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Find My Favourite Holiday Cottages in Cheshire

The county of Cheshire is located in Northwest England. Its rolling countryside, pretty towns, and villages make it a wonderful holiday destination. Cheshire shares a border with Wales and the English counties of Derbyshire, Staffordshire and Shropshire. Its county town is the city of Chester, and its largest town is Warrington. The county is mostly rural and occupies a large plain, with the hills of North Wales to its west and the Peak District to its east. Covering more than 900 miles, it is the perfect place for long walks in the hills, trips to country pubs, and wandering around picturesque rural communities, which time seems to have forgotten. On the doorstep of Cheshire holiday cottages, ancient sites, stately homes and spectacular gardens await discovery. 

A cottage garden with rural views of hills and open countryside beyond a hedge.
Sleeps
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Bedrooms
3

Damson Cottage is an architecturally interesting property surrounded by countryside in Rainow. The pet-friendly barn conversion in Cheshire boasts a gorgeous garden with beautiful views and fresh air, a games room and a croquet lawn, plus a luxurious interior with a wood burner and light and airy spaces.

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Exterior of a single-storey, stone-built, Cheshire holiday cottage.
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Set among the gorgeous countryside of Cheshire, Orchard Cottage is a modern barn conversion near Rainow that offers luxury, seclusion, and relaxation. The pet-friendly cottage boasts a delightful garden with beautiful views, a games room, an open fire, original features and sun-filled spaces.

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Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
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Curlew Cottage promises seclusion and escape. The pet-friendly rural cottage in Lower Peover, lies near Knutsford in Cheshire and is surrounded by countryside and a delightful garden. The lovingly-appointed interior features light-filled spaces and a subtle palette and ensure a restful holiday.

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In the northwest corner of the county, the city of Chester is a must-see on self-catering holidays in Cheshire. Founded as a Roman fortress in the 1st century, it is home to a 1,000-year-old cathedral, Britain’s oldest Roman amphitheatre, and its oldest racecourse. Reserve an afternoon to wander within the city walls, where you will discover independent shops and many of the region’s best restaurants. You will find an outstanding variety of family-friendly attractions in and around the city, including Chester Zoo, the most popular attraction in the UK outside London, with 21,000 animals and stunning gardens. 

Gulliver’s World Theme Park is a great day out, with loads of rides and activities for children. Near Knutsford, Tatton Park is an impressive historic estate where a neo-classical mansion, deer park, gardens and play areas can be enjoyed. A scenic drive eastward from your Cheshire holiday cottage, the Peak District National Park is home to mysterious landscapes of rugged vales, high moorland and gritstone edges, where hiking, wildlife-watching and other outdoor pursuits are popular. The little town on Nantwich on the River Weaver is well worth a visit to explore its pretty black and white half-timbered medieval buildings  - as well as a tour of its ‘secret’ nuclear bunker.