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Mike and Carole welcome you to rural
Cheshire and invite you to stay on their working farm in one of three exclusive
barn conversion self catering cottages. The spacious cottages have been
carefully designed and fully equipped to accommodate families on holiday and
business people working in near by cities Manchester and Liverpool. Fir Tree
Barn self catering cottages also make an excellent solution for someone looking
for a short term let whilst relocating or working anywhere in the North West as
it is only five minutes from both the M6 and M56.
The farm is located on the outskirts of the 17th
century Arley Estate and the picturesque village of Antrobus which has a village
shop/post office and pub. There are several local places to eat including the
Antrobus Arms and the Bears Paw which offer excellent food (see Places to Eat
for further options).
Mike and Carole are always striving to ensure
standards are kept high and everyone who visits Fir Tree Barn Cottages enjoy
there stay. The cottages have been awarded 4 star grading from Visit Britain.
Mike and Carole have created Fir Tree Barn
self catering cottages on their working farm by the conversion of a lovely
traditional Cheshire farm barn. The farm is mainly beef, sheep and arable and is
part of the Countryside Stewardship scheme being farmed in a manner to care for
the environment. Visitors can often see lapwings and birds of prey in addition
to a wide range of wildlife.
Fir Tree Barn offers three spacious oak beamed luxury
cottages each containing a double and twin bedroom.
Although located in an attractive and peaceful rural
Cheshire area the self catering cottages are located five minutes from junction
20 of the M6 which is also the intersection with the M56 which is the motorway
linking Chester and Manchester. This makes them ideal for short term lets,
business and holidays as they give easy access to the cities of Liverpool,
Manchester and Chester as well as having the smaller towns of Knutsford,
Northwich and Warrington within a ten minute drive.
Our location is ideal for visiting many local
attractions (see Days Out) including Arley Hall, a delightful stately home
surrounded by picturesque gardens. It also features Stockley Farm which attracts
many visitors as it caters for all the family offering tractor rides, access to
lots of animals, a playground and a cafe. Antrobus village is home of an 18 hole
golf course which welcomes non members.
Days out
Arley Hall & Gardens
The Gardens, which are amongst the finest in Britain, are outstanding for their
vitality, variety and historical interest and are particularly celebrated for
the magnificent double herbaceous border.
Stockley Open Organic Farm
Visitors to Stockley Farm Park will experience a hands on day full of fun
activities. Starting with a tractor ride down to the farm, to meeting
and feeding the baby animals and enjoying the fantastic play
facilities, Stockley Farm Park a fun packed day out for all the family!
Anderton Boat Lift
The fully accessible Operations Centre boasts a two storey facility with cafe
area for that much needed 'rest bite'. The welcome desk serves the retail area
and provides tickets for the trip boat through the lift, exhibition area and
toilet facilitiesbr>
Cheshire Riding Stables
EEnjoy Horse Riding Lessons INDOOR or the experience of Horse Riding Outdoors in
the heart of the Cheshire countryside on our Superb ALL WEATHER SURFACE FARM
RIDE on our 130 acres of beautiful farm land, river valley, woods, hill tops.
Heyrose Golf Course
Heyrose Golf Club, Cheshire’s best kept secret. Set in beautiful parkland with
ancient woodlands and many water features Heyrose is not an ordinary golf club.
Marbury Country Park
Stroll through splendid woodlands carpeted with bluebells in the springtime, or
relax under the shade of the lime avenues. Wander along the mere with splendid
views over the water to the church at Great Budworth, or explore the arboretum
and community orchard. Children will enjoy the play area, close to the picnic
area.
Tatton Hall & Parkbr>
TTatton Park is one of the UK’s most complete historic estates. The Mansion,
Gardens, Farm, Old Hall, 1,000 acre deer park and speciality shops offer
something for everyone along with over 100 events annually.
Tabley House
Tabley House was designed by John Carr of York for Sir Peter Byrne Leicester,
Bt., and completed in 1769. His son, Sir John Fleming Leicester, Bt., later 1st
Lord de Tabley, was the first great patron and collector of British paintings.
He assembled a splendid collection at Tabley and in his London house during the
first decade of the 19th Century, ultimately with the intention of establishing
a National Gallery of British Art.
Lion Salt Works
It is the intention of Cheshire West and Chester Council to create an
innovative state of the art visitor centre to celebrate the rich industrial
heritage of the salt industry in Cheshire.
Jodrell Bank Visitor Centre
Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics comprises research activities in astronomy
and astrophysics at The University of Manchester, the world leading facilities
of the Jodrell Bank Observatory, the MERLIN/VLBI National Facility, the
Development Office of the Square Kilometre Array, and the Jodrell Bank Visitor
Centre.
Cuckoo Land
The Cuckoo land Museum would like to welcome you to be astonished at the
variety, quality and ingenuity associated with the ancient craft of cuckoo clock
making. The museum’s collection is regarded as the most important of its type in
Britain, Europe and the rest of the world.
Blakemere Craft Centre
Blakemere in the heart of beautiful Cheshire countryside; a recipe of relaxed
and unique shopping set in and around a beautiful Edwardian stable block and
cobbled courtyard, home to numerous craft shops offering gifts galore,
beautifully handcrafted either on site or around the world.
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Cheshire self catering holiday cottages