Self-Catering at Chequer Stable | Holiday Cottages in Macclesfield

Holiday home
Chequer Stable is a superb detached cottage in the village of Sandbach near to Congleton in Cheshire. The cottage can sleep two people in a mezzanine double bedroom as well as a ground floor bathroom. The cottage also contains an open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove. To the outside of the cottage is off road parking for two cars and an enclosed patio with furniture and BBQ. Chequer Stable is ideally located for visiting lots of different areas to enjoy.

Accomodation Details
Mostly ground floor. 1 x double mezzanine bedroom. Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with double sofa bed and wood burning stove.

Area
Sandbach is a large historic market town in Cheshire and dating back to Saxon times with its famous Saxon Crosses still visible in the cobbled square. The town offers plenty of interesting shops with many pubs and restaurants to visit. The Brereton Heath Nature Reserve is a place to visit with some lovely walks and some interesting wood sculptures to observe. Also there is Wheelock Hall Farm and for something a little different you can visit St Mary's Church, a Grade II listed building with some beautiful stained glass windows as well as the church yard which is a magical place to explore.

Region
The North West of England has something for every discerning traveller. Whether it is the fabulous sandy beaches of its famous seaside resorts or the historic backdrop of some of the country's oldest cities, it has something for everyone.

Amenities
Electric underfloor heating with electric panel radiator, electric plinth heater and woodburning stove. Electric 2-ring ceramic hob, combi microwave/oven, fridge with ice box, TV with Netflix, Disney + and Amazon Prime, CD/radio, WiFi. Fuel, power and all fuel for stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for 2 cars on shared driveway. Bike storage on request. Enclosed patio with furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 3 miles, pub 12 mins walk (some walking along road, narrow pavement). Note: Cottage is next to a smallholding with cockerels, ducks and geese, which can be noisy in the early morning and when feeding. Note: Some road noise may be heard outside at peak times of the day. Note: An optional privacy screen is available for the mezzanine balcony. Note: Children over the age of 10 or babes-in-arms only. Please note: owner can offer use of her washer/dryer for bookings of longer than a week.

Mr Palmer

September 2020

We had a brilliant week at Chequer Stable.. Anthea and Peter were so friendly and welcoming but unobtrusive. The cottage itself is very cosy, clean and comfortable. The llamas, geese and chickens were a delight to spend time with! We’ll definitely be coming back in the future. I can’t rate the cottage or hosts highly enough!

Mr Palmer, September 2020

This was the nicest place I have ever stayed, it was such a lovely cosy little cottage & the outdoor area looking out onto the fields with animals in was amazing! !! My daughter didn't want to leave after our 2 night stay!!! The owner was very friendly & welcoming & took my daughter to meet & feed the animals which she absolutely loved!!! Could not reccomend this place enough & will definitely be back!!!

Miss Fraser, September 2020

Absolutely perfect, beautiful welcoming bottle of wine and yummy biscuits.. Milk in the fridge. Clean, tidy and everything you need. The owners are so lovely, friendly and welcoming. We had a lovely 4 night stay. We didn’t go out much as we just needed some time to chill out and that’s what we did! I could have sat and watched the chickens, geese and llamas all day. Perfect and highly recommend

Miss Greaves, September 2020

August 2020

Fabulous little barn surrounded by wildlife would highly recommend..

Mrs Coates, August 2020

July 2020

Had a lovely few days just total relaxation.. Anthea & Peter are the perfect hosts, on hand when needed. The Stable was spotlessly clean, well catered for in terms of kitchen facilities, excellent shower and comfortable bed. The Llamas, geese & hens were a joy to watch throughout our 4 days. Thank you both for a lovely break.

Mr Walkden, July 2020

February 2020

Lovely accommodation

Ms Mason, February 2020

November 2019

A beautiful countryside retreat.. The cottage is lovely - really modern but also a nice, cosy rustic feel too. Everything was really clean and there’s lots of utensils etc to use for cooking, as well as board games and dvds. It was lovely to greet the llamas every morning! We spoke with Anthea and she was really kind and accommodating, making us feel very welcome and giving us tips on what to do and see. We drove into the Peak District which didn’t take long, and the views are really beautiful. A perfect getaway :)

Raymond P

March 2019

Stayed here during half term, the accommodation is exactly as described. There was a nice bottle of red wine & cookies as a welcome gift & also milk, tea coffee, sugar etc to start you off. Peter & Anthea were very friendly & helpful, Anthea also took our Grandaughter & showed Her around the Holding & let Her feed some of the animals, especially the Llamas which She loved. Thank you.

