| surrounded by pine trees, this collection of high-end lodges is 13. 5 miles from chester zoo and 2. there's also a farm shop, a butcher and a delicatessen, plus a garden centre and a gift barn. . an on-site coffee shop serves locally sourced fare for breakfast and lunch. additional perks include private decks with hot tubs and bbq grills, and free wifi. the 4 plush lodges sleep up to 6 and have open-plan living areas with full kitchens featuring granite counters, dining tables, wood-burning stoves, flat-screen tvs and dvd players; wii consoles are available for rent. 9 miles from oulton park circuit
Manchester Airport 34 min
Eastgate Clock (27 min)
Turret clock built in Victorian times above a Georgian arch, listed as a historic landmark. Delamere Forest (12 min)
Sizable forest with multi-use recreational trails, summer concerts & a visitor center with a cafe. Blakemere Village (6 min)
Quaint cluster of indie boutiques, plus a restaurant, falconry center, archery & Segway rides. Anderton Boat Lift Visitor Centre (18 min)
Boat trips through a working hydraulic lift raising vessels from the River Weaver to the canal. Norton Priory Museum & Gardens (27 min)
Museum tracing 900 years of history and boasting an 18th-century walled garden, all set in woodland. Blue Planet Aquarium (24 min)
Sealife centre with underwater aquatunnel, rays, tropical fish, otters, plus diving with sharks. Arley Hall & Gardens (29 min)
Stately, 19th-century country home open for events, plus a formal garden, cafe, gift shop & nursery. Beeston Castle (15 min)
A ruined English Heritage castle atop a crag, with woodland wildlife trails and spectacular views. Chester City Walls (25 min)
Roman & Medieval city walks with a raised 2-mile-long walkway & grade I listed gates & towers. Chester Zoo (25 min)
Zoo featuring rare and endangered species in lush, ornate gardens, with a water bus and a monorail. Walton Hall and Gardens (25 min)
Lavish Elizabethan-style hall with ornamental gardens, including picnic areas, a kids' zoo and cafe. Cholmondeley Castle Gardens (24 min)
Elegant, 19th-century castle gardens with lakeside walks, a play area, plus llamas and pygmy goats. The Crocky Trail (20 min)
Mile-long adventure trail for kids, with slides, rope swings, climbs and a chain bridge, plus cafe. Chester Cathedral (27 min)
Medieval cathedral, built in 1092, with tours of the 216-step tower plus a refectory cafe and shop. Marbury Country Park (20 min)
Ancient woodland, streams and a large open space, including a play area and orienteering course. | 
