Found in on the outskirts of Chester near the homely suburb of Upton-by-Chester, is this delightful collection of holiday homes, with the end-property being The Hay Barn. A perfect spot for a couple who need a romantic retreat to the country, but like being within a stone's throw of a bustling city, you can have the best of both worlds. Along with a stunning, handcrafted wood-carved sculpture of a young girl and her canine companion taking centre stage, this will surely be a holiday to remember due to the wild birds, alpacas and owls on the grounds - an extra special location for nature lovers. Enter into the cottage and discover the open-plan living space, complete with a plush sofa with a footstool, a gorgeous spot to snuggle up together on a tranquil evening in. Stream the property's wildlife cameras directly to the TV and relax and unwind with the serenity of the nature around you. Surprise your partner by cooking up a romantic meal for two in the kitchen, making use of the electric oven and hob at your disposal, you'll be warmed by the underfloor heating as you get creative. Sit across from your loved one at the dining table and talk over your plans for the rest of the trip. When it's time to turn into bed, find the lovely bedroom which features a huge super-king-size bed, very inviting at the end of a fun-filled day, with beautiful exposed brick wall and wooden ceiling beams adding bags of character to this renovated barn. The en-suite bathroom offers a large walk-in shower, so you can come to life in the morning with splash, or rinse off after a long soak in the bubbling hot tub which is located out on the courtyard. The surrounding area is great for walks, visiting the wonderful Chester Zoo, or take a trip to the nearby Cheshire Oaks Outlet Village for some excellent shopping. Note: This property can be booked with Refs. 974556, 974561, 1051835, together sleeping up to 12 people. Read More

One super-king-size bedroom (zip/link can be twin on request) with en-suite shower, basin and WC. Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area

Underfloor heating. Hot Tub, Electric oven and hob, dishwasher, fridge, Smart TV, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking for 1 car. Gated front courtyard with hot tub. Sorry, no pets and no smoking allowed. Shop within 1.3 miles, pub within 1.7 miles. Within 2 miles of Hoole. Four pubs serving food within 2 miles. Chester city centre 5 miles. Note: Check in is after 4pm.