The Parlour

The 4 cottages around the courtyard parking are very nicely laid out.

Internally the Parlour was all fitted units and very professional, a little cramped but fine for our 4 nights.. The orchard and camera traps were superb. Better outside space would have been nice, considering 2 of the units had a stream behind. However it was let down by the maintenance. I gather the cleaning and maintenance is now done by a contractor. There was black mould around the shower tray, very noisy bathroom fans, and 1 bedroom door was rubbing the floor.

We came for a short stay exploring Chester Zoo and thr surrounding areas.

I have to say we were absolutely thrilled with the Parlour - the place was spotless, beds were comfy and the place was quiet. What cannot be understated is the location. Despite the secluded area it is in, Chesire Oaks and the Zoo being 10-15 minutes away by car is fantastic. Our boys loved the story garden and playing in there on an evening. The shop is a nice touch. We will 100% be using the Parlour again, as it's a proper hidden gem!

Amazing property.

Great location, easy parking, facilities are great. Could not recommend this more for families.

The Parlour is a cosy, clean and cute cottage that is conveniently located and well-maintained.

Just the right size for our family of four (one baby and one toddler) and has everything we need and more. Matt is very helpful and responsive with communications before and during our stay. Aside from the cottage, we enjoyed our evening stroll in the Orchard - a beautiful story trail, picnic benches, wooden sculptures, well-kept green space for our toddler to wander around. Views from the cottage is gorgeous in the summer. The interior decor is simple and full of character - a nod to its former status as a working farm.

This property is a little gem, central location for visiting Cheshire and all that it offers.

The owners, who live on site, made sure we had everything we needed to make our stay comfy and enjoyable, would definitely stay there again and recommend to others.

We love staying at The Parlour cottage.

This was our 2nd visit and we have booked again for Sept. It is well equipped and is so cozy and comfortable. Lovely and quiet too. If you just want a quiet relaxing place to stay it is perfect. Very close to many places to visit too, such as Chester, Cheshire Oaks where there is a cinema and large supermarket, and many beautiful local rural areas and attractions.

High standard clean and comfortable accomodation with everything we needed.

The orchard was a wonderful place to relax and we were lucky to have sunny days. Friendly hosts Would recommend it for families as it is a very social space.

A lovely cottage .

Spotlessly clean and comfy . Good sized bedrooms and both en-suite . It sits in a quiet rural location but it's near to Chester and various motorways . I met up with a friend there and so we had two cars to park - but no problem as I contacted the owners before our visit about where to park by the cottages and we both parked quite easily - even though the other cottages there were all occupied .

This was our second stay in “The Parlour” and definitely won’t be our last break at Lower Farm Holiday Cottages.

Everything is spot on! Communication from Rachel and Matt is great, the accommodation has everything you need, including a welcome pack, and is lovely and clean. Massive comfortable beds and your own bathroom, ideal for 2 couples holidaying together. Our next visit will be to one of the cottages with a hot tub :) Thank you for a wonderful stay!

The accommodation was most enjoyable in every way everything you need is there.

Matt was the most pleasant guy to speak to and it was so interesting to hear about his journey well done Matt plus your apples are amazing

Charming property, lovely bedrooms both with en suite.

Spotlessly clean throughout. Cosy living area, maybe a bit snug for 4 adults. Lovely garden/orchard for relaxation with children’s croquet and boules provided. Good location on a quiet country road but near to fast roads to Chester, Ellesmere Port and beyond. Adequate parking, again a bit snug for larger cars. Overall good accommodation, would visit again.

Lovely place to spend a few days away in Chester and surrounding area.

Very quiet location but only a short drive to shops and restaurants. Property is clean, nicely decorated and well furnished with very comfy beds. We would definitely stay again.

The Parlour is a beautiful, comfortable property in a peaceful location, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

The welcome pack and little extras were a very thoughtful addition. We are grateful to Matt for sorting out a problem we had in a quick and efficient manner. The orchard and story therein is a delight and to watch the owl on TV via the webcam was interesting. Thank you for making our stay a lovely one.

We had a great stay at ‘The Parlour’.

