Christmas Cottages In Cheshire

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Caroline - Verified booking

  Our stay at Godscroft Hall was a truly delightful experience.

  Nestled in the peaceful countryside, the hall is full of character and history, offering a perfect blend of traditional charm and modern comfort. The rooms are spacious and well-kept, with beautiful period features that add to the overall atmosphere. The beds are made up with very comfortable bedding and so comfortable. One of the highlights of Godscroft Hall is its stunning surroundings. The grounds are picturesque, providing a serene environment that’s ideal for relaxation. Whether you’re taking a peaceful stroll or enjoying the scenic views, it’s a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Our host, Liz, was absolutely wonderful. She was warm, welcoming, and always attentive, ensuring that every need was met with genuine care. Her local knowledge and personal touch made our stay even more enjoyable, and her hospitality added a special warmth to the experience. Another plus is the convenient location of Godscroft Hall. It’s easy to get to Liverpool, with just a short drive away, and in about an hour you can be at the stunning Welsh coast. Frodsham had a delightful Thursday market and plenty of local pubs serving delicious fayre. Whether you're looking for a countryside retreat or planning day trips to nearby cities and coastal spots, this location is ideal. I would highly recommend Godscroft Hall to anyone looking for a peaceful and memorable countryside getaway. With its beautiful setting, proximity to key locations, and Liz’s exceptional hosting, it’s the perfect retreat for families, couples, or anyone wanting to unwind in a beautiful and tranquil environment. We will be back.

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• Rosemary - Verified booking

  The location is ideal for a 30 minute walk into Chester , a 10 minute drive to Chester zoo, a Morrisons about 5 minutes drive.

  Lady who I spoke to was really nice and helpful and key arrangements all good. Parking on site pet and smoke free reason we booked this property. We’ve used Skye’s holiday cottages loads of time.BUT have to say although “surface clean “the house generally inside and out needs a thorough good clean. I’m certainly not knocking the cleaner who must go in inbetween guests probably on a time scale. How often is it deep cleaned. I have several photos that I’m happy to share with Sykes. You are promoting these properties and I do not feel this is up to scratch. Yes it is very dated that’s not the issue ,but cobwebs from kitchen light which is above dining table. The cobwebbed dirty door frame as you enter into a hallway with just a light bulb not even a shade on it was NOT a nice welcome. When was this property shown any TLC . Not expecting gleaming white eaves when you open bedroom windows BUT that amount of grime and cobwebs is years worth. The basic sinks fridge etc were clean I am just explaining how the aesthetics of the property are. Assume it was a property purchased to be used as a holiday let . Appears bare minimum has been done for eg. kitchen cupboard doors have been painted but not the plynths , inside the door . Like I say I’m happy to email you my photos to show the points I am raising. You are more than welcome to publish my feedback. The complimentary milk in fridge and tea and coffee was a nice gesture I’m not a clean fanatic but seriously expect better than this.

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• Linda - Verified booking

  On arrival at the property after a long journey we contacted the owner to advise 'all okay' after quick inspection.

  However, the utility door leading to the garden was unlocked. The microwave was rusty. The toaster was dirty / rusty / burnt / plastic case melted. The kitchen sink tap was extremely loose. There was insufficient crockery and glassware especially if you wanted to make use of the dishwasher. The toilet in the family bathroom did not flush and the owner was aware of this as a laminated notice on the cistern gave operating instructions to 'pump flush button a couple of times to flush' which only produced a splash of water, not a flush. All taps were dirty at base and thick with limescale on taps themselves. Light fittings in both bathrooms were covered in thick dust. The grey hand towels from Morrisons smelt of machine oil as they had not been washed and were clearly brand new as a card label was left by a towel which stated 'wash before first use'. When adhering to instructions to strip bedding, the pillows were found to have no pillow protectors which would have prevented the brown stains on some of them. To say we were disappointed is an understatement as we thought we had found the ideal property to visit family in the area on a regular basis. This property is clearly unloved and uncared for which is a great shame.

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• Andrew - Verified booking

  Had a 7 night stay at Godscroft Hall with my wife and two children.

  The property is as described and pictured and worthy of its high rating and good reviews. The house was really clean and clearly maintained to a high standard - many such places can be a little tired and neglected when used as holiday lets etc, but it was hard to find any problems or issues here. The room sizes are very generous and the garden a really good size and particularly good for the kids to play out in. You can see both the train line and motorway but living near a city centre I can't say the noise ever bothered any of us, and my son is a bit of a train spotter so they were always a welcome sight. It's down a narrow country lane on the edge of town so driving is fairly essential, but parking right by the house was always straight forward. My only very minor quibble was the wi-fi which seemed to be a little patchy and with a family who spend much time online there was the occasional grumble when the signal was lost. However, it was still fairly usable so not a big issue for me. Overall, a really unique property, way bigger than your typical 3 bedroom holiday let, with a great garden area and very much recommended.

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• Philip - Verified booking

  Poorly maintained BEFORE we arrived.

  Poor cleaning. Very poor state of ensuite shower. Extractor not working. Dirty cutlery and drawers. Dishwasher not draining properly. Radiators thick with dust. Sundry other things. If you have or will be booking this property, you need to manage your expectations. On first entry the property looked good but we soon saw the failings. The owner should be embarrassed and ashamed at the state of cleanliness and maintenance of this property that we encountered during our stay. Sykes also need to rethink their property audit strategy as, for one so close to the headquarters, this property is not value for money. I fail to understand the previous reviewer for march 2023 who praised the cleanliness. The state of the property was not such that the level of cleanliness could have deteriorated in such a short time until our experience.

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