A converted stable full of rustic features and modern luxuries, by the canal path and near Dunham Massey’s walks and historic attractions.
© National Trust/Mike Henton
A converted stable full of rustic features and modern luxuries, by the canal path and near Dunham Massey’s walks and historic attractions.
Hempfield Stables first appears on maps in 1829. It sits in its own walled garden in lovely countryside by the canal path, close enough to the vibrant city of Manchester. It has been creatively restored and is now a quirky, comfortable holiday cottage with lots of personality and plenty of outdoor space. You’ll find some of the ground-floor rooms set within the original horses’ stalls, featuring wood panelling, exposed brick and limestone floors.
You’ll have free entry to National Trust places during your stay, including the Dunham Massey estate. This 300-acre, walled estate has a 17th-century Georgian house filled with treasures as its centrepiece, an ancient deer park and a garden for all seasons. There are lots of roaming paths to follow, leafy avenues and wide vistas. Tatton Park is not far away.
Ground floor: Spacious entrance hall with reading corner. Sitting room with Everhot stove and bifold doors onto dining patio. Dining room. Kitchen. WC.
First floor: Two bedrooms - King-size bedroom with en-suite shower room, ornamental fireplace and countryside views. King-size bedroom with en-suite shower room and canal views.
Garden to the front and rear. Dining patio. Recently planted orchard meadow. Outbuilding for storing bikes.
Parking is on hardstanding next to the cottage. We are waiting for an accessibility guide for this cottage. It will be available shortly. Accessibility questions? Email holiday.enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk or call us on 0344 800 2070.
Heating: The cottage is heated by air source heat pump. There is an Everhot stove in the sitting room.
Parking: There is parking for two cars next to the cottage.
Please note: There are low beams in the cottage and in Bedroom 1.
Bedroom 2 has an open cavity in the eaves between the bedroom and ensuite.
Offers: Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 4pm at this cottage.