Parts of this historic manor-house date from before the thirtheenth century; the land on which it stands is mentioned in the Domesday Book. Situated in a green river valley, it has fantastic views of the wooded Cheshire hills, medieval Beeston Castle and the purple Welsh mountains. The ancient city of Chester is just seven miles away; its attractions include Roman walls, a fine Gothic cathedral and may Elizabethan houses. The house is licensed, non-smoking and there are extensive gardens. There are seven Golf Courses within a five mile radius with Coarse Fishing available nearby. Shooting can also be arranged
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It is late Elizabethan and reaches from the lounge hall up to the top of the house. It is made of 'Armada' oak that was salvaged from ships broken up after the Spaniards were defeated. Holes can be seen where pegs were fitted into the planks that formed the hull of the ship, and on the first landing is evidence of a door that was added to prevent highwaymen from going upstairs.
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Visitors coming into this room usually
see a log fire roaring up the chimney in the open fireplace.
Oak panelled doors lead off into the drawing room, dining room, cellar and kitchen
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This is in the oldest part of the house where everything took place in medieval days. These days it bears little resemblance having a large sandstone fireplace and is furnished with antiques. This is where breakfast is served and is situated overlooking the garden to the fields beyond.
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The beamed bedrooms have been designed with today's comforts in mind. They are furnished mainly with antiques, have colour television, telephone, wireless Internet access, modem points, hair dryer, coffee / tea making facilities, en-suite bath / shower rooms and have home made shortbread awaiting you.
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