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M56 Motorway
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M56 Junction 1
M60 A34
GATLEY, HEALD GREEN, CHEADLE, MANCHESTER, STOCKPORT, DIDSBURY
         
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M56 Junction 2
A560 (M60) B5163 B5166 B5167
WYTHENSHAWE, GATLEY, HEALD GREEN, DIDSBURY, BAGULEY, TIMPERLEY, MANCHESTER, ALTRINCHAM, CHEADLE

     
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Farmers Arms
(Under 2 miles)
26 Longley Lane, Manchester M22 4JR

T: 0161 9982244
Pub
F000390
Seasons Guest House
(2 - 5 miles)
803 Altrincham Road, Baguley, Manchester M23 9AH
T: 0161 9453232
Guest house
F000392
M56 Junction 3
A5103 (PRINCESS PARKWAY) (M60) A560
SHARSTON BYPASS, GATLEY, SALE, MANCHESTER, CHEADLE, STRETFORD, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, CONGLETON, WYTHENSHAW
         
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M56 Junction 4
 
WYTHENSHAWE
         
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M56 Junction 5
B5166
MANCHESTER AIRPORT
         
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M56 Junction 6
A538
MORLEY GREEN, WILMSLOW, MACCLESFIELD, HALE BARNS, HALE, BOWDEN, ALTRINCHAM
 
         
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The Bulls Head and Lodge
(Under 2 miles)
Wicker Lane, Hale Barns, Altrincham, Cheshire WA15 0HG
T: 0161 9031300
Hotel
F000830
Roebuck Inn
(2 - 5 miles)
Mill Lane, Mobberley, Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 7HX
T: 01565 873322
Pub
F000807
Alderley Edge Hotel
(5 - 10 miles)
Macclesfield Road, Alderley Edge, Cheshire SK9 7BJ
T: 01625 583033
F: 01625 586343
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Hotel
F002153
Bulls Head Inn Public House and Restaurant
(5 - 10 miles)
Wilmslow Road, Mottram St. Andrew, Macclesfield SK10 4QH
T: 01625 828694
Pub / Restaurant
F000805
M56 Junction 7
A56 A556
LITTLE BOLLINGTON, BROOMEDGE, LYMM, BOWDEN, DUNHAM TOWN, HALE, BROADHEATH, ASHLEY, ALTRINCHAM
 
         
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Greenhouse Restaurant
(Under 2 miles)
41 - 43 Oxford Road, Altrincham, Cheshire WA14 2ED
T: 0161 9294141
Vegetarian Restaurant
F002204
Est Est Est
(Under 2 miles)
183 Ashley Road, Ashley, Altrincham, Cheshire WA14 3QA
T: 0161 9281811
Italian Restaurant
F000814
Cheshire Cheese Hotel
(2 - 5 miles)
181 Manchester Road, Broadheath, Altrincham, Cheshire WA14 5NT
T: 01612 330620
Hotel
F000827
M56 Junction 8
A556 A56
MERE, OVER TABLEY, ROSTHERNE, KNUTSFORD, LITTLE BOLLINGTON, BROOMEDGE, LYMM, BOWDEN, ALTRINCHAM
         
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Axe and Cleaver
(2 - 5 miles)
School Lane, Altrincham, Cheshire WA14 5RN
T: 01619 283391
Pub
F000818
M56 Junction 9
M6 A50 A5061 B5158 B5356
GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, SWORTON HEATH, LYMM
         
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M56 Junction 10
A49 (A533) A559 (B5391)
STRETTON, LOW STRETTON, APPLETON THORN, LOWER WHITLEY, ANTROBUS, PICKMERE, NORTHWICH, STOCKTON HEATH, WARRINGTON
 
Hollies Farm Shop
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The Hollies Farm Shop
Walnut Tree Farm
Northwich Road
Lower Stretton
WA4 4PG







Ref: P002269
Under 2 miles
Leave junction 10 onto the A559 Northwich Road (travelling eastbound it is the 3rd exit on the left and travelling westbound it is the 1st exit on the left).
The Hollies Farm Shop is situated ¼ mile on the right.
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T: 01925 730976
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Hollies Farm Shop on Walnut Tree Farm comprises of a restuarant and farm shop specialising in fresh local produce.
Delicious homemade food is served all day.
Children are welcome.
Disabled access
Parking.
Open every day.
The shop opening hours:
8:30am - 7:00pm (Monday to Saturday)
9:00am - 6:00pm (Sunday)
The restuarant is open 9:00am to 5:00pm every day.
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Farm Shop
Farm Shop
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The Cafe
Pickmere House
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 Pickmere House
Park Lane
Pickmere
Nr. Knutsford
Cheshire
WA16 0JX

Pