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Barton Bank Cottage

Barton Bank Cottage, Red House, Barton, Cheshire, England

A romantic getaway for two – plus horse. You don't have to bring the horse, of course, but there is stabling and grazing outside the door, and excellent riding all around. Indeed, your own cottage is a renovated stable, overlooking a paddock where ponies graze. Beyond, the countryside rolls away to the horizon. Off the main road, past the redbrick houses (one of which is the owners') and there it is: a pretty little pale-brick building with a pitched roof and a private drive. Open the door to an open-plan, lofty and stylishly revamped interior - warm, intimate and cosy. You get a little wood-burner and a basket of logs, a shimmering bedspread on a modern four-poster, a sumptuous roll top tub on creamy new tiles, a smart leather sofa. Windows are screened by wooden Venetian blinds and the separate shower room sparkles; from the organic welcome pack in the galley kitchen to the dimmer switches on the exposed brick walls, it exudes quality. Outside, overlooking the horses, are a cosy arbour seat, a teak table and chairs under a plane tree, and a covered decked area for cooler evenings. If you fancy eating out, there's a gastropub a two-minute walk away, which foodies travel miles to visit. If you fancy a round of golf, there's a course over the road – and a fabulous spa attached for yet more pampering.

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Barton Bank Cottage

Contact: Graham Garrod

  • Tel: 01829 782720
  • Fax: 01829 782720
  • Sleeps: 2
  • Rooms: 1 double with bath and shower.
  • Price: £350 1 night £80. 2 nights £140, addn nights £50, 7 nights £350
  • Closed: Rarely.
You can borrow or hire bikes here. Ground-floor bedrooms and bathrooms for people of limited mobility. Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection. No smoking anywhere in the house. Wireless internet access available for guests.

Checklist

  • Dishwasher
  • Electricity included
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave oven
  • Central heating
  • Mobile reception
  • Television
  • BBQ
  • Beach within 3 miles
  • Cooked meals available
  • Restaurant nearby
  • Short breaks possible
  • Extra bed/cot available
  • Shop within 3 miles

Points of interest

  • Historic City of Chester for celebrated shopping, Races and Zoo less than 10 miles
  • Cock O Barton, award winning Bar / Resturant 3 minutes walk. Many other excellent Pubs/Resturants in area
  • Walking and Riding in glorious countryside from door, stabling available
  • Golf two minutes from 2 courses at Carden Golf Resort and a further four courses within 10 minutes drive
  • On border of Cheshire, North Wales and Shropshire
  • National Trust Properties Erddig Hall, Beeston Castle and Chirk Castle within 30 minute drive.

This information is provided by owners and is not endorsed by ASP. If you have questions about it, please contact the owners.

Barton Bank Cottage Stable door and arbour seat

Stable door and arbour seat

Barton Bank Cottage Four-poster bed

Four-poster bed

Barton Bank Cottage Kitchen/breakfast bar

Kitchen/breakfast bar

Barton Bank Cottage From the deck

From the deck

Photo captions have been written by the owner or management of Barton Bank Cottage and are not verified or endorsed by ASP.

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Children of all ages are welcome. Cots, highchairs, etc, are not necessarily available.
Guests’ pets can sleep in the bedroom (not on the bed).
Working farm or vineyard.
Wireless internet access available for guests.
No smoking anywhere in the property.
At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible for wheelchair users. Phone for details.
Tennis court on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
Credit cards accepted, most commonly Visa and MasterCard.
Bikes on the premises to hire or borrow.
Swimming pool on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection.
At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible without steps.

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