Mickle Trafford Manor

72 Customer Reviews

• "10 of us had a great 3-night stay."

  The house felt like a home. It was clean and warm. The games room was really appreciated. Sam was welcoming, friendly and available for advice during our stay. A great place to spend a few days within easy reach of Chester.

  Reviewed by Chris4.7★Nov 2024

• "Excellent house."

  Good base for Chester and North Wales. We were concerned about road noise but it wasn't an issue. Sam very accommodating and on hand should there be any problems.

  Reviewed by Christopher4.7★Sep 2024

• "We have just had a brilliant week, the two main reasons are."

  Firstly Sam the host is an amazingly caring and attentive host, full of knowledge of the surrounding area, secondly the Manor is amazing. Full of history and character, but at the same time equipped with everything you need for an amazing stay.

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Sep 2024

• "This is a lovely house, tastefully decorated and furnished with a very well equipped kitchen for eating in."

  There are a number of pubs and restaurants within easy driving distance for eating out. The garden is a delight with a covered seating area, hot tub, sauna and a games and music room. Sam, the owner, is a very friendly and helpful lady. I absolutely recommend this property as a comfortable base to explore this area of the country.

  Reviewed by Ruth5.0★Aug 2024

• "Delightful property with lots of quirky features."

  The owners were extremely helpful before and during the rental period and the property was well kept, inside and out. "House rules" were clear and reasonable (e.g. no glass in the hot tub). The hot tub was clean and very relaxing. Check in and check out were also very relaxed and allowed a great deal more flexibility than most places. Excellent location for most Chester and Chester-adjacent attractions. 8 adults and 2 kids never had space issues in either the house or the garden (and most of us could even fit in the hot tub at the same time!). Overall, an excellent location and host.

  Reviewed by Matt5.0★Jul 2024

• "We had an amazing time!"

  Was great to relax and the kids loved playing in the garden and games room. Sam was really helpful and gave us lots of useful information on the surrounding area. We didn’t want to leave.

  Reviewed by Elliott5.0★Jul 2024

• "Mickle Trafford Manor is a beautiful spacious house, which by far exceeded our expectations."

  (I don’t think the photo’s or details on the website do it justice). Both house and garden had plenty of seating for everyone (group of 8 adults). It was great to have enough comfortable seating in the lounge for everyone to sit in there together. (Very difficult to find this in holiday properties). The whole house had been carefully thought through to ensure there was enough of everything for everyone: seating, fridges, oven space, pots, pans, games (the list could go on). The house is very well equipped, beautifully presented and the games room was just brilliant. The hot tub was lovely for those in our group who wanted to relax during the evenings after days out. Sam and John were fab giving advice, such as where to visit. They were incredibly responsive to any questions regarding the house. Such lovely people too, very friendly and accommodating. The Manor is in a good location. In walking distance of two pubs. We had a Taxi for 4, from Chester centre back to the Manor which was under £10 (less than £2.50 each). It’s an easy drive to: Chester centre, many places of interest, Cheshire Oaks shopping village and an array of different supermarkets. We had a cyclist in our group who found some lovely cycle trails. In summary: A beautiful property exceeding any expectations, exceptional owners, great location. Would definitely recommend.

  Reviewed by Sarah4.7★Jun 2024

• "Sam was a friendly and helpful host."

  The Manor is spacious and well laid out. The garden and games room were great for our small children. We all really enjoyed the week

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★Jun 2024

• "Fantastic stay for party of 8."

  Fabulous host and amazing accommodation. Definite recommend.

  Reviewed by Jason5.0★Jun 2024

• "We had an fabulous stay, house was spotless and Sam was so helpful and friendly."

  Amazing lady’s weekend away, the house I so well located for Cheshire Oaks, Chester Zoo etc. The house has lots of parking, amazing games room and activities, comfy beds, every room is en-suite, you could stay here and not need to leave the house. Perfect for families too. We had absolutely everything we needed and loved the little touches Sam left. Can’t wait to return! Thank you

  Reviewed by Gemma5.0★Apr 2024

• "A fabulous stay over Easter."

  Beautiful fresh flowers everywhere. Easter decorations delighted the grandchildren.Wonderful welcome basket.Sammi was delightful and I felt able to contact her if required.The manor was great as previous reviews have said the games room suited all the family young and old. The kitchen having 2 fridge freezers extremely useful when there are 10 of you.Although the weather wasn’t the best we still had a lovely time.

  Reviewed by Anne5.0★Mar 2024

• "This is probably more to do with Sykes than the property owner!"

  Behind every holiday booking is a real family/person; behind every person there's a life; behind every life there's a story. We took a few days away because for various reasons it was badly needed, so we deliberately went for accommodation that looked suitable for our dogs so that it was stress free. Sykes advertised this propery as having an 'enclosed' garden, which by definition means the garden is cut off and therefore secure. As soon as we arrived, the owner told us that the garden isn't secure and that really put pressure on us because every time the dogs needed toileting, they had to go on a lead - that's a lot of time in the day for two dogs. I mentioned this via whatsapp to Sykes and they said they never guarantee a garden to be secure but the point is, they advertised it as 'enclosed' which is actually false advertising because the garden wasn't enclosed - there were huge gaps at the bottom and one of our dogs did actually escape when we tested them out there. It is misleading the customer by advertising in this way. I actually chose this property over another because it said the garden was enclosed. Apart from that, the property was as advertised but staying highlighted its shortfall of not having a downstairs toilet. The fresh flowers around the house were a lovely touch and the games room was amazing.

  Reviewed by Rebekah3.4★Mar 2024

• "We had an excellent stay and everyone enjoyed it, especially our 3 granddaughters, who loved the games room."

  Sam and her father were very helpful too. just a few points, which in no way affected our visit 1 No downstairs toilet. Very strange in such a large house. 2 Could do with double glazing in the large bedroom facing the road 3 One or two of the many sofas could do with upgrading.

  Reviewed by Bob4.1★Mar 2024

• "What a fabulous rental for a family Christmas."

  So full of character and space yet lovely and warm and the games room in the garden is a total win with its space for games and bar. Everyone, young and old had fun! Sammy, our host, was so welcoming and helpful and nothing was too much trouble. Great location too just outside Chester. Highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Dec 2023

• "Great stay at a lovely property."

  Old house filled with modern facilities. Plenty of books games magazines to see and find in all rooms of the house. We had a 1,4,and 6 year old and they loved exploring all the little nooks and crannies and spying on the grown ups. Thought the ‘ sitouterie’ at the bottom of the garden was going to provide some respite but it turned out to be spy HQ. The games room was perfect and really appreciated that music could be played in every room with most having Bluetooth speakers. Great service from the owners who had great advice about places to go and how to get there and always available at the end of the phone. Also had the outside caterer come in for a birthday celebration and she was first rate. Bonus was it was the last full day of the holiday and she left the kitchen spick and span. Highly recommend

  Reviewed by Stewatt4.7★Aug 2023

• "Beautiful house."

  Everything you could possibly need. Sam was an amazing host and on hand with great local knowledge and tips on places to visit. The games room was fantastic and much fun was had by the whole family. Cannot recommend the Manor enough, we had a fabulous week!!

  Reviewed by Claire5.0★Jul 2023

• "All the family enjoyed staying at the Manor."

  Excellent facilities and a beautiful garden. Nothing was too much trouble for Sam and John, they went over and above for their guests. We would love to visit again.

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★Jul 2023

• "Fabulous property, great location and a really warm welcome from Sam who remained available throughout our stay providing valuable local advice."

  Both adults and kids loved their time there and we will definitely be returning

  Reviewed by Owen5.0★Jun 2023

• "Lovely house in a fantastic location"

  Reviewed by Cyril5.0★Jun 2023

• "Mickle Trafford Manor is a wonderful place for a large family or group holiday."

