Read on to discover some of the attractions you can explore and enjoy whilst staying at one of our cottages in Cheshire. We can offer a range of Cheshire cottages across the county, which is peppered with historic houses and gardens, waterways, and bustling market towns to explore.
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Its green pastures and dairy herds are renowned for producing the famous crumbly white Cheshire cheese. Within this lovely area are dotted distinctive black-and-white half-timbered houses set in idyllic gardens which typify the Cheshire countryside. One of Britain's finest timber-framed manor houses, Little Moreton Hall, sits just outside the pretty market town of Congleton a classic example of English Tudor domestic architecture.
Cheshire has exported salt for more than 2,000 years, the only remaining location in Britain where it is still produced on a large scale. At Northwich, visitors to the Salt Museum can learn how the industry has shaped the mid-Cheshire landscape and lives of those who have lived there and ride the impressive Anderton Boat Lift (the world's first) on a glass-top boat. History also comes alive in Nantwich, an old salt-mining town, with its black-and-white Tudor architecture and quaint streets. Contrastingly, nearby Jodrell Bank is home the world-famous Lovell Radio Telescope.
Where the Cheshire Plain gives way to the Peak District lies Macclesfield, whose once-thriving silk industry is remembered at the Silk Museum. Also recommended to visitors staying in any of our Cheshire holiday cottages is Tatton Park, home of the annual RHS annual flower show in July. Considered to be one of England's most complete historic estates open to visitors, it includes more than one thousand acres of deer park. From our selection of cottages the county town of Chester lies within easy reach, offering tourists the chance to combine first-class shopping in the Rows (attractive 13th-century elevated arcades), with sightseeing visits to the city walls and Norman Cathedral. By selecting one of our holiday cottages Cheshire and its many attractions can be discovered. So, why not browse our selection of Cheshire holiday cottages for something that catches your eye?
Places to visit in Cheshire
Biddulph Grange
The extraordinary gardens of Biddulph Grange are the product of an astonishing imagination, they are a wonder to behold and one of Britain's most unusual gardens. Designed in the mid 19th century as a series of connecting 'compartments', the gardens feature an imitation of the Great Wall of China and the Egyptian Court. You can purchase a joint ticket for nearby Little Moreton Hall, arguably England's finest timber-framed manor house.
One of our Cheshire cottages near Biddulph Grange.
Gawsworth Hall
Gawsworth Hall is an ancient manor house wrapped in romance, intrigue and great charm. On a tour of Gawsworth's historic rooms, you will see fine paintings, furniture, sculpture and stained glass, whilst between June and August, there are a wide range of events in the Open Air Theatre.
One of our Cheshire cottages near Gawsworth Hall.
Little Moreton Hall
Little Moreton Hall is an icon of English Tudor domestic architecture and Britain's most famous, and arguably finest, timber-framed manor house.
One of our Cheshire cottages near Little Moreton Hall.
Tatton Park
Tatton Park is set in over a thousand acres of deer park, it is considered to be one of England's most complete historic estates open to visitors and is where the RHS hold an annual flower show in July. Just a little further up the road is Arley Hall, an award winning garden, recently voted in the top 50 in Europe and Britain's top 10.
One of our Cheshire cottages near Tatton Park.
Stapeley Water Gardens
Stapeley Water Gardens is home to beautiful floral displays - from the Mediterranean splendour of the centre palms to the myriad of dazzling and exotic plants in the tropical house plus the largest water lily in the world. For a breath of fresh air, you can take a stroll outside to the beautiful and tranquil Italian Garden and unwind by the Japanese Koi Carp pool and water lily display.
One of our Cheshire cottages near Stapeley Water Gardens.
Cholmondeley Castle Garden
Cholmondeley Castle Garden is said by many to be among the most romantically beautiful gardens they have ever seen. Even the wild orchids, daisies and buttercups take on an aura of glamour in this beautifully landscaped setting. The castle stands above a lake and is surrounded by sweeping lawns and a variety of mature trees, including Cedars of Lebanon, oak, and chestnut with fascinating walks around the lake.
One of our Cheshire cottages near Cholmondeley Castle Garden.
The Wirral
The Wirral Peninsula is much overlooked as a holiday destination. Set between the vibrant modern city of Liverpool and the wildness of the Welsh hills you will find maritime heritage, classic seaside towns, sandy beaches and stunning views across the bays. Wirral is also home to several protected coastland parks, preserving some fine coastal scenery.
One of our Cheshire cottages on The Wirral.
Macclesfield
Macclesfield is a prosperous market town in rolling countryside leading up to the Peak District National Park. It is most famous for its once thriving silk industry. This is celebrated at the Silk Museum and the nearby Paradise Mill, once a working silk mill, but now a living museum with mill tours.
One of our Cheshire cottages in Macclesfield.
Northwich
Several Cheshire towns have the suffix 'wich' in their name, such as Nantwich, Middlewich and Northwich. By the Middle Ages use of the 'wich' suffix in place names associated towns with salt production. Our English salt supply is chiefly derived from Cheshire and the Salt Museum in Northwich tells the intriguing story of mid-Cheshire and the industry that has shaped the landscape and lives of those who live there. Also in the town is The Anderton Boat Lift, the world's first boat lift. You can take a trip on a glass-top boat as the impressive lift towers above you.
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