Stretton House Cottage Guidebook
Food scene
Our local farm shop, The Hollies is a 2-minute walk away on Northwich Road and sells superb local produce. Fresh bread, pastries, preserves and delicious locally-sourced fruit and vegetables, meats and dairy products are all available. You can also browse the adorable gift shop and sit with a delicious coffee and cake throughout the day.
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The Hollies Farm Shop - Lower Stretton
Northwich RoadOur local farm shop, The Hollies is a 2-minute walk away on Northwich Road and sells superb local produce. Fresh bread, pastries, preserves and delicious locally-sourced fruit and vegetables, meats and dairy products are all available. You can also browse the adorable gift shop and sit with a delicious coffee and cake throughout the day.
Brew is a relatively recent addition to the village of Stockton Heath and serves exceptional coffee, smoothies and freshly made snacks/brunch options. It has quickly become a favourite family and pet friendly coffee house. We highly recommend the espresso smoothie and the PB & J flapjack!
brew
86 London RoadBrew is a relatively recent addition to the village of Stockton Heath and serves exceptional coffee, smoothies and freshly made snacks/brunch options. It has quickly become a favourite family and pet friendly coffee house. We highly recommend the espresso smoothie and the PB & J flapjack!
Our local Costa coffee has good indoor and outdoor seating options and is a great place to sit with a coffee and watch day to day village life
Costa Coffee
59-61 London RoadOur local Costa coffee has good indoor and outdoor seating options and is a great place to sit with a coffee and watch day to day village life
Set in the heart of Stockton Heath, Esquires is renowned for their excellent selection of coffees, lunch options and sweet treats. Situated next to M & S, there is plenty of seating and it is a fabulous base from which to venture into and around the village
Esquires Coffee
Set in the heart of Stockton Heath, Esquires is renowned for their excellent selection of coffees, lunch options and sweet treats. Situated next to M & S, there is plenty of seating and it is a fabulous base from which to venture into and around the village
Rudy's began in Ancoats, Manchester and has since developed sites in London and other major cities. Situated in central Stockton Heath, Rudy's is fantastic for groups get-togethers. Huge neopolitan pizza's and a brilliant atmosphere.
Rudy's Neapolitan Pizza - Stockton Heath
19 Walton RoadRudy's began in Ancoats, Manchester and has since developed sites in London and other major cities. Situated in central Stockton Heath, Rudy's is fantastic for groups get-togethers. Huge neopolitan pizza's and a brilliant atmosphere.
If you are looking for the perfect English Country pub experience, the George and Dragon in the beautiful village of Great Budworth, only 10 minutes away (you could even cycle there) is the place. Enjoy the open fire, wonderful food and service and a friendly welcome. Alternatively, sit outside with a drink and soak in the beauty of Great Budworth.
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The George & Dragon Hotel
High StreetIf you are looking for the perfect English Country pub experience, the George and Dragon in the beautiful village of Great Budworth, only 10 minutes away (you could even cycle there) is the place. Enjoy the open fire, wonderful food and service and a friendly welcome. Alternatively, sit outside with a drink and soak in the beauty of Great Budworth.
The ice cream farm is a local favourite. Choose from a wide range of locally-produced ice cream whilst you sit in the Cheshire Countryside. Tea, coffee and cakes are also served along with lunchtime lite-bites. The ice cream farm is open April-November from noon. It is always worth checking on their website for changes in opening times. This is a gorgeous place to visit to watch the cows come in for milking and to feed the chickens and goats once you have had your ice cream. We highly recommend it.
Great Budworth Real Dairy Ice Cream Farm
Heath LaneThe ice cream farm is a local favourite. Choose from a wide range of locally-produced ice cream whilst you sit in the Cheshire Countryside. Tea, coffee and cakes are also served along with lunchtime lite-bites. The ice cream farm is open April-November from noon. It is always worth checking on their website for changes in opening times. This is a gorgeous place to visit to watch the cows come in for milking and to feed the chickens and goats once you have had your ice cream. We highly recommend it.
Altrincham Market is a cosmopolitan market experience only 9 miles away. Download the AltEats App before you get there to make booking your food and drink easier. Here you can sit in the hustle and bustle of the rejuvenated market hall and choose from an eclectic mix of eateries within the heart of Altrincham. The food is outstanding and the atmosphere is the best. Open day and night. The indoor food hall is closed on Mondays. Surrounding the hall itself are various food stalls that you can also enjoy whilst browsing the other stalls and Altrincham itself, which has local shops such as M & S, Waterstones, H & M, River Island & Boots. There are also independent retailers, from Idaho for gifts, The Bottle Shop for craft beers and Green & Grounded for some gorgeous plants. The Stamford Quarter is a superb destination if you are looking for a mix of independent shops and bars.
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Altrincham Market
Greenwood StreetAltrincham Market is a cosmopolitan market experience only 9 miles away. Download the AltEats App before you get there to make booking your food and drink easier. Here you can sit in the hustle and bustle of the rejuvenated market hall and choose from an eclectic mix of eateries within the heart of Altrincham. The food is outstanding and the atmosphere is the best. Open day and night. The indoor food hall is closed on Mondays. Surrounding the hall itself are various food stalls that you can also enjoy whilst browsing the other stalls and Altrincham itself, which has local shops such as M & S, Waterstones, H & M, River Island & Boots. There are also independent retailers, from Idaho for gifts, The Bottle Shop for craft beers and Green & Grounded for some gorgeous plants. The Stamford Quarter is a superb destination if you are looking for a mix of independent shops and bars.
One of our favourites. Owned by married native Californian's who love the British weather, California Cafe in Altrincham has the best ambience and serves the best breakfast and Bruch options. By night, delicious wines are served at their cosy cafe. This is a must.
California Coffee and Wine Co.
3 Oxford RdOne of our favourites. Owned by married native Californian's who love the British weather, California Cafe in Altrincham has the best ambience and serves the best breakfast and Bruch options. By night, delicious wines are served at their cosy cafe. This is a must.
The Partridge is a local, dog friendly pub with live music every Friday night from 9pm. it is within walking distance of the cottage. Offering a brilliant food an drinks menu, along with friendly service, The Partridge comes highly recommended bye us.
The Partridge
Tarporley RoadThe Partridge is a local, dog friendly pub with live music every Friday night from 9pm. it is within walking distance of the cottage. Offering a brilliant food an drinks menu, along with friendly service, The Partridge comes highly recommended bye us.
The Stretton Fox is a 5-minute walk from the cottage and provides a warm welcome, food and drink. Highly recommended.
The Stretton Fox
Spark Hall CloseThe Stretton Fox is a 5-minute walk from the cottage and provides a warm welcome, food and drink. Highly recommended.
Neighbourhoods
Lower Stretton is home to the Hollies Farm Shop, the Ring 'O' Bells Public House, the Partridge Public House and the Stretton Fox. It has a post box and is on the main bus route into Northwich, Warrington and the surrounding areas. We are lucky to live amongst fields and farming land, whilst having larger amenities at our fingertips. A perfect blend.
Lower Stretton
Lower Stretton is home to the Hollies Farm Shop, the Ring 'O' Bells Public House, the Partridge Public House and the Stretton Fox. It has a post box and is on the main bus route into Northwich, Warrington and the surrounding areas. We are lucky to live amongst fields and farming land, whilst having larger amenities at our fingertips. A perfect blend.
Great Budworth is regarded as one of the most picturesque villages in Cheshire. It is a mere 4 miles away and is home to Grade II Listed George and Dragon Public House and our local ice cream farm.
Great Budworth
Great Budworth is regarded as one of the most picturesque villages in Cheshire. It is a mere 4 miles away and is home to Grade II Listed George and Dragon Public House and our local ice cream farm.
Stockton Heath is 10 minutes away by car and has a fabulous range of restaurants, bars, shops and coffee shops. It is a vibrant village on the periphery of larger places to visit and beautiful countryside.
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Stockton Heath
Stockton Heath is 10 minutes away by car and has a fabulous range of restaurants, bars, shops and coffee shops. It is a vibrant village on the periphery of larger places to visit and beautiful countryside.