Mr Pocock

Very comfortable, clean and well equipped.. All that we wanted for our stay

Miss Wilkinson

Anthea and Peter are the loveliest people, and they have put so much time and love into Chequer Stable.. The accommodation is beautiful, with high quality facilities and the under floor heating was a great feature! The animals were definitely a highlight - the Alpacas are amazing and we sat and watched them for hours. Would definitely recommend Chequer Stable to anybody who wants a well located getaway for a few days!

Mr Neads

February 2019

Everything was as expected facility wise but the cockrels were very noisy from about 10.. 30 at night. Also the road is very busy and a bit annoying.

Mr Whitehead

October 2018

A lovely and well equipped little cottage, set in a nice location, was close to a busy road but didn’t really notice any traffic noise.. . the animals were pleasant to have around and owners were a delight. Very happy with our stay here

Mrs Oakley

Excellent property.. Great location for potteries, peak district and much more. Owners lovely and very helpful. Loved the Llamas. Will recommend to friends.

Mrs Whitcombe

September 2018

Lovely week in a great cottage.. We were made to feel very welcome, tea coffee sugar milk biscuits and a bottle of wine when we arrived! Chequer Stables is a great place to stay, very central area and the cottage is finished to a very high standard.

KentishLass00

July 2018

A lovely little gem of a place with just enough space for two. The cottage is well designed and well equipped - the pictures show it well. It is beside the owner's house on a smallholding with lamas, chickens, ducks, geese and a friendly cat. The animals were lovely to watch and we got used to the cockerels crowing just before dawn! It was very warm when we stayed and the outside space was appreciated to sit for breakfast. The dormer windows upstairs let the heat out and kept the place feeling airy. I would love to visit at a cooler time of year to try out the wood burning stove. The only slight downside was being on the main road (A50): hearing traffic, which got quite busy in rush hour and you do need to be very careful in the car pulling out on to the road. There is plenty of room to park one car, and would be enough for two. We found lots to do in the area - exploring the Peak District, Chester and Liverpool. Recommended.

Really enjoyed our stay everything has been well thought out and very well equipped.. The host was very friendly and helpful .

Miss Flower

Everything was perfect! ! The animals at the site were lovely, and the owner's were really helpful and genuinely lovely people

Mr Henton

Had a marvellous week at Chequer Stable, wonderful venue for 2 people, easy access to the Peak District.. Exceptionally clean, everything you need. Owners were very friendly and helpful will be using again .

Mr Anders

June 2018

A really outstanding nice little cottage, near to Peak District as well as to small tiny towns and also big ( Liverpool, Manchester).. The cottage is kept very clean with very good equipment. Anthea and Peter Hughes are so friendly and helpful for all things, I never experienced that in this way in making holidays in Britain since 1970 ( 30 times or more ).

Mr pitham

April 2018

Very enjoyable break of 4 days.. weather was very good. accommodation is very nice. chickens and Llamas are very tame and do interact with you. quite an unusual added bonus with them .would certainly visit again.

Peter B

March 2018

Just spent 4 days here...what a beautiful little place...loved everything about it..so comfortable and warm..under floor heating..log burner..the attention to detail was amazing..highly recommended

Mrs Scotney

This little stable is THE most beautiful place ive ever stayed in and im well travelled.. The interior is furnished and finished to a high class standard,is immaculate and everything little thing you may need is provided. The owners are warm,welcoming and friendly and the other residents,the chickens,geese,ducks and llamas are an amusing and fascinating enjoyment to be around. I was allowed to hold a baby duckling i was in my element. In my opinion this is five star accomadation with lots of places to visit around to make your stay even more enjoyable.... I just want to go back.

Beautiful cottage and wonderful owners.. The attention to detail for everything supplied in the cottage for a perfect stay was fantastic! Absolutely recommended.

Mr Park

February 2018

The owners were extremely nice and friendly, nothing was too muchtrouble and the cottage was well equipped as well as being tastefully decorated.. It was all we could have wished for and more, definitely recommended.

Mr Oldfield

The chequer stable was an amazing property, very cute, full of every gadget required in your home.. The family at the main house were extremely friendly, and it was great to be close to the Llamas, geese, chickens and other animals.

