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.

West Gables is a lovingly renovated, beautiful four-bedroom cottage located within the courtyard of the historic Arley Hall and Gardens. On the doorstep are the Estate's award-winning gardens, arboretum, woodlands walk and the cafe 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. 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 explore. Marbury Park, 5 miles from Arley, is a country park with an arboretum. Covering nearly 200 acres, Dunham Massey Deer Park features a magnificent collection of ancient trees and woodland occupied by a herd of fallow deer. For a shorter lakeside stroll, head to Shakerley Mere, home to many species of wildlife and popular with anglers and bird watchers alike. A little further afield is Tatton Park, a sizeable 2000 acre estate with plenty of open parkland, red deer, stunning landscaped gardens and little farm, perfect for younger visitors. Many of Cheshire’s finest historic homes are easily reached. Lyme Park is an attractive National Trust house surrounded by gardens, moorland and a deer park. Crowning a rocky crag and boasting spectacular views, Beeston Castle is one of the most dramatically sited medieval castles in England. If you fancy playing a round or two of golf whilst staying at Arley, several local clubs welcome non-members including High Legh, Antrobus and...