian maze, mansion, medieval hall and working farm, and forming an ideal setting for the very popular RHS Flower Show each July. Other historic houses of interest include Arley Hall, Dunham Massey (NT), Quarry Bank Mill at Styal and Gawsworth Hall. For bird lovers, the Bird Garden at Mobberley is a must, as is the Falconry Centre at Monks Heath. A little further afield Biddulph Grange Garden (NT) boasts exotic themed areas, rock and water features.
Rich in heritage, the nearby town of Knutsford, with its network of narrow alleys home to many antique and specialist shops, boasts an array of excellent restaurants, as well as an interesting Heritage Centre where visitors can learn about the town’s past. Manchester is easily accessible, with fun family days out at Castlefield Visitor Centre and the Museum of Science and Technology, as well as superb shopping at the Trafford Centre. Chester Zoo and Jodrell Bank are also sure to delight adults and children alike. Good walking in the area, with heathland around Knutsford offering pleasant afternoon strolls, and the beautiful scenery of the White and Dark Peaks within easy driving distance. Shop 1 mile.

Wee Bridge Farm Cottage, Mobberley, Cheshire, North West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Mobberley sleeps 6.

Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Situated in the beautiful grounds of the owner’s home complete with large pond with island and stream, this detatched barn has been lovingly converted and furnished to a high standard. During their holiday, guests can enjoy shared use of an outdoor heated swimming pool (summer only), perfect for those warm summer days.
A short drive away is the National Trust’s Tatton Hall and Tatton Park - one of the most complete historic estates in England. Comprising lakes, gardens, Victorian maze, mansion, medieval hall and working farm, it forms an ideal setting for the popular RHS Flower Show each July. Other historic houses of interest to visit include Arley Hall, Dunham Massey (NT), Quarry Bank Mill at Styal and Gawsworth Hall.
For bird lovers, the Bird Garden at Mobberley is a must, as is the Falconry Centre at Monks Heath. Rich in heritage, the nearby town of Knutsford is home to many antique and specialist shops and boasts an array of restaurants as well as a heritage centre. The vibrant city of Manchester with its wealth of shopping is easily accessible, as are Chester and Jodrell Bank.
With a footpath literally leading from the doorstep, excellent walking is on hand in the area, together with land around Knutsford offering pleasant strolls. The beautiful scenery of the White and Dark Peaks also within easy driving distance. Shop 1 mile.

Two steps to entrance (alternative level entrance). Open-plan living/dining room with gas ‘wood burner’, French doors to patio, wooden floor, and well-equipped kitchen area with wooden floor. Sitting room (accessed by external door). Separate toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with 5ft bed (accessed also via second staircase from sitting room). Two further double bedrooms (accessed via first double bedroom), one with wash basin and external door. Bathroom with roll-top bath, separate shower cubicle and toilet.

Courtyard Cottage, Mere, Cheshire, North West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Mere sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Garden • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Set on the attractive Mere Hall Estate, close to Tatton Park, this comfortable first floor holiday cottage was formerly part of the stable block. Sympathetically converted, it retains original beams. Historic houses to visit include Biddulph Grange Garden, Tatton Hall and Tatton Park, Arley Hall, Dunham Massey (NT), Quarry Bank Mill at Styal and Gawsworth Hall. Bird lovers can visit the Bird Garden at Mobberley and Falconry Centre at Monks Heath. Knutsford has antique shops, excellent restaurants and a heritage centre. Visit Manchester’s Castlefield Visitor Centre, Museum of Science and Technology and Trafford Centre or Chester Zoo and Jodrell Bank. Good walking on the heathland around Knutsford; the White and Dark Peaks are an easy drive. Shop 1 mile.

Two steps to large private entrance hall. First floor: Living room. Open-plan farmhouse-style kitchen/dining room. Double bedroom. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Beams and exposed trusses throughout.

Hillside, Mobberley, Cheshire, North West England

Sleeps 7
Weekly price range £900 to £1299

Self catering accommodation in Mobberley sleeps 7.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 7

Accommodation overview: This substantial 17th-century family house, set within its own gardens just outside the village of Mobberley, lies adjacent to the extensive grounds of the owners’ home, which have been created with imagination and flair. These landscaped gardens, many water features and lush vegetation combined with the many rare breeds of wildfowl and pink flamingos make this a scene of stunning natural beauty, a feast for the eyes and a kaleidoscope of colour.

Beamed living room with electric ‘coal-effect’ fire and parquet floor leading to conservatory. Sitting room with TV and piano (for decorative purposes only). Large beamed dining room with ornamental fireplace. Compact beamed kitchen with pine ceiling, tiled floor. Separate toilet. First floor: Two large double bedrooms, one with vaulted beamed ceiling, one with en-suite bathroom, toilet. Twin bedroom with vaulted, beamed ceiling. Single bedroom. Bathroom. Shower room. Separate toilet.

