Guests say
Holly Tree Cottage in Chester is highly praised for its spaciousness, tranquil setting, and homely feel. Guests appreciate the comfortable beds, beautiful garden, and the mix of modern and traditional decor. The location is ideal for exploring local attractions, and thoughtful touches like welcome gifts add to the experience. Some minor issues with cleanliness and maintenance are noted, but overall, guests report a delightful stay and express a desire to return.
Most guests found the cottage to be clean and tidy, with comfortable beds and well-furnished rooms. However, a few guests mentioned the need to clean kitchen items upon arrival and some towels not being perfectly white, slightly affecting the score.
The cottage's location is frequently described as ideal, quiet, and well-situated for local attractions and activities. The scenic views and proximity to amenities are appreciated, although the narrow access lane is noted as a minor inconvenience.
Guests consistently report a high level of comfort, with comfortable beds and a cosy atmosphere enhanced by features like a log burner. The spaciousness and tranquillity of the cottage contribute to a restful experience.
The cottage is well-equipped with a modern kitchen, garden furniture, and child facilities. Some guests experienced issues with heating, Wi-Fi, and missing items like oven gloves, which suggests room for improvement in facilities and maintenance.
The presence of welcome gifts such as wine, toiletries, and treats for children is frequently mentioned and appreciated by guests. It's important to note that such gestures, while common, are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Tarvin 3.8 miles. Settled in the village of Ashton Hayes, near Tarvin, in Cheshire, is the charming semi-detached cottage, Holly Tree Cottage. This heart-warming retreat is the perfect choice for all types of groups wishing to explore the Cheshire countryside; the original part of the cottage dates back over 150 years and includes characterful features such as the exposed beams and quarry tile floors. Be welcomed into a large sitting room with a range of sofas where you can relax and unwind in front of the TV or sit and reflect with views down the garden and catch up on the day's events. The sitting room also has a modern piano and the space for a group to gather and enjoy an evening of music. Walk through to the open-plan kitchen/diner which comes with pristine white fitted units and sleek worktops providing all the necessary appliances for cooking up a storm! Discover a cosy dining room with a table for gathering over a hearty breakfast or extend the table to accommodate a larger gathering for a friendly game night or a delicious meal. This room also has a large bookcase stocked full of books so you can get some quiet time and indulge in a wide range of topics. On the first floor you will find three well-presented double bedrooms and one twin bedroom all of which have varied and captivating views across the surrounding countryside and have plenty of storage space for your personal belongings. To the rear of the cottage is a cosy south west facing lawned garden with both French doors from the sitting room and bi-fold doors leading from the kitchen onto the terraced area enclosed by mature planting, where you can take a refreshing drink in the afternoon sun or dappled shade and soak up the sun. Nestled in the Cheshire countryside on a secluded single-track lane, this property is within easy reach of a number of pathways for walking and cycling opportunities.
The local village, Ashton Hayes has a small village community shop and stocks a range of locally sourced food and services. The nearby villages of Tarvin and Kelsall have further shops and numerous eateries for sampling local delicacies. Further afield is the City of Chester where you can explore its history and heritage by visiting places such as the Medieval Cathedral, the Roman City walls and Chester Castle. Animal lovers will delight in exploring the infamous Chester Zoo and spotting all the exotic animals, your little ones will particularly love visiting the meerkats. Holly Tree Cottage is the place to be for sightseers interested in the area's rich history.
Tarvin is a village in Cheshire, England. The village has a selection of independent shops, supermarkets, pubs and restaurants for all of your amenities. Less than 10 miles away is the bustling city centre of Chester which is full of tourist attractions that are well-worth visiting. Choose from Chester Cathedral, Chester city walls, Chester Zoo and even Chester racecourse, all hugely popular with local and tourists.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x master king-size, 2 x double, 1 x twin.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC.
Large upstairs bathroom with roll-top bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility and boot room.
Dining room and sitting room with double-sided woodburning stove.
Oil central heating with double-sided woodburning stove.
Electric double oven, induction hob, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, TV and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for four cars.
Storage shed for bikes.
Lawned garden and terrace area enclosed by mature planting with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 2.8 miles and pub 0.8 miles.
A 15 minute walk (0.8 miles) to Mouldsworth station for a day or evening out in Chester.
Note: Due to the location of the property the wifi is suitable for browsing, but may not be suitable for downloading.
Note: The access is on a single-track lane
Nearby points of interest
- Chester Zoo
- Blue Planet Aquarium
- Gulliver's World Theme Park Warrington
- Pickmere Lake
Reviews (24)
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Maria
We will definitely return. Kitchen equipment, fire place, sofa , shower all superb. Thank you.
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Elizabeth
The welcome pack was a lovely touch. The only reason I am giving it 4 stars as opposed to 5 was that the downstairs heating didnât seem to work very well which is essential in winter. The radiators in the lounge barely got warm even though we had checked they were on. The utility room and the upstairs were toasty but the lounge, kitchen and dining room werenât particularly warm unless you lit the log fire. The heating explanation in the pack didnât match the device on the wall in the utility that we saw and the âfurther heating instructionsâ in the appendix in the black house folder had been removed. We did find the walk from where you park the cars by the garage to the kitchen patio doors through the garden to be very dark and some solar lights may have helped guide us along the path in the rain in winter ( we had an elderly member in our party ). I also think you should specify in the instructions that the keys to enter the property are the ones to the kitchen patio doors and not the front or back door as you would have normally imagined. We arrived in the dark in winter and spent an anxious 5 mins wondering how to get into the house with our key as it didnât fit the front or back door to the property. However, we did have a lovely time and found the cottage to be nicely furnished, plenty of room and well equipped.
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Julie
Would definitely stay there again. Thanks so much for sharing this beautiful home. Loved the Christmas tree too.