  The owners have taken great care in presenting a beautiful rental with everything you need. The indoor and outdoor spaces are larger than they look on the photos, there's plenty of space for a relaxing stay. The games room, hot tub, and sauna we're fabulous. There's a well tended garden which has different seating areas and a large gas BBQ, ideal for outdoor entertaining. Inside the house there is a large well equipped kitchen, with two fridge freezers, (It's amazing how many large rentals have only one) great for stashing the supermarket delivery order. There are so many sofas dotted around the house, we should have counted them. The house was spotlessly clean, there were fresh flowers and a lovely welcome tray.The manor is very old in parts, it has lots of character and as such there are lots of changes in level and interesting steep staircases to some of the rooms. All bedrooms are upstairs as the description says, so not a suitable property for those with mobility issues. We had an amazing time and could easily have stayed longer, there is so much to see in the area. Sam was a lovely and responsive host, can't recommend this property highly enough.

  Reviewed by Ann5.0★May 2023

• "Would highly recommend this beautifull property we where family of four ..."

  Would highly recommend this beautifull property we where family of four generations all had great time using the amazing games room plenty of places to relax in the house and garden a nice country walk into Chester about 3,5mls

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★May 2023

• "We had a wonderful 3 days at Mickle Trafford Manor over King Charles III’s Coronation Bank Holiday Weekend."

  We were a group of 4 couples celebrating some of our 50th Birthdays, and the house was simply perfect for us. The house itself is lovely and full of character, with plenty of space for us all to spread out and relax without being on top of one another. But more importantly, it was perfect for the social side of our weekend, especially the outside patio area and games room building at the bottom of the garden, not to mention the BBQ, hot tub and sauna ). And with us all being of a certain age, we particularly enjoyed the retro turntable music system and vinyl collection in the games room, which took us back to our youth. Sam, the owner, could not have been more lovely and helpful, and met us when we arrived for a full guided tour. She was always on hand for any questions, but left us alone to enjoy our stay, and was very flexible in terms of check out time, as fortunately for us, there was no one else checking in on the day of our departure. (this was much appreciated after our final night of partying!!). All in all it was a fabulous weekend at a wonderful house, and some of our friends are already talking about renting it out again for a family get together. Thoroughly recommend!

  Reviewed by Danny5.0★May 2023

• "A really lovely property with so many features and facilities in an ideal location to explore Chester and the surrounding countryside."

  The perfect base for a whole family week away ... plenty of bedrooms, bathrooms, and nooks and corners to enjoy some time together or to grab a bit of peace and quiet. We loved the games room and also made the most of the hot tub when the sun decided to shine. Sam was the perfect host and could not have been more friendly or more helpful. Nothing was too much trouble and it meant that our week ran smoothly and enjoyably without any hitches. Lots of lovely treats on arrival and plenty of helpful and thoughtful recommendations about things to do in the local area. Thank you.

  Reviewed by Matthew5.0★Apr 2023

• "Mickle Trafford Manor was the perfect place for all our family to meet up."

  The facilities were brilliant to include large, comfortable beds, sitting areas & outdoor space. The kitchen was well equipped - the welcome pack was a lovely touch - & the games room had something in it for everyone, even our little grandsons had a go at everything. All rooms were lovely & warm & Sam was available at any time to offer advice on the property or on places of interest to visit.

  Reviewed by Colin5.0★Feb 2023

• "We had a fabulous stay in this beautiful house, we were a party of ten, covering three generations, the games room was just great, everyone enjoyed it, also the hot tub was lovely The house was always warm and very well equipped."

  We would love to go again and would highly recommend it for all ages

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Jan 2023

• "Just back from a lovely stay in Mickle Trafford Manor."

  The House is warm and homely and the owners are very attentive, nothing is too much of a problem. We enjoyed our stay immensely.

  Reviewed by Michael4.7★Dec 2022

• "This was our second family visit to the Manor."

  We enjoyed a wonderful break in this beautiful property. It has a wonderful ambience. So many different rooms to choose from. The games room which has been extended to include a piano and a radiogram plus vinyl records is a fabulous addition to making memories with family members. The sauna is a good size plus a larger hot tub to relax under the stars. The bedrooms are so spacious and tastefully decorated. The host Sam is so obliging and helpful. Last year we had storms and snow with power cuts and Sam was there with torches and candles. This year we were blessed with a mild weekend. We walked along a country path into Hoole. A very pleasant 3 mile walk. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend a stay here.

