The Lodge

We had a wonderful holiday at The Lodge.

It was so clean and comfortable and everyone was very friendly and helpful. The weather was very hot and we had great fun visiting Chester Zoo and various National Trust properties. Blue Planet Aquarium is well worth a visit. Enjoyed our stay

Really nice, however starting to look a little tired, the sofa arms stained.

Could have done with a couple of rugs in the lounge. The bed however made the stay enjoyable, one of the best beds we have slept in other than ours at home.

Great place to stay!

Well equipped and close to Chester and surrounding areas. We loved the zoo and the city center. The mattress was very comfortable, if only we could take it home..

This is our second time here, and we hope to be back again in the future.

A little haven of peace surrounded by nature, quiet and secluded, with everything you need.

Very cosy and quiet cottage in a beautiful location.

We had great weather and enjoyed sitting with the doors open, listening to the birds.

The perfect place for us to stay on our first family holiday.

It was the perfect location for our days out too!

Had a wonderful stay at the lodge which had everything we needed Excellent communication from the owners and very easy access to the lodge on arrival

Amazing location and lovely host.

We really enjoyed our stay

The property is well located for days out to Chester and seaside resorts - Rhyl and Prestatyn.

The location is also quiet and restful. Bed - best nights sleep I have had in ages. The outside seating area catches the sun, lovely to relax and eat outside.

Great holiday.

Very quiet and peaceful.

Very comfortable and clean.

Location was lovely. Host friendly and helpful. Couldn’t ask for more.

Perfection from start to finish!

If I could have extended the trip I would have in a heart beat. Everything you need was there. The best shower and the bed was not only huge but extremely comfy. I can’t wait to come back and stay.

a great property.

All facilities. Clean and host very welcoming. For the two of us it was a great holiday destination. Close to a host of attractions and being out in the fields very peaceful. We would be more than happy to go back to The Lodge on our next trip to the UK.

Stayed here for 11 nights and was gutted I couldn't extend my stay as it was booked up brilliant service by host great location and the bed was massive !

Will definitely be back whenever I can . Thanks

Wonderful property in a rural location.

The Lodge was well equipped, bed very large and comfortable, heating system kept us perfectly warm in the depths of winter. The Lodge is within easy reach of the city of Chester.

The Lodge was beautiful.

We had a very peaceful stay here and loved waking up to seeing the horses opposite us. The surrounding area is very peaceful and quiet and we had the best sleep. The bed was huge and very comfy, the rooms were decorated very tastefully and had everything we needed. As others have mentioned the shower water does cover the floor a little in the wet room but its just something to keep an eye on while showering and made sure we used the squeegee provided to keep it in check. Not a big issue. The shower itself was amazing, water was nice and hot and had two showerheads to use so could alternate. Kitchen was well equipped and we had everything we needed. There is no freezer but we didn't find this an issue as we just stocked up with food that could be kept in fridge only. We would definitely stay here again if in the area again and will recommend to friends and family. Thank you for a lovely stay!

It’s the second time I have stayed at the lodge.

I really love the location and the lodge itself is very well equipped and comfortable . Mrs Wales is a really receptive and welcoming host and it’s a great base to explore the Cheshire countryside from and visit Chester and Liverpool. Thanks for another lovely stay.

Found the accommodation a little cold and could get the heating to rise (we know it a little colder in November, but we should have the facility to increase the temperature - using the controller seem to make little or no different)

Thankyou for wonderful stay, we throughly enjoyed our time there.

Beautiful cottage, excellent location, 10-20 min drive to the zoo, aquarium and town.

Would definitely recommend!

Such a lovely little self contained property.

It was so perfect for our particular needs as we were having a 40th birthday celebration for a family member. Not everyone stayed at the site as a few family members live not far away, but for the rest of us (staying in lodge and 3 furnished belle tents) it could not have been better. Each tent has its own private outside area with barbeque so one night we put two together and cooked for everyone staying plus 7 family members who were not staying. At other times the family came diwn to the lodge to have breakfast and get tea, coffee etc. The lode itself is so lovely - a converted stble with lots of compact character. The bed and pillows etc were mega comfy and we had three great noghts sleep. The kitchen was well equipped with extra crockery, cutlery etc which was very helpful. There were books to read and TV towatch but we did not get time for these things, Re cycling facilties good and so much space for the little ones to run around in. Owners helpful but not invasive in any way. It was overall, SUPERB! Very very minor niggles - hob was a bit unreliable as sometimes lit but only limited rings. Shower extractor fan did not seems to work properly but these things did not, in any way, affect our stay. (If it did we would have mentioned it at the time so it could have been addressed) Also, on a side note - communication prior to stay was not very good with emails not answered ( I sent four on the same subject with no reply) and not always easy to get hold of anyone on the phone. As an ex glamping site owner I know the importance of good communication chanels prior to stay or pre booking. Maybe they have other jobs but needs to be addressed. Other than that, a bog THANK YOU AND WELL DONE. Lovely place

I would have like a grab rail or similar in the shower.

We had a fantastic stay at The Lodge.

It is decorated and furnished to a very high standard, some beautiful wood frames for the lights and bed head. It has a very compact kitchen area but has everything you need to self cater. However the best part is waking up to the tranquillity of the countryside and watching the horses playing in the next paddock. Bliss. Thank you Lisa for making us feel so welcome.

A really nice cottage and had everything that we needed.

Very disappointed.

Car park full due to an event which went on with very loud music until 21:30, people were still leaving after 23:00 and as the bedroom backs onto the car park we were unable to retire. All rooms had a velux window in the roof with no blinds, so the bedroom was very light at 5:00 am. There was not anywhere to store food so had to leave it out which resulted in ants crawling over the work surfaces. The wet room was awful as it made the whole room wet so unable to use it without treading through in the water despite using the squeegy. The boiler was 5 feet from the bed and regularly fired up during the night. The teflon coating was coming away from the frying pan which made it unusable. Items in the rooms were dusty and had a lot off spider webs. As mentioned by others the plates are too big for the dishwasher. On the plus side it had good views and it was very quiet on the week days as we were the only guests. However with the road to the glamping pods etc going past the lodge I can imagine it could be noisy when these are occupied. Due to the inability to get proper sleep we decided to leave a day early.

Really pleased with our stay, the lodge was perfect for us in every way!

The kitchen was well equipped and the bed was super comfortable. Location was great for everything we wanted to do in and around Chester (Cheshire Oaks, Chester Zoo) and we’ll be coming back again soon!

Lovely property, very tastefully decorated.

Loved the cozy rustic feel. Was well equipped and the little things had even been thought about such as sugar and oil left in the cupboard which was a lovely touch! Had a great washroom and very powerful warm shower (although the water heading towards the door is a little scary). There were a few little things like the windows were hard to shut and we couldn’t shut the bedroom doors but ultimately these didn’t really matter. However, there was a bigger issue and that was that the mattress was very worn in. It had 2 massive dips either side where people had been sleeping, and it had become so soft we’d hit the bottom of the mattress when we sat on it, and of course this wasn’t great for our backs. Despite this we had a lovely stay, everything felt great, homely, cozy, clean and comfortable and I would love to come back. If we plan to go to Chester again this is definitely where I’d stay. Was a lovely weekend away thank you.

Really enjoyed our months stay, we managed to do everything we had planned.

Watching the animals and bird life was lovely. We were made to feel very welcome. If we return to the UK again, The Lodge will be the accommodation of our choice. Thank you so much for a comfortable stay.

Absolutely lovely stay at The Lodge,everything was just perfect.

So tastefully furnished with everything that one would need.The owner was lovely and came to check that everything was OK. Never intrusive, but on hand if needed.We loved meeting all the animals, 3 horses,1 cat and 1 dog.The Lodge is the perfect peaceful getaway within easy reach of Chester and Wales.Loved our stay there.

The lodge is an excllent retreat in a peaceful setting but only 10 mins by car to Chester.

It is very comfortable and well equipped for a short or long stay.

The kitchen area is small with only the minimum of equipment for four visitors.

There is no storage facility for dry foodstuffs. There is a dishwasher but a note left that the 4 dinner plates prevent it from operating correctly making it a redundant facility. Perhaps it should be replaced with a small freezer and cupboard. The shower water does not drain away leaving the floor area awash. This is a comment also recorded by past visitors. There was some clean water leakage surrounding the toilet which we brought to the attention of the owner alongside the above points of view. On the positives - during the week we learned to live within the limitations of the above comments and now, knowing the set up, we would consider a return visit. The site has fine views into the distance and was calm and peaceful overnight even with other campers present. There was no wedding party while we were there. We slept comfortably and the wifi worked well.

The only thing we found could be better was the shower The water was speading close to the toilet and had to walk through it until it was dry.

Everything else was excellent.

We loved our stay at The Lodge.

It was very comfortable and quiet; from the picture window we watched birds. It was easy to get to the sights of the Wirral and Chester. We had our e-bikes and used the local Sustrans cycle routes.

Beautiful cottage in gorgeous surroundings.

Everything we could need. Would definitely recommend.

Lovely warm and comfortable lodge with wide doors suitable for disabled but would be improved with a couple of grab rails in the wet room.

Very pleased with the comfort and quiet surrounding.

Potholes in lane can be challenging. Really enjoyed the short stay and would recommend. Really convenient for local attractions in Chester and for shopping addicts in Cheshire Oaks.

Lovely property!

Nice and cosy, comfort all around and a great location.

wonderful place, had a peaceful relaxing holiday

Loved our stay.

Was very comfortable despite the extremely cold weather and enjoyed a very relaxing break.

A lovely property in a location which is convenient for Chester, Chester Zoo, Port Sunlight and Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet.

Spotless property cannot fault it. Just need to be careful on the unmade road.

The Lodge was perfect for my needs while I was working in the area.

Clean, tidy and with everything I needed for 2 separate stays there. It was only 15 minutes away from where I was working so very convenient. Very peaceful and picturesque (I went late October early November) Great kitchen facilities, superb wet room, all round good facilities, outside space looked lovely for summer stays. Although I never got the chance to meet the owner she was on the end of the phone, which was reassuring for me. Although the road leading to the property is an unmade road and bumpy in places, it is stated on the property details so I was aware (just take your time driving down the road) I would definitely recommend this place especially as a base for exploring the area as convenient to Chester, Liverpool and Wales.

A lovely well equipped cottage which forms a lovely base for exploring Wales, Cheshire and Lancashire due to its proximity to an excellent series of motorways.

The cottage is set on the owners grounds in beautiful open countryside, yet is close to local facilities and only 10 minutes from a major shopping park on the edge of Chester. My one negative point would be that we would have preferred a washing machine rather than a dishwasher but that is a personal preference.

What a lovely find!

Just perfect for us. The Lodge is a great base for seeing Chester and the surrounding areas. It was clean and comfortable, with bespoke fittings and features. We particularly enjoyed opening the large doors and sitting out on the patio. The super-king bed was so comfy and my our 17 year said that the sofa bed was surprisingly comfy too. The Lodge has all we needed and more. I think we’ll be back soon.

Great location, very quiet and the Lodge has all the amenities you would ever want.

This could be a lovely place to holiday but really needs a good thorough clean, also some drawers in bedroom would be a great help and a sun parasol for patio as it’s a really sunny place to sit.

There was a dish washer but no washing machine where we it only sleeps 3 so not enough dishes to justify using a dish washer where everyone likes to wash towels and underwear . The family were really lovely and I hope they take these comments in the spirit they are meant as I would recommend the lodge and the things iv mentioned would only enhance the quality of peoples experience.

This was a fantastic lodge.

The owners were very friendly and happy to help if needed.The lodge was clean and well equipped and it is central for all the attractions that Chester offers.

The lodge is first class for roomy accommodation, clean and comfortable, I will very visit it again quite happily.

Only real detraction was the access road which was very poor, badly potholed, otherwise it would have five stars.

This was an extremely comfortable cottage.

The owners were welcoming and available if needed, which they weren't. everything was clean and in good condition. It was a tranquil and relaxing cottage close to Chester for shopping and sightseeing, and not far from Chester Oaks Shopping, the Blue Planet Aquarium, and Chester Zoo, as well as easy access to the M56 for other destinations. I would thoroughly recommend this cottage for people wanting a relaxing and quiet holiday in comfort.

We spent three full weeks at The Lodge and found it had everything we needed, from the welcome wine, milk and chocolate to the useful little things like cleaning cloths, washing-up liquid, shower gel etc.

Not all rentals are so thoughtfully equipped! The design of the Lodge itself and its stylish, comfortable interior were terrific and it was great to breakfast admiring the open countryside and the lovely horses. Lisa and her family were great hosts - helpful when needed but never intrusive. For us, the location was perfect as it was only minutes from Town, but there was no parking problem when you got 'home'. Yes, the approach road IS very bumpy but the cottage description warns you fairly. Just take it slowly! We would wholeheartedly recommend 'The Lodge' to visiting couples.

Great cottage and very convenient location for visiting Chester and the Wirral.

We stayed at The Lodge for 3 nights just to mainly relax and it was absolutely wonderful.

The owner and all we spoke to were friendly. The Lodge has all the facilities you could ask for, comfortable, beautiful decor and extremely peaceful. We stayed in the middle of winter, I can imagine this place being even more beautiful in spring/summer. Would definitely recommend we will be looking stay again in the future.

Very well presented, everything catered for, even early access into the property which was appreciated, would recommend.

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Fantastic, rustic accommodation with everything needed for an extremely comfortable stay.

Close to Zoo and Chester City, and a number of other places. Would definitely recommend.

What an excellent, well thought out, relaxing lodge.

Spent 3 nights here in September 2021 and will definitely be rebooking. Beautiful surroundings, easy access to Wales and Chester. Stunning property

This is a really tastefully designed lodge.

The bespoke fittings and furniture really make the place. It is a great base for exploring The Wirral, Liverpool, Chester, North Wales. It is a very roomy lodge. To really be nit picky the lack of freezer caught us out and we would have preferred that over the dishwasher, but understand this is a very personal choice. The bumpy road to the Lodge can be annoying but it is a short stretch and it is really a small handicap over what is a great holiday base. Highly recommended.

The actual lodge was lovely however a dung heap of rotting grass etc at the side of the patio was not too pleasant - also if the bushes in front of the patio had been lopped a few feet we would have gained a bit more of the lovely sunshine .

The boiler in the lodge seemed to have a mind of its own coming on and off at random times and as it was in the bedroom in a cupboard that didn’t close properly it disturbed sleep. However the wet room was amazing - king size bed so comfortable - overall let down by attention to detail - stacks of brochures in the drawer some 3 years old ! Welcome pack consisted of a small jug of milk ! We do appreciate though that due to Covid the owners have had and are still having a dreadful time with the loss if revenue from weddings etc.

The lodge is a perfect place to go and get away from it all.

Has everything you need, the owners are very friendly and there are loads of places to visit nearby.

Loved the cottage and the peaceful location!

The whole place felt very clean and had everything we needed including milk for a brew on arrival which was a lovely touch.

Our stay was brilliant, we thought the lodge was beautiful and spacious, lovely views outside.

Although the owners lives on site, we had complete privacy but felt very welcome. Very comfortable accommodation with a well equipped kitchen and the bed was so soft. The location was a fantastic base for exploring both Wales and the cities of Chester and Liverpool, we will definitely be back again in the future!

Absolutely stunning cottage lovely surrounding area and only 10 minutes outside of Chester such a fantastic getaway

Stay was relaxing

Lovely place, and a very good location for all the attractions in that part of the world.

The lodge was comfortable and stylish and we will be booking again to do all the things we didn't have time for on this trip. Only small criticism is the kettle, an electric kettle would be so much easier and safer.

It was a quiet location which is exactly what I wanted.

Easy to organise key collection. The whole holiday to booking to staying was just so easy.

Booked a week at this wonderful lodge.

Really comfortable, good amenities and owners were extremely friendly and helpful. We will definitely be booking again.

The Lodge is a comfortable space - bedroom separated from the kitchen/lounge area - with bathroom off the lounge area.

The kitchen space is very small if you intend to cook from scratch - very little worktop space and the lighting not adequate in that area - we solved this by moving one of the standard lamps from the lounge area - otherwise you are cooking in your own shadow. Basic cooking implements supplied, 2 saucepans and one frying pan. The oven gloves were missing as were two dinner plates, but a replacements were quickly provided by the owner. No welcome pack at all. 1" of washing up liquid and 1" liquid hand soap left by the kitchen sink, washing-up sponge not new - these seem like false economies! Bed huge and very comfortable, lots of storage space and extra bedding provided if needed. The lounge area has a lovely view with fully opening doors, unfortunately it rained the entire week so we were unable to take advantage of this. Lounge has two sofas and lots of space to move around. WiFi excellent and TV with Freeview. Fantastic piece of wall art. There was a stag-party over the weekend, they were staying in tents further along - we heard nothing from them - but be aware that everyone who stays in their own tent or in the glamping tents has to walk or drive past The Lodge. Brilliant location for visiting Chester and lovely walks from the door.

Your original description of the property described an idyllic location, but what you did not mention was that this was a glamping site that hosted Hen Party events.

The Lodge itself was in need of attention as some of the crockery was old and chipped and the dining chairs were rickety. To make matters worse, the calor gas supply stopped working during our stay which meant that we had no cooking facilities, heating or hot water during a rather cold period. An engineer was called in to solve the problem which was rectified within 24 hours. The outdoor seating patio area boasted weeds and cane patio furniture that was literally falling apart. As for the fabulous views, horse manure dumped to the left, horse manure in the paddock, insight, to the right just left to rot. Of course, once again there was no mention of horse and stables facilities on site in your description. Due to the state of the property and its surrounding areas we actually cut short our holiday and left earlier than originally planned. Disappointed is not the word to describe this property but the term 'a waste of money' is a more apt description. I suggest you do your property research more carefully.

I will recommend accommodation like that while holiday.

Nice and quite with no traffic anywhere near.

Very handy for Chester being a short drive away.

We found it well equipped and very comfortable with nice views to sit out and enjoy, parking next to the lodge is good, and the underfloor heating was great.

Would suit people who like the peaceful location and close to lots of places of interest. Nice visit from the cat and dog, however I think the dog wanted to stay too! cute. We used this as a stay for Chester Zoo, well worth a visit, and only a couple of miles away. The local village has a great Co-op for all those things you forgot, or for when you drink too much wine on the first night, you can get extra supplies.

The road leading up to the lodge is very bad, not the owners fault but worth considering if you have a new car.

The Lodge is situated in a central position for Chester and has everything that you need for a brilliant short stay,

The Lodge was in a beautiful, very peaceful location on a quiet farm.

The owners were very respectful of your privacy but were still there if you needed them and very friendly. The building had been renovated from old stables, using local materials and had everything you could need for your stay and more!

Unfortunately the boiler had broken during our stay.

I appreciate this doesn't always mean conditions are like this, however, it did mean during our stay that there was no central heating or hot water throughout the duration of our stay. Our host Lisa was accommodating and let us use the Shower in the house, however this is not the situation that we signed up for and if we knew this would have been the case before hand then we wouldn't have booked this lodge.

Excellent little property, in a great position for touring around North Wales, The Wirral, Cheshire and Liverpool.

Quiet rural location on the edge of a small camp site.

The accommodation was excellent.

The best ever! Every detail was bespoke and so, so unusual. We loved it. Would highly recommend this property. The location was very quiet and peaceful. Weather was perfect and all in all a great week away!

No, everything was as expected from having booked with Sykes cottages before.

Always clean, in good places . Nearly home from home!!

The 'Lodge' was in 20 acres of the owners land and was peaceful and relaxing.

The cottage was well equipped and furnished - bed was extremely comfortable. We were 45 minutes from the middle of Liverpool and 45 minutes from the Welsh coast and, an added bonus, the weather was excellent.

The Lodge was the perfect retreat for a cold wintry weekend.

Beautifully presented and well equipped and the right accommodation for my mum who has mobility issues. The location was stunning too. The ideal place to unwind and get away from it all. We were only disappointed that our weekend went so quickly.

A beautiful lodge in beautiful surroundings.

We will definitely be staying here again :)

The lodge in Saughall was excellent.

There were good facilities, and was only a ten minute drive to the center of Chester. There are lovely views of the Welsh hills in the distance and the owners are very friendly.

The location is great, especially for people who want to explore around Cheshire, The Wirral and North Wales.

The cottage was ideal as a base to get up and ready, set off along the many paths and trails, then wind down with the French doors and patio looking out onto the countryside and a huge sky. Thanks.

Lovely holiday, only negative extremely uncomfortable bed.

Overall love, good location and friendly owners.