Garden view cottage near Chester Zoo

Historic Setting: ANVIL COTTAGE in Whitchurch is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming environment. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can enjoy a garden and an outdoor seating area, perfect for relaxation and outdoor dining. Comfortable Amenities: The holiday home features a terrace, patio, and picnic area, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Local Attractions: Located 65 km from Manchester Airport, nearby attractions include Chester Racecourse (38 km), Chester Zoo (40 km), and Trentham Gardens (42 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

  • Free private parking available on-site


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1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Ann
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Remoteness and owners were so accommodating. Being close to canal towpath.
Wendy-dawn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Perfect setting...out in the countryside, away from 'it all'. Clear and concise directions to get to the cottage. Neat and tidy, enclosed garden...solid garden furniture. Cottage beautifully furnished and well equipped...a real home from home!...
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Location was beautiful and peaceful. Secure area for the dog. Close to a canal for walks. Close enough to Whitchurch for shopping and takeaways.
Nic
Australia Australia
Proactive communication and good easy system for self checkin. Lovely little self contained cottage, surrounded by green fields. Very cosy and comfortable and good TV options for a relax in the setting. You definitely need a car in the location as...
Tim
Ireland Ireland
Great little cottage, ideal for us with our dogs. Big field next door for walking the dogs. This is the second time we have stayed at Anvil Cottage, both times attending a dog training course at Nantwich. Very clean with all the facilities you...
Darren
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Had a great time at Anvil Cottage. Lovely canal walks to Whitchurch with our cocker. Exactly what we needed. Highly recommended accommodation in a very peaceful location.
Jackie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
A quiet and peaceful location with wonderful canal walks on the doorstep. A beautiful, comfortable and superbly equipped cottage with a secure garden for my dog. A perfect escape.
Tim
Ireland Ireland
Lovely quite location, easy access to Nantwich, which was half hour drive away. We were attending a dog training course there. Anvil Cottage had a small enclosed garden, with plenty of quiet roads nearby and canal path to walk dog. Great...
Katherine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Beautiful cottage, really clean and comfortable bed
Maureen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
AMAZING . Absolutely perfect in every way, location to everything was great. The cottage is beautiful with everything you could possibly need and so peaceful.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by CELIA AND DAVE SMITH

9.4
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CELIA AND DAVE SMITH
ANVIL COTTAGE IS SET IN THE BEAUTIFUL SHROPSHIRE COUNTRYSIDE 2 MILES FROM THE TOWN OF WHITCHURCH. THE COTTAGE WAS ORIGINALLY AN OLD DELAPIDATED BLACKSMITHS,HENCE THE NAME,ANVIL COTTAGE.THE SHROPSHIRE UNION CANAL IS 100 YARDS AWAY,HERE ONE CAN ENJOY THE WALKS ALONG THE TOW PATH.WHIXALL MOSS IS ALSO QUITE CLOSE BY AND IS AN AREA OF SPECIAL SCIENTIFIC INTEREST. ALDERFORD LAKE IS A 3 MILE DRIVE AWAY WHERE YOU CAN PAY TO USE THE WILD SWIMMING FACILITIES AND THERE IS ALSO A FAB CAFE ONSITE. IN THE SUMMER TIME,FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE MOTORBIKE FANATICS, HUNDREDS OF MOTORBIKES ASSEMBLE AT THE MIDWAY TRUCK STOP TO ADMIRE EACH OTHERS BIKES! THAT'S ABOUT 4 MILES AWAY. BANGOR ON DEE RACE COURSE IS A GREAT DAY OUT ALSO WHICH IS ABOUT 10 MILES FROM THE COTTAGE. ANVIL COTTAGE IS GREAT FOR THOSE OF YOU WHOSE ONLY WISH IS A BIT OF PEACE AND QUIET. FREE Wifi IS AVAILABLE AT THE COTTAGE.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.