Nathalie's Guidebook
Gardens to visit within 40 minutes drive.
Cholmondeley Castle Gardens
Fabulous gardens to explore.
One of my all time favourite gardens that I will visit as often as I can.A first class cafe too serving excellent homemade salads,soup and cakes.
13 locals recommend
Wollerton Old Hall Garden
One of my all time favourite gardens that I will visit as often as I can.A first class cafe too serving excellent homemade salads,soup and cakes.
Hodnet Hall Gardens
One can spend a whole day here with loads of things for children to do.
74 locals recommend
Trentham Estate
Stone RoadOne can spend a whole day here with loads of things for children to do.
The Dorothy Clive Garden
Tatton Park
Stoke on Trent,World Capital of Ceramics.
There are numerous pottery museums :Wedgwood ,Moorcroft Portmeirion,Emma Bridgewater and many others. Please google for a full list of potteries to visit.
Stoke-on-Trent
Sightseeing
A world heritage site comprising multiple historic sites where Industrial Revolution started.
So much to see and explore
57 locals recommend
The Ironbridge Gorge Museum
Coach RoadA world heritage site comprising multiple historic sites where Industrial Revolution started.
So much to see and explore
All generations have loved going to see the bunker.
13 locals recommend
Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker
French LaneAll generations have loved going to see the bunker.
Trentham Monkey Forest
A firm favourite with the young.
Chester Zoo
Moston RoadOne of England’s best zoos.
A truly wonderful NT house. One of the best house tours I have done. Great walks in the parkland around it too. A great day out for all.
52 locals recommend
National Trust's Attingham Park
A truly wonderful NT house. One of the best house tours I have done. Great walks in the parkland around it too. A great day out for all.
Walks.
Historic landscape park with rock out crops. Start of walk is up step stairs but so worth getting to the top to explore the follies and stunning views. One of my favourite to visit. Fabulous children’s activities during school holidays.
44 locals recommend
Hawkstone Park Follies
Historic landscape park with rock out crops. Start of walk is up step stairs but so worth getting to the top to explore the follies and stunning views. One of my favourite to visit. Fabulous children’s activities during school holidays.
Wonderful to walk along and it’s so near us. One can walk along it for miles passing through stunning peaceful country side.
Tyrley Locks ,a set of 5 locks on the canal and has a good pub called The Wharf Tavern.
11 locals recommend
Shropshire Union Canal
Wonderful to walk along and it’s so near us. One can walk along it for miles passing through stunning peaceful country side.
Tyrley Locks ,a set of 5 locks on the canal and has a good pub called The Wharf Tavern.
Shropshire Hills AONB
Great place to cycle too.Loads of other activities for all ages too.
15 locals recommend
Cannock Chase Visitors Centre
Marquis DriveGreat place to cycle too.Loads of other activities for all ages too.
Betton
In your cottage you will find maps for walks in the area as well as a long the canal.
Neighbourhoods
A small market town.
Offers a full range of supermarkets to cafes and restaurants as well as a street market on Wednesday where I buy my fresh fish from. Also the butcher called Shelley’s
Loads of take a ways , you will find menus on the pin board in your kitchen.
11 locals recommend
Market Drayton
A small market town.
Offers a full range of supermarkets to cafes and restaurants as well as a street market on Wednesday where I buy my fresh fish from. Also the butcher called Shelley’s
Loads of take a ways , you will find menus on the pin board in your kitchen.
A great day out to explore all that this historic town 35 minutes from Betton that sits on the river Severn. Wonderful old buildings,great shopping and restaurants and cafes. One can also do boat trips along the river.
244 locals recommend
Shrewsbury
A great day out to explore all that this historic town 35 minutes from Betton that sits on the river Severn. Wonderful old buildings,great shopping and restaurants and cafes. One can also do boat trips along the river.
Theme park.
Only an hour away and after a rather exciting day nothing better than returning to Betton house and our tranquil surroundings.
329 locals recommend
Alton Towers
Farley LaneOnly an hour away and after a rather exciting day nothing better than returning to Betton house and our tranquil surroundings.
Food scene
The Hinds Head
Main RoadOur local pub which is a 2 mile walk serving great local food.
Haughmond
Pelham RoadExcellent food. The perfect place to celebrate a special occasion
The wharf tavern
Blockhouse at The Sheet Anchor
Newcastle RoadGreat ribs and really child friendly
The Red Lion Inn
Great Hales StreetHas its own brewery so really good ales etc
Great food with menu changing daily.
Feed back from guests saying it’s excellent.
About a 25 minutes drive away ( depending on tractor traffic!)
19 locals recommend
The Fox
Great food with menu changing daily.
Feed back from guests saying it’s excellent.
About a 25 minutes drive away ( depending on tractor traffic!)
The White Lion
London RoadThe Swan With Two Necks
65 ChestergateFabulous food, a restaurant to celebrate a special occasion,need to book in advance,
The Bear At Hodnet
Drayton RoadFabulous food, a restaurant to celebrate a special occasion,need to book in advance,
Docket is located in Whitchurch and is a Michelin Guide awarded a plate in 2020 guide. Excellent food from local suppliers and growers.
One needs to book in advance.
We have had first class meals here. Highly recommend
8 locals recommend
Docket No.33
33 High StDocket is located in Whitchurch and is a Michelin Guide awarded a plate in 2020 guide. Excellent food from local suppliers and growers.
One needs to book in advance.
We have had first class meals here. Highly recommend