***Any day - Min 2 nights stay***
This charming Gypsy Wagon and Oak Lodge sit behind the cottage orchard in a gently sloping field, taking in views over a small wooded area with a stream babbling through it. There are no other holiday accommodations on this site, so if you're looking for a rural break with peace and privacy but not too far out in the wilds, this might just be the ticket. Sitting on the outskirts of a tiny Cheshire village, there is countryside and privacy, along with a pub just a few minutes walk through the village.
This glamping break is a great combination of childhood 'camping out' and a luxurious Lodge holiday - you get the best of both worlds! If you love trees you'll enjoy the old orchard, the specimen trees planted many years ago by Lou's Dad, and the mature, wild trees growing along the stream where secret picnic spots have been cleared. It would surely be churlish not to pack a basket with a chunk of proper Cheshire cheese (check out H.S. Bournes cheesemakers a few miles away), and a freshly baked loaf of bread.
If you'd like to enjoy most of your home comforts during your glamping break along with a hint of gypsy adventure, this Cheshire Gypsy Wagon and Lodge certainly provide them.
Check-in - 3pm / Check -out - 10.30am
Despite its gorgeous countryside location, Copper Beech is only a few minutes away from the lovely village of Tilston. The centre of the village is really pretty and includes a great local shop with all the basics!
What's more, The Carden Arms pub in Tilston is only a 5 min walk through the village and serves really good food, locally sourced food.
Things to do nearby
Beeston Castle, Tarporley -Built by the Earl of Chester in the 1220's and incorporates ditches of an iron age hill fort.
Peckforton Castle and spa - reconstructed castle, venue and spa.
Cholmondeley Castle Gardens - beautiful gardens open 3 days a week. A must for garden enthusiasts.
Sandstone Trail - this 18km trail, samples some of the best walking in Cheshire - following a ridge of sandstone that rises dramatically from the Cheshire plain. (voted in Julia Bradburys top 100 walks!).
Bickerton Hills - this nearby beauty spot offers fabulous views across the Cheshire plain.
Stretton Water Mill.
Bishop Bennet Way - named after an eighteenth-century traveller - is wonderful 27km hike through gorgeous countryside. The path runs from nearby Beeston Castle to the village of Wirswall on the Shropshire border. There are also lots of smaller routes to walk around the area.
Stretton Water Mill
Cheshire Workshops - Craft and candlemaking workshops.
The Cheshire Ice Cream factory, Tattenhall.
Buttercup Stables and trekking centre, Tattenhall.
The Wagon is an original gypsy wagon recently restored with pretty sari fabrics, fresh paintwork and a comfortable double mattress - to be honest there's not a lot of room for much else in a bowtop so right next door is a craftsman built oak-frame Lodge with a pretty garden area that's perfect for outdoor meals and lazing about. Inside the Lodge is a beautifully appointed kitchen where preparing meals is a joy, along with a tip-top shower room / WC.
Comfy seating, a log stove and a dining area complete this little oak house, so it's a good choice for autumn and spring breaks - in spring you're surrounded by fresh buds and blossoms, and in autumn by boughs of fruit. How about making a home-made apple pie for dessert?!
