Sunset Cabin
A charming and pet-friendly glamping cabin set in a peaceful countryside location with stunning views and a front garden featuring outdoor seating and a barbecue area, ideal for a quiet retreat.
Knowsley Safari Park
Knowsley Safari in Merseyside is a large safari park where visitors can drive through animal habitats including lions, giraffes, elephants, and tigers, plus explore walking trails and enjoy attractions like a railway tour and amusement rides.
Olive
A luxury barn conversion located in the Cheshire countryside offering a peaceful and private retreat with beautiful countryside views and access to outdoor activities.
2 miles from Abbeywood Gardens
Abbeywood Gardens offers extensive woodlands, diverse gardens, and a wildlife walk set in Cheshire, complemented by a cafe serving local food. Access is free for RHS members on select days.
Stone Hall Farm - Sky Lark Lodge
This glamping pod offering private wood-fired hot tub and underfloor heating is set in peaceful countryside surroundings at Stone Hall Farm in Dalton.
Court House
A spacious former farmhouse set in protected woodland near coastal beaches, offering a traditional country style blend with modern comforts and a private sauna.
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Cheshire Barns- Peartree Cottage
This cosy cottage in the Cheshire village of Antrobus offers a private retreat for two guests with a woodburner, underfloor heating, and a private hot tub on enclosed decking, set amidst peaceful countryside.
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2 miles from Arley Hall
Arley Hall & Gardens in Cheshire is a historic family home offering indoor tours of its intricately decorated interiors alongside access to one of Britain's finest gardens known for its vitality and variety. Visitors can enjoy a café, shop, and facilities for children, with the venue mostly wheelchair accessible and pet friendly.
Tyn Y Coed
Tyn Y Coed is a countryside cottage in North Wales near Nannerch offering a peaceful and homely retreat with scenic views, suitable for families and groups up to six guests.
Black Lion Folly
Black Lion Folly is a boutique retreat set in a historic rural location within the grounds of a Grade II listed Welsh longhouse and ancient agricultural estate, featuring charming countryside views and easy access to local towns and natural attractions.
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Cheshire Barns - Garden Cottage
This accommodation offering is a spacious and stylish rural cottage located in the Cheshire village of Antrobus, set within a charming estate amidst the countryside, ideal for families and couples seeking a peaceful retreat with private hot tub and garden views.
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Hersedd Barns
Hersedd Barns is a rural barn conversion located about 5 miles from Mold, offering a peaceful and scenic retreat with rustic charm, wooden beams, oak flooring, and access to gardens and owners' fields for a country walk base experience.
Brackenwood
Brackenwood is a distinguished six-bedroom period house on the Wirral Peninsula near Caldy Hill, set in private landscaped grounds with outdoor recreational facilities, suitable for larger groups and families.
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Gibbet Mill
This Grade II listed historic windmill near Chester offers a unique multi-storey countryside retreat with original features, enclosed garden, and private parking, allowing up to 6 guests and 2 pets, but is not child-friendly.
3 miles from Blue Planet Aquarium
The Blue Planet Aquarium in Ellesmere Port is the largest aquarium in North West England, featuring extensive marine and freshwater tanks including a 4 million liter main tank with a 71m underwater shark tunnel. It offers themed habitats showcasing diverse aquatic life and interactive experiences.
Riverview Cottage
A charming dog-friendly riverside cottage in a peaceful Cheshire village with cosy interiors, a wood-burning stove, river views, and nearby local amenities including a pub.
2 miles from Bluebell Cottage Gardens
This 1.5-acre RHS Partner Garden near Warrington offers a tranquil outdoor experience with diverse planting areas including a wildflower meadow, gravel garden, and an exotic garden with a pergola walk. It features accessible paths, plant sales, refreshments, and wildlife-friendly gardening practices.
Waterloo Sunset
Waterloo Sunset is a cosy retreat in Crosby offering comfortable accommodation with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, close to local bars, restaurants, and the coast, suitable for couples and small families with pets, featuring an enclosed back garden and walking access to nearby attractions.
2 miles from New Strand Shopping Centre
The New Strand Shopping Centre in Bootle is a large indoor retail complex featuring 130 stores, including major tenants like TJ Hughes and Home Bargains. Opened in 1968 and expanded in the late 1990s, it offers extensive shopping with good transport connections and parking. It also includes facilities for children such as a creche.
Located in Crosby
Crosby is a coastal town in Merseyside, England, known for its beaches, Antony Gormley's art installation, and a vibrant suburban atmosphere near Liverpool.
Churchtown-Chase Heys Cottage
A terraced cottage on the northern edge of Southport in the village of Churchtown, offering a peaceful and homely atmosphere with countryside surroundings near the beach and golf course, suitable for small families and pet owners.
Near Meols Hall
Meols Hall is a 17th-century manor house set in extensive private parkland, featuring historic interiors, a notable art collection, and an event barn, open to the public with Historic Houses membership or paid entry.
Located in Southport
Southport is a historic seaside town in Merseyside, England, known for its Victorian architecture, extensive sandy beaches, Victorian shopping streets, and as a center for leisure with events such as air shows and flower festivals.