Mere Hall Estate - Park View, Mere, Cheshire, North West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Mere sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Garden • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Situated on the attractive Mere Hall Estate, close to Tatton Park, these three holiday cottages make an excellent base for touring Cheshire and the surrounding area. Approached by a road through the estate, they form part of the former stable block, now sympathetically converted, retaining their original beams, to provide comfortable accommodation. Park View and Wall Cottage each have French doors to an enclosed grassed area, while Courtyard Cottage offers first floor living accommodation.
A short drive away is the National Trust’s Tatton Hall and Tatton Park, one of the most complete historic estates in England, encompassing lakes, gardens, Victorian maze, mansion, medieval hall and working farm, and forming an ideal setting for the very popular RHS Flower Show each July. Other historic houses of interest include Arley Hall, Dunham Massey (NT), Quarry Bank Mill at Styal and Gawsworth Hall. For bird lovers, the Bird Garden at Mobberley is a must, as is the Falconry Centre at Monks Heath. A little further afield Biddulph Grange Garden (NT) boasts exotic themed areas, rock and water features.
Rich in heritage, the nearby town of Knutsford, with its network of narrow alleys home to many antique and specialist shops, boasts an array of excellent restaurants, as well as an interesting Heritage Centre where visitors can learn about the town’s past. Manchester is easily accessible, with fun family days out at Castlefield Visitor Centre and the Museum of Science and Technology, as well as superb shopping at the Trafford Centre. Chester Zoo and Jodrell Bank are also sure to delight adults and children alike. Good walking in the area, with heathland around Knutsford offering pleasant afternoon strolls, and the beautiful scenery of the White and Dark Peaks within easy driving distance. Shop 1 mile.

Horseshoe Cottage, Somerford, Cheshire, North West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Somerford sleeps 6.

Features include: Hot Tub • Short Breaks • Easy Walking • Garden • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: This lovely single storey holiday property stands attached to the owners’ home, with views over the open countryside and offers walking and cycling from the doorstep. Only 3 miles to the historic market town of Congleton, which holds a farmers market twice weekly. Visit Gawsworth Hall an ancient, manor house or spend a day at the stately home of Capesthorne Hall with its 100 acres of Cheshire lakes and parkland.
Visit Stockley Farm for tractor rides and lamb feeding. Monkey Forest is 20 miles away, with 60-acres of woodland which is home in total freedom for 140 monkeys. Book a days’ tuition including equipment at a shooting lodge. Horse riding and stabling nearby with excellent facilities for the horse owner.
The old market town of Macclesfield with its shops and cafes are well worth a visit or walk the canal tow path to the lovely village of Bollington. The property is near to The Peak District, spend the day at Chatsworth House and Estate or the spa town of Buxton, with its theatre and beautiful gardens. Antique fairs and French market can often be found here. Take a trip to Castleton caves famous for its Blue John stone or take in the museums, art galleries, restaurants and shops that Manchester city has to offer. Shop and pub 21/2 miles.

Living/dining with French doors and kitchen area with oak effect floor. Two double bedrooms with TV and oak effect floor, one with French doors to garden. Twin bedroom with TV and oak effect floor. Wet room with toilet.

Pryors Heys Barn, Weetwood, Cheshire, North West England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Weetwood sleeps 2.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: This delightful barn conversion, a rural holiday property, adjoins the owner’s house and has south-facing uninterrupted views over the Cheshire countryside. With a spacious living room, it enjoys a first floor secluded balcony on which to relax with a glass of wine while watching the sun go down over the golf course. The area is ideal for walkers. Nearby is leafy Delamere Forest, with the sandstone Trail and ‘Little Switzerland’ on the doorstep. The pretty village of Tarporley is a short distance; the historic city of Chester is just 7 miles with its famous cathedral, city walls, racecourse, zoo and unique shopping ‘Rows’. Motorsports enthusiasts will find a feast of exciting races at Oulton Park, 5 miles. For shoppers, ‘Cheshire Oaks’ retail park is a short drive. Shops and pubs about 1 mile.

Spacious ‘L’ shaped living/dining room with beamed ceiling, feature triple floor-to-ceiling windows and French doors to patio. Beamed kitchen. Cloakroom with toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with 5ft brass bed, dressing room, French doors to balcony, and en-suite shower room with toilet.

Bretton Cottage, Chester, Cheshire, North West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Chester sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Beach nearby • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Well placed for discovering the beauties of North Wales and Cheshire, this pretty 19th-century redbrick holiday cottage (left of L-shaped house in photograph) lies, with its own garden, in the quiet village of Bretton. Attached to the owner’s home, it has been comfortably furnished and is just 4 miles from Chester with its cathedral, zoo, amphitheatre, fine shopping and famous racecourse. Excellent theatre at Mold (8 miles) and only 15 miles to the beaches and amusements of Rhyl. Many sports available in the area including tennis, riding and golf. Yoga tuition available (additional cost). Shops 1 mile, restaurant and pub 2 miles.

