Dunham House

About this property

Helsby 2.3 miles. Situated in the rural village of Dunham-on-the-Hill, close to the Helsby, sits this exquisite, detached residence, Dunham House. Boasting luxury and splendour around every corner, this substantial abode welcomes a large group of friends or family in pursuit of a countryside escape to Cheshire. The property sits within six acres of woodland, lawns and ponds, with many incredible features such as the indoor pool and spa complex, making it the ultimate celebration setting. The beautiful entrance hallway will greet you, dominated by a spiral staircase leading to a mezzanine landing, LED lighting and a stunning tiled floor. Sliding doors open to the elegant sitting room, offering a variety of sofas and armchairs where everyone can gather to discuss the holiday thus far, while the relaxing ambiance of the electric fire puts you at ease. Carry the conversation into the fabulous open-plan living area, where you can sip on a glass of wine at the granite centre island, keeping the group chef company whilst they get to grips in the kitchen. The oil-fired AGA range cooker, induction hob and American style fridge/freezer will assist in the preparation of home-cooked meals, which can be served by at the large dining table. A further arrangement of seating provides an attractive spot to enjoy TV, or discover the cinema room for a family movie night, complete with a projector and 11 cinema chairs. Challenge each other to a game of snooker on the full-sized table, situated in the games room, which also doubles up as a bar. Even more fun can be had outside in the generous garden area, complete with a gazebo with seating, a barbecue and even tennis courts, and the private garden setting makes it all the more enjoyable. All guests have access to the owner’s pool and spa complex; allow the little ones to enjoy the indoor heated swimming pool while the adults escape to the alluring sauna, jacuzzi and solarium room, ensuring relaxation in every measure. If that’s not enough, there is a treatment spa room with a connecting lounge and bar, so you can enjoy a glass of prosecco whilst getting a pamper! Venture to the first floor where you will find six immaculately presented bedrooms, all with en-suite facilities and boutique furnishings. The master houses a sumptuous 7ft emperor bed, along with an elegant en-suite bathroom; delight in a bubbly soak within the double ended bath, catching up on your favourite shows from the built-in TV, while the added touches of a feature basin, heated towel rail and wet-room shower enclosure, emphasising the fine attention to detail. With four more bedrooms to choose from, including three king-size doubles and a family room with double and single bed, there’s a variety of sleeping arrangements to accommodate different parties. If you can bear to tear yourself away from this 5-star residence, the charming village of Helsby is home to all the essentials for a self-catered break, including a supermarket and a much-loved pub, The Hornsmill, which serves a selection of pub favourites. The luscious greens of Helsby Golf Club and Frodsham Golf course are nearby, whilst Helsby Hill, mostly owned by the National Trust, is the ideal local walk to begin your exploration of the area, rewarding walkers with some gorgeous views over Cheshire. Enjoy days out in the Roman city of Cheshire, where you can meander along the River Dee, enjoy retail therapy at the Tudor Rows, sample tasty dishes at award-winning restaurants and see over 35,000 animals at Chester Zoo. If exploration takes you further afield, West Kirkby, Liverpool and Manchester are just a scenic car journey away, along with the scenic Delamere Forest, home to the popular Go Ape Tree Top Adventure. Within close reach of the action, Dunham House is sure to provide a memorable holiday for anyone lucky enough to stay in this spectacular property.

The village of Helsby lies in the west of Cheshire, 9 miles north east of Chester and 2.5 miles south west of Frodsham. The village has a long history, with a suggestion that the village dates back to the late Mesolithic and early Neolithic area. Helsby offers a local supermarket, pubs and café for fine food and local produce. The nearby town of Ellsmere Port and Warrington provide excellent shopping facilities, while the Roman city of Chester presents a multitude of attractions.

Accommodation

Five bedrooms: 1 x 7ft emperor with TV and en-suite bath, walk-in shower, feature vanity basin, heated towel rail, WC and built-in TV, 2 x king-size with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x super king-size with en-suite shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x family room with double and single with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x cloakroom.

Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area with woodburning stove.

Utility.

Sitting room with electric fire.

Cinema room.

Games room with full-sized snooker table and bar.

Pool and spa complex with indoor heated swimming pool, jacuzzi, solarium room, sauna, wet room, changing room, treatment Spa room, lounge with bar and island

Biomass central heating with woodburning stove and electric fire.

Oil-fired AGA range cooker, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, 3 x Smart TV, projector and WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

2 x travel cot and highchair.

Ample off-road parking.

Six acres of wooded and lawned grounds with furniture, barbecue and tennis court.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Shop 1.9 miles, pub 1.3 miles.

Note: A gardener and cleaner will be present three times a week.

Note: Indoor pool is 2.1 meters at its deepest.
No stag/hen or similar.

Note: Bookings for August 2022 are strictly 7 night bookings.