Picturesque Lymm is 10 minutes away by car and is famous for its beautiful dam, Duck Race, Festival and Dickensian Day. Take a walk along the Bridgewater Canal, visit the heritage centre and enjoy the historic village, which boasts some beautiful restaurants, bars and shops. Lymm is a stunning location and offers something for the whole family.
Lymm
Picturesque Lymm is 10 minutes away by car and is famous for its beautiful dam, Duck Race, Festival and Dickensian Day. Take a walk along the Bridgewater Canal, visit the heritage centre and enjoy the historic village, which boasts some beautiful restaurants, bars and shops. Lymm is a stunning location and offers something for the whole family.
City/town information
Historic Chester is 20 minutes away by car. It has retained many of its Roman walls and has the oldest amphitheatre in Britain, along with a cathedral which dates back over 1000 years. It is easy to see why Chester is one of the most popular cities to visit in the UK. The River Dee runs through the city and offers a superb opportunity to enjoy the city by boat. Back on land, Chester houses a first-class shopping experiences, blending the old architecture of Ancient Rome with modern shops and places to see. The city offers excellent places to eat and drink, along with fantastic night-life.
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Chester
Historic Chester is 20 minutes away by car. It has retained many of its Roman walls and has the oldest amphitheatre in Britain, along with a cathedral which dates back over 1000 years. It is easy to see why Chester is one of the most popular cities to visit in the UK. The River Dee runs through the city and offers a superb opportunity to enjoy the city by boat. Back on land, Chester houses a first-class shopping experiences, blending the old architecture of Ancient Rome with modern shops and places to see. The city offers excellent places to eat and drink, along with fantastic night-life.
Manchester's rich industrial heritage, combined with wonderful shopping, dining experiences and culture make it one of the best cities in the world. We are biased, but Manchester is our favourite city - friendly, amazing nightlife, the best restaurant and shopping - and Greggs. What more could you ask for?!
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Manchester
Manchester's rich industrial heritage, combined with wonderful shopping, dining experiences and culture make it one of the best cities in the world. We are biased, but Manchester is our favourite city - friendly, amazing nightlife, the best restaurant and shopping - and Greggs. What more could you ask for?!
Altrincham is a market town only 9-miles away and offers the brilliant food-market, a bustling, eclectic mix of eateries, some excellent shopping, 2 cinemas and some great high-street shops. Hale Village is adjacent to Altrincham Town Centre, where you will find fabulous restaurants and bars. For the family, Altrincham's John Leigh Park is a great outdoor space. Alternatively, Altrincham's Ice Rink, 'Silver Blades' is a brilliant fun activity. Altrincham offers something for everyone.
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Altrincham
Altrincham is a market town only 9-miles away and offers the brilliant food-market, a bustling, eclectic mix of eateries, some excellent shopping, 2 cinemas and some great high-street shops. Hale Village is adjacent to Altrincham Town Centre, where you will find fabulous restaurants and bars. For the family, Altrincham's John Leigh Park is a great outdoor space. Alternatively, Altrincham's Ice Rink, 'Silver Blades' is a brilliant fun activity. Altrincham offers something for everyone.
Northwich has been rated among the top 20 happiest places to live. The centre of Northwich itself houses a cinema, outdoor paddling pool and a selection of new places to shop, eat and to drink alongside older establishments. Minutes away are Marbury Country Park, Blakemere Craft Centre, Delamere, Wild Shores and Vale Royal Falconry Centre. Supermarkets include Tesco, Waitrose and Sainsbury's.
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Northwich
Northwich has been rated among the top 20 happiest places to live. The centre of Northwich itself houses a cinema, outdoor paddling pool and a selection of new places to shop, eat and to drink alongside older establishments. Minutes away are Marbury Country Park, Blakemere Craft Centre, Delamere, Wild Shores and Vale Royal Falconry Centre. Supermarkets include Tesco, Waitrose and Sainsbury's.
Family
Enjoy a morning walking and feeding the alpacas at Cheshire Alpacas, only 10-minutes away. Situated within glorious Cheshire Countryside, this is a great activity for everyone to enjoy
Cheshire Alpacas
Keepers LaneEnjoy a morning walking and feeding the alpacas at Cheshire Alpacas, only 10-minutes away. Situated within glorious Cheshire Countryside, this is a great activity for everyone to enjoy
The Trafford Centre is 25 minutes away by car and offers a wealth of entertainment for everyone in the form of shopping, cinema, bowling, arcade, laser, mini-golf and great restaurants and cafes. More recent attractions in and around The Trafford Centre itself are indoor sky-diving, 'IFly', indoor skiing/tobogganing at the Chill Factor and one of the largest indoor play areas in the UK, Playfactore. You can play outdoor mini-gold at Dino Falls, experience wonders of the sea at Sealife and for the Lego fans, there is Lego Discovery Centre. Trafford Golf Centre, Total Ninja, Jump Nation, Daytona Manchester and Trafford Treetop Adventures are all within walking distance of The Trafford Centre. There really is so much choice.
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The Trafford Centre
The Trafford Centre is 25 minutes away by car and offers a wealth of entertainment for everyone in the form of shopping, cinema, bowling, arcade, laser, mini-golf and great restaurants and cafes. More recent attractions in and around The Trafford Centre itself are indoor sky-diving, 'IFly', indoor skiing/tobogganing at the Chill Factor and one of the largest indoor play areas in the UK, Playfactore. You can play outdoor mini-gold at Dino Falls, experience wonders of the sea at Sealife and for the Lego fans, there is Lego Discovery Centre. Trafford Golf Centre, Total Ninja, Jump Nation, Daytona Manchester and Trafford Treetop Adventures are all within walking distance of The Trafford Centre. There really is so much choice.
Chester Zoo is just along the M56 and is 20 minutes away. Set within 51 hectares, it is one of the UK's largest zoos.
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Zoológico de Chester
Moston RoadChester Zoo is just along the M56 and is 20 minutes away. Set within 51 hectares, it is one of the UK's largest zoos.
The Crocky Trail, near Chester is a fantastic day out for the entire family. Not just a trail (although this is great fun), the Crocky Trail has so many slides, spinning wheels, rope swings and challenges. You can easily spend the day here. Feel free to take your own packed lunch or you can buy food whilst you are there. This is a fabulous fun day out!
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El sendero Crocky
Guy LaneThe Crocky Trail, near Chester is a fantastic day out for the entire family. Not just a trail (although this is great fun), the Crocky Trail has so many slides, spinning wheels, rope swings and challenges. You can easily spend the day here. Feel free to take your own packed lunch or you can buy food whilst you are there. This is a fabulous fun day out!
Manley Mere is in Frodsham, 20 minutes away. You can spend hours enjoying (and getting muddy along) the adventure trail, hire a canoe, kayak or paddle board and enjoying the Cheshire Countryside. Manley has a fantastic restaurant on-site, although you are welcome to take your own food. Allow a full day to enjoy everything that Manley Mere has to offer and expect to come back covered in mud!
Manley
Manley Mere is in Frodsham, 20 minutes away. You can spend hours enjoying (and getting muddy along) the adventure trail, hire a canoe, kayak or paddle board and enjoying the Cheshire Countryside. Manley has a fantastic restaurant on-site, although you are welcome to take your own food. Allow a full day to enjoy everything that Manley Mere has to offer and expect to come back covered in mud!
Pickmere lake can be reached within 10 minutes by car. If you have your own paddle board/kayak/canoe, you can launch them for free. Alternatively, if you are a fan of open-water swimming, Pickmere is the place for you. Take a picnic and enjoy the serenity of the lake for a gorgeous few hours out.
Pickmere Lake
Mere LanePickmere lake can be reached within 10 minutes by car. If you have your own paddle board/kayak/canoe, you can launch them for free. Alternatively, if you are a fan of open-water swimming, Pickmere is the place for you. Take a picnic and enjoy the serenity of the lake for a gorgeous few hours out.
Knowsley Safari Park is 25 minutes away by car and is the UK's largest safari drive. Tickets should be bought online in advance, after which Knowsley is a fabulous day out.
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Knowsley Safari
Knowsley Safari Park is 25 minutes away by car and is the UK's largest safari drive. Tickets should be bought online in advance, after which Knowsley is a fabulous day out.
