David - verified booking

"We needed to take my mam , dad and their dog Ben on a holiday break that was within an hours drive of Manchester.My mam has arthritis , my dad has dementia ,limited mobility needing to use a wheel chair for longer distances .Finally, their dog cannot be let off the lead as he runs away and may not come back !!!!Simon and Julie were their to greet us as we arrived ; they couldn't have been more helpful !!! The cottage both inside and out together with the grounds and surroundings were actually better than the pictures on the website could show!The fixtures,fittings,equipment in the cottage were second to none.But most importantly,this was not just a holiday cottage, Julie had been meticulous in making this cottage into a home from home.The details, the history, the giant who had lived there, the atmosphere made the cottage magical!To top it all off, the beautiful large garden was fully enclosed .Ben the dog was able to run freely ,spending time watching the two ponies in the padlock next door while we had our binoculars watching the planes coming into land at the local airport ! And no,the planes weren't very noisy,were infrequent and watching them was quite exiting,particularly the small propeller planes !!! We didn't leave the village for the four days we were there.We didn't need to. This was about giving my mam and dad a very special holiday experience they thought they may never have again.This holiday was fare beyond our expectations !!!!!!!Thank you to Julie and SimonFrom David, Paul ,Ron, Joan and Ben the dog"

Kathy - verified booking

"If I needed to be in Hale for any reason in the future, I'd definitely stay here again. The owners live very near, and are absolutely lovely people. The house was very clean and tidy, and the garden is large, fully enclosed (great if you have a dog!) and lovely. As far as areas for improvement, I just have a few comments: 1. less perfumed spray throughout the house - it was overpowering - ESPECIALLY on the bed (I think the bedding was sprayed, and it was way too strong for me). 2. The house was lovely and warm, but the master bedroom is quite cold (not surprising for a 300 year old cottage!). I'd recommend having some extra heavy blankets available, rather than just the one, very thin one in the closet. Luckily, I wasn't using the 2nd bedroom, so I was able to use one of the duvets in that room on my bed. 3. Having a cafetiere available for people who like "real coffee" would be great. They're small, cheap, and would be a welcome addition. ;-)Other than those three, minor things, it was a truly lovely cottage and a good experience. Kudos to the owners!"

Michelle - verified booking

"Watermill cottage is located on a farm next to a river with lovely views. There is a fence surrounding the property with a nice patio area for alfresco dining. We received a warm welcome from Heather who provided us with tea, coffee, sugar and milk and an added bonus of a bottle of wine and chocolates. The location was great being only a few miles from lots of great places to visit and walk including Chester, Delamere Forest and the Sandstone Trail.The cottage itself is finished to a high standard and has everything you could possibly need. We found it very warm and cosy and everywhere was spotlessly clean.My one criticism would be the double bed is in need of a new mattress but apart from that we had a wonderful week."

Roger - verified booking

"We enjoyed our stay at Watermill Cottage. We found the accommodation spotlessly clean and comfortable. The owners were very friendly and the cottage is very well equipped. Thoroughly enjoyed the peace and quiet and watching the birds (including a daily river visit by the Heron). This is an ideal base for exploring the Chester area (which was new to us). Would recommend a visit to Chester (we used the excellent Park and Ride). Would also recommend a visit to Conwy, North Wales. Only slight issue for us was the description mentions lovely walking from the door. We asked about walking to the canal mentioned but were told the path was "too muddy". A pity for us as we enjoy walking. Otherwise a very enjoyable holiday. Thanks."

Debora - verified booking

"We stayed at the cottage as a family of 3 with our 2 dogs. It is a very spacious cottage with a lovely feel. I can honestly say that the pictures do not do it justice. It was perfect, everything in the cottage is very good quality and the beds were very comfortable. The garden too was also perfect for our dogs with a large enclosed wrap around garden. The village its self has 2 dog friendly pubs. The Childe of Hale pub is less than 5 minutes away and you can eat in the bar area with your dogs. There is also a general store and a post office and some lovely walks in the area. I would definitely recommend this cottage. Finally, Simon and Julie are excellent hosts, nothing is too much trouble. Hats off to you"