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Curlew

(Ref. 1119285)

Shocklach near Tilston, Cheshire Show on map

5.0

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Sykes rating

  • 2 Guests

  • 1 Bedroom

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets: No

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Garden / Patio
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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  • lovely (9)
  • comfortable (8)
  • beautiful (8)
  • hosts (7)
  • eco (7)
  • stay (6)

19 Customer Reviews

  • "Lovely place and lovely hosts"

    Hi Kit, Thank you for your kind words. It was good to welcome you back to Curlew, and we hope to see you again in the future. Best wishes, Clare Property Owner

    Reviewed by Kit5.0★Feb 2025

  • "Fantastic barn."

    So warm and comfortable. Well equipped. Friendly and kind hosts. Interesting area. Enjoyed our short stay.

    Dear Christine, Thank you for your lovely feedback. I am so glad that you enjoyed your time in Curlew and revisiting old haunts locally. Best wishes, Clare Property Owner

    Reviewed by Christine5.0★Oct 2024

  • "We had a fabulous holiday in Cheshire, the cottage was first class even better ..."

    We had a fabulous holiday in Cheshire, the cottage was first class even better than the photographs, it is warm comfortable and spotless, the big window is fabulous you can spend ages just watching the birds, our hosts Clare and Hugh were lovely and gave us lots of tips as to the best places to visit We would highly recommend this property for a beautiful holiday in Cheshire

    Thank you very much for your kind feedback. I am delighted that you found Curlew 'first class' and that you would recommend the cottage. It was lovely to meet you both and I am so pleased that you enjoyed your first holiday to this area. Best wishes, Clare Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jeanette5.0★Sep 2024

  • "A lovely holiday cottage in rural Cheshire, near the borders with Shropshire and Wales."

    The owners were very welcoming. The view of the garden/field from the huge window is very good and brilliant for bird watching and wildlife spotting. It was very relaxing and peaceful.

    Thank you for your feedback - I am glad that you found Curlew relaxing and peaceful. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Rebecca4.7★Sep 2024

  • "Superb accommodation with great Wi-Fi, top quality facilities and very welcoming hosts."

    Ideal location to tour Cheshire and North Wales which was what we wanted. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to others.

    Many thanks for your kind and generous feedback. I am delighted that you enjoyed Curlew and all that there is to see in the area. Best wishes, Clare Property Owner

    Reviewed by Peter5.0★Sep 2024

  • "A beautiful cottage everything top spec."

    Very comfortable and welcoming. Wonderful for birdwatchers either inside through the huge window or outside. I spent hours watching the feeder through binoculars (provided if you don't bring any) and my husband took photos of the dragonflies around the pond. There are many National Trust and English Heritage places close by. The hosts were friendly and very helpful, all in all an amazing place, thank you, Keith and Rose

    Hi Rose, Thank you for your very kind and lovely feedback. I am so pleased that you enjoyed all the wildlife in the garden and visiting the nearby sights. It was a pleasure to meet you both and I very much hope to welcome you back some time in the future to do some of the things you wished to do but didn't have time for on this visit. All good wishes, Clare Property Owner

    Reviewed by Keith5.0★Aug 2024

  • "Enjoyed a nice relaxing week in a beautiful cottage, surprised it was available at a great price at short notice."

    Hospitality top notch. Thank you

    I am delighted that you enjoyed your stay. It was lovely to meet you both. - and I hope to see you again. Thank you for choosing Curlew. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Gary5.0★Aug 2024

  • "Lovely place everything you need is there beautiful views clean comfortable and they couldn't do enough for you"

    Hi Chris, Thank you for your lovely feedback. I am pleased that you enjoyed your pitstop, and wish you joy in your travels. Best wishes, Clare Property Owner

    Reviewed by Chris5.0★Jul 2024

  • "Curlew is absolutely beautiful!"

    We had the most amazing week. The lovely barn owl and fields seen by the gorgeous floor to ceiling window The beautiful cottage is stunning. It has everything you need for a comfortable and thoroughly enjoyable stay. Claire and Hugh are so so kind, thoughtful and nice I cannot recommend the accomodation or the hosts highly enough. We were planning out next stay while we were there Nichola and Matthew

    Hi Matthew and Nichola, Many thanks indeed for your truly kind words. I am delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Curlew. It was a pleasure to meet you both and I look forward to welcoming you back. Best wishes, Clare Property Owner

    Reviewed by Matthew5.0★Jul 2024

  • "Very kind and helpfull hosts, nothing was too much to ask for."