Living room with dining area and gas fire. Spacious kitchen/breakfast room. Utility. First floor: Double bedroom with Vanitory unit. Twin bedroom (2ft 6in beds). Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.

Red House Farm Cottage, Whitegate, Cheshire, North West England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Whitegate sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Nestled in picturesque, historic Whitegate, this charming detached cottage peacefully enjoys one of the loveliest uninterrupted views over Cheshire out to the Pennines. Relax on the patio, watching the sun set over gently undulating hills and forests. Just 20 minutes from Roman Chester and 10 minutes from the beautiful Delamere Forest, this cosy cottage, in the owner’s grounds, is an ideal holiday base to explore Cheshire, Chester and Manchester. Chester Zoo, Oulton Park Racing Circuit, Arley Hall, Tatton Park and Beeston Castle nearby; countryside walks from the door. Shops 2 miles, pub 1 mile.

Large living room with high, pitched ceiling, exposed beams and wood-burning stove, open plan with oak/granite kitchen. Double bedroom with oak 5ft bed and contemporary en-suite bathroom with separate spacious shower cubicle and toilet. First floor: Cosy galleried reading area. Large twin bedroom with exposed beams, sloping ceilings and Velux windows.

Buckingham House, Chester, Cheshire, North West England

Sleeps 10
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Chester sleeps 10.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Sleeps 10

Accommodation overview: Within walking distance of the historic city centre, this elegant Victorian house, one of a pair, is perfectly placed for exploring the many delights of the area. Spread over four floors with all five bedrooms with en-suite facilities, Buckingham House has a sunny courtyard garden to the rear. As one of the best preserved walled cities in the British Isles, Chester has much to offer the visitor - from the complete circuit of the city walls, the historic cathedral whose roots date back to 66AD, the unique medieval shopping rows in the four main streets radiating out from the Chester Cross, to the Grosvenor Museum and Deva Roman Experience telling the story of Roman Chester.
A delightful walk along the riverside through Handbridge brings you to the city centre, which, as well as its history, offers a huge selection of shops, cafés, restaurants and lively nightlife. The famous Chester Zoo is a short distance away as is the Blue Planet Aquarium. Rural Cheshire, with its picturesque villages, the vibrant city of Liverpool and North Wales with rolling hills and sandy beaches are all within easy reach. Shop and pub ½ mile.

Lower ground floor: Living/dining room. Kitchen. Ground floor: Drawing room. Dining room. Separate toilet. First floor: Two spacious bedrooms, each with 6ft bed (zip and link, can be twin) and en-suite shower room with toilet. Second floor: Two double bedrooms, each with 6ft bed (zip and link, can be twin) and en-suite shower room with toilet. Mezzanine: Double bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet.

The Dairy House, Clotton, Cheshire, North West England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Clotton sleeps 6.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: This converted barn in the Cheshire countryside is one of a pair, a short drive from historic Chester. Not far from this holiday home is the NT Tatton Hall and Tatton Park - one of the most complete historic estates in England. Comprising lakes, gardens, medieval hall and working farm, it is an ideal setting for the popular RHS Flower Show (July). Other historic houses include Arley Hall, Dunham Massey (NT) and Gawsworth Hall. Beeston and Peckforton castles are nearby, as is Oulton racing circuit. Sandstone Trail and many other walks in the area. Shops 1 mile, pub (Indian cuisine) ¾ mile.

Living room with wood-burning stove. Well-equipped kitchen/dining room with Aga, electric cooker and hob, TV and tiled floor. Separate toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with 5ft bed, TV and en-suite shower room with toilet. Double bedroom with 5ft bed. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.

The Old Stables, Alvanley, Cheshire, North West England

Sleeps 7
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Alvanley sleeps 7.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Golf nearby • Pub nearby • Sleeps 7

Accommodation overview: The Old Stables at Walnut Tree Farm is a superb, first floor, Grade II listed barn conversion with magnificent views, adjacent to the owner’s farm. Situated in the countryside offering the benefit of a quiet and relaxing holiday, yet only 5 miles from Cheshire Oaks designer outlet village. Transport links are excellent with Chester being only 8 miles away with its famous Rows, cathedral and world-renowned zoo. Manchester and Liverpool just 30 minutes away. Golf and windsurfing available nearby, whilst Delamere Forest Park is but a short drive. Shops 1 mile, pub with good food and real ale 300 yards.

First floor: Entrance hall. Spacious beamed living/dining room with wood-burning stove and well-equipped kitchen area. Two double bedrooms, one with feature roll-top bath. Two single bedrooms, one with additional pull-out single bed (for +1, to form double bed). Two shower rooms with toilet.