We are lucky to have an array of good country pubs/eateries within a short drive, most of which are dog friendly.
There is a folder in each cottage outlining all the details and giving concise directions.
Here is our current list. These are only the closest. Many other gems are within 10 miles.
The Inn at Huxley
6.8 miles. 15 mins by carHuxley Lane, Huxley, Cheshire, CH3 9BG
Tel. 01829 781 044
Open for drinks12.00 to 23.00
Open for foodLunch Mon-Sat 12.00 to 14.30
Dinner Mon-Thurs 18.00 to 21.00
Dinner Fri-Sat 18.00 to 21.30
Sunday lunch 12.00 to 18.00
Dogs welcome in the Tap Room.
Turn left out of the driveway. Take the second left onto the A534. Follow the bends to a roundabout and take the third exit onto the A41. Take the second right signposted Tattenhall. Turn right and drive through Tattenhall High Street. Turn left at the pub ‘The Letters’. Follow this road over over a railway line and then a canal. Take the next right and The Inn at Huxley will be on your right.
The Lion at Malpas
4.9miles. 8 mins by carThe Lion at Malpas, 1 Old Hall Street, Malpas, Cheshire, SY14 8NE
Tel. 01948 807070
Opening HoursMon to Sat; 11.30am – 11.00pm (Last bookings to dine at 9.00pm)
Sun; 12.00pm – 10.00pm (Last bookings to dine at 6.00pm)
Dogs welcome. (away from dining areas though food can be served in the bar area)
Turn right out of driveway and follow the twisty lane to a t-junction. Turn left and follow your nose until a give way sign. Turn right and then you will arrive at a roundabout. Take the sign for Malpas (second exit). Be careful of you speed as the 30mph limit is sometimes policed and as you enter the village, the speed limit reduces to 20mph. Turn left onto the Main Street and The Lion is on your left.
The Yew Tree Bunbury
6.5 miles. 15 mins by carThe Yew Tree Inn, Long Lane, Spurstow, Cheshire, CW6 9RD
Tel. 01829 304384
www.theyewtreeinnbunbury.co.uk
Opening HoursMon - Sat: 11.00am - 12.00pm
Sun: 12.00pm - 10:30pm
Dogs welcome. (away from dining areas though food can be served in the bar area)
Turn left out of Driveway then right at The Old Bakery, Turn right onto the A534 at the now closed Sandstone Inn. Turn left and left again onto the A49. Turn right at sign for Bunbury and The Yew Tree is on your left.
The Cholmondeley Arms
4.6 miles. 11 mins by carWrenbury Road, Cholmondely, Near Malpas, Cheshire, SY14 8NH
Tel. 01829 720 300
A charmingly re-purposed schoolhouse. Dogs welcome.
More than 366 gins!!
Turn left out of driveway, First right onto Reading Room Lane, Right at Village Hall, Veer left at the primary school, Follow this road to the crossroads on the A49, Across this busy road you will see the Cholmondley Arms.
The Pheasant Inn
3.3 miles. 10 mins by carHigher Burwardsley, Tattenhall, Cheshire, CH3 9PF
Tel. 01829 770 434
Wonderful views. Dogs welcome.
DirectionsTurn left out of driveway, At The Old Bakery turn right. At the now closed Sandstone Inn go straight across the A534. Continue past Harthill Cookery School. Take the first right. Continue to the Post Office. Turn right, Follow the signs for the Pheasant Inn.
The Dysart Arms
6.8 miles. 15 mins by carBowes Gate Road, Bunbury, Near Tarporley, Cheshire, CW6 9PH
Tel. 01829 260 183
Open for drinksMon - Sat 11.30 - 11.00
Sun 12.00 - 10.30
Mon-Thurs 12.00 – 9.00
Fri-Sat 12.00 – 9.30
Sun 12.00 – 9.00
Dogs welcome. (away from dining areas though food can be served in the bar area)
DirectionsTurn left out of Driveway then right at The Old Bakery, Turn right onto the A534 at the now closed Sandstone Inn. Tyrn left and left again onto the A49. Turn right at sign for Bunbury then left at The Yew Tree Inn. Drive through the village to the T junction facing the church, The Dysart is on the left.
The Carden Arms
3.6 miles. 10 mins by carChurch rd, Tilston, Near Malpas, Cheshire, SY14 7HB
Tel. 01829 250 900
Open for drinksMon - Sat 12.00 - 11.00
Sun 12.00 - 10.30
Mon-Sat 12.00 – 9.00
Sun 12.00 – 8.00
Dogs welcome. (away from dining areas though food is served in the bar area)
Turn right out of driveway, stay on road 'til you face Broxton Old Hall. Turn left at T junction and carry on, Turn right at Stone Cottage (thatched), Go straight over at A41 crossroads. (sometimes busy), This will bring you into Tilston. Turn right at the T junction. Carden Arms will be facing you. Drive past the gable end and the car park is on the left.
The Swan
8.4 miles. 19 mins by carWrenbury Road, Marbury, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY1 4LS
Tel. 01948 522 860
Dogs welcome. It is worth a walk to the church to see Marbury mere.
DirectionsTurn left out of driveway First right onto Reading Room Lane, Right at Village Hall, Veer left at the primary school, Follow this road to the crossroads on the A49, Across this busy road you will see the Cholmondeley Arms. Turn right. Go south on the A49 and take a left signposted Marbury, Follow local signs for Marbury
The Bickerton Poacher
2.2 miles. 5 mins by carWrexham Rd, Bulkeley, SY14 8BE
Tel. 01829 720 226
Dogs welcome. (away from dining areas though food can be served in the bar area)
DirectionsTurn left out of Driveway then right at The Old Bakery Turn right onto the A534 at the now closed Sandstone Inn. Drive for just under 2 miles and 'The Poacher” is on the right. If you are returning to the cottages, then we suggest you park in the second car park and is makes for a safer exit when leaving.
Forts of India
This is a very good Indian Restaurant, it does not deliver, but is well worth a visit.
3.2 milesChester Rd, Hampton, Malpas, SY14 8JH
Tel. 01948 820 389
Tattenhall Spice
Another Indian in the village of Tattenhall.
4 milesClifden House, High Street, Chester CH3 9PX
Tel. 01829 770 839
The Letters Inn
There is a Chinese restaurant in The Letters pub
4 milesHigh St, Tattenhall, Chester CH3 9PX
Tel. 01829 77 0221
The Strawberry Fields
For breakfast we would recommend 'The Strawberry Fields' in Farndon. It is part of a great garden centre. (Bellis’s Garden Centre”)
6 milesBellis Brothers Farm Shop and Garden Centre, Wrexham Road Farm, Wrexham Rd, Holt Village, Wrexham, LL13 9YU
Tel. 01829 270 302
https://www.bellisbrothers.co.uk
Opening TimesMonday to Friday – Serving from 9am to 4.00pm (drinks, sandwiches and cakes available until 4.30pm). Closing at 5pm.
Saturday – Serving from 09.00 to 16.00. Closing at 16.30.
Sunday – Serving from 11.00 to 16.00. Closing at 16.30.
