Guests say
The Dairy in North Wales & Snowdonia is a well-received cottage, praised for its cleanliness, comfort, and friendly hosts. Guests appreciate the peaceful location, ideal for exploring local sights and attractions. While some minor issues with facilities and frosted windows are noted, the overall sentiment is positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
Guests consistently mention that the cottage is very clean, with no reports of cleanliness issues, indicating high standards are maintained.
The location is generally appreciated for its quietness and proximity to local attractions, although the lack of shops and pubs within walking distance and dependence on a car are noted.
The cottage is described as cosy and comfortable, with comfortable beds and a warm atmosphere, although some guests mention issues with bedroom ventilation.
Facilities are well-regarded, but some guests experienced issues with kitchenware and the size of the TV. The immediate response to problems by the hosts is positively noted.
While the reviews reflect positively on the hosts' responsiveness and hospitality, there is no mention of gifts or special touches that would fall under thoughtfulness, so a score cannot be provided.
About this property
Ideal for couples seeking a romantic countryside retreat, The Dairy is an attractive barn converted property with rustic charm, nestled in the village of Eaton, near to the village of Tarporley and the city of Chester, in Cheshire. As you enter the front door, you will come into a delightful sitting area, which features quaint dining seating for two and a large leather corner sofa where you can unwind next to the warming electric fire, watch a feel-good film on the wall-mounted TV or chill out and play some music on the docking station or CD player. The well-appointed kitchen area boasts a clever mixture of both rustic and contemporary style with traditional oak beam detailing, a modish breakfast bar for two, stylish culinary-themed wall art, as well as ample appliances including a double electric oven, a fridge with an icebox, a microwave, a slimline dishwasher, and a washing machine. Climb upstairs to the first floor to find a storage cupboard and a wonderful double bedroom, complete with cosy furnishings and decor, an additional storage cupboard and a sleek contemporary en-suite shower room fitted with a cubicle shower, WC, hand basin and a towel rail. Outside, you will be able to find a pretty patio area with outdoor seating where you can sit and relax in both peace and privacy. The property has a shared external building with a tumble dryer and a communal shower, WC and hand basin for guests to use. The Dairy is close to the village of Tarporley (1.8 miles) which provides an array of characterful local pubs and restaurants to choose from. For a tranquil day out, why not visit the nearby Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre, which offers a lakeside café, as well as shire horses and a number of interesting species of British wildlife to meet among 50 acres of beautiful Cheshire countryside? For those feeling daring, within close reach to the village is the Oulton Park Circuit, a motorbike and car racing track. Venture to the nearby village of Tarporley, which offers an additional selection of local pubs and restaurants, and is within close proximity to the serene Sandstone Trail and medieval Beeston Castle. Travel only slightly further afield to find the historic Roman city of Chester, where you can indulge in some retail therapy surrounded by the stunning "Rows" Tudor architecture, or take a romantic stroll through the Roman Walls and Grosvenor Park which follows down to the idyllic River Dee. The Dairy is a superb retreat that promises a relaxed holiday in this tranquil region of Cheshire.
Located in the local authority area of Cheshire West and Chester in rural Cheshire, Tarporley is an attractive village surrounded by tranquil scenery ideal for avid cyclists and walkers. Nearby notable areas of interest popular among visitors include the Sandstone Trail and Beeston Castle. Within close distance lies the Roman city of Chester, renowned for its Roman Walls, the Roman Amphitheater, Grosvenor Park, the River Dee, as well its array of excellent shopping outlets and eateries.
Accommodation
One bedroom: 1 x double with en-suite shower room with a cubicle shower, WC, hand basin and towel rail.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room with an electric fire.
Shared external building with a tumble dryer and communal shower, WC, and hand basin.
Gas central heating with an electric fire.
Electric oven and hobs, fridge with an icebox, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power is included in the rent.
Fresh bed linen and towels are included in the rent.
Off road parking.
Patio area with outdoor seating.
Sorry, no pets are allowed and no smoking.
Pub and shop 1.8 miles.
Note: windows within the sitting room do not open and are frosted for privacy reasons, as are the bedroom windows.
Note: Low head height into the bedroom
Nearby points of interest
- Chester Zoo
- Blue Planet Aquarium
- Pickmere Lake
Reviews (25)
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Valerie
Just be careful if you are over six feet tall, the doorwayâs are quite low.
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Christopher
has everything you need. Really nice friendly owners, had a relaxing stay, the cafe is a gem, great place for a single person or couple.
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Fergus
More crockery and microwave cookware required. Our biggest problem was lack of ventilation in bedroom, No opening window, We did not put heating on upstairs, but Were still far to hot .