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4.9
out of 5
Cheshire » Chester
Sleeps 2
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 1

Escape to the idyllic countryside with a stay at The Hay Barn, a luxurious retreat perfect for couples seeking a romantic getaway. This beautifully renovated barn conversion sleeps two guests in a spacious super-king-size bedroom with an en-suite shower room, ensuring a cosy and intimate setting for your break.

The open-plan living space is a blend of rustic charm and modern amenities, with underfloor heating adding to the comfort. The kitchen is well-equipped for creating romantic meals, and the sitting area is a snug spot to unwind, perhaps while streaming wildlife footage from the property's cameras to the Smart TV.

Step outside to your private gated courtyard and indulge in the ultimate relaxation in the hot tub, a highlight that adds a touch of indulgence to your stay.

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About The Hay Barn

Escape to the idyllic countryside with a stay at The Hay Barn, a luxurious retreat perfect for couples seeking a romantic getaway. This beautifully renovated barn conversion sleeps two guests in a spacious super-king-size bedroom with an en-suite shower room, ensuring a cosy and intimate setting for your break.

The open-plan living space is a blend of rustic charm and modern amenities, with underfloor heating adding to the comfort.

The kitchen is well-equipped for creating romantic meals, and the sitting area is a snug spot to unwind, perhaps while streaming wildlife footage from the property's cameras to the Smart TV.

Step outside to your private gated courtyard and indulge in the ultimate relaxation in the hot tub, a highlight that adds a touch of indulgence to your stay. With off-road parking included, this property offers both convenience and luxury for a memorable escape.

Located just a short drive from the historic city of Chester, The Hay Barn offers the perfect balance of rural tranquility and access to urban excitement, making it an ideal base for exploring the local area or simply retreating from the world in style.

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What do guests love about this accommodation?

Guests have been enamoured by the immaculate condition of The Hay Barn, the comfort it provides, and the luxurious addition of a hot tub. The property's central location, offering easy access to Chester and North Wales, has been a highlight, as well as the opportunity to view the host's animals via the in-house TV link. The thoughtful welcome pack and the property's serene setting have also been highly praised by visitors.

Getting there

To get to The Hay Barn, if driving, take the M56 motorway and exit for Chester. For rail travellers, the nearest train station is Chester, from which a short taxi ride will bring you to your destination.

Nearby Essentials

During your stay, you'll have convenient access to a selection of nearby amenities, including some of the area's tastiest takeout options. Click any of the postcodes for a map along with handy driving instructions and the fastest route from your accommodation.
Service Distance (miles) Postcode
Pharmacy 1.5 milesCH2 1JL
Train station 2.5 milesCH1 3DR
Pub 1.7 milesCH2 4HS
Dog walk 0.8 milesCH2 4HZ
Supermarket 1.3 milesCH2 1JH
Indian takeaway (Spice of India) 1.4 milesCH2 1JH
Chinese takeaway (Golden City) 1.4 milesCH2 1JH
Italian takeaway (Pesto at the Yacht) 1.6 milesCH2 4JT

For families with Kids

This destination is fantastic for families with children, offering a safe and serene environment. Kids will enjoy the local wildlife and the proximity to Chester Zoo, promising a fun-filled day out. The accommodation's grounds also provide ample space for outdoor play and exploration.

Is The Hay Barn A good location for couples?

For couples seeking a romantic retreat, this destination offers a peaceful setting with a hot tub for intimate evenings. Nearby, couples can enjoy romantic strolls through Chester's historic streets or visit the scenic River Dee for a picturesque day out.

Dining and Cafes

The closest dining options include The Frog at Upton (1.7 miles, 01244 689335), a delightful spot for traditional British fare, and The Oakfield at Chester Zoo (2.5 miles, 01244 380280), offering a unique dining experience amidst exotic wildlife.

Within walking distance of your cottage

A short walk away you'll find local shops, traditional inns, and picturesque walks, offering a taste of the charming countryside and community spirit.

Quickfire FAQs

Does this accommodation have a hot tub?

Yes, the accommodation features a private hot tub located in the gated front courtyard, providing guests with a luxurious spot to relax and unwind during their stay.

Is this property pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Guests looking for a pet-free environment will find this accommodation suitable for their needs.

What type of parking is available?

Guests are provided with off-road parking for one car, ensuring a convenient and secure place to park their vehicle during their stay.

Is there Wi-Fi available at the accommodation?

Yes, the accommodation is equipped with broadband Wi-Fi, allowing guests to stay connected and entertained throughout their visit.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in at the property is after 4pm. Guests are advised to check out at the end of their stay, following the property's schedule for arrivals and departures.

Can I find shops and pubs nearby?

Yes, there is a shop within 1.3 miles and a pub within 1.7 miles of the property, making it convenient for guests to access local amenities and dining options.

The Hay Barn Reviews

Yasamin
My husband and I spent our honeymoon at the Hay Barn. We both absolutely loved the place and felt comfortable most of the time. Overall we really enjoyed our stay and the hosts were very lovely and took care of maintenance issues very fast. We had a bit of trouble turning down the temperature and keeping the heating off, the dials were confusing but other than that, the only complaint we have is the lack of a washing machine. However, these are minor issues to us and we would definitely come back!
Valerie
We thoroughly enjoyed our week at The Hay Barn. Matt and his wife were extremely kind and helpful, particularly to my disabled husband, and in keeping us updated when a problem arose. We were fascinated by the web cams, the owls were wonderful. Becky's Kitchen is also very good. Excellent week. Thank you!
Beautiful little cottage fully equipped with everything you need. Close to Chester, Upton park & ride and the Cheshire Oaks Outlet center.
We loved our stay in the Hay Barn. The accommodation is amazing. The bed, the shower, the hot tub and the living area were perfect and up to a very high standard. Even provided a cot and high chair free of charge. Great communication throughout. Wonderful first holiday for our 8 month old daughter.
Tracey
Extremely nice cottage very clean! Hot tub lovely! Parking is a bit tight so take a small car!
We had a perfect break at The Haybarn. Everything was great. Loved the tale of Fudge so bought a book as a reminder of the lovely carvings. Owl cam was brilliant. Totally beautiful cottage.
Very pretty little cottage with everything you could possibly need! The little welcome basket and personal touches within the cottage made our bank holiday weekend great. Highly recommend x
Great holiday cottage, clean, comfortable, warm and with good facilities, even had a bike rack complete with lock!
This cottage was everything we dreamed of nothing less than fantastic what I did like were the small touches of bottle of presseco in the fridge the Easter egg these little things made our weekend I will defo be telling our friends about this place the one small thing which did not bother us was the tv in the bedroom did not work but not really a concern well thank you for a smassing stay I would give it 11 out of 10 thank you again. Tony and Trish
Absolutely fantastic little place. Clean, comfy and gorgeous. Fantastic hot tub, good location. Couldn't of had a better time.
Miss Hannah
Fantastic weekend here. Cottage was immaculate and had everything you could need. The hot tub was an amazing bonus too. Close to local amenities, and to Chester itself including the local attractions. Also great location for access to North Wales. Loved it! Would 100 recommend it! Will definitely return. Ive been raving about it to my friends and family. Thank you so much for the best stay!
Top quality on everything, beautifully decorated.
Robert
Fabulous cute ottage. Immaculate. Lovely grounds. Perfectly central and closw to Chester City, Zoo, Cheshire Oaks, Park & Rides and other places. Loved the link to view the hosts animals on the tele. Sad we left before knowing if Mummy Llama managed to feedbond with her baby Only one very minor point. Hot tub off at 10pm is far too early for tourists on holiday. By the time you get back from activities and feed it leaves no time to enjoy. Stay in lots of hot tub places reason we pay more for a tub and never known this very early cut off time. We would still recommend and wish to come back with friends if the hot tub time is expanded. If you are not bothered about the hot tub it is a perfect setting.
Andrew
We had a wonderful stay at the Hay Barn. Probably the best accomodation standard we have stayed in. The webcams were a bonus and we watched the owls hatching and feeding.
Jennifer
A lovely short stay in the Hay barn, bed was super comfy and the welcome bottle of fizz was a nice surprise!
This was an amazing place to stay. I would happily go again. It was a nice location away from everything but still close to everything you would need
Lovely little property. Easy to find whilst being close to Chester and motorway access. Clean, comfortable and timely communication with the owner when needed. Would recommend. Thanks.
The owners was very friendly and helpful. The welcome pack they did was such a lovely suggestion and I will definitely be retuning and recommending to friends and family. Had such a lovely weekend away for my partners birthday and overall the weekend was perfect
Andrew
Lovely cottage very well situated for all local amenities and places to visit
Great little place, enjoyed every bit of it, would highly recommend, definitely coming back in the future!
Thomas
Fantastic couple of days break. The cottage and surrounding area was beautiful. Also not to far from Chester. The owners we more than helpful with any requests.
Michael
We stayed here whilst we were waiting our house sale to go through and we are so pleased we made the choice to stay here. Firstly the owners are really lovely genuine people who will do anything for you. I did not ask them for much as to be honest there was nothing we needed yet the young man owner who I would see regular on the farm and he was such a pleasant man and there were two men in fact who were both very nice. The accomodation was absolutely beautiful and had the very best quality furnishings from bed linen to toilet brushes everything was quality. The whole experience was fabulous for me as I've just left East Sussex where I was a Radiology Nurse and the last two years have been dreadful therefore to be at these cottages to truly relax in awesome surroundings away from hospitals and patients and Covid was just amazing. I was initially worried about my partner as he is slightly infirm being 88 years however it was perfect for him. I didn't use the jacuzzi as its not my thing however all these little quality touches made the place special. It is a spectacular hideaway in a truly awesome setting. Although I'm moving to a new home here I'd love to come back stay a night or two late Summer. Thank you to the owners and the young man who Is one of the owners,you have a really lovely well thought out amazing place. I hope to come back again just for an odd day or two. Kind regards Michael
Arrived at short notice, the owner made sure the place was warm. Was lovely and clean , fantastic property. Loved the old beams in the bedroom, huge bed , beautifully furnished, lovely peaceful location. Would highly recommend. Thank you for a fantastic stay
Excellent quality of build, warm, clean and super location. Sofa cushion seating a little squishy so not good for the back.As previous people feedback, it really could do with a simple blind on the bathroom window. However, everything else was brilliant and really enjoyed our stay.
Needs a blind in the bathroom, had to improvise with a towel. Also appeared to be no shaver socket. Extremely quiet and clean. Very well presented. Would definitely recommend to others
Perrrfect!
We would have preferred there to have been a blind in the bathroom but other than that everything was just how we wanted it. A personal thank you to the owners for the bottle of fizz. That was a very nice surprise.
Comfortable cottage in a good location for access to Chester and countryside
Beautiful cottage with high quality fixtures and furnishings set in a lovely country spot but near to all amenities. Felt comfortable there especially during Covid 19 pandemic, so clean, we absolutely loved it and cant wait to go back
Great accommodation great location will visit there again.
Beautiful cottage set in a very peaceful and well kept property. Youd thought of pretty much everything amenity wise and the milk, ice and the prosecco in the fridge was a lovely little touch as well as the very tasty tea selection and biscuits! We also loved watching some of the wildlife on the cameras too!
Graeme
This is a beautiful cottage in an idyllic setting, adjacent to the owners house. The cottage was very clean, spacious, well equipped and they left a bottle of wine in the fridge, plus a big bag of ice cubes. We found the shower floor to be slippery, but on telling the owners a bathmat was supplied immediately. The cottage is adjacent to a large field containing benches and fruit trees, and we were encouraged to take some fruit home, which we did. We would not hesitate to recommend this lovely cottage.
Bronny
This is a new barn conversion very tastefully done, and to a high spec. Particular attention has also been paid to the outside areas to make both family friendly, and ideal for sitting out for drinks etc. Neat & colourful flower beds around too. Being so close to Chester and the motorway junctions it is easy to strike in any direction which provides a great choice of places to visit and activities. Would love to return if the opportunity arises, Matt & Rachel are attentive hosts.
Our hosts, Matt and Rachel were ever so friendly and nothing was too much trouble for them, even though we didn't need anything as it was all there. We had everything to make us as comfortable as we are in our own home, including a bottle of bubbly in the fridge on our arrival. When converting the farm outbuildings to holiday units they managed to keep some rustic features of a barn and still have all the modern equipment. The pubs were close, but not close enough to walk to.
We had a fabulous 3day weekend break at The Hay Barn and thoroughly enjoyed every second of it. The pictures don't do the place justice it's stunning. We couldn't find anything to fault with it and the little extras that we received on our stay just topped it off. We would highly recommend and would stay here again should we have a return visit to Chester!!
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Attractions Near The Hay Barn

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained an The Hay Barn itself, if you plan to get out and about and see some of what Cheshire has to offer, here are some of the nearby attractions you can enjoy during your stay. Please note that some of these activities and days out are paid and it's always a good idea to book in advance to secure your place where applicable.

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Blue Planet Aquarium - CH65 9LF
about 2 Miles
Fantastic attraction in the Cheshire region suited to family days out as well as school and corporate visits.  The "Jawsome" sharks are a sight to behold and new for 2010 is the Tarantula Tower.  You can save time and money by bookings online and at the moment they are offering a discount of £2.00 per person when you book this way.  Winner of the Visit Chester and Cheshire Best Tourism Experience of the Year - you can be assured of a fun and educational day out.  Look out for special events throughout the year including Boo! Planet Halloween and Otter Month.
Go Ape Cheshire - WA16 6RW
about 7 Miles
Out of all of the Go Ape! courses the one in Cheshire is the most spread out and it takes staff ten minutes to patrol the site on bike - which gives a good indication of the size of this place.  If you're looking for an adventurous and memorable day out then Go Ape is highly recommended.  Trek through the treetops, swing between the trees and enjoy zip wire rides all as part of your experience.  This attraction opens every day from the end of March to end October and is open on weekends in November.  Go Ape Cheshire is closed every Tuesday except school holidays.
Wepre Country Park - CH5 4HL
about 8 Miles
Wepre Country Park is home to one of the largest play areas in Wales and is perfect for a fun family day out during the summer months. The site has miles of attractive woodland to be explored and cycling and nature trails are very popular ways to see the best of the area. The grounds of the historic estate also have beautiful gardens with stunning floral displays and there is plenty of open space for children to play. An annual events programme ensures that seasonal activities take place regularly including spooky Halloween Walks, Christmas Carol Singing and Ranger led events. There is also a visitor's centre with a small shop.
Gulliver's World Theme Park - WA5 9YZ
about 15 Miles
This is a very popular theme park with three different locations.  The theme park in Warrington contains not only the theme park but also Gullivers Splash Zone and Gullivers Star Studios.  The Solash Zone is a fully heated indoor water play factory fun for all ages which will appeal on rainy days.  Throughout the year there are seasonal events too such as the Halloween and Fireworks event taking place from 23rd to 31st October.  You can book online to save time and secure your tickets during busy periods.  Over 50% of the rides are actually under cover so you don't need to worry about the British weather spoiling the fun.
Greenfield Valley Heritage Park - CH8 7GH
about 15 Miles
Greenfield Valley Heritage Park in Flintshire has something for everyone including a museum, gardens, play area, small petting farm and visitors centre. The beautiful areas of woodland around the site are abundant with wildlife and ideal for walking, cycling and nature trails. A family ticket is just £10.50 so this is the ideal outing if you are on a tight budget. Seasonal tickets are also available from just £28.00 for a family of 4 and allow unlimited entry.
St Winefride's Well - CH8 7PN
about 15 Miles
St Winefride's Well in Flintshire is described at one of the 7 wonders of Wales and is shrouded in mystery and intrigue. Legend has it that the well first erupted at the spot where Caradog cut off the nuns head with his sword. The shrine was then erected in her memory in the first decade of the sixteenth century and remains one of the holiest places in Wales. The stunning temple and well attract visitors from all over the world. Water can be drawn from the spring basin within the crypt and is thought to be lucky.
Pen-Y-Ffrith Bird Garden - LL11 3AB
about 18 Miles
Pen-Y-Ffrith Bird Garden is an 18 acre site, filled with glorious woodland, dramatic gardens, streams, ponds and a 3 acre lake. As the seasons change so do the delights of the park. During springtime the bluebell woods are spectacular while in the summer the bog garden is a favourite attraction with some unusual displays of flora and fauna. In the autumn a walk through the ravine with its flowing waterfalls in not to be missed. There are also several yearly events to enjoy including the Bat walk in September.
Llangollen Boat Trips - LL20 8TA
about 22 Miles
Llangollen Wharf is one of the major attractions in North Wales and is an excellent place to spend the day as a family. The Wharf is situated in the peaceful market town of Llangollen - now part of a World Heritage Site. Horse Drawn Boat Trips are available along the feeder for the main canal and are a unique way to explore the area. Motorised Aqueduct Cruises are also on offer for those who prefer a slightly faster pace. Both trips allow visitors to take in all the magnificent sites of Llangollen Canal.
The Seaquarium - LL30 1BL
about 27 Miles
The Seaquarium in Rhyl is a fantastic choice for a family day trip offering the chance to meet strange and exotic marine life from all around the world. The sea animals here come from the depths of the Amazon, Pacific & Indian Oceans as well as from around UK shores. Slimy Eels, scary Sharks and creepy Piranhas are all there to be seen as well as beautiful and elegant Rays. The site also has a café and a gift shop where children can pick up a souvenir. A ticket for a family of 4 is just £27.00
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