Guests say
The Lodge in North Wales & Snowdonia offers a tranquil and picturesque setting for a relaxing getaway. Guests appreciate the property's cleanliness, comfortable furnishings, and the warm welcome provided by the owners. Its location is ideal for exploring Chester, Liverpool, and the Welsh countryside. While some minor maintenance issues and a lack of certain amenities are noted, the overall experience is highly regarded, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
Most guests found The Lodge to be very clean, with only a few mentioning dust and spider webs. The overall impression is that the property is well-maintained in terms of cleanliness.
The location is frequently praised for its peacefulness and convenience for exploring nearby attractions such as Chester, Liverpool, and North Wales. The scenic views and quiet farm setting contribute to a positive experience.
Guests generally find The Lodge comfortable, particularly noting the king-size bed and well-equipped kitchen. However, some guests mentioned issues with the boiler and the mattress, which suggests room for improvement in this category.
The Lodge is appreciated for its amenities, but there are several comments about the lack of a freezer, issues with the dishwasher, and the wet room design. Maintenance concerns, such as the boiler and shower issues, have been raised, indicating that the facilities could be enhanced.
While guests mention a welcome jug of milk and the presence of animals, there is insufficient information to assess the consistency of thoughtful gestures such as gifts. Therefore, it cannot be guaranteed that such amenities will be provided.
About this property
Chester 3.6 miles. This stunning detached cottage is located in the grounds of the owners smallholding, which is now part of very small Glamping Site, situated down a private lane in the small village of Saughall, just a short distance from Chester. With exceptional attention to detail, this high quality cottage near Chester is a superb base for a retreat in beautiful surroundings. Set all on the ground floor, the super king-size double bedroom with bespoke furniture, is situated next to the modern wet room. The open plan living area has stone-flagged floors, bespoke kitchen units, a slate worktop and a cosy sitting area with a double sofa bed, a truly exceptional room. Step out of the glass doors onto a patio area where you can sit with a morning cup of coffee, with the Welsh hills in the distance, as you plan the days adventures. The grounds surrounding this cottage run to twenty acres and were historically part of the Kings Forest. Nowadays there are numerous footpaths in the area, and the owner has a small lake in the grounds with its very own bar which is open at certain times of the year. Just four miles away from this Saughall cottage is the Roman city of Chester. Enjoy the city's superb selection of shops, bars and restaurants, visit the racecourse, or walk around the city walls and along the River Dee. Chester Zoo is world-renowned and makes for a wonderful day out for all ages; or you may wish to head up the Wirral Peninsular where you can find quaint villages, sandy beaches and a superb selection of golf courses, including Hoylake which was the venue for The Open in 2014. Just a short drive will take you into North Wales where you can explore traditional seaside resorts, historic castles and the Snowdonia National Park. This delightful cottage will live long in the memory and is a wonderful choice for a holiday in Chester, no matter what time of year you visit.
Within a very small area of Chester you will find old walls and amphitheater of Roman times, through medieval churches, Elizabethan timber-framed town houses and Georgian terraces, to Victorian restorations and 21st century architecture. The city boasts excellent shopping in and around the famous Tudor 'Rows', the Roman Walls, the picturesque Grosvenor Park, medieval cathedral, a racecourse and famous zoo.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
One super king-size double bedroom.
Wet room with shower, basin and WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with sofa bed.
Gas underfloor central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge without freezer compartment, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, WiFI.
DVD, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair on request.
Ample off road parking.
Private patio with furniture.
Access to owner's 20 acres of fields and lake.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 1.5 miles.
Note: All ground floor with ramped access, wide doors and wet room, may be suitable for accompanied wheelchair users.
Patio area surrounded by land.
Note: Owner can provide stabling by prior arrangement.
Note: Owner runs events in the grounds with an on-site bar at certain times of the year.
Note: There is a very small camping site Open May to August only.
Only four pitches and three bell tents which are glamping pods.
Guests are welcome to use the on-site bar by prior arrangement with the owner.
Note: This property is near a small lake, children to be supervised.
Note: The lane to the cottage is not Tarmaced and can be very bumpy.
Nearby points of interest
- Chester Zoo
- Blue Planet Aquarium
- The Grosvenor Museum
- Port Sunlight Museum
- Sudley House
- Genting Casino Wirral
- Merseyside Maritime Museum
- International Slavery Museum
- Museum of Liverpool
- Walker Art Gallery
Reviews (58)
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Sean
Will definitely be back whenever I can . Thanks
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Michael
The Lodge was well equipped, bed very large and comfortable, heating system kept us perfectly warm in the depths of winter. The Lodge is within easy reach of the city of Chester.
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Lucy
We had a very peaceful stay here and loved waking up to seeing the horses opposite us. The surrounding area is very peaceful and quiet and we had the best sleep. The bed was huge and very comfy, the rooms were decorated very tastefully and had everything we needed. As others have mentioned the shower water does cover the floor a little in the wet room but its just something to keep an eye on while showering and made sure we used the squeegee provided to keep it in check. Not a big issue. The shower itself was amazing, water was nice and hot and had two showerheads to use so could alternate. Kitchen was well equipped and we had everything we needed. There is no freezer but we didn't find this an issue as we just stocked up with food that could be kept in fridge only. We would definitely stay here again if in the area again and will recommend to friends and family. Thank you for a lovely stay!