The hosts were very welcoming and helpful, and we appreciated the goodies that greeted us on arrival. The property was clean and well maintained, with everything you could need, and very comfy superking size beds. It is located in a peaceful rural location, yet less than 10 mins to Chester zoo and Cheshire Oaks. We would highly recommend and we will definitely be returning.

What a gem, the cottage and the surroundings was perfect.

A barn owl nestbox with mum owl sitting on 5 eggs live streamed via webcam to your tv!! Easy access to Delamere forest, and Chester. We stayed with our daughter and adult granddaughter for a family break, extra car and mobility scoter accommodated plenty of good places to eat near by Beautifully presented and really well equipped

We absolutely loved staying here and would most definitely return.

The kids loved it and so did we, there is something for everyone. Love the Orchard and meet the owner how was lovely, was sorry we didn't get to say bye!

Perfect for us, about 10minutes from our daughter's house.

Good comfortable beds, very well maintained.

A great weekend break to do some shopping at Cheshire Oaks (5 mins drive away) and also enjoy some sea air.

Very cozy cottage which was well suited for my disabled mum.

The cottage could not have been better.

It was comfortable, clean, warm and welcoming. I hope we will be back. Thank you - we had a lovely week.

Lovely accomodation to a high standard in a good location for chester and surrounding area.

Would definitely book again if revisiting the area

Cosy cottage with modern, quality fittings and equipment.

Friendly, helpful, unobtrusive owners who were available if needed. Location close to the wonderful Chester Zoo and Park and Ride into the city. Lots to do for all ages in the area.

We stayed at the Parlour at Lower Farm Picton and can highly recommend the property and the location.

We had a lovely welcome pack in the cottage which was very much appreciated. The cottage was spotless and really comfortable. The location is ideal for travelling around Chester/Liverpool.

A beautiful property in a fantastic location.

Ideal location for what we wanted to do.

No more than a few miles away from Zoo, Chester, Cheshire Oaks and family. Hospitality second to none.

We had a lovely holiday in the Parlour, location wise it was absolutely perfect close to all the main things you would want to see, 10 minutes to Chester zoo, Cheshire oaks and the park and ride into Chester.

The cottage was very clean and modern with two bathrooms which with teenage girls was fabulous. The kitchen was well set up and we appreciated the extra bits left for us. The orchard was beautiful and the wild life cams fascinating. Thanks for a wonderful stay

We had a lovely stay at the Parlour.

The cottage is very comfortable and well equipped. We slept well and enjoyed the peace and quiet. Whilst the weather wasn’t good enough to sit out, we had a walk through the owner’s orchard area where there is additional seating. This area is lovely and we enjoyed reading the little displays. The accommodation is well placed for visits to Chester and North Wales.

Well worth staying, clean and tidy, very well kept, convenient for us to visit our daughter.

Well worth staying, clean, comfortable, lots to do, Cheshire Oaks and attractions plus the city of Chester.

All within close proximity.

Booked the lodge for my husband 40th with our 2 year old son for 3 nights.

I must say the lodge was everything we expected. Great location for Chester Zoo and Chester City. The lodge was extremely cozy, great heating system and kitchen was full stocked with great utensils. Even had some toys and games for my son to play with. Beds were very comfy and showers are great. I would highly recommend this lodge to anyone looking to stay in Chester area, great location. The owners were extremely accommodating, thanks for a lovely stay.

Great place for a country break whilst also being near Chester.

We went away with my parents and the rooms were great. The beds were really comfortable and on the soft side which was great for us. The kitchen had all the amenities you would need for self catering and even some oil and salt and pepper as well as a welcome basket of tea, hot chocolate and coffee. One of the highlights for us was the proximity to some great pubs and restaurants (the Sunday lunch at Shrewsbury Arms was great). There are some lovely places to walk nearby and if you have small kids the orchard garden has some great entertainment with a lovely book you can buy to support Alder Hey hospital. We spent hours watching the owl box and bird feeder cameras for entertainment!

Really good location.

Close to all amenities.Beds really comfortable. The only annoying thing was the blue towel rail light on in the bedroom when you go to bed

What a lovely place to stay, very comfortable and relaxing!

