Alex's Guidebook
Wedding venue
This is the wonderful and ever popular wedding venue, and where we actually got married ourselves in 2016.
So for anyone joining family and friends to celebrate a special occasion at Sandhole Barn, we are perfectly situated for an over night stay before, during or even after, being only a 2minute drive away.
Sandhole Oak Barn
This is the wonderful and ever popular wedding venue, and where we actually got married ourselves in 2016.
So for anyone joining family and friends to celebrate a special occasion at Sandhole Barn, we are perfectly situated for an over night stay before, during or even after, being only a 2minute drive away.
Another wonderful and popular wedding venue, 5 minutes drive away from our house.
It is also open to the public several days a week...please check before you go...to visit the beautiful gardens and coffee shop.
15 habitants recommandent
Capesthorne Hall
Congleton RoadAnother wonderful and popular wedding venue, 5 minutes drive away from our house.
It is also open to the public several days a week...please check before you go...to visit the beautiful gardens and coffee shop.
Food Scene
This is a wonderful and very popular restaurant in our little village, which specialises in fine dining in an intimate setting and is a 5 minute walk from the house.
They offer special "lunch time" menus, as well as a full la cart menu during evening hours.
LA POPOTE LIMITED
This is a wonderful and very popular restaurant in our little village, which specialises in fine dining in an intimate setting and is a 5 minute walk from the house.
They offer special "lunch time" menus, as well as a full la cart menu during evening hours.
Basically, this is our local pub, recently transformed into a very stylish establishment featuring a Gastro style restaurant within a traditional country pub...absolutely wonderful.
The ales are fine, the wines a plenty and the menu is one of depth & high quality!
They have a large sunny beer garden, and a glass "outside inside" restaurant orangery, to accommodate all weather's.
The prices are competitive and the staff are friendly.
And all this is only a 5 minute walk from Marton Oak House 👍
The Davenport Arms
Congleton RoadBasically, this is our local pub, recently transformed into a very stylish establishment featuring a Gastro style restaurant within a traditional country pub...absolutely wonderful.
The ales are fine, the wines a plenty and the menu is one of depth & high quality!
They have a large sunny beer garden, and a glass "outside inside" restaurant orangery, to accommodate all weather's.
The prices are competitive and the staff are friendly.
And all this is only a 5 minute walk from Marton Oak House 👍
A great place for breakfast, lunch, coffee & cake or afternoon tea, during your stay at Marton Oak House, and only a 2 minute drive or 5 minute walk from the house.
The Old Barn
A great place for breakfast, lunch, coffee & cake or afternoon tea, during your stay at Marton Oak House, and only a 2 minute drive or 5 minute walk from the house.
A great gastro pub, with the addition of a wonderful medieval barn which hosts parties, christenings and weddings all year round.
It's a 7 minute drive from the house or a beautiful 55 minute 3 mile countryside walk.
The Plough Inn
Macclesfield RoadA great gastro pub, with the addition of a wonderful medieval barn which hosts parties, christenings and weddings all year round.
It's a 7 minute drive from the house or a beautiful 55 minute 3 mile countryside walk.
A local pub which has recently been taken over by new management and only a 4 minute drive from the house or a great 1 hour Country walk 👍
Adam, Lizzie and team run a great Gastro Pub with superb food, fine ales and everything else you would want from a fine country pub.
They also scored highly during Lock Down, offering a great Gastro Pub Take Away experience, where amazing food could be easily ordered, picked up or delivered, all at great prices and always a high quality product.
Definitely worth a visit via car or foot, from Marton Oak House.
14 habitants recommandent
Waggon & Horses
A616A local pub which has recently been taken over by new management and only a 4 minute drive from the house or a great 1 hour Country walk 👍
Adam, Lizzie and team run a great Gastro Pub with superb food, fine ales and everything else you would want from a fine country pub.
They also scored highly during Lock Down, offering a great Gastro Pub Take Away experience, where amazing food could be easily ordered, picked up or delivered, all at great prices and always a high quality product.
Definitely worth a visit via car or foot, from Marton Oak House.
Another wonderful gastro pub within a 10 minute drive from the house or a beautiful 3 mile country walk.
The Black Swan
Trap StreetAnother wonderful gastro pub within a 10 minute drive from the house or a beautiful 3 mile country walk.
Another great gastro pub, which is only a 10 minute drive...or 3 mile walk...from the house.
Harrington Arms Gawsworth
Another great gastro pub, which is only a 10 minute drive...or 3 mile walk...from the house.
Yet another wonderful gastro pub and wedding venue, only a 14 minute drive from the house... or a beautiful 4 mile countryside walk or bike ride.
9 habitants recommandent
Swettenham Arms
Swettenham LaneYet another wonderful gastro pub and wedding venue, only a 14 minute drive from the house... or a beautiful 4 mile countryside walk or bike ride.
Another great gastro pub and daytime deli, which is only a 10 minute drive from the house.
It specialises in "hand made pies", local ales and on a Wednesday night, it offers "Moules & Frites" for £7.50!!