Mrs Cramp

We absolutely loved this beautifully converted little gem, very cosy and warm.. The owners have thought of everything you may need and the animals are a welcome source of entertainment. The Cockerells only disturbed our sleep on the first night and the road noise didn't bother us at all. It was really easy to find and we will definitely be back. We didn't get chance to meet Peter but Anthea is a lovely, friendly lady. It's no wonder this place is such a success.

Mr Roberts

January 2018

Excellent cottage extremely well equipped and very friendly owners..

Vicki S

December 2017

Clean, quiet, self contained, warm and cozy. On a busy road but I never noticed the traffic noise. Hosts Peter and Anthea were wonderful - unobtrusive but available if needed. The wood fire/stove was a little bit cantankerous, but once working it kept the property snuggly and warm on a couple of nights where the temperature plummeted to well below freezing. An added bonus is that the bathroom has a full bath tub - most self catering properties of this size only have a shower. The ducks, geese and chickens are all friendly and chatty, and there are also 5 llamas to get up close and personal with (a first for me). I would thoroughly recommend this property and will definitely be staying here on my next trip (hopefully they will have a vacancy!).

Loved this property.. Owners were helpful but unobtrusive. Everything you need is there, and it's very comfortable. Enjoyed my daily interactions with the geese, chooks and ducks. Highly recommend!

Mr Jones

September 2017

Very clean and bright cottage, pictures don't do it justice.. Comfy bed and we loved the log burner in the evenings. Owner friendly and it was fun to see and hear the ducks, geese and llamas.

Miss Millington

We had a fabulous stay in Chequer Stable.. This lovely little cottage has everything you need for a relaxing break. Very modern facilities and loved sitting out watching the ducks, geese, hens, chickens, llamas etc! The cottage is situated quite close to a busy road but we didn't find this a problem - in fact we loved that it was so close to everywhere! 10 minutes from the M6 makes it perfectly situated for exploring the area and there is so much to see and do! Book it, you will not be disappointed!

Mrs Andrews

It was as described and perfect for me ..

Mr Harnett

Lovely cottage with everything you need to have a great holiday.. One of the most comfortable beds have ever slept on. Animals were very entertaining. Owners were very friendly always on hand if needed(all was good so never needed them) would recommend this cottage.

Mrs Whiteshaw

August 2017

My husband, son and I enjoyed a great week in this quirky cottage.. The owners have thought of every little detail to make this a wonderful place to stay. The antics of the llamas, chickens and ducks provided lots of entertainment. Sandbach is ideally situated for exploring Cheshire and the peak district. We would definitely make a return visit to Chequer Stables.

Miss Sullivan

July 2017

Really lovely place, private and relaxing and very well presented, owners very .... Really lovely place, private and relaxing and very well presented, owners very welcoming and helpful with the extra bonus of beautiful wildlife

Mr Schulz

June 2017

The host, Mrs.. Anthea Hughes, is very friendly and helpful. The little cottage has been furnished with surprising thoughfulness. We even had expendable barbecue sets, all spices for cooking on hand, vegetable oil, a bottle of milk in the fridge and even a bottle of wine as a welcome gift. The place is on a type of hobby farm with lots of different animals (geese, ducks, chicken, and even lamas). People who like animals will enjoy it very much. We are sure to come back.

Ms Emerson

Exceptional cottage, very clean and well laid out, nice touch of wine, cookies and milk on our arrival, the location of the cottage is excellent for exploring the peak district, and despite the weather (rain! ) we managed to get out and about, there are 2 good pubs within walking distant who do good meals and very friendly atmosphere. The collection of animals on the property make for a great atmosphere and you can lose hours just watching the ducks, geese rabbits and llamas in the field or feeding them, the star is the female duck that thinks shes human and follows you around and acts more like a cat than a duck. Many thanks to the owners who made us very welcome and went out of their way to make our stay and enjoyable one. Will look to return again in the future

1stchoicefancydress

February 2017

Booked for half term week. We always think what to do in February ? Simple answer enjoy where you are staying and Relax ! The accommodation is great, the owners friendly and very thoughtful providing what you need and more, nice pubs and easy canal walks close by means you can really unwind. Mind you also a great base to visit Chester, Buxton, Bakewell and Manchester. Many thanks J and Alex

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Chequer Stable in Macclesfield, Cheshire