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The cottage is a tastefully converted former Victorian barn in Tarvin Sands.

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cherry tree cottage built in 1883 and tastefullly restored to a high standard
A view of the paddocks, ideal for a stroll.
The orchard
A side view of the cottage with of the cottages with a vine and hops growing.
The entrance to Cherry Tree cottage

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Chester, ENG
  • Place, Vicars Cross Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Abbeywood Gardens
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Crocky Trail
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

The cottage is a tastefully converted former Victorian barn in Tarvin Sands.

weekly rentals from Friday, and other dates by arrangement. Cherry tree cottage cottage has been beautifully restored retaining a traditional appearance with beamed ceiling and original features while still having all modern comforts. The cottage is arranged on 2 floors, with dining room /kitchen and separate lounge on the ground floor. On the second floor is the master bedroom with kingsize bed and a twin bedded room. Separate bathroom with shower.

Full central heating, TV with Freeview and DVD player. free wifi. Kitchen with modern halogen hob and oven, fridge and freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave.
Outside the cottage there is a garden with tables and chairs, barbecue, shrubbery, lawns, trees and paddocks with many varieties of will birds and animals to be seen.

The cottage is set in four acres of pasture and trees in the grounds of Poplar House and is a quarter of a mile from Tarvin village. The cottage is located on the edge of the ancient village of Tarvin which is mentioned in the Domesday book as Terve. The village has a 14th century church with damage dating back to the Civil War. There are also Georgian and Tudor buildings. Modern Tarvin has a Co op supermarket, an off license, pharmacy, newsagent and post office. It also has hairdressers and a beauty salon. There are two pubs and a bar and restaurant with live music at the George and Dragon on a Friday evening. Nearby is Pryors Heyes Golf club, sailing and windsurfing at Manley Mere or Go Ape in the forest. Oulton Park racing circuit and riding stables and fishing lakes are nearby with the ice cream farm at Tattenhall not far away. The nearest train station is Mouldsworth station two miles with trains to Chester and Manchester. There are buses every 15 minutes into Chester.

Ideally situated for a short trip to the historic Roman city of Chester with its famous Roman walls and medieval Rows. Chester Zoo is world renowned and 5 miles away is Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet which has hundreds of shops selling well known brands at large discounts. Delamere forest is only 2 miles away and is ideal for walking or cycling.

The cottage is a great centre to explore further afield to North Wales, Liverpool, Manchester and the Peak district.

Pets are accommodated by arrangement.

I hope you have a great holiday and the weather is kind to you. Please check in after 15.00 and check out by 10.00.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
£6 per pet per night
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Chester

Located in Chester, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Vicars Cross Golf Club and Eaton Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Chester Zoo and Crocky Trail. Manley Mere and Abbeywood Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Chester, ENG

What's nearby

  • Vicars Cross Golf Club - 4 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Abbeywood Gardens - 7 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Great Boughton Library - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Crocky Trail - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Delamere Forest - 9 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • Mouldsworth Station - 5 min drive
  • Chester (CEG-Hawarden) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Delamere Café - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Cheshire Cat - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Morris Dancer - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ring O' Bells - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Toby Carvery Hoole Village - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The cottage is a tastefully converted former Victorian barn in Tarvin Sands. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at The cottage is a tastefully converted former Victorian barn in Tarvin Sands.?

As of 9 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The cottage is a tastefully converted former Victorian barn in Tarvin Sands. on 26 June 2026 start from NZ$235, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The cottage is a tastefully converted former Victorian barn in Tarvin Sands.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The cottage is a tastefully converted former Victorian barn in Tarvin Sands.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The cottage is a tastefully converted former Victorian barn in Tarvin Sands. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Vicars Cross Golf Club and within 6 miles (10 km) of Eaton Golf Club and Crocky Trail. Delamere Forest and Vicars Cross Shopping Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 60 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location, beautiful cottage with everything you need supplied. Even dressed for Christmas with Prosecco and large fruit cake inside for us on arrival. Greeted by Rob and Jan. Really comfortable bed. Warm and cosy cottage. Betsy(cockapoo) loved all the fields and new smells. Close to the village with all amenities. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frances S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

We had a lovely stay here. The cottage and gardens were beautiful and we really appreciated the fresh eggs and prosecco! Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2022
Thank you Frances for your kind words, and the weather wasn’t bad either. Rob
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dan S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Great location, only 5 miles from Chester and lots to do in the local area! Hosts were lovely and very attentive! Cottage a good size and well equipped only downside was the beds as others have mentioned, could really do with new mattresses.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2025
Hello Dan, That does surprise me as we normally we receive a five star review. You must be referring to a comment made in 2019 and we changed the mattress immediately. Incidentally the current guests mentioned they had the best nights sleep for years.Also, I would have appreciated you telling me you had damaged the solid wood dining table which will have to be be sanded down and resealed. Kind regards Rob Menzies
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denis K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay.