    A great location with plenty castles, walks and historic towns within easy reach, then a drive down country lanes to a peacful retreat at the end of the day. I would recomend Curlew Barns anytime. A must visit is the Shocklach Norman church hidden away down a country lane. Thank you for a much needed holiday that recharged my batteries

    Thank you for your lovely feedback Geoff. It was a pleasure to meet you and Stella and I am so pleased that you enjoyed your holiday. Best wishes, Clare Property Owner

    Reviewed by Geoff5.0★Jun 2024

  • "Lovely cottage with a huge window looking across the garden to a large bird feeder were we saw a large variety of species."

    A barn owl flew over the garden every night. Cottage is well equipped and cozy. Great location to visit Chester and racecourse and Liverpool. There are also 2 National Trust properties nearby. Claire and her husband were very friendly and knowledgeable about places to visit. Would strongly recommend a visit.

    Dear Sue, Thank you for your super feedback. The place really is abuzz with bird life at the moment - and they certainly all came out for you! It was lovely to meet you both and I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay. Best wishes. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Sue5.0★Jun 2024

  • "Enjoyed our stay at Curlew ."

    The bungalow was very comfortable and extremely well appointed. the outlook from the many windows over the garden was delightful , as were the owners ,not to mention two excitable dogs to entertain us. Great sunsets. We would thoroughly recommend Curlew for peaceful holiday.

    Thank you for your kind feedback. It was a delight to welcome two such special and inspirational people to Curlew. All good wishes, Clare. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Iris5.0★May 2024

  • "A fabulous welcome from Clare, who really went the extra mile on hearing it was my birthday!"

    Superb property with everything needed for a lovely, relaxing break. Highlight was getting great photos of a kestrel hovering above the garden at close quarters. Loads to see in the area, I just wish I’d booked and stayed for longer.

    Hi Karen, Thank you for your lovely comments, I am very pleased that you enjoyed your birthday break. We are lucky to see both kestrel and curlew close to - which is the reason we chose the names for the cottages. The magic of seeing them never dulls. There is a good deal to see in the area - and it would be lovely to welcome you back to enjoy more of it. Best wishes, Clare Property Owner

    Reviewed by Karen5.0★Apr 2024

  • "Beautiful accommodation Beautiful area so much to see."

    Claire and Hugh are so lovely 2 of the nicest people we have met. We came away feeling very relaxed

    Thank you very much indeed for your lovely feedback Susan. I am delighted that you enjoyed your time at Curlew and visiting the surrounding area. It was a pleasure to meet you both - and I hope to welcome you back one day. All best wishes, Clare. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Susan5.0★Mar 2024

  • "We had a very enjoyable stay at this property."

    It was warm and cosy. Everything was spotlessly clean. The view, from the large window, was very peaceful. The location was ideal for visiting Chester and north Wales. The owners were very friendly and gave us recommendations for walking and places to eat.

    Reviewed by Diane4.7★Jan 2024

  • "A stunning, beautiful property, a haven in the countryside."

    The facilities were first class, with top quality fittings. The owners were friendly and helpful. We were there for a week over Christmas and many special touches made our stay very homely. The bed was the best I’ve slept in! The property was warm and cosy with every modern convenience. We would love to return in the summer.

    Thank you for your kind words. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your Christmas visit. It would be lovely to welcome you back in the summer - and we will ensure that if you do, that you have a teapot and toast rack. Clare Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jane5.0★Dec 2023

  • "Beautiful little getaway!"

    We really enjoyed our week away in such a wonderful area with amazing hospitality. Thank you!

    It was lovely to meet you and Robert - I wish you every happiness in your future together. Thank you for the flowers and wine - very kind indeed. Very best wishes, Clare. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Lauren5.0★Oct 2023

  • "Lovely property, well furnished, comfortable and peaceful."

    Plenty to see and do in the area

    I am delighted that you enjoyed staying in Curlew, and exploring the many things to do in the local area. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Martin5.0★Sep 2023

  • "Reception was excellent, very comfortable and quiet stay."

