The Ash Loft

Audlem village, ten minutes' drive away, draws visitors for its canal locks and independent shops, yet The Ash Loft sits peacefully beyond the village bustle in open countryside. This two-bedroom, one-bathroom conversion sleeps four and occupies the whole property to yourself, with direct access to a rear garden that includes a sitting-out area, barbecue and furniture overlooking a pond. Parking for three cars is on site, and there's an unfenced pond in the garden that you should be aware of.

Ground floor contains the kitchen and dining space, where you'll find an electric oven and hob, coffee machine, wine cooler and all the basics for self-catering. The first bedroom, a kingsize, opens onto the ground floor. Upstairs, a double bedroom and living room both have countryside views. Large windows throughout mean plenty of natural light. A walk-in shower serves the single bathroom. The essentials—bed linen, towels, electricity and wifi—are covered, and there's a welcome pack on arrival. The property uses an air source heat pump with underfloor heating. No smoking is permitted.

The location works equally well as a base for exploring the Cheshire countryside or for drives further afield: Chester, the Peak District and Alton Towers are each within an hour.