  Reviewed by Marjorie5.0★Dec 2022

• "Such an amazing place - thank you so much to Sammie for her warm welcome and being incredibly helpful overall!"

  The place is absolutely amazing, even better than on the photos if that’s possible! We stayed here for my Mum’s 60th birthday with 7 of her friends and had a fantastic time! Perfect property! Thanks so much - Amy & Kim

  Reviewed by Amy5.0★Nov 2022

• "Mickle Trafford Manor was an ideal venue for a meeting up of family."

  It is large, warm and very comfortable. For some members of the family, the games room was the most exciting place. This is at the bottom of the beautiful garden and provided much fun and entertainment for all. There is even a piano in there, which Granny and grandchildren enjoyed playing. The kitchen/dining room/sitting room is very well equipped and we enjoyed some good meals around the large table. We wanted to take our family away, to be together and provide a weekend to remember. This really was the perfect place to achieve that aim. A big thank you to Sammie and John.

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Oct 2022

• "From the courtesy phonecall to arrange access to the guided tour and welcome goody basket and bubbly the stay at Mickle Trafford Manor was just wonderful."

  The house is stunning, a beautifully restored mix of Tudor manor and new extensions. Great social spaces for relaxing and having fun, beautiful bedrooms all en suite, abd then the garden and games room! Just perfect attention to detail and everything you need for a relaxing, yet fun weekend. 10mins taxi into Chester too, and 10mins walk to a lovely cafe - an ideal location

  Reviewed by Paula5.0★Sep 2022

• "We stayed here for a week for a family celebration and it was perfect."

  7 adults and 3 children had a great week. Something for everyone from the games room, sauna and hot tub in the fabulous garden and plenty of room inside for everyone to do what they want. Kitchen is perfect for family meals with the large table big enough for everyone to sit round. Plenty of space in the 2 large fridge freezers for food and drinks. Thanks to Sam and John for a fabulous week.

  Reviewed by Jacki5.0★Aug 2022

• "We have just spent a wonderful week at Mickle Trafford Manor."

  The house and garden were exceptional - as was the weather! There was plenty of room for us all to get together, a party of 10, but also space for quiet time if needed, The games room was a big hit with the children and my husband was very jealous of the scooter, the selection of vinyl LPs also went down well with the adults. Sam and John were great hosts, on the end of the phone or text when you needed them. We all agreed it was the best house we have been in and we've been in quite a few!

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Aug 2022

• "We had a lovely time here."

  Family of 7. Nothing negative to say at all. Sammie the owner is very accommodating and lives local so on hand to deal with any minor issues. Lovely big bedrooms and en suite bathrooms. Fabulous garden. Very well kept and tended. Supermarkets are about an 8 minute drive. 50 minute drive takes you into North wales. Overall we had a great time. Would happily return.

  Reviewed by Shahida5.0★Jul 2022

• "Loved the game room."

  Reviewed by Romayne5.0★Jun 2022

• "We stayed here in May 2022, a group of lads looking to recharge their batteries."

  It is honestly an outstanding place with an excellent host! She was always on hand to help out whenever we needed anything, especially when we’d hit the ball into the neighbours garden! The garden has plenty of space to kick a ball around and play sports equipped with a beautiful hot tub. The sauna in the games room was a real treat for the boys, especially after a nice bike ride which wasn’t too far away. We would recommend this place to families and groups looking to relax and kick back for the weekend. We also held a BBQ at the property which was really nice but the icing on the cake was the brioche bread that the host left for us, we all really appreciated and enjoyed that! Overall, we had a great time, one of the best cottages we’ve been to and have already made plans to come back again soon.

  Reviewed by Junaid5.0★May 2022

• "Wow! Where do I start this was a fantastic holiday from start to finish!"

  We stayed at the unbelievable Manor which was so clean and breath taking, for a family catch up and to celebrate some birthdays and Easter. There were 10 of us from our family staying here, age ranges from 4years to teens to 75years and every single one of us were entertained with this amazing house, garden and facilities!l the games room and sauna are out of this world we spent so much time here and in the lovely hot tub! You can’t get any better than Sam the host - nothing is too much trouble, she is lovely and easy going and makes you feel so welcome with some fab personal touches (the lemon cake was delicious thank you!) We have made some amazing memories and will definitely be returning x

  Reviewed by Elaine5.0★Apr 2022

• "Great house for a family reunion."

  It was really good to have the games room, sauna and hot tub to entertain everyone. The house was comfortable and a real bonus to have all bedrooms en suite. Sam was a welcoming host

  Reviewed by David5.0★Apr 2022

• "Absolutely perfect week!"

  The games room is fantastic so many an hour spent in there! Probably the most comfortable bed I've ever slept in! Overall would not change a thing.

  Reviewed by Emma5.0★Apr 2022

• "Absolutely fabulous house and facilities."

  We had a wonderful holiday and Sam was the perfect host. Always available to answer questions and so helpful. We will definitely be returning.

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Mar 2022

• "Absolutely fantastic place."

  Can’t fault it in any way. Would definitely return. The owners were really helpful and helped to make the stay perfect

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Mar 2022

• "Sam was a great host, she gave us an initial tour and was ready at the drop of a hat to provide small amenities like dishwasher tablets etc which made the stay more relaxed."

  Great facilities and location!

  Reviewed by Sebastian5.0★Mar 2022

• "The cottage was lovely and Sam was a great host."

  There are many cosy corners to snuggle up in and the games room is great fun. Sam cannot do enough for you, to make you welcome. Great place for a family gathering.

  Reviewed by Sarah4.7★Feb 2022

• "We loved our stay at Mickle Trafford Manor."

  It was so comfortable, especially the enormous beds! Sammie gave us a lovely warm welcome, and made sure we had everything we needed. Storms Dudley and Eunice meant we didn't use the hot tub, but we had fun playing pool, air hockey and table football. Great facilities. And of course beautiful Chester is only a short drive away. The recommended private chef was the icing on the cake, the roast dinner she cooked for us was sublime.

  Reviewed by Nicola5.0★Feb 2022

• "What a fantastic place."

  We didn’t want to leave. Perfect house for families or friends wanting a perfect getaway just a short drive form Chester. 5 huge bedrooms with huge beds and all en suite. Beautiful big kitchen and a number of comfy rooms to sit and enjoy. And the hot tub and sauna, what a treat! Beautiful house in a beautiful setting. This group of girls didn’t want to leave. Do not hesitate to book it! You will not be disappointed

  Reviewed by Leanne5.0★Feb 2022

• "Reluctant to tell you how much we enjoyed our time here incase we want to go again and it's not available."

  Fantastic break in a beautiful, much loved house and garden. Great location for our family get together. Our only slight issue was some of the step depths and having to use toilet in games /garden room during the day time for people with limited mobility.

  Reviewed by Michelle5.0★Jan 2022

• "The house is amazing!"

  Five en-suite bedrooms, most with huge beds, some very spacious indeed. The kitchen was large and well equipped, with two large fridges - really useful when storing drinks for 5 couples. The lounge was equally impressive with large sofas, single chairs and window seats. The games room with pub-style pool table was a real bonus, with the sauna and hot-tub being well used too. Ample parking to the front of the manor house and a couple of pubs within a mile of the property made it an ideal stay. Sam and her father were excellent hosts and we were very grateful for their flexibility in allowing us both and early check-in and late check-out. The only downside came as a consequence of staying in such an old historic building with several of us taller folk finding low doorways a bit of a challenge with a few sore heads. Anyone needing a spacious, high quality property close to Chester need look no further.

  Reviewed by David5.0★Jan 2022

• "Fabulous manor house situated within 10 minutes of Chester City Centre."

  The facilities were amazing with each room having it's own en-suite. In addition, there was an amazing living room and kitchen dining space with snug. The hot tub was a superb way to relax and the games room provided us with endless hours of entertainment. A fabulous property which I would book again in a heartbeat.

  Reviewed by Jonpaul5.0★Jan 2022

• "I cannot praise this property enough - it was everything we expected and so much more."

  Sam and her dad were so welcoming, friendly and helpful, both prior to our stay and throughout. This was the first opportunity we were able to come together as a family in two years, so we wanted it to be special and this house made sure that it was. The property is gorgeous with so much history and character. With a choice of reception rooms and a huge main lounge was a choice for everyone to come together and also have their own space - there were 9 adults, a three year old and 5 month old in our party. All of the bedrooms were really spacious, with comfortable beds and ensuite bathrooms. The kitchen/diner was perfect for family meals, games and had everything we needed. The welcome of a home baked lemon cake, mince pies and chocolate coins was just icing on the cake. The outside of the property was equally impressive - games room with sauna, hot tub and foot spa - what more could you possibly want. We welcomed the new year in the garden with our feet in the spa - perfect! If you book this property you cannot fail to be impressed and thoroughly enjoy your stay. We are already thinking about how to plan for a follow up.

  Reviewed by Andrea5.0★Dec 2021

• "Fantastic host and very clean villa."

  The Villa has been newly decorated so was amazing. The host is very good and has put up new foot spa and jacuzzi which is absolutely amazing. 5 star ….

  Reviewed by Anand4.7★Dec 2021

• "Easily one of the best holiday homes we've ever stayed in."

  Sam and her father were lovely and very accommodating, would love to visit again

  Reviewed by Megan5.0★Nov 2021

• "This is a lovely old property, convenient for visiting Chester."

  There is a pretty garden and the games room is very well equipped. Our group used all 5 large double rooms and apart from some quirky plumbing and challenging stairs we were all very happy. Sam who runs the house couldn’t have been more accommodating and informative. Very comfortable and warm.

  Reviewed by Michael4.7★Nov 2021

• "What a wonderful experience we had at Mickle Trafford Manor."

  Sam the owner has a handle on everything that makes this property work. From the exceptional fully functional kitchen, the en-suite bedrooms are tastefully furnished. The three reception rooms are furnished to a extremely high standard. Both Sam and father John take exceptional pride in the gardens that surround the manor. The outside entertainment consists of a fully furnished games room including a sauna, shower and toilet. The jacuzzi provided great entertainment for a number of our friends. I Would recommend this property to all who are looking for a bolt hole that’s close to Chester and the Liverpool areas.

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★Oct 2021

• "The house, as well as the host were fantastic for our stay."

  We had the most amazing time and the addition of the games room was perfect. This is the ideal place to stay with friends as well as families with children of various ages. Will definitely be back. Thanks Sam! xx

  Reviewed by Angela5.0★Oct 2021

• "We originally had this cottage booked for 2020, due to covid restrictions we couldn't go."

  Sykes changed it over to 2021 no problem at all. Before our arrival date I was contacted by the owner to see if I had any questions or any specific requests, also (due to it being possible) she allowed us to check in earlier than the stated time which was wonderful for us. The Cottage was outstanding, a real WOW factor, the kitchen is extremely well equipped with two large fridges so one can hold food the other lots of drinks!! (There was 10 of us!) There are so many wonderful places to sit, the living room is large and comfortable, the kitchen has a fantastic table that seats 10 and outdoors there is another table to seat 10 as well as lovely garden furniture. They even provide a fire pit (small extra charge for wood) so on one evening we all sat outside around the firepit until late, it was a perfect evening. The layout of the garden is well thought out, the hot tub is large and there is a brilliant games room and a sauna! The bedrooms are all ensuite, the one with the balcony is so nice to have your morning cuppa on! We are all ladies late 40's and we stay in a Sykes cottage every year, this was definitely be one of the best we have chosen to stay in

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★Sep 2021

• "The house is beautiful and comfortable, we had an excellent stay here."

  Sam and her dad looked after us extremely well and were lovely to deal with. Communication with them was quick and easy at all times. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend this house to other guests. Thank you!

  Reviewed by Diane4.7★Aug 2021

• "Our stay at Mickle Trafford Manor could not have been better."