The Egerton Arms & Cafe deli
Knutsford RoadAnother great gastro pub and daytime deli, which is only a 10 minute drive from the house.
It specialises in "hand made pies", local ales and on a Wednesday night, it offers "Moules & Frites" for £7.50!!
This is an amazing gastro pub which is best enjoyed after the beautiful and local Luds Church walk...or just skip the walk and enjoy the finest local ales, gasto food and friendly hospitality!
14 habitants recommandent
The Ship Inn
Barlow HillThis is an amazing gastro pub which is best enjoyed after the beautiful and local Luds Church walk...or just skip the walk and enjoy the finest local ales, gasto food and friendly hospitality!
An amazing menu of traditional Indian dishes enhanced by the unique & exciting dishes such as Chocolate Korma, Helicopter Naan Bread and Prawn McCartney!!
On top of their amazing menu, the staff are great, the decor is stylish and its only a 10 minute drive from Marton Oak House.
6 habitants recommandent
The Purple Pakora
14 Lawton StAn amazing menu of traditional Indian dishes enhanced by the unique & exciting dishes such as Chocolate Korma, Helicopter Naan Bread and Prawn McCartney!!
On top of their amazing menu, the staff are great, the decor is stylish and its only a 10 minute drive from Marton Oak House.
A great Indian restaurant in a stylish setting, with unique Indian dishes mingled between the old favourites.
Only a 10 minute drive from the house, but try and book to avoid disappointment.
Amans Indian Restaurant
Holmes Chapel RoadA great Indian restaurant in a stylish setting, with unique Indian dishes mingled between the old favourites.
Only a 10 minute drive from the house, but try and book to avoid disappointment.
Tiffin Congleton
Manchester RoadA popular Indian restaurant which is only a 5 minute drive from the house.
A great restaurant in the heart of this "footballer famous" village in the heart of Cheshire, and only a 10 minute drive from the house.
The Alderley Bar & Grill
50 London RdA great restaurant in the heart of this "footballer famous" village in the heart of Cheshire, and only a 10 minute drive from the house.
A great example of a Gusto chain bar and restaurant in this " footballer famous" Cheshire village and only a 7 mile drive from the house.
11 habitants recommandent
Gusto
756 Wilmslow RdA great example of a Gusto chain bar and restaurant in this " footballer famous" Cheshire village and only a 7 mile drive from the house.
Hotel Rudyard
Lake RoadDoes a great carvery most lunchtimes and evenings!
A very stylish place for lunch or dinner, and a 10 minute drive from The Oak...often with it's own generous portion of footballers and WAG's!!
Piccolino Alderley Edge
London RoadA very stylish place for lunch or dinner, and a 10 minute drive from The Oak...often with it's own generous portion of footballers and WAG's!!
Leisure Activities
Marton Meadows Golf Club
Congleton RoadIf you love golf, this is a 5 minute walk from our house.
A great place for an experienced fisher or a place to learn a new hobby.
It's also a peaceful place to relax in a beautiful natural setting, and only a 10 minute walk...or 2 minute drive...from the house.
Marton Heath Trout Pools
School RoadA great place for an experienced fisher or a place to learn a new hobby.
It's also a peaceful place to relax in a beautiful natural setting, and only a 10 minute walk...or 2 minute drive...from the house.
Take full advantage of this therapeutic relaxation and beauty spa, literally a 2 minute drive or 5 minute walk from the house.
Escape Day Spa
Take full advantage of this therapeutic relaxation and beauty spa, literally a 2 minute drive or 5 minute walk from the house.
Lots of our guests have chosen to stay at Marton Oak House after visiting this amazing theme park, set in a beautiful location!
329 habitants recommandent
Alton Towers
Farley LaneLots of our guests have chosen to stay at Marton Oak House after visiting this amazing theme park, set in a beautiful location!
Sightseeing
Our beautiful 13th century black & white church that proudly welcomes you into the village from the A34...south.
We got married here in 2016.
Saint James And St. Paul Church
Congleton RoadOur beautiful 13th century black & white church that proudly welcomes you into the village from the A34...south.
We got married here in 2016.
An amazing place to visit, with a popular Cafe and Coffee shop, and only a 10 minute drive from the house.
Jodrell Bank
An amazing place to visit, with a popular Cafe and Coffee shop, and only a 10 minute drive from the house.
A beautiful place to visit and only a 14 minute drive from the house or a 4 mile countryside walk from the house.
Gawsworth church is set beside a beautiful ornamental lake and The Harrington Arms is also within the village, for an entire afternoon out.
13 habitants recommandent
Gawsworth Hall
Church LaneA beautiful place to visit and only a 14 minute drive from the house or a 4 mile countryside walk from the house.
Gawsworth church is set beside a beautiful ornamental lake and The Harrington Arms is also within the village, for an entire afternoon out.
A lovely place to visit, along with a walk around Rudyard Lake on the way, folliwed by afternoon tea at The Rudyard Hotel, or within Leek itseks
76 habitants recommandent
Peak Wildlife Park
A lovely place to visit, along with a walk around Rudyard Lake on the way, folliwed by afternoon tea at The Rudyard Hotel, or within Leek itseks
An beautiful place to visit and a 20 min drive from the house.
Park up and take a mini steam train ride to the edge of the lake.
Take a gentle stroll around the lake....as short as as long as you want. The entire lakeside walk is 5 miles long, but mainly on the flat!
There is a little lake side cafe where you can enjoy coffee & cake, afternoon scones & tea, or just an ice cream.
37 habitants recommandent
Lac Rudyard
Lake RoadAn beautiful place to visit and a 20 min drive from the house.
Park up and take a mini steam train ride to the edge of the lake.
Take a gentle stroll around the lake....as short as as long as you want. The entire lakeside walk is 5 miles long, but mainly on the flat!
There is a little lake side cafe where you can enjoy coffee & cake, afternoon scones & tea, or just an ice cream.
One of the most beautiful walks in the nearby Peak District...truly a spectacular and circular walk through the shires, featuring magical woodlands, babbling brooks, moor land views and ice age rock formations...where we got engaged!!
Local legend suggests this was also a hide out location for Robin Hood and his Merry Men!
Then complete and compliment your day with a gastro pub experience at The Ship Inn...200 yards from where the walk starts & finishes!
25 habitants recommandent
Lud's Church
One of the most beautiful walks in the nearby Peak District...truly a spectacular and circular walk through the shires, featuring magical woodlands, babbling brooks, moor land views and ice age rock formations...where we got engaged!!
Local legend suggests this was also a hide out location for Robin Hood and his Merry Men!
Then complete and compliment your day with a gastro pub experience at The Ship Inn...200 yards from where the walk starts & finishes!
Only an hours drive from Marton Oak House, it is so worth a visit, winding through the Peak District, the spa town of Buxton and the "Tart Town" of Bakewell, you will finally be greeted by the golden and historical splendour of Chatsworth House, and the beautiful country estate it stands within.
Take a peak at one of the largest private art collections in Europe, stroll around the gardens or take afternoon on one of the many tea rooms and restaurant's.
698 habitants recommandent
Chatsworth House
Only an hours drive from Marton Oak House, it is so worth a visit, winding through the Peak District, the spa town of Buxton and the "Tart Town" of Bakewell, you will finally be greeted by the golden and historical splendour of Chatsworth House, and the beautiful country estate it stands within.
Take a peak at one of the largest private art collections in Europe, stroll around the gardens or take afternoon on one of the many tea rooms and restaurant's.
whether it's a breath taking country side walk around The Edge or footballer/wag spotting down the trendy high street, Alderley Edge is definately worth a visit and only a 10 minute drive from Marton Oak House.
37 habitants recommandent
Alderley Edge
whether it's a breath taking country side walk around The Edge or footballer/wag spotting down the trendy high street, Alderley Edge is definately worth a visit and only a 10 minute drive from Marton Oak House.
A 45 minute drive from Marton Oak House, will find you in one of the most stunning parts of the Peak District, with many many walks to suit every kind of walker...or serious rambler.
And if you combine it with a visit to The Peak Distillary in Wildboarclough, or its sister Coffee shop and Gift store, newly based in the famous Cat & Fiddle Pub...the highest in England...then you're all set up for a perfect day out in the countryside!
13 habitants recommandent
Upper Goyt Valley
A 45 minute drive from Marton Oak House, will find you in one of the most stunning parts of the Peak District, with many many walks to suit every kind of walker...or serious rambler.
And if you combine it with a visit to The Peak Distillary in Wildboarclough, or its sister Coffee shop and Gift store, newly based in the famous Cat & Fiddle Pub...the highest in England...then you're all set up for a perfect day out in the countryside!
Shopping
Only a 15 minute drive from Marton Oak House, you'll find a flag ship Marks & Spencers store & food hall.
The same retail park also boasts a 24 hour Tesco Superstore, a Top Shop/Miss Selfridges/Dorothy Perkins/Wallis & Oasis Outlet Store.
And 2 mins down the road. you'll find a flag ship Home Sense/TKMaxx store.
Marks & Spencer Handforth
Pedmore RoadOnly a 15 minute drive from Marton Oak House, you'll find a flag ship Marks & Spencers store & food hall.
The same retail park also boasts a 24 hour Tesco Superstore, a Top Shop/Miss Selfridges/Dorothy Perkins/Wallis & Oasis Outlet Store.
And 2 mins down the road. you'll find a flag ship Home Sense/TKMaxx store.
Only a 20 minute drive from Marton Oak House, with all high street brands available to you...including top ends such as Selfridges.
It also boasts a full and varied dining plaza, and a multi screen cinema complex.
378 habitants recommandent
Centre Trafford
Only a 20 minute drive from Marton Oak House, with all high street brands available to you...including top ends such as Selfridges.
It also boasts a full and varied dining plaza, and a multi screen cinema complex.
A 20 minute drive from Marton Oak House, with various coffee shops and restaurants, and a Sainsbury's superstore next door.
John Lewis
Wilmslow - Handforth BypassA 20 minute drive from Marton Oak House, with various coffee shops and restaurants, and a Sainsbury's superstore next door.