The Old Dower House

We had an amazing time in The Garden Retreat, the place is a luxurious and cosy home away from home. Our lovely host, Hannah, was very welcoming and accommodating from even before we arrived and continued to be so beyond our departure. We were greeted with a delicious homemade lemon drizzle cake, and I would highly recommend trying her breakfast offer as well; the quality of the food and the service make it a perfect addition to an already pleasant stay. With a nice lake view, a secluded garden, a relaxing environment, a super comfy bed, a fully equipped kitchen and large walk-in shower & bathtub, it has exceeded our expectations. Thank you very much, Hannah, for your hospitality, we would be delighted to return in the future.

We stayed at The Old Dower House for our wedding weekend. After postponing 3 times we had been in touch with Hannah for 2 and a half years before our stay. Hannah was so understanding throughout the changes and when it came to our stay she made sure everything was perfect. We arrived to freshly baked cake and biscuits and breakfast both days was delicious! The rooms are beautifully decorated and very clean. It was such a lovely place to get ready on my wedding morning with views of the church and the mere- I had no excuse to be late! It is also so nice to be in walking distance to such a good pub!

We stayed here for two nights whilst away from home for a friend’s wedding and it is such a hidden gem! The photos don’t do it justice, it’s absolutely gorgeous! We arrived late after a long drive and Hannah had waited up to show us to our room/house which was lovely. We walked into an enormous room, much bigger than photos, with a huge kind sized bed in which I had the best night sleep I’d had for ages. The room was so quiet and you wake up to the most beautiful views of the countryside. The waterfall shower was fantastic and so refreshing! Lovely toiletries provided. Hannah had baked us a lemon drizzle cake that day and with the teas/coffees/hot chocolates provided in the room too it was such a lovely touch. We stayed in the house which has a guest living room upstairs - gorgeous room with yet more lovely views over the countryside! The dining room is beneath the guest living room and Hannah cooked up the most delicious breakfast both mornings - I had the full English the first morning and pancakes with bacon and maple syrup the second and wolfed both down, such good cooking! There are beautiful walks you can go on literally on your doorstep, The Swan pub and restaurant about 20 seconds away, and Chester/Whitchurch/Nantwich etc. are all a really short drive away so location is great. I couldn’t recommend this place more - you’ll be so well looked after and come away feeling well fed, rested and refreshed.