  Sue and her dad John were so helpful and the property was kitted out so that we wanted for nothing. So many places say they sleep say 10 but then only cater for say eight but not this place. The garden was amazing with the hot tub, games room and games provided by the owners. The bedrooms were spectacular and the property full of character in every room. We loved it and would highly recommend it to any families wanting to meet up for some quality time together .

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★Aug 2021

• "Fantastic house and fantastic hosts!"

  We had a great week in the house. there's loads for the kids to do both in the house (with the newly build games room) and also in the area. Sam was a perfect host with a lovely welcome pack, advice on local facilities and places to go and bringing new games and toys to add to the house throughout the week. Our party ranged from ages 3-74 and everyone loved the house. One thing to note for anyone looking to book this house. The listing didn't mention it but the house does have clothes washing and drying facilities.

  Reviewed by Neil4.7★Jul 2021

• "Highly recommend!"

  ! Both the house and host were lovely. Sam and her dad were both extremely welcoming and no query was too much. We really appreciated when they changed the hot tub in to a plunge pool, as we experiencing some extremely hot weather. The house and garden were beautiful and the addition of the games room was great. The beds were extremely comfortable and rooms were very welcoming. The house is in a great location to access Chester from, with local pubs in walkable distance. We would definitely visit again!

  Reviewed by Kayleigh5.0★Jul 2021

• "Our holiday was a much needed and well overdue one for our family to get together after the lockdowns had kept us apart for so long and this lovely house was the perfect place for us."

  The kitchen was a great place to cook and dine together and the lounge was also big enough for us to all get together in the evenings if the weather pushed us out of the beautiful garden. The icing on the cake though was the newly completed games room - what a genius idea! We spent so much time here that we really didn't need to go out much. There's a pool table, darts, table football and a number of other family games too. There are also plans for a sauna and shower room to be added shortly. It was a great place for us all to socialise and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Sam and John were excellent hosts, very welcoming and helpful without being intrusive. They certainly do seem to have thought of everything with this gorgeous house right down to the little basket by the door with spare masks and sanitiser. We can't recommend this place highly enough.

  Reviewed by Jenny5.0★Jul 2021

• "Amazing and cosy house felt like home!"

  Definitely recommend and will come back for sure

  Reviewed by Sanja5.0★Jul 2021

• "The host was amazing and flexible in terms of check-in and check-out times."

  She was very helpful in providing advice on activities to do in the local area to entertain our kids. The house was beautiful and had everything we needed. We will definitely be back.

  Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Jun 2021

• "The house and the host are brilliant!"

  We all said it was the best place we have ever stayed in. I don’t know how anyone could find fault with the house or the owner, who is on hand if needed to deal with any issues. Would highly recommend. Loads of space, beautiful, large rooms, the kitchen is perfect for cooking and socialising and the garden is beautiful. The hot tub and summer house are also fab. 10/10!

  Reviewed by Fiona5.0★Jun 2021

• "We rented Mickle Trafford Manor for a week (11th - 18th June) for our family holiday with 6 adults and 3 children."

  The accommodation was exceptional and the house had every thing we needed. Sam is a fantastic host, quick to respond to our needs, and even provided a paddling pool for the children. The garden and hot tub were used throughout the week, property highly recommended for families

  Reviewed by John5.0★Jun 2021

• "Sam was lovely and the welcome gift was most appreciated - she did say that her father would be in to water pots each day and check the hot tub."

  We did find this a bit intrusive and the hot tub was not fit for purpose for most of the week due to thermostat problems - we booked a property specificaly with a hot tub and paid a premium for it but didnt get it!!!! Money is being spent by the owner on a games room and sauna in the garden - the whole party agreed that the money should be spent on having a working hot tub with chemicals in ( there were non on the last 2 days) and on fitments within the Manor - which we appreciate is an old building - but needs attention. We informed Sam on our departure of all the little snags we found and she did start correcting them - to many to mention on here. The overall stay was great and lots of room for the children but i would say a lot more work needs to be done to meet the usual high standards of a Sykes property that we have come to enjoy on previous holidays.

  I feel your time staying at the Manor has been disappointing. As I do take it very personally if a guest party hasn't experienced a comfortable stay especially after the year in which we have all experienced. I will firstly address the hot tub. As you stated the thermostat broke and a hot tub engineer was called to replace, unfortunately he connected it to the wrong pipe so this caused a delay in usage. Our hot tub is emptied and cleaned and filled with fresh water for every guest party. Chemicals are used only when dipsticks indicate the chemical balance required, this is done at first light so not to disturb your stay. To make our garden full of summer colours, we have planted pots of bedding plants, they need watering. Each guest party are told this on arrival. On your departure you very kindly shared a few issues you encountered all of which could have been easily rectified at your convenience. We do rely on guests to notify us with issues and it is disappointing you were unable to do this during your stay. Thank you for your comments, customer feedback is very important to help us continue to improve our standards. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Paula3.1★May 2021

• "This is an enchanting historic building with superb modern facilities."

  The building provides expansive and comfortable day rooms and bedrooms and a beautiful garden, enhanced by a hot tub that was used by most of the group. Cooking facilities, cooking equipment and food storage space are more than adequate. The owner was nearby if needed, and on hand to advise on local amenities and places to visit. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this property to friends and family.

  Reviewed by David5.0★May 2021

• "The house is old and it was very interesting to see how it’s been developed from its Tudor roots via Georgian and Victorian alterations over the years."

  All of the bedrooms are a good size, and the bathrooms are well appointed with up to date power showers etc. The larger drawing room has lots of seating for big get togethers, and we loved the large kitchen diner which also has the bonus of comfy seating at one end so it’s very sociable. Everything was very clean and comfortable, and we were lucky enough to have warm sunny weather so it was lovely to relax in the garden. Sam, the owner was extremely helpful and friendly. She went above and beyond to make sure that we were happy, was very flexible on check in and check out times, and when we asked for recommendations for takeaways, came up with some excellent ones (it was that period of semi lockdown when only outside dining was available and we preferred to sit in the comfort of the Manor to eat). Highly recommended and we will be back another time.

  Reviewed by Yvonne5.0★Apr 2021

• "We had a great time, Sam was a Lovely host - we couldn’t have asked for more."

  The accommodation is a wonderful old Manor House with quirky nooks and crannies. Would highly recommend and would definitely try visit again.

  Reviewed by Sara4.7★Sep 2020

• "An absolute gem in Chester."

  What a beautiful home with all that you need.It was even more beautiful than the pictures uploaded . It was very spacious , comfy beds, clean bathrooms ,lots of Tvs, cosy fireplace and had everything for a perfect holiday . Everything from booking till we left was faultless . The owner and her father were incredibly friendly and very helpful, always full of tips and ideas. The house was very clean and aired before we arrived and all Covid complaint . The house was ready even before we arrived . The hot tub and the spacious beautiful garden was a big hit with our two little girls. The house was close to lots of stunning towns which we enjoyed visiting. As mentioned in a previous review , communication with the owner was excellent, and the house had clear Covid rules and a handy mask/ hand sanitiser pack for going out. We had a blast and would definitely love to come back to stay in this gorgeous home.Thank you Sam !

  Reviewed by Abi5.0★Aug 2020

• "Lovely house, was well stocked with everything that we needed and ready earlier than the published time."

  Great rooms and comfy beds, good sized garden and hot tub. Communication with the owner was excellent, and the house was clean with clear Covid rules and a handy mask/ hand sanitiser pack for going out. Just a very small point - we could have done with more recycling bins ! A great holiday , we would certainly consider booking again in the future. Thank you !

  Reviewed by Tiffany5.0★Aug 2020

• "Had a lovely stay at this cottage, would highly recommend, beautiful cottage, well maintained and very comfortable."

  Reviewed by Suki5.0★Aug 2020

• "This is a great house for a large group."

  The property is located in a small village but is well placed to access the many family friendly attractions in and around Chester. Lots of options to keep everyone happy. The house and garden are lovely as is the friendly and helpful owner.

  Reviewed by Allison5.0★Jul 2020

• "Lovely house with a great character, all amenities are top notch."

  Sam and her dad are great hosts and ensured our stay was comfortable. Highly recommended!!!

  Reviewed by Balvinder5.0★Jul 2020

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