Good sized beds and great to have two ensuite bathrooms - all of a very high standard! A really enjoyable stay. Convenient for shopping at Cheshire Oaks and a short distance from Chester itself, very convenient for our stay. Lovely to have the extra touch of bubbly and goodies for our arrival. Excellent. We are booked to come back already !

I was delighted with the Parlour, decorated to a very high standard, and all the extras were a nice surprise!

Opened the fridge and a carton of milk and a bottle of bubbly , also tea coffee etc and bathrooms were kitted out with an assortment of shower gels / soaps/shampoos. Everything was top quality. Already recommended it to family and friends.

Beautiful property with everything you could ever need looks small on the outside but massive inside Location ideal very peaceful but close enough to everywhere park & ride into Chester and the train into Liverpool.

Great place!

and convenient too. Thanks so much for adding extra comfort to our UK vacation.

Ideal location close to all attractions commodation was excellect value everything was there what you required could not vault any part of the stay.

My grandsons loved the garden and the orchid and seeing the alpacters.

Absolutely incredible.

Could not have wished for more. The beds were incredibly comfortable. The cottage was spotless and had everything we could want (including a bottle of Prosecco). The orchard is lovely and has gorgeous plum, apple and pear trees which the kids loved. The barn owl and alpaca camera was a great touch and became the main feature of all the TVs in the cottage. The 4 alpacas on site were gorgeous and so well looked after. The story about Fudge the dog and Olivia captured my children's imagination and the creature hunt in the orchard was superb. We were advised parking was narrow but this was not an issue for us. The location is excellent. 3 miles away from Cheshire Oaks, Chester Zoo, Blue Planet Aquarium. So much to see in the area. Lovely quiet hamlet to stay in and chill out. Thank you for such an incredible base for our holiday.

Loved the accommodation, it was spacious for two adults and two teenagers, very well kept and the Owl/alpaca and bird cam was loved by all.

The information about local services was very useful (our only disappointment was the Chinese being closed the week we were there) and we were very close to Chester centre and park and ride, the zoo and aquarium. Very happy and would definitely book to stay there again and have already recommended to family!

Enjoyed our stay, with owl cam and alpaca cam just captivating.

We were impressed with both the accommodation and the surrounding site.

A very enjoyable stay.

Excellent accommodation.

Very well equipped for your holiday. Very very clean. Owners are very helpful if you need to ask anything. Cameras for wildlife much better than Center Parcs! You see plenty of wildlife! Easy to access Chester and surrounding area. No hesitation in recommending this accommodation. Hope to visit again!

Great location and an excellent cottage.

Easy close access to Chester, Cheshire Oaks retail and entertainment and M53 and M56 motorways. Beautifully presented cottage with quality furniture, fixtures and fittings. Cutlery was a bit limited but everything else was fine. While we completely understand why you would use a corner sofa unit we found it fairly uncomfortable and couldn’t really sit 4 on it. The parking is tight so it might be worth asking guests with small cars to park further in so larger cars can use the spaces with better access. We found small cars using the larger spaces and if we couldn’t park at the gates it was very hard to park my estate car. Lots of choice for pubs serving good food nearby. If we had to move to another part of the country then right near this cottage would be our choice. Would happily stay here again.

Lovely cottage very comfortable.

Appreciated the webcams and hope your barn owls successfully hatch and fledge.

Lovely!

Warm and cosy, beds very comfortable, lovely and clean, good showers. We didn't use the cooking facilities this time (we will be back) so can't really comment on equipment available. Loved the wildlife cameras!

Absolutely lovely property, great location.

So much provided and a really thoughtful layout inside (plugs near mirrors for hairdryers etc). The little things have really been thought about for example a wooden train track toy for the children to play with and everything you would need in the kitchen. Really looking forward to coming back for another stay soon.

Lovely barn conversion situated off a country lane, while being conviently near to main attractions such as Cheshire Oaks, Chester and Chester zoo and Liverpool.

Accommodation was spotlessly clean, beautifully decorated, super comfy beds and lovely shower. We were really comfortable here and really enjoyed watching the wildlife camera feed on the TV. Only criticism would be sofa isn't big enough for 4 people to sit comfortably but there are tvs in both bedrooms as well so didn't cause too much of a problem. Would definitely stay again.

Had a wonderful stay in a fantastic property.

The only slight issue was the sofa for my 83 year old dad but wouldn’t mark you down on comfort for that, you can’t please everyone. Loved everything about our stay. The wildlife cameras and orchard are an unexpected bonus as is the welcome pack and the bottle of fizz. Thank you so much, we will be back.

This was a beautiful cottage - really cosy, well equipped and clean.

Great to arrive to a lovely welcome package of biscuits, Prosecco, milk, teas and hot choc. And the info left by owners was really helpful; we especially enjoyed the channel with the animal webcams - brilliant watching the birds feeding, the alpacas lounging and to get sight of some owls. Appreciated Matt being so responsive by text. Would definitely stay again and recommend to others.

Fabulous cottage.

It is a credit to the owners. Highly recommend.

Thank you for sharing your beautiful cottage!

We had such a wonderful time, everything was local too, with adventurous walks, the zoo and aquarium for our little one. The cottage was so cosy and warm, with comfortable beds and lounge area. A lovely rustic charm to it. The owners were so friendly and helpful too. We’ll definitely be back again, hopefully very soon!!

The whole experience we have had this weekend was second to none.

Amazing property run by just lovely people, nothing too much trouble. We had my 93 year old mum with us, Matt was so attentive with extra things for her stay. Picton ideally placed for your trip into the centre of Chester. On site there is an orchard which incorporates added sculptures carved from wood, they help tell a story, great for kids enjoyment. Just a fantastic experience. Thank you, already planning our next trip.

This is a lovely property, we will use it again when we go back to Chester.

It’s very accessible for Chester, Cheshire Oaks and Liverpool.

Really nice spot and lovely to have such a great welcome pack.

Beds really comfortable and great facilities. Will be back

Really lovely place ideal central location.

We loved the Welly croquet and the bug hunt around the garden. Beautifuly done with amazing features it definitely has the wow factor as you opened the door. Only downside was the door locks in the bathroom weren't really ideal for us personally as little one nearly locked herself in the bathroom.

fabulous property we have been there twice now, and planning another visit

Seating area too small for four adults and hot water in shower not great.

Other than that perfect thankyou. Lovely setting and close to lots of attractions had a great time.Would definately return.

We recently had a wonderful stay at The Parlour.

The location and facilities were fabulous. The owners were very friendly and helpful. We will certainly be going back.

Beautiful cottage in a great location.

Very handy for all of the attractions whilst in a quiet rural location. The beds are very comfortable, we had a great nights sleep every night.

We enjoyed our stay.

Thank you very much.

We loved the orchard and the wooden carvings.

Very central place for a range of attractions.

Absolutely perfect, illustrated by our only “ complaint “ would be that cottage could do with a few more coat hangers!

We enjoyed our stay in the Parlour, it was just what we were looking for and suited our needs perfectly.

Great location for us, and very peaceful. We will definitely stay again.

What a beautiful cottage.

We had everything we needed and will definitely be back. Close to everything we wanted to do in beautiful Cheshire and beyond.

Thank you for providing a first class home from home, we had a super week in the cottage.

Really lovely cottage in a beautiful setting which was perfect for my sister and me.

Close enough to so many places we had a lovely holiday.

The Parlour was excellent it was very nicely furnished and equipped.

It is on a very quiet lane with a really nice garden which young children will love as it tells a story with picture boards and animal carvings. We especially liked the live feed from the owl nesting box which had us enthralled for hours. The location is really good as it is close to Chester, Chester Zoo and Cheshire Oakes for those that like to shop. Access to motorways is good and can get you anywhere fast. There are lots of good pubs within a couple of miles which serve really good pub food. The Parlour is great of 2 couples or a small family I would highly recommended it and would definitely stay there again.

A small but perfectly proportioned cottage.

Nice beds, nice kitchen, and a comfy sofa.

Great place, everything you need for a lovely getaway.

..especially liked the live camera feeds to the Owls, Alpacas and bird feeding station

Wonderful stay.

Lovely accommodation. Very clean and comfortable and warm. Provided lots of little extras. Good location and the recommendations of places to go provided were very useful. Would happily stay again.

We had a great stay at The Parlour, the cottage and location were even better than we were expecting.

Lots of extra little touches which really added to our stay. The Parlour was very clean, nicely decorated and everything had a feeling of quality about it. Right from the point of booking the owners were very accommodating and helpful, providing a travel cot and high chair. We hope to be back one day and would definitely recommend. Thank you.

The cottage is in a perfect location, close enough to everything but also just out of the centre so it was quiet and peaceful.

The cottage and grounds were beautiful and spotlessly clean and the furnishings and decor were expensive and looked really nice. Lots of space with two bathrooms and large comfortable beds. And we loved the finishing touches like the milk that was left for when we arrived and the basket of biscuits and tea and coffee etc. The cottage had everything we needed and more. We will recommend to friends and family and also return ourselves. Its our new favourite holiday location and it was a lovely break, thank you

What a beautiful property!

It is clear the owners have worked hard to ensure every comfort is accommodated - clean, tastefully decorated with comfortable beds and great facilities. Lovely personal touches too in the welcome pack, fresh towels and toys/games/DVDs left for our enjoyment. The location was perfect - away from the hustle and bustle but only a couple of miles away from everything that Chester has to offer. Would definitely recommend and hope to return next year :)

A really comfortable cottage in peaceful surroundings, with great facilities, including the provision of things you could easily have forgotten, like a bicycle lock, umbrellas etc.

Loads of useful information provided about local amenities and attractions. We felt very welcome and would certainly book again if we were going to be in the area.

Absolutely fantastic stay perfect place very clean and very well stocked with every thing we will defo be back

The parlour was perfect.

Such a lovely cottage. The orchard was so nice our daughter loved playing in there. The toy box was a lovely surprise too. We had the best holiday.

Lovely accommodation.

Cottage was gorgeous inside and out with everything we needed provided. Will definitely return again in future and recommend here to anyone looking for a place to stay if ever visiting the area.

one of the best cottages we have stayed at, great country location quiet, clean and accessible to main tourist sites, park and ride very close.

excellent

Amazing Lodge Well equipped cottage, beds comfortable, and good location.

Thank you very much to Matt & Rachel for such wonderful stay. Would highly recommend.

Definitely need a car nothing within 45min walk

Really enjoyed the the cottage, every thing you need for a self catering.

Only downside (minor) from my point of view is the heating rails in the bathroom are operated on a push button so save power (fab idea) but the light projected off the switch is very bright in a very dark room. I’m a little bit of a lighter sleeper and need darkness to sleep, I can’t say it kept me up but I was very aware of it when I went to sleep. The cottage itself is fab, positioned well to all the resorts we wanted to visit and area itself was fab.

Lovely cottage set in quiet rural area.

Close to to Chester and attractions of Chester Zoo, Blue Planet and Cheshire Oaks.

Lovely accommodating cottage, comfortable, decorated to a high quality and spotless!

Very quiet and peaceful, we enjoyed the orchard in the evenings and watching the bird cams. The cottage was very well equipped with everything that we needed and we enjoyed the little extra touches e.g. bottle of Prosecco, tea and biscuits. The location was perfect for us for the week. Can’t fault this cottage, definitely recommend.

Beautiful cottage in a lovely, quiet area of chester.

Booked this last minute and we were so pleased we did! The cottage was clean and spacious and there was a lovely welcome basket with biscuits, jam etc. when we arrived. The cottage is very well presented and perfectly located for trips to the zoo, designer outlet and further afield. Great facilities for self catering and there are some lovely pubs and restaurants nearby. Would definitely return again in the future!

Very clean well set up everything you need given prosecco and hamper with tea coffee jams biscuits ect everything you need in the kitchen pots pans dishwasher tablets washing up liquid even down to foil and cling film this is a very nice cosy cottage and we where made to feel very welcome even had a information pack with all relevant information will definitely be returning Thank-you

I don't even know where to start with this beautiful place!

As soon as we pulled up onto the drive, we both said 'wow' at the same time! 4 beautiful barn conversions, done to perfection. We stayed in the parlour, but each has its own cute name and 2 have hot tubs. The decor is stunning, I was a bit obsessed with the lighting! And now have to find the same lamps ha ha! The beds are so comfortable, it was a struggle to get out of them in the morning! My biggest worry when staying places is cleanliness. My goodness!!!! Clean clean clean!!!!! Not a spec of dust in sight! It's only a short drive to Cheshire oaks and Chester zoo, which is fab! We will be taking the whole family too :). I don't think I can recommend this property enough. And the couple that own them are lovely people. Thank you so much for a wonderful stay! We will see you next year with the rest of the family :) X X X

Superb renovation with consideration given to every detail.

Spotlessly clean and well equipped with very comfortable beds and lovely bathrooms. The welcome addition of wine, milk and the basket of hot drinks and biscuits was unexpected and very appreciated. The cottages are situated in a quiet rural location but very close to a wide range of visitor attractions and areas to visit. Highly recommended. Thankyou Matt and Rachel.

Lovely cottage, very comfortable and peaceful surroundings.

Excellent location and amenities.

A superb holiday cottage, we will be re-booking.

A definate 5 star

Situated in a secluded spot only a short drive from Chester The Parlour was a great base for exploring the surrounding area (The Wirral peninsula, Liverpool and North Wales).

The property itself was fantastic, so well thought out and really comfortable. You can really tell the place has been built and furnished with love. Wouldn't hesitate recommending it

After all the scare mongering from your end we were pleasantly surprised to see how comfortable ie; cushions in place and well stocked it was (all crockery and cutlery included so we were able to put the dishwasher on once a day and not after every meal!

) and how ameniable our hosts were. Frankly the emails I had recieved from Sykes prior to going made me feel I'd rather cancel but so pleased I didn't as it was so pleasant to get away. The cottage was lovely, extremely comfortable and well equipped, our hosts had thought of everything and the welcome pack was a lovely touch.

Felt like a home from home.

Rapid response to a minor question. Could not have been a better first week away after lockdown.

We stayed only a week after the covid lockdown restrictions eased, but felt very relaxed and safe with the immaculate cleanliness of the cottage and the ease with which we could chat to fellow holidaymakers, while keeping the necessary distance.

The cottage is very well situated for Chester and there is good walking, locally and further afield. It has easy access to major roads but is very quiet. The decor is very stylish and everything has been thoughtfully planned to be welcoming and comfortable.

Really fantastic property, high specification, great location and lovely touch by the owners with some unexpected goodies awaiting us on arrival!

Would definitely recommend and we are likely to revisit.

The property was so warm and cosy.

Beautifully laid out and spotless. The owners had gone the extra mile to make us feel comfortable. Location was handy for sightseeing and shopping. Highly reccommended.

We travel a lot , and can honestly say it’s one of the nicest places we have ever stayed The hosts thought of everything from the technology to the ice in the freezer So quiet , so close to all amenities you need

This is a lovely cosy cottage with very welcoming owners.

Nothing is too much trouble. It's in a quiet area, but local attractions are easily accessible. The beds were very comfortable indeed. For those who really want to know, the wi-fi was excellent. We would return without doubt if visiting the area again!

Cottage had everything we needed and lots of nice little touches.

We loved our stay at The Parlour - it literally had everything we needed.

It was such a comfortable, clean cottage in a beautiful location and the little touches of toys/games for children plus welcome goodies on arrival were lovely. We took in local walks, ate at a local restaurant and used the park and ride to visit Chester. We highly recommend a stay here and hope to visit again!

This cottage exceeded our expectations and then some.

We have stayed in a number of properties at home and abroad and this ranks with the very best in terms of finish, facilities, furnishings (the beds are so comfy), peacefulness - well just about everything you could rank it on. We arrived in the dark but the instructions were spot on and we found the location no problem. Parking was nice and close to the front door to allow us to unload easily with no steps to climb. The cottage itself was lovely and warm - underfloor heating in all rooms - with a range of items left for us (milk, teabags, jams etc). The controls on all of the appliances are intuitive and easy to use. Towels, linen and toiletries were all laid out nicely and all very good quality. All in all, I would highly recommend this property and the location without reservation.

First class 10 out of 10 everything very good, very quite but close to Chester and Chester oaks shopping centre, would highly recommend it

Really nice cottage, clean and tidy.

Everything we needed, even had toys for the kids to play with. Rachel and Matt couldn’t have been more accommodating. Really close to Chester and Ellesmere Port so didn’t have to travel to far.