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4 Guests
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2 Bedrooms
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1 Bathroom
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Pets Yes
Features
- Off road parking
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
13 Customer Reviews
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"A great cosy homely place to stay with so much to do in the local area within a ..."
A great cosy homely place to stay with so much to do in the local area within a short drive like Chester, Cheshire oaks and walking distance to the forest Could do with a bit of maintenance and tlc throughout as you can tell it is well used and evidence of dogs on the sofa which I cleaned However otherwise it was very clean and nice to be provided with washing up liquids and soaps and cleaning products much appreciated Nice cosy feel and great comfy beds and shower and bath great We would definitely recommend
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"Lovely place to stay in a great location!"
Exceptionally clean, spacious and modern accommodation with great facilities!
Thank you for your feedback! We’re so pleased you had a great time, and hope to welcome you back again in the future. With best wishes Property Owner
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"Modestly priced and well located for outdoor pursuits."
Outside seating was comfortable and it had a nice aspect for morning sun. Dog-wise, it seemed very secure, being fenced all the way around. Plenty of secure, off-road parking. Bathroom, shower and bath were good when the hot water was working. And the towels were of a heavy weight and good quality. The beds were comfortable. However, some things need addressing: ACCURACY OF LISTING: I couldn’t see a lake from the garden, the garage was locked so there was no bike storage as described, the view from the patio doors was of a red brick outhouse and the line about alfresco dining with pretty lake views as your backdrop is just plain mis-selling. CLEANLINESS: It looked and felt clean on arrival. However, the bathroom bin, with no bin liner in it, hadn’t been emptied and contained previous occupant’s rubbish, including waste from feminine sanitary products. A smell from the kitchen cupboard under the stairs when investigated revealed a filthy and wet cleaning mop. The freezer drawers contained split bags of ice and split bags of frozen veg and ice lollies from a previous occupant. The tiny vacuum was over-full and filthy. There was no simple dust-pan and brush. Nor hot ash box/bucket for waste from the wood burner. COMFORT: Beds had not been set up as requested (twin rather than double). The house felt very cool at all times. Drying anything wet or damp was a challenge. FACILITIES & MAINTENANCE: Towels had been laundered, rolled nicely and placed on the beds, but we discovered one was still wet and the other three were still damp. Hot water run out several times. Reporting it, we did get a speedy response and the next day it was better. Sadly, the day after, on our leaving day, the showers once again were cooler. The only information in the welcome folder relating to the property was the wi-fi, which did work well. There were no instruction manuals for any of the equipment or white goods. For someone not familiar with the Hive system, attempting to operate the heating/hot water would have been impossible. The contact numbers (including emergency) were for the cleaner/housekeeping company with a request to call during business hours. The air-source heat pump heating system was completely ineffectual, and we had to resort to the electric-oil filled radiators provided. Personally, a little more information about the heating, hot-water and change over expectations would have been useful.
Hi Jenny, thank you for your feedback. I have asked Sykes to update the reference to the lake view, I’m not sure why that was in there. And thank you for all other feedback, it is really helpful to us, with best wishes Property Owner
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"Great stay."
Lovely location.
Thank you, we’re glad you enjoyed your stay Property Owner
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"Cottage was cold on arrival, the heating was not working and clearly had not been working for some time."
After an hour the owner arrived and managed to get heating working but this should have been picked up by house keeping before our arrival, we spent a cold first evening in the cottage. Additionally milk provided was out of date by several days on arrival, poor house keeping / maintenance.
Hi Claire, we’re so sorry it was cold on arrival, it was checked a few days before, but had clearly gone off just before you arrived. We got it running within an hour, but we appreciate it will have a taken a while to warm up. With regards to the milk, the housekeeper had bought it that morning, but didn’t check the date from the shop, so frustratingly it must have been out of date upon purchase. Thank you for letting us know, with best wishes Property Owner
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"A lovely property in a beautiful location."
We had everything we needed for a wonderful stay. Thank you!
Thank you for your feedback, we’re glad you had a lovely time and hope to welcome you back again soon x Property Owner
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"We had a lovely week at Golf Links, it was great to be able to cross over the road and walk in the forest, especially after snow, as we did not need to drive and the forest looked so pretty."
Also lunch and breakfast at the Visitor Centre were excellent. The cottage itself is great with a lovely new kitchen and bathroom, an excellent shower, big luxurious bath and comfy bed. WiFi coverage is excellent. Our biggest disappointment was how cold the cottage was to start with, the central heating does not seem capable in cold winter weather. However from Tuesday it warmed up and was very cosy thereafter. I don't know whether this was because the weather had warmed a little, or whether the cottage had been empty and unheated before our arrival and takes 4 days to warm up? Certainly we were very grateful for the provision of stand alone electric radiators, even though these were filthy. A shame as the cleanliness of the cottage was generally good, except for these and the sofa, which needed a good hoover on arrival, as mentioned by a previous visitor. We were also surprised that the log burner was not laid ready for use (or even cleaned out from its last use) as in other cottages we have stayed in. Finally, we have definitely been spoiled by the generosity of welcome baskets in cottages lately, so were rather surprised to receive nothing here, even though other visitors had left thanks for goodies. We will try not to take this personally!
Thank you for your feedback, it’s really important to us. We had no idea you hadn’t been left a welcome pack or the fire hadn’t been laid for you, so I have communicated with the cleaners who clean the property, so please accept our apologies. We will make it up to you if you come and stay again ;-) With best wishes Property Owner
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"Third time staying at golf link cottages and won’t be the last."
We love this place when visiting family. 2 minute walk into the forest for early morning strolls, a short drive into Chester and surrounded by things to do. We loved the addition of the stair gate for our toddler and the fact we don’t have to take things like a bath mat etc. it really is a hidden treasure
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We hope to welcome you back again soon, with best wishes x Property Owner
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"The property was great."
Very spacious and recently renovated, with a well equipped kitchen. It is really well located, with the train station a couple of minutes away and access to Delamere Forest right across the road. We would definitely go back. The property was generally very clean, but it was notable that the sofa needed a good vacuum, as the property does accept dogs.
Thank you for your lovely feedback, we’re so pleased you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for your feedback, this is really helpful to us and will be actioned! With best wishes Property Owner
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"We had a wonderful week in this lovely property."
It is very clean and well equipped. The beds are comfortable and the big bath is a treat after a long walk.Thank you for the welcome treats. The cottage is a fantastic base for walking. Delamere Forest as numerous walks within. The Oakmere trail starts at the property and is a good safe walk if you have a dog. The owner is brilliant and we cannot thank him enough. We will definitely be back in 2024.
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We hope to welcome you back again next year, with best wishes x Property Owner
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"We had the most lovely stay here, the cottage was immaculate and very well equipped."
The location is fantastic! We especially loved walking in the forest. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and it exceeded our expectations. We will definitely be back.
Dear Julia, thank you so much for your lovely feedback, we are so grateful and so pleased you enjoyed your stay! We would love to welcome you back again soon, with best wishes Property Owner
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"Beautifully furnished and very well equipped."
Super comfy beds with good quality bed linen. Ideally situated in walking distance for Delamere train station, Delamere forest and Go Ape (great to have use of the washing machine after the latter experience!). Vale Royal Abbey Arms is excellent for pub or restaurant. Minor negative - windows in need of cleaning. Overall a great few days in a super house, will not hesitate to book again.
Dear Jane, thank you so much for your feedback! We’re so happy you enjoyed your time with us and hope to welcome you back again in the future. We will book in to get our windows cleaned asap, thank you for letting us know, with best wishes Property Owner
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"Great cottage and location, it looked like it had just been renovated and everything was new, the plates still had paper between them ."
.. beds and pillows so Comfy and lovely bedding that smelt amazing, great towels and well equipped. So new the dishwasher wasn't plugged in and the water supply was not turned on, luckily we were able to sort this. As its new we found the door locks very stiff, and the back door lock easier to operate then the front. It's a warm house with a lovely big bathroom , 20 mins from chester zoo, and 10 mins from Blakemere shopping village which is worth a visit! Just over the road from delamere forest / the train station and go ape. We left a few recommendations, like coasters to be left to protect tables, and good instructions for what to do with towels and bedding on departure day etc We would also recommend better clothes hanging space if there for a week, space is limited a hanging rail or rail in the cupboard would be great. Also in every cottage we have stayed in, we always have loo roll left, so was surprised on arrival that there was none in the Downstairs loo and not a full one upstairs, Overall lovely stay and would definitely return , just a few tweaks for us would make it even better. Also be aware, as not advertised , large housing building development over the road, can be noisy at time too.
