The Shippon

Very clean and quite well equipped.

However there was a distinct sense of parsimoniousness ie. 1 toilet roll, only 1 hand towel each, no dish cloth or scouter and given that the owner has a cafe immediately next door a small amount of milk would have been appreciated to make a cup of tea/coffee with what had been provided. A biscuit or two would have been nice too. For a minimum of expense these things could have been provided and would have been appreciated. Very poor compared with other places nearby where we have stayed. We must also mention that one is not allowed to open the bathroom window and that an inventory of every plate, glass, dish, cup, picture on the wall etc is included in the file!

A very well kept cottage in a calm rural location a short distance from all the facilities of Tarporley.

Good onsite parking. On site cafe was unfortunately closed during our stay but looked well presented and would have used if it had been open. Altogether a very pleasant stay.

We had a lovely couple of nights in the Shippon.

The property is lovely and the location is so quiet. We didn't get the chance to use to the café next door but I'm sure this would be an added benefit for some.

We loved our stay at the Shippon, a beautiful, well appointed cottage.

The underfloor heating and log burner made it warm and cosy, and the beds were very comfortable. Our German Shepherd loved it too, a field to run around in and some lovely walks from the cottage.

Enjoyed our stay.

Cottage situated in a lovely area. Cottage had everything needed for a comfortable stay.

This really felt like a "home away from home".

Anne and her family did everything to make us feel at home and take care of all the needs of our small baby whilst the older children enjoyed exploring the orchid with her husband.

Really enjoyed our stay.

Met the owner who was lovely and very welcoming. Property was immaculate throughout. Will re visit in the future.

This is an ideal base for visiting tourist attractions, no welcome pack so if you want a cuppa on arrival bring supplies with you.

There is a small Co-op shop in Tarporley, larger supermarkets are further away. There is a cafe right next door which is open Wed to Sat and has a very good menu. Another reviewer has mentioned a field for dogs, this is not a designated dog field and is accessed via a stile.

A lovely cosy place to stay with everything we needed for a few days holiday, lovely area with lots to do.

Lovely cottage, very clean and cosy, underfloor heating and log burner a plus!

Dog walk into adjacent field appreciated although wellies essential at this time of the year! Quiet location and adjacent Dray's cafe a bonus. Very much enjoyed our stay.

Fabulous Location and Property

A well situated cottage with a lovely cafe on site, which also allows dogs - which was good.

The cottage was well equipped and the underfloor heating worked well downstairs as we had a cold snap when we were there. Kitchen had everything we needed and great to have a dishwasher - a treat, as we don't have one at home!

My family and I had a lovely time.

The cottage is just perfect for a cosy stay. It’s a very well thought out place by the owners and has everything you need for a comfortable stay. It was so clean and well organised, which you should expect at any holiday cottage but over the years in staying in so many that has not been our experience.The dishwasher for me was such a bonus. The owners live a stones throw away which is fab if you need anything even if you don’t they are the nicest people to have a good chat with, but they also keep them selves to them selves you don’t feel at all that they are invading your holiday space. The cafe is a must with prices very reasonable, food spot on and it’s also a little shop that sells gift items. We have found ourselves a cottage we will definitely be returning to.

A well appointed property in a convenient location for touring Cheshire.

We received a friendly and helpful welcome from the owner and found the cottage much as expected. The weather had changed significantly on the day of our arrival with much lower temperatures, and the cottage took a little while to warm up with the wood burning stove, underfloor heating, and partial central heating (upstairs) all on. As one would expect a little end of season maintenance is needed, but this did not detract and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Second visit to this lovely cottage.

Ideal location and friendly owner. We will be back. Thank you.

Great cottage,tastefully renovated.

Ideally situated.

Fantastic cottage, very clean & cosy.

Even with frosty evenings we didn't need the log burner as underfloor htg was so efficient. Great hosts, great location, the owners cafe was fab for Hot drinks, cakes etc looked yummy but didn't get to try them. Great find, will definitely be back. Thanks again.

We needed a 10 day stay, whilst between houses and we were very happy indeed to have found The Shippon.

Anne and her team have thought of, quite literally, everything one might require, to make your stay here comfortable and enjoyable. The barn is beautifully converted and provides a cosy, warm and welcoming place to rest up. The underfloor heating is superbly effective but we did enjoy having the luxury of a log burner as well. The kitchen is very well equipped and the beds are comfortable, with excellent quality linen. Parking is plentiful and although we didn't get to use the on-site cafe, we heard excellent reports. Finding a holiday-let which actively welcomes our dog is an essential criterion in our choice of venue and he was particularly calm and comfortable in The Shippon. Thank you to Anne and all her team for providing us with such a lovely bolt hole, in our hour of need. Very highly recommended.

Lovely location and superb surroundings.

We will definitely visit again. Information given to us prior to our stay was really good

The Shippon is a very comfortable property and has everything required for a successful stay.

It is spotlessly clean, the double bed is extremely comfortable, there is constant hot water and the kitchen is very well-equipped. It was warm during our stay, so we didn’t require heating, but apparently the under-floor heating wasn’t functioning and if it had been cold, that might have been an issue. There is a log burner, but I would imagine most people wouldn’t feel like lighting this after a long journey. The hosts are unobtrusive, so one gets a lot of privacy, but they are on-site and very friendly and approachable, so it is perfectly easy to consult them if anything is needed. The hosts run a coffee shop which we didn’t get the chance of visiting, but reviews are excellent and I’m sure it’s well-worth patronising. Situated in the tranquil Cheshire countryside, the venue is very peaceful, very quiet, but very close to Tarporley which has everything one would need, including good restaurants, pubs, etc. Highly recommended.

Great village location and amazing family cottage, we all had an funtastic holiday

Everywhere was very clean The cottage was well equipped to provide a home from home feel Location and surroundings lovely Owners were on site to help if needed very pleasant and friendly Drays coffee shop very handy too

A great clean and comfortable place to spend family time.

Will return to stay when given the opportunity

The property was very clean, the owner very friendly and welcoming and easy access made the Shippon ideal for our elderly dog!

The Drays coffee shop very handy serving great sandwiches for takeaway. We will certainly book again. Thank you Gill Catherine & Bess

Everything was as described and very comfortable.

We were moving and needed a place to stay during the transition.

The Shippon was the perfect place for our family to stay. The amenities of the cottage suited us perfectly. We really enjoyed making a fire and relaxing around at the end of the day. Anne was so accommodating to any request we had while we stayed, we really had a lovely time. The cottage was extremely clean and had wonderful personal touches that really made our stay fantastic.

The Shippon is a lovely cottage,nicely decorated in a lovely area.

Friendly owners who help with local knowledge and advice. Ideally situated to visit the sights of Chester and Liverpool etc. Comfortable and clean. We enjoyed our stay.

The cottage is wonderfully located and beautiful inside.

The facilities provided exceeded our expectations.

Lovely cosy cottage, the owner was at hand and very helpful and friendly.

The location was great for us with dogs as we had plenty of lovely walks on our doorstep. We will be back!

Very nice place, quiet location and friendly owners.

Excellent from start to finish, lovely location close to amenities.

Excellent base to explore. Cottage well appointed but it was the little additional touches that were appreciated. Owner helpful and friendly nothing to much trouble.

Really lovely find.

Cosy and very warm. Host was extremely helpful and nothing was too much trouble. Definitely recommend. 5 star plus plus.

Nice well equipped cottage.

Quiet location. Nice coffee shop next door. Washing may and tumble dryer were an added bonus. Very helpful owner.

Nice cottage, well equipped and comfortable.

Nice coffee shop next door. Good broadband and plenty of books and games. Owner very helpful and pleasant. Would stay again.

A very comfortable modern cottage in a traditional shell.

We had a family reunion here on the Sunday and 10 of us didn't make the living space feel crowded, even though the cottage was only two bedrooms. The owner made us feel very welcome and having a coffee shop next door was an added bonus.

We had a wonderful week at The Shippon in Eaton, Cheshire.

The cottage is in a lovely setting alongside the old farm house and is very comfortable with a well equipped kitchen and easy parking next to the cottage. We arrived on a dark, wet October evening to the welcome of a lit wood burner. The beds were very comfortable and we all slept well in the quiet surroundings. We were within easy striking distance of Chester and also enjoyed a wander around the nearby village of Tarporley. Eaton village is also a delight with its old thatched cottages. We were impressed ny the comfort and cleanliness of The Shippon and would certainly recommend it as a country base for visiting the sights of Cheshire.