Brookside Fishery is within walking distance, along the A49 and is a fully-stocked lake, set within 2 acres of land. It has a fine reputation for offering excellent fishing at a reasonable price.
Brookside Fisheries
Tarporley RoadBrookside Fishery is within walking distance, along the A49 and is a fully-stocked lake, set within 2 acres of land. It has a fine reputation for offering excellent fishing at a reasonable price.
Anderton Boat Lift is 10 minutes away by car. The visitors centre houses a lovely gift shop and cafe. Anderton Boat Lift itself is a 50-foot lift between the River Weaver and the Trent and Mersey Canal, built in 1875.
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Anderton Boat Lift Visitor Centre
Lift LaneAnderton Boat Lift is 10 minutes away by car. The visitors centre houses a lovely gift shop and cafe. Anderton Boat Lift itself is a 50-foot lift between the River Weaver and the Trent and Mersey Canal, built in 1875.
The Runway Visitor Park is situated just outside of Altrincham and is a must for all aviation fans. You pay on entry and can then spend the day watching various planes take off and come in to land. Whilst you are there you can board a number of grounded planes and admire the intricate workings of the same. Bookings in advance to board one of the last few-remaining Concordes offers a unique experience and we would highly recommend it. You are only a few minutes drive from the bustling cosmopolitan towns of Hale and Altrincham from here and so to combine your visit with a fabulous lunch provides a great day out.
Parque de Visitantes de la Pista
Sunbank LaneThe Runway Visitor Park is situated just outside of Altrincham and is a must for all aviation fans. You pay on entry and can then spend the day watching various planes take off and come in to land. Whilst you are there you can board a number of grounded planes and admire the intricate workings of the same. Bookings in advance to board one of the last few-remaining Concordes offers a unique experience and we would highly recommend it. You are only a few minutes drive from the bustling cosmopolitan towns of Hale and Altrincham from here and so to combine your visit with a fabulous lunch provides a great day out.
Delamere Forest is a fabulous day out, whatever your age. You can enjoy a lovely walk amongst the woodland, partake in Segway experiences, take on the challenge of Go Ape or simply relax and have a coffee and lunch. Delamere is a place of real beauty and we would highly recommend it to anyone.
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Delamere Forest
2 Lynmere CottagesDelamere Forest is a fabulous day out, whatever your age. You can enjoy a lovely walk amongst the woodland, partake in Segway experiences, take on the challenge of Go Ape or simply relax and have a coffee and lunch. Delamere is a place of real beauty and we would highly recommend it to anyone.
If you are a fan of water, Wild Shore, minutes away from Delamere Forest in Frodsham is a must. You can take your own paddlebaord, canoe or kayak and enjoy a day on the artificial beach there. Alternatively, if you are looking for more of a challenge, you can book to experience their inflatable aqua-park, aqua-chimp course, wakeboarding experience or open water swimming. Wild Shore has a great cafe. Alternatively, take your own packed lunch and enjoy the morning, afternoon or entire day.
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Wild shore Delemere
Chester RoadIf you are a fan of water, Wild Shore, minutes away from Delamere Forest in Frodsham is a must. You can take your own paddlebaord, canoe or kayak and enjoy a day on the artificial beach there. Alternatively, if you are looking for more of a challenge, you can book to experience their inflatable aqua-park, aqua-chimp course, wakeboarding experience or open water swimming. Wild Shore has a great cafe. Alternatively, take your own packed lunch and enjoy the morning, afternoon or entire day.
Cheshire oaks is within 20 minutes drive and provides a full day of discount shopping, cinema, mini-golf, eateries, a trampoline park and play 'pit stops'.
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Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet
Kinsey RoadCheshire oaks is within 20 minutes drive and provides a full day of discount shopping, cinema, mini-golf, eateries, a trampoline park and play 'pit stops'.
Consejos para la ciudad
Cómo moverse
The best way to travel from place to place is by car.
We are located at Junction 10 of the M56, with easy access to the M56, M6 and M62 motorways.
Costumbres y cultura
Knutsford Farmer's Market, 1st Sunday of each month.
Knutsford is 20 minutes away via the A50 from Lower Stretton