Lovely, cosy English cottage in a rural setting close to Chester. Hosts Rob and Janet were friendly and helpful during our stay. I would highly recomend.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 October 2024
Good morning Denis, By now you will be on the plane and I hope you have a safe journey back to Tennessee. Many thanks for kind words and card and glad you enjoyed your stay in England. Rob and Janet
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oona C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful location and hosts.

Fantastic cottage in a wonderful location with exceptional hosts. We will be returning as this is a beautiful gem of a property. Thank you.
Stayed 25 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 November 2023
Oona, Thank you for that wonderful review. Rob
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Enjoyed our stay in Tarvin! The cottage was quaint and comfortable. The amenities were perfect for a weeks stay. It was winter so no garden in bloom but it was lovely, well maintained and I enjoyed some bird watching.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cherry Tree Cottage.

Great location for our annual family trip home. Janet and Rob are very welcoming and everything was ready and perfect for are 14 night stay. We have tried to book this location in previous years but they were booked. We will definitely be trying again in the future. It’s now top of our list of vacation homes.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2025
Thank you for those kind words and I am glad you enjoyed “ every minute” Hope to see you again one day.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tarvin Gem

Loved this property - home from home. Perfect location to discover lovely Cheshire villages with Chester on the doorstep. Would definitely visit again.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 September 2023
Thank you Graham for that glowing recommendation. I hope you are now safely home. Regards Rob
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay cottage was beautiful and cosy had everything we needed . We had a week away me husband 2 children and small dog . Lots of lovely dog walks close to shops restaurants and close enough to go into Chester for days out . Thank you for our Prosecco and biscuits we loved our stay and will love to stay again in the future highly recommend.hosts were very helpful we had a lovely time .
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

Set in a lovely quiet spot. Public transport nearby Ideal for visiting Chester and surrounding areas Friendly and informative host
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely week in Chester

A warm welcome to a lovely cottage. Hosts were very helpful. Enjoyed discovering lots of places close by. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2023
Good morning, Thank you for those kind words. I am glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again. Cheshire is sometimes overlooked, but there can’t be many more beautiful cities than Chester and there are lots of places to be discovered nearby and in North Wales. Regards Rob Menzies
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place to stay

Charming cottage with everything you need, friendly and welcoming hosts and a great location. We were there for a month and could not have chosen a better accommodation to book. The cottage in in a lovely garden surrounded by large trees and even when the weather became warm it was comfortable. Thank you , Janet and Robert.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2022
Margaret and Brian, Thank you for your kind words. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay. I hope you picked up a bargain or two at the antiques fair and good luck and stay safe on the rest of your Grand Tour of Europe. Rob and Janet
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lara W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cherry Cottage

Cosy cottage located in the hosts beautiful garden. Felt very secluded despite being close to the main Chester Road. Easy access to Delamere and the Sandstone Trail as well as lots of pretty Cheshire villages. Hosts were very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Estelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

CHERRY COTTAGE

Great location near chester and the Delamere forest , great for walks , Janet and Roger where great host very friendly, beautifull property , would happily go again
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2023
Thank you Estelle for your kind words. I hope you caught your ferry. Rob
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

recommend

From the moment we arrived, the owners of the property met us and made us very welcome. Property was a delight and we will certainly be returning at sometime in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2023
Many thanks for those kind words. I hope someone reads them!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana G.

Lovely cottage in ideal location

The cottage was clean and fresh with plenty of space, (we were 2 adults & 2 children). Well equipped kitchen and large lounge area. Parking absolutely no problem - adjacent to house off quiet rural lane. Totally recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Thank you for those kind words. I am glad you enjoyed beautiful West Cheshire and I hope you have a busy and profitable Summer.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

We had a lovely stay at Cherry Tree Cottage, both Robert and Janet the hosts were very welcoming. The cottage is warm and comfortable and has some great circular walks directly from the door including dog friendly pub stops along the way! The city of Chester is only a few miles away, as is the shopping outlet Cheshire Oaks. We hope to return soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2022
Thank you Lynn for your appreciation and it was lovely to meet you both. Rob
Verified

6/10 Okay

susan v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, location

Susan

Stayed Eight days over Christmas. Excellent host, well equipped kitchen very comfortable
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Delana F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

WONDERFUL!

Sweet cottage. Absolutely wonderful host. I feel as we have two more friends in our most favorite place to visit! Delana, Howard,Catherine and Gil
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 December 2023
Hello Delana, Thank you for those kind words. We look forward to meeting you again. Regards Rob Menzies
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE

My son, daughter-in-law, and I stayed for 2 weeks and the cottage was all that we could have hoped for and more. Rob and Janet were the perfect hosts and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our stay. If we ever go back to the UK, This is where we want to stay. So quiet and relaxing. Thank you so much Rob and Janet!
Stayed 13 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2024
Good morning Susan, Well if you do come you will be most welcome and thank you for those kind words. This is certainly a beautiful part of the country and I feel lucky to have been born here. I am glad you explored Chester which is unique, also visited the castles and countryside of Wales, and you even found time to travel up to Scotland through the Highlands to Loch Ness and I hope Nessie made an appearance!! As you had an early flight I missed you on the last day but I hope you all had a good time at a typical English pub nearby. Finally, even the weather was kind to you. Kindest regards Rob Menzies
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Georgios S.

Excellent ****** (six stars)

The cottage is very well furnished and fitted. Both landlords are lovely - our kids were even allowed to collect some eggs of their free range hens, ... We enjoyed the silence during our stay. Will book the cottage again for sure (if we are around Chester again).
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
I am pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us and thank you for those kind words.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

colin s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A relaxing rural location

The property is well placed in a rural setting but reasonably close to Chester and Liverpool. We found the property to be very comfortable and the owners, Janet and Robert to be excellent in providing local information and for being very friendly. We plan to stay there in future as there is so much to see in Liverpool and the nearby towns such as Nantwich and Whitchurch. It’s not too far to hop over the border into N. wales to see Conwy and other historic towns.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2023
Hello Colin, Thank you for those kind words. I am glad you enjoyed your stay and hope the rest of your holiday will be equally good. Regards Rob
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Max D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything was just right!

Lovely cottage in a quiet location with a rural feel, equipped with everything we needed and cosy in colder weather. Good road connections and perfect for exploring not just Cheshire but N Wales, Peak District and Liverpool. Delightful owners were unobtrusive but on hand if needed. They very obviously care about their guests and had helpful suggestions for enjoying our stay. Thank you. All in all, perfect.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 October 2022
Thank you for those kind words. i have mislaid your e mail so if you send it to me I will forward the badgers that hid from you. Rob
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Extended Tarvin stay

Had a wonderful stay in Tarvin at Janet and Rob’s cosy cottage. Lovely and warm despite the snow! Janet and Rob are excellent hosts; they’re there if you need any advice or help, but give you privacy the rest of the time. The cottage was exactly as described and had everything we needed for our month-long stay. We were visiting from Australia to see family, and Tarvin and the cottage were the perfect base. The cottage is near a main road which is great for access but is really quiet and feels like it is in the middle of farmland. Our little dog loved it too. Thanks so much Rob and Janet!
Stayed 25 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely break away with family after waiting 7 months for it to happen!! Ideal place for relaxing

Excellent holiday hosts were extremely helpful & the lovely touch of wine n fresh eggs were grand. We felt that little things let the beautiful home down such as no toilet brush holder, the toaster was broken n you had to use a knife to lower the bread down & the kitchen was a little run down. But overal these things didn’t stop us having a good time & it was nice to unwind after a hard year!! We would definitely come back to the prophase we didn’t have the best weather & we couldn’t really take the dogs very far!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2021
Hello Wendy, Thank you for your review. I no longer have a toilet brush and holder as I feel they are unhygienic. But do have ample toilet, bathroom and shower cleaner on the shelf in the bathroom. I was unaware that the toaster had broken and would have replaced it immediately if you had mentioned it to me. I am surprised you felt the kitchen in the cottage was run down as I constantly upgrade and replace any equipment that falls below standard. I do hope you manage to tour Liverpool FC stadium in Summer.. Kind regards Robert

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