    Delightful.

    Thank you for your kind words. I am glad that you enjoyed your stay in Curlew. It was lovely to meet you both. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Geoffrey5.0★Sep 2023

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Summary

  • Single-storey
  • One double bedroom
  • Ground-floor bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
  • Air source heat pump
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridgefreezer, washing machine and dishwasher
  • TV and WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Off-road parking for 1 car
  • Access to the owners’ open field with pond
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking or vaping, inside or out
  • Note: The owner has dogs on-site, please bear in mind when booking
  • Shop 2.5 miles, pub 2.6 miles
  • Note: There is an un-fenced pond on-site
  • Note: This is an adult-only property
  • Note: WiFi speed can be slow in the area; please be aware
  • Please note: This property is for holidays only and contractor bookings are not permitted

The property

Tilston 2.6 miles.

Curlew is a charming, single-storey barn conversion in the rural village of Shocklach, Cheshire.

Accommodating two, Curlew is an ideal countryside retreat, complete with a patio from which to admire views stretching to the Welsh Hills.

The open-plan living space is bright and airy with a well-equipped kitchen and dining and seating areas.

There is also an enormous picture window which allows you to birdwatch from the sofa!

A sumptuous double bed is also on offer, along with a sleek bathroom, where you can prepare for your coming days.

Curlew is an ideal place in which to unwind and relax.

Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 1119283, together sleeping up to 6 guests.

New House Farm Barns

New House Farm Barns are a duo of two lovingly restored barns in the charming village of Shocklach, Cheshire. Rural and surrounded by a wealth of local wildlife, yet with the added convenience of off-road parking and access to the owner's open field. Curlew, kestrels, and goldfinches are just some of the birds to be seen from the property. In the evenings hedgehogs come out and the barn owl is usually hunting for voles in the field. Evenings can be savoured outside or inside, or guests can travel a little further to the nearest pub, the Carden Arms, for dinner and a couple of drinks. With plenty of walking trails to explore, including the Bickerton Hills with views over to Liverpool and the Bishop Benet Way, a 35-mile walk which runs right through Shocklach, the area is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. The Clwydian Mountains, and the Berwyn Mountains are all within an easy drive – and Yr Wyddfa (Snowdonia) can be reached and walked in on a day trip; National Trust sites are also within reach, including the 18th century manor of Erddig, Chirk Castle, and Cholmonderley Gardens. Venture a little further to Chester, where you'll be spoilt for choice with its vibrant nightlife, shops, and historical attractions. Step back in time and visit the Roman walls and amphitheatre, stroll around the historic Chester Rows, or check out the Chester Zoo to meet some of the world's rarest animals. However you choose to spend your time, the New House Farm Barns promise a truly unforgettable getaway in Cheshire.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.

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Where you’ll be staying

TILSTON

Malpas 4.5 miles; Whitchurch 10 miles; Chester 14 miles.

The village of Tilston is situated on the upper reaches of the River Dee, located between the medieval city of Chester and the market town of Whitchurch. Close by is the Carden Park Hotel with a superb 5 star leisure spa and golf course. Chester is just 14 miles away, and this Roman city has quite rightly been described as 'the jewel of the North-West of England'. Perhaps the most fascinating aspect of the city is that within a very small area there is evidence of every period of history - from the old walls and amphitheatre of Roman times, through medieval churches, Elizabethan timber-framed town houses and Georgian terraces, to Victorian restorations and 21st century architecture. The City has much to offer the tourist, including excellent shopping in the famous 'Rows', and lovely walks around the old Roman Walls, along The Groves beside the River Dee or through the picturesque Grosvenor Park. Further afield, the stunning Welsh mountains and coastline, and the market towns and villages of Cheshire, Shropshire and Wrexham are all within easy touring distance, whilst the nearby Wirral Peninsula has many splendid courses to tempt the golfing enthusiast.

Note : Adults only.
Please note: This property is for holidays only and contractor bookings are not permitted.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas
Flexible cancellation terms

If you cancel before 12 noon , get all of your money back:

  • Rent
  • Extras
  • Fees

excluding the Flexible Cancellation fee and any insurance premium.

There are a small number of circumstances where you can’t use Flexible Cancellation. See the Flexible Cancellation Terms that apply.