Marstan House
This period 1930s semi-detached house in the village of Wrightington offers a comfortable family base with enclosed garden, parking, and nearby amenities including a cafe and pubs, set in a peaceful countryside location.
3 miles from Camelot Theme Park
Camelot Theme Park was a former British amusement park in Lancashire themed around the legend of Camelot, offering family and thrill rides with medieval decor. It operated seasonally from 1983 to 2012 and featured live jousting shows and multiple roller coasters. The site was later used for a zombie drive-thru horror experience in 2022.
Cheshire Barns - Rose Cottage
A cosy one-bedroom retreat in the Cheshire countryside with a private hot tub and wood-burning stove, ideal for couples seeking a quiet romantic stay with access to local countryside and amenities.
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Anfield Haven
Anfield Haven is a substantial and stylish period home in the Liverpool suburb of Anfield, offering a homely atmosphere for families and groups with easy access to local amenities, green spaces and city attractions, including nearby Anfield Football Stadium.
2 miles from Metquarter
Metquarter is a boutique shopping centre located in central Liverpool, housed in a historic former post office building. Visitors can enjoy a range of retail stores, a food hall, and a cinema, with a family-friendly environment.
Churchtown- Sunnyside Cottage
A cosy and homely ground floor cottage in a tranquil historic village setting near Southport with views towards the Lake District and Ribble Valley, suitable for couples or small families, including pets.
2 miles from Marshside
Marshside Nature Reserve is a wetland reserve north of Southport featuring saltmarsh, pools, and estuary habitats with year-round birdwatching opportunities. It offers nature trails, a visitor centre with panoramic views, and accessible hides for wildlife observation, making it ideal for outdoor wildlife enthusiasts.
Stonewood Country Lodge
Stonewood Country Lodge is a pet-friendly lodge nestled in the Cheshire countryside in the village of Kelsall, offering a peaceful and comfortable retreat with scenic local attractions and nature immersion.
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Home Leigh
This accommodation is a beautifully refurbished period property situated near the coast on the Wirral Peninsula, offering a homely and comfortable setting for guests including families and groups, with a private garden and hot tub in a peaceful location close to natural and coastal attractions.
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Coastal Oasis
This offering is a cosy and homely studio apartment located in the seaside town of Hoylake on the Wirral Peninsula, providing a peaceful private retreat with easy access to coastal and countryside attractions.
Matty's Place
Matty's Place is a two-bedroom property located in the village of Lixwm, surrounded by countryside and near local pubs, offering a peaceful and homely stay with access to nature and local walks.
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3 miles from St Winefride's Well
St Winefride's Shrine & Well is a historic pilgrimage site featuring a late 15th-century chapel with an indoor holy spring and an outdoor healing water pool. Visitors can explore the richly decorated chapel and enjoy the site's spiritual and cultural significance along the North Wales Pilgrim's Way.
Stone Hall Farm - Barn Owl Lodge
A glamping pod situated in a countryside setting at Stone Hall Farm, featuring privacy and natural beauty, suitable for small groups or families seeking a tranquil rural escape.
Located in Skelmersdale
Skelmersdale is a historic town in Lancashire known for its origins as a coal mining town and its later development as a 1960s new town. It features a walkable town centre with shopping, cultural venues, and green spaces, set within a landscape of parks and natural valley scenery.
Alpaca Lodge
This rustic lodge is set in a peaceful alpaca paddock near Northwich, offering a unique countryside experience with an open-plan living space and an enclosed sitting-out area overlooking fields and a pond.
Cheshire Barns - Eaton Barn
This accommodation is a spacious, characterful holiday cottage in a rural Cheshire village, featuring split-level bedrooms, stone flag flooring, and a private hot tub on a decked area, set within a walled garden with parking and shared tennis court.
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West Street House
This holiday cottage located near Southport Beach offers accommodation for up to six guests with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, welcoming one small pet and providing private parking for two cars.
Belmont
A detached bungalow in a quiet village near Southport offering a homely and spacious setting surrounded by countryside and nature reserves, suitable for families and pets.
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2 miles from Hesketh Out Marsh
Hesketh Out Marsh is a nature reserve focused on restoring saltmarsh habitat through managed realignment, offering outdoor nature trails, wildlife viewing, and a picnic area. The reserve is accessible with wheelchair-friendly paths and parking, welcomes dogs on leads, and has no entrance fee or on-site food facilities.
Childe of Hale Cottage
This detached Grade II listed thatched cottage dates back to the 15th century and offers a historic setting close to local pubs and countryside walks in a village on the Trans Pennine Trail.
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3 miles from Speke Hall
Speke Hall is a Grade I listed Tudor manor house in Liverpool, renowned for its historic timber-framed architecture, ancient yew trees, and scenic views over the Mersey estuary. Owned by the National Trust, it offers visitors both indoor exploration of historic rooms and outdoor gardens with walking paths.
3 miles from The Sorceress of Speke and the Lost Familiars
12 Oct–8 Nov (next week)
Visitors follow an outdoor trail around the grounds of Speke Hall, completing five activities to discover a magic word and reunite the Sorceress of Speke with her lost animal familiars.