Tarporley Holiday Cottage

Location was perfect for the wedding we were attending, house was clean and well stocked. Plenty of towels and bedding etc. baby items like bed and high chair where included. Spacious house, comfortable. Village located in was lovely. Park included and shops etc

Couldn’t control the temper of water so Child burnt themselves when washing hands after the loo. Also the top rooms were Extremely hot, made it difficult to sleep with small children as we couldn’t open the windows as they had no safety catches on so couldn’t risk them falling out. No fans etc. We have a larger car due to family size and couldn’t get in to the house to park, one neighbour was rude and told us off as it was a private road, So we parked on the main road which was difficult with small children but not a big deal. Tv and internet didn’t work over the weekend. Tv wouldn’t show any channels and the apps crashed after a minute of playing it. Information Book provided states the house has a gas oven. It’s electric only the hob is gas. No gate on the side of the house so couldn’t let the children or dog play in the garden.

Location, Location, Location, Room sizes, lounge/Kitchen area.

Nothing major, just a few tweaks that I have communicated to the host who has already responded. Excellent communicator.

Excellent property for a visit to Oulton Park. We had four in our party but could easily accommodate a lot more. Communication with the owner was first class with a rapid response to any queries we had. Pubs and shops just around the corner.

The cottage was very comfortable and a good size for our family group, the bedrooms in the basement were great for the older children. Great location in a lovely village.

Perfect location, close to village facilities. Well equipped property

The location was good when we eventually found it, central to Tarporley with a good takeaway on your door step. The cleaner was lovely and very helpful the morning of our departure!

Finding the house was tricky, simpler instructions how to locate would be helpful as it was set back down a drive. There wasn't enough water for everyone to have a shower. I understand the need to conserve water but on this occasion we all needed to get ready for a wedding which took all morning with little luke warm water being able to be used. The bedrooms down stairs in the basement have no natural light. They have installed a vent which pipes air in from outside and they have a dehumidifier in one bedroom but you cannot sleep with these switched on. The rooms still smelt musty which concerned me with young children sleeping in there. The window in one of the upstairs bedrooms was broken so you couldn't close it which was a security risk. I lost a pair of earrings and knew where they were placed but when I emailed to ask if they could be looked for I didn't get a reply back.

Very clean and very big, exactly as described.

Great cottage, very cosy feel but with plenty of space for us all. (two large families) Really enjoyed the log fire which was great to warm a bottle of wine, we also purchased some local cheeses from the farmers market which were divine!

The location

It was shabby, many facilities were broken eg the bath was not sealed and tiles broken, fridge seal broken, blinds were not installed, window handle was in a wardrobe. The basement was uninhabitable and so we slept on the sofa and the floor. No windows in the basement, fire risk for children. No sign of a carbon monoxide monitor. It felt like it had been neglected for a while. Outdoor area was soulless with no plants at all. Furniture was poor quality. Note said that we could not use the fire which was a pity as it could have made it cosy but I’m not sure I would trust it anyway. Toilet seat was broken in both toilets.

Really nice cottage in the middle of the village. Great location as we attended a wedding at Peckforton Castle which is nearby. We had a lovely meal in the village and then walked back to the cottage for the wedding party to get ready. Nicely decorated and set out and tons of space for us all (we were a group of 8 ladies). I have just re-booked to bring my family back next month!

The village!

Basement bedrooms and bathroom uninhabitable. Damp smell and nasty smelling water supply. Poor diy/maintenance. Uncomfortable settees. Lack of stair gates, the only one being faulty. V awkward parking.

Clean, great location & value for money

the vehicle access can be difficult when large vehicles are parked on Forest Road. The basement rooms have a damp and musty smell, we only needed to use them for one night so it was not a major issue for us.

It was where we need to be to get to what we where doing

We could not use the basement as the same off damp we filled the dehumidifier in 24 hours me and 2 other have Asmara so we could not use the desment roons there we a brocken plung in dinning room report to this sign nothing back from them house could have been air out as not been used for some time could to with a paint up and a general fresh up and just a general up date as is start to look tide and used park is no for a car if could in any this bigger need to park on the road could do with making the bins as where to for UK so do mot know what needs to go in what bin need to be clear freezer need do fostering over needs a clean

Very spacious cottage right in the middle of the village. We loved our stay as everything was clean and fresh, it was a true home from home. The weather was cold when we stayed so we enjoyed a log fire with marshmallows and some wine, which made it extra cozy. The pub around the corner has amazing food and a great choice of local beers. Lots of lovely country walks to burn off some energy! We will be back, next time hopefully with our little dog!

Cottage was in a great location in the village

It was not clear how narrow the entrance to the property was or just how limited the parking was. From the photos it looks possible to park a decent sized family vehicle but we struggled to a)turn in through the archway and b) park. As a property marketed to large groups/families it would be useful to make that clear before booking to make an informed decision, parking on the street or streets nearby is evidently difficult at weekends Also did not appreciate being told to take our rubbish to high street bins or walk it up the high street to behind a pub! I have never heard of a property requesting this in my life, and for the amount charged for the property guests should not be asked to do this, bins should be available. Bi-weekly collections is not an excuse, as a family of four we just about fill our bi-weekly bin and holiday guests do not create general “life” rubbish as a busy family does. It felt like an excuse to not have to deal with rubbish or bin collections Also, it’s normal to allow guests to run the dishwasher before they leave and not wait to empty it, we stay in self catered properties 2-3 times a month and have never been asked to do this. It probably explains why we found a lot of dirty glasses and cutlery. The check out instructions felt a bit like a long and excessive list of orders considering that guests are very enthusiastically told how housekeeping will be in promptly at 10am. This isn’t a cheap property and is actually a nice place to stay, but the tone of the check out list felt a bit like a “tidy your room” lecture from mum! The property would also benefit from a few small niceties such as soap in at least one of the bathrooms, and some kitchen spray to wipe down counters (a dribble of disinfectant isn’t sufficient). It’s a big shame as the property is nice and we probably would have booked it again as we are in Tarporley several times a year.

the cottage was spacious & comfortable 😃

Location of the house was fantastic for Oulton Park Race Track. We had a great stay

Location excellent, lots of choice for eating in the evening and a warm and friendly atmosphere. House was as described in terms of bedrooms, lounge, kitchen etc and was well appointed and clean. Towels and bedding well presented. Had been notified that the hot water may not allow us all to shower consecutively but it was fine.

Only finding out when checking in instructions arrived that parking at the property was cramped and would only just take two cars when four of us were travelling from different locations wasn't ideal. I think this should be disclosed earlier. The underfloor heating in the basement bathroom and bedrooms didn't work so had to use electric heater of which there was only one down there.

property was clean and in a good location

parking was very poor lounge furniture was uncomfortable downstairs heating didn’t work

large, had everything we needed for a long weekend stay, easy walking distance to high street or drivable to other shops.

Parking was very tight to get into - could fit 2 cars but very tight access. 2 bedrooms were in the basement - which we didn’t need, but kids hung out in a gaming room downstairs.

The location and the space inside the house,

Parking was terrible and difficult, and no where get rid of rubbish and was told to use council street bins or a bin behind a pub down the road.

location was good

the cellar was very dark, driveway was uneven and we tripped up, having to take rubbish home with us and stripping beds, internet went down on sat night and didn’t come on until we had a look at it on Sunday morning

plenty of room

no Wi-Fi code