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HERITAGE WHARF COTTAGE

 

 

A canalside retreat in our delightful bungalow overlooking the Cheshire Plains .... welcome to Heritage Wharf Cottage.

Available for hire throughout the year, Heritage Wharf Cottage is situated in the idyllic Cheshire countryside overlooking a picturesque marina by the Macclesfield Canal in Scholar Green, near Kidsgove.
The bungalow sleeps a total of 12 people and is comprised of five bedrooms, three bathrooms (two en-suite), a large open plan lounge with a delightful solid fuel fire and a separate dining area. In addition there is a fully equipped kitchen, laundry and utility room. There is also an enclosed patio garden which overlooks the canal, offering a peaceful and relaxing environment.

Facilities: Heritage Cottage can comfortably sleep eight to twelve people in five bedrooms:

  • Bedroom 1 - double bedroom with en suite bathroom
  • Bedroom 2 - one double and one single bed, also with en suite bathroom
  • Bedroom 3 - two single beds
  • Bedroom 4 - one double bed and one single bed
  • Attic Bedroom 5 - two single beds with gate at the top of the stairs (ideal for small children)
Bungalow Floor Plan (not to scale)

In addition, Heritage Wharf Cottage has a spacious lounge area which offers three large sofas and an armchair, a large open fireplace for a log fire, television, video, stereo/tape/CD player, large patio window overlooking the canal and wonderful views across the Cheshire Plains.

A large kitchen with electric cooker, tall fridge, chest freezer, dishwasher, double sink, utility room with washing machine and dryers.

Other notable features include a large patio with picnic table and barbecue, the cottage overlooks a private marina to the front, a large secluded side garden for sunbathing in privacy.

Day Boat Hire: The neighbouring Heritage Marina offers a deluxe 12-seater Daydream day boat for self-steering on the Macclesfield Canal. It is highly recommended to book in advance for the day boat trip, especially during the Summer months.

Two "Mix" Holidays: A two-destination holiday could also be taken with Heritage narrowboats, spending one week in the cottage and one week on board a narrow boat cruising around the picturesque Cheshire canals.

There's so much to do
Your stay at Heritage Wharf will offer a romantic setting for your holiday by the Macclesfield Canal. Situated near the magnificent Mow Cop, a local historical landmark only a short walk away with a spectacular view over the Cheshire Plains, you are in the heart of the countryside adjacent to Heritage Marina and it's narrowboats.

During your stay there's so much to do - enjoy a cruise on the canal on your own canal day boat, or the white knuckle rides of Alton Towers. Why not relax in the Pottery Towns or browse through Sandbach Market? You can even visit Little Moreton Hall and the local museums. The choice is yours!

Heritage Wharf is just 10 miles from the Peak District National Park, in an area rich in places to visit and inns serving good food. Little Moreton Hall is nearby, and the famous Pottery towns are only 8 miles away, with visitor centres, shopping and the WaterWorld Aqua Park. Alton Towers Theme Park and it's "white knuckle" rides is only 20 miles away.

Other nearby attractions are: Jodrell Bank Science Centre, Granada Studios, Trentham Gardens, Historical Chester, Macclesfield Silk Museum, The Albert Docks in Liverpool, Congleton Market....even Nottingham and Robin Hood are just over an hour away.

2008 COTTAGE RENTAL PRICES - WEEKS & SHORT BREAKS

DATE

Jan 5- Feb 9

Feb 9 – Feb 23

Feb 23 – Mar 22

Mar 22 – APR 19

APR 19 – Apr 26

Apr 26 – MAY 10

FULL WEEK

£553

£614

£563

£758

£630

£969

SHORT BREAK

£391

£433

£398

£537

£455

£494

DATE

MAY 10- May 24

May 24- May 31

May 31 - June 14

June 14 - June 21

June 21 - June 28

June 28 - JUL 5

FULL WEEK

£712

£917

£845

£907

£907

3958

SHORT BREAK

£505

£658

£598

£641

£641

£687

DATE

JULY 5- JUL 12

JUL 12 - JUL 19

Jul 19 -  JUL 26

Jul 26 –  AUG 30

AUG 30 – Sept 6

Sept 6 – Sept 13

FULL WEEK

£999

£999

£1035

£1081

£932

£860

SHORT BREAK

£716

£716

£741

£773

£699

£609

DATE

Sept 13 – Sept 20

Sept 20- Sept 27

Sept 27 - Oct 25

Oct 25 - NOV 1

NOV 1- Dec 20

Dec 20– Jan 5

FULL WEEK

£809

£640

£614

£840

£563

£963

SHORT BREAK

£573

£462

£433

£595

£398

£691

 


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