Rural Retreats was founded in 1985 with the aim of making the countryside more accessible for holidaymakers and giving them the best possible choice of holiday homes across the UK. Rural Retreats’ continuing success is based on excellent local knowledge and painstaking research, together with a flair for finding delightful and unusual properties. All of this has enabled us to build a portfolio of over 450 exceptionally fine holiday homes in stunningly beautiful locations, all available for you to rent. When you are looking for your own perfect holiday home, our experienced and helpful staff can help to point you to the property of your dreams. Whatever you want to ask about any of our properties, there will be someone on our staff who knows the cottage or apartment at first hand.

The Chapel House is a beautifully renovated, two bedroom semi-detached cottage located within the grounds of historic Arley Hall and Gardens. On the doorstep are the Estate’s award-winning gardens, arboretum, woodands walk, café and plant nursery, all set against the scenic backdrop of the rolling Cheshire countryside.

Information correct at time of writing. There’s lots to enjoy on-site at Arley Hall & Gardens. There’s a lovely café serving freshly made produce during the day, a gift shop and kids will love the play zone. Information correct at time of writing. There’s lots to enjoy on-site at Arley Hall & Gardens. There’s a lovely café serving freshly made produce during the day, a gift shop and kids will love the play zone. For wedding enquiries, please click here. Recommended pubs close by include The George and Dragon and The Cock O' Budworth, both at Great Budworth, the Antrobus Arms at Antrobus and The Spinner & Bergamot at Comberbach. All are only 3-4 miles from Arley. Just 5 miles from Arley is the lively village of Stockton Heath with several places to eat to choose from. For fine dining there’s The Terrace Bistro or for Greek and Mediterranean inspired food try Ego Mediterranean Restaurant & Bar. Knutsford is a lovely historic town 8 miles from Arley. If you are staying over the May Day Bank Holiday the Knutsford May Day parade held on the first Monday in May is definitely a local highlight. The area is great for walking with numerous parks and woodlands to...