Hi Linsey, Thank you so much for your feedback, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Yes you were one of our first guests, so your comments are very helpful to us! We really hope to welcome you back again soon, with our best wishes Libby Property Owner
Summary
- Two bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request) and 1 x king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request)
- Bathroom with roll top bath, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
- Cloakroom
- Kitchen/diner
- Sitting room
- Air sourced heating
- Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher
- Smart TV, WiFi
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Off-road parking for 3 cars
- Enclosed rear patio with furniture, front lawn
- One dog welcome
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop 0.5 miles, pub 1.5 miles, lake 0.6 miles
- Note: There is bike storage available in the garage
The property
Norley 2.3 miles.
Well-positioned in Delamere near Norley in Cheshire, sits this splendid holiday home, 1 Golf Links Cottage.
Tastefully-decorated throughout with light and airy décor and boasting an enclosed garden and pet-friendly living, 1 Golf Links Cottage welcomes four guests to relish a fantastic getaway in Cheshire.
The kitchen/diner is a spacious area, with dining seating and sleek units and worktops housing a variety of appliances so you can cook up a tasty meal for the whole family, to be enjoyed at the dining table over a cold glass of fizz.
During summer months, throw open the patio doors and step out to the rear patio; alternatively, recline in the sitting room and delight in an evening of entertainment on the Smart TV.
Ascend the staircase to the first floor, housing two neatly-presented bedrooms, including a super-king-size and king-size, both with zip/link features, serviced by a bathroom with high-quality fixtures and fittings so you can prepare or wind down for the day in style.
Just a short walk away is a small train station which offers good links to Chester and Manchester.
Kickstart the day with a with a fun-filled adventure at Go Ape Delamere, perfect for an adrenaline-fuelled activity sure to excite the whole family; the pretty surroundings of Delamere Forest also resides only a short distance away from your doorstep and provides the perfect location for a peaceful stroll and a picnic.
Further afield, spend the day in the bustling city of Chester, boasting a plethora of things to see and do including The Grosvenor Museum, Chester Roman Gardens, Chester Cathedral, the Eastgate Clock and the Chester City Walls.
Within accessible reach of Liverpool, Manchester and Warrington, boasting an abundance of pubs, restaurants, bars, cafes and shops, you can experience it all from the convenient base of 1 Golf Links Cottage.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.
About the location
NORLEY
Northwich 6.2 miles; Chester 13.3 miles.
Norley was included in the Domesday Book under the manor of Kingsley. Later in the reign of Henry 3rd the manor of Norley was granted to Richard De Kingsleigh and Roger De Norley was granted land within the Manor. On the edge of the village you can find Delamere Forest, offering fantastic walking routes to bring the dog along to. Close by is Blakemere Shopping Village, with its antique emporium, independent shops and an array of activities, such as Segways and archery and a playbarn for the children. Within reach is Oulton Park racing circuit which hosts many events throughout the year, and just over six miles away is the former salt mining town of Northwich with its thrice weekly open market and monthly artisan and farmers' market, Victorian black and white buildings, the popular Salt Museum and a pedestrianised shopping area. Also on the edge of Northwich is the Anderton Nature Park which is home to the famous Anderton Boat Lift connecting the Trent and Mersey canal to the Weaver through a working 50ft lift dating back to 1875. Within driving distance are a host of attractions, such as the historic city of Chester, fantastic shopping experiences at the Trafford Centre and Cheshire Oaks Outlet Village, and National Trust properties, including Arley Hall, Tatton Park, Dunham Massey, Quarry Bank and Speke Hall. For a day of tranquility, you can find an abundance of nearby golf courses at Delamere Forest, Hartford, Sandiway, Frodsham and Tarvin, North Wales beaches. The major cities of Liverpool and Manchester can be reached from local railway stations, offering wonderful days out for the whole party to enjoy. Norley is an ideal base for exploring this part of the North West of England.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas