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A courtyard with brick buildings and a red telephone box at The Hay Barn in Chester An outdoor patio area with a wooden picnic table a hot tub flowers and a green door on a brick building at The Hay Barn in Chester A wooden gate with The Hay Barn inscription in front of a brick building with a green door at The Hay Barn in Chester A wooden sign with the words The Hay Barn mounted on a brick wall at The Hay Barn in Chester An outdoor patio with a wooden picnic table and bench a hot tub two white robes hanging on a brick wall and plants in planters at The Hay Barn in Chester A living room with a sofa and ottoman lamp curtains and a wall mounted television at The Hay Barn in Chester A kitchen area with white cabinets and a window next to a brown sofa with cushions and a floor lamp at The Hay Barn in Chester A kitchen with wooden dining table and chairs a wall clock mounted above a cabinet and a sofa at The Hay Barn in Chester A kitchen with cream cabinets and wooden countertops next to a brown sofa and wooden dining table at The Hay Barn in Chester A kitchen with white cabinets wooden countertops a oven microwave toaster kettle and jars at The Hay Barn in Chester A kitchen with a wooden dining table and chairs a window above a sink cabinets an oven a microwave and a toaster at The Hay Barn in Chester A small dining area with a wooden table and two chairs a flower vase on the table a painting of cows on the wall and a window in a kitchen at The Hay Barn in Chester A bedroom with a large bed bedside tables table lamps exposed brick wall and window at The Hay Barn in Chester A bedroom with a double bed wooden furniture window and exposed brick wall at The Hay Barn in Chester A bedroom with a double bed white and patterned bedding wooden side tables with lamps and exposed brick wall with beams at The Hay Barn in Chester A bathroom with a white pedestal sink under a window and a glass-enclosed shower on the right at The Hay Barn in Chester A bathroom with a white toilet a pedestal sink a framed window and a heart-shaped wicker decoration on the wall at The Hay Barn in Chester A bathroom with a pedestal sink and a glass-enclosed shower with tiled walls at The Hay Barn in Chester An outdoor area with a wooden table holding a bottle of prosecco and two glasses near a hot tub with white robes hanging on a brick wall at The Hay Barn in Chester An outdoor hot tub next to a wooden fence with flowers and plants and a red telephone box and brick buildings in the background at The Hay Barn in Chester An outdoor area with a hot tub wooden picnic table flowers and a brick wall at The Hay Barn in Chester A long brick building with a tiled roof beside a paved road and a metal fence on a grassy area at The Hay Barn in Chester Exterior view of a long brick building with a tiled roof and several windows next to a grass lawn and flower beds at The Hay Barn in Chester A stone water well with a wooden roof in front of a brick house with a tiled roof and flower plants at The Hay Barn in Chester A wooden deck with picnic tables and a tree in the corner overlooking houses at The Hay Barn in Chester A brick building with a tiled roof surrounded by grass and a metal fence with trees nearby at The Hay Barn in Chester A wooden garden gate with a heart cutout and the words The Orchard carved on it between brick walls at The Hay Barn in Chester A garden path with flowering plants and a wooden gate along a roadside at The Hay Barn in Chester A wooden deck with picnic tables a wooden sign and a beetle sculpture on a tree stump at The Hay Barn in Chester A grassy garden area with a tree, a wooden dog sculpture looking up at a wooden owl sculpture in the tree and a sign at The Hay Barn in Chester A green grassy outdoor area with two wooden picnic tables and surrounding trees and bushes at The Hay Barn in Chester A tree with a wood carving and information signs in a grassy park area at The Hay Barn in Chester A garden with a wooden picnic table surrounded by plants and trees at The Hay Barn in Chester A tree with a carved wooden sculpture hanging from it and an information sign on grass near bushes and small trees at The Hay Barn in Chester Wooden horse and dog sculptures by a wooden fence with leafy green bushes and an open book displayed at The Hay Barn in Chester A wooden statue of a girl holding a dog beside an information sign in a garden at The Hay Barn in Chester An outdoor scene with a black fireplace with a fire inside a carved wooden dog lying on the ground stacked logs and an open sign with an illustration at The Hay Barn in Chester A large green lawn with trees and a stone retaining wall under a partly cloudy sky at The Hay Barn in Chester A farm enclosure with two goats and a white alpaca behind a wooden gate with a sign at The Hay Barn in Chester A grassy field with trees and bushes under a partly cloudy sky at The Hay Barn in Chester A stone sign reading Lower Farm Holiday Cottages set into a stone wall beside a grassy area and a road at The Hay Barn in Chester A garden with flowers trees and wooden gates in front of a row of brick buildings at The Hay Barn in Chester

The Hay Barn

(Ref. 1051836)

Chester, Cheshire Show on map

4.9

Sykes rating

  • 2 Guests

  • 1 Bedroom

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets: No

Features

  • Hot tub
  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Garden / Patio
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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  • "Lovely home away from home."

    Very friendly hosts, perfect location for us. Very quiet, comfortable and clean.

    Reviewed by Amy5.0★Jun 2025

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Summary

  • One super-king-size bedroom (zip/link can be twin on request) with en-suite shower, basin and WC
  • Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
  • Underfloor heating
  • Electric oven and hob, dishwasher, fridge, Smart TV, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Off-road parking for 1 car
  • Gated front courtyard with hot tub which will be ready to use as soon as you arrive
  • Carved wooden animal trail
  • Wildlife cameras are set in the grounds with viewing available in the property
  • Opportunity to meet the animals that live onsite
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking allowed
  • Shop within 1.3 miles, pub within 1.7 miles
  • Within 2 miles of Hoole
  • Four pubs serving food within 2 miles
  • Chester city centre 5 miles
  • Note: Check in is after 4pm
  • Please be advised this property is only able to accept Monday and Friday check-ins

The property

Found in on the outskirts of Chester near the homely suburb of Upton-by-Chester, is this delightful collection of holiday homes, with the end-property being The Hay Barn.

A perfect spot for a couple who need a romantic retreat to the country, but like being within a stone's throw of a bustling city, you can have the best of both worlds.

Enter into the cottage and discover the open-plan living space, complete with a plush sofa with a footstool, a gorgeous spot to snuggle up together on a tranquil evening in.

Surprise your partner by cooking up a romantic meal for two in the kitchen, making use of the electric oven and hob at your disposal, you'll be warmed by the underfloor heating as you get creative.

Sit across from your loved one at the dining table and talk over your plans for the rest of the trip.

When it's time to turn into bed, find the lovely bedroom which features a huge super-king-size bed, very inviting at the end of a fun-filled day, with beautiful exposed brick wall and wooden ceiling beams adding bags of character to this renovated barn.

The en-suite bathroom offers a large walk-in shower, so you can come to life in the morning with splash, or rinse off after a long soak in the bubbling hot tub which is located out on the courtyard.

Take your time to meander through the surroundings and see if you can spot some special visitors, the owner of The Hay Barn has published a Children’s bedtime storybook called Fudge’s Evening Adventure, the idea from this story came after the Owners Daughter was treated at Alder Hey Childrens Hospital.

The tale follows Fudge, a miniature dachshund, as she embarks on a quest to find a cozy place to rest her head for the night.

Along the way, she encounters various animal friends on and around the family farm.

A beautiful wooden sculpture trail to accompany the story can be enjoyed by guests, all proceeds from the book will go to Alder Hey Children's Charity, to thank them for their wonderful service, the book is able to be purchased directly from the owner, and so far over £13000 has been raised for this amazing charity.

To add to the wonder there is also a carved animal bug hunt, and guests can watch the wildlife in comfort as wildlife cameras have been set up and can be viewed live in the property.

The animal adventures don’t stop there, as guests will have the opportunity to meet the animals that live onsite, and with ample space and areas for children to play The Hay Barn really is a great choice for animal lovers and families alike.

The surrounding area is great for walks, visiting the wonderful Chester Zoo, or take a trip to the nearby Cheshire Oaks Outlet Village for some excellent shopping.

Note: This property can be booked with Refs. 974556, 974561, 1051835, together sleeping up to 12 people.

Lower Farm Holiday Cottages

Resting in the peaceful hamlet of Picton are the four charming terraced dwellings of Lower Farm Holiday Cottages. Suitable to sleep up to twelve people, they provide captivating accommodation for a family gathering or getaway with friends, ideal for exploring both the countryside and the historic excitement of Cheshire. Each of the properties boasts an open-plan living space with high ceilings and traditional features, making great spots to gather in individual groups for some quiet family time or to come together to celebrate a wonderful holiday. Two of the properties also benefit from hot tubs, so you can soak in your scenery from the relaxing waters, or choose to spend some time on the lawned area with a picnic in the summer months when you're not exploring the local delicacies of the area. With exposed brick walls, beams and wooden furnishings, each of the properties holds its own rustic charm amongst contemporary fixtures and features to assist you in your self-catering requirements. Wander up the steps to the owner's Orchard where you can relax in the sun and, when in season, sample the fruit or take some back home with you. Later on, do some star gazing at night, but make sure to keep an eye out for the Barn Owls, as there are several mating pairs in the area. Within close reach by car is the Roman city of Chester, well known for being one of the best preserved walled cities in Britain; complete the circuit of the Walls, wander along the Rows with their black and white timbered galleries, visit the historic Amphitheatre, or have a classic day out at Chester Races. A wide range of attractions are ideally situated near these lovely dwellings including Chester Zoo, one of the top attractions and most visited zoo in the UK, Blue Planet Aquarium show-casing Europes largest collection of sharks through their 71 metre underwater tunnel, or indulge in some shopping at Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet and Coliseum Leisure Park, where you can pick up some bargains and then catch a film at the cinema after or maybe a game of ten-pin bowling. Lower Farm Holiday Cottages provide the best of both the tranquil countryside and bustling city life, perfect for your retreat to this area of Cheshire.

Where you’ll be staying

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CHESTER

Liverpool 17 miles; Manchester 36 miles.

Chester has quite rightly been described as 'the jewel of the North-West of England'. Perhaps the most fascinating aspect of the city is that within a very small area there is evidence of every period of history - from the old walls and amphitheatre of Roman times, through medieval churches, Elizabethan timber-framed townhouses and Georgian terraces, to Victorian restorations and 21st century architecture. The city has much to offer the tourist, including excellent shopping in and around the famous Tudor 'Rows' and lovely walks along the Roman Walls, beside the River Dee and through the picturesque Grosvenor Park. Explore Chester's beautiful medieval cathedral, visit Chester Racecourse or spend a day at the world renowned Chester Zoo. Further afield, the stunning Welsh mountains and coastline, the quaint market towns and villages of Cheshire and the Wirral Peninsula with its first class golf courses, are all within easy touring distance, whilst frequent rail services make Liverpool, Manchester and the North Wales coast readily accessible.

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This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas
Flexible cancellation terms

If you cancel before 12 noon , get all of your money back:

  • Rent
  • Extras
  • Fees

excluding the Flexible Cancellation fee and any insurance premium.

There are a small number of circumstances where you can’t use Flexible Cancellation. See the Flexible Cancellation Terms that apply.