Birchwood 2.7 miles. Tucked away in Croft near Birchwood, Cheshire, is this lovely one-bedroom traditional annex, The Toolshed. A former tool shed attached to the owner’s home on a working horse farm, and enjoying an interior speckled with original features, The Toolshed is a wonderful dwelling for a couple seeking a romantic getaway. Upon your arrival, you will find off-road parking for one car, your very own private garden and access to a beautiful orchard with apple and plum trees, perfect for sitting out and enjoying the warmer weather. Be welcomed into the open-plan living space, where you will find a well-equipped kitchen for rustling up tasty meals, ready to savour at the dining table for two, and a sitting area with plush sofa and TV, ideal for unwinding after a day of adventure. Completing the ground floor is a well-appointed shower room, where you can freshen up before retiring to the first floor to catch your rest in the well-presented double bedroom. Explore your surroundings, where just moment’s away you will find the welcoming Horseshoe Inn, along with the excellent Croft Golf Centre right on your doorstep, sure to entice any keen putters in your party. For a wider selection of amenities, head to Birchwood, where you can pick up essentials at the convenience store, dine at the Turf & Feather or explore the picturesque sites of Birchwood Forest Park and Risley Moss. Continue on to Culcheth, where you can hook your catch of the day at Partridge Lakes Fishery, sample a sweet treat at The Red Telephone Box Tearoom, visit wildlife at the Wild Wings Birds of Prey, or sample Thai cuisine at the Thai Paragon. Next stop is Warrington, home to the Warrington Museum & Art Gallery, Gulliver’s World Theme Park and a wealth of pubs and restaurants. For a memorable escape to Cheshire, look no further than The Toolshed.

Billingford is a small village on the River Wensum in the Norfolk countryside. The village is home to a church and a local auction on a Saturday. Just a couple of miles away is the charming village of Bawdeswell which sits between the Bure and Wensum Valleys. It provides an excellent local shop, a good pub and a delightful garden centre. Foxley Wood is nearby, the largest ancient woodland in Norfolk, offering a great place for picnics, whilst Gressenhall Farm and Museum and Norfolk's Dinosaur Park are both within easy reach providing fun days out for all the family. The nearby towns of Reepham, Fakenham and Norwich boast a broad range of amenities and architecture, whilst the churches at Salle, Cawston and Booton are well worth a visit. With beautiful surrounding countryside throughout the area offering great walking and cycling opportunities, this lovely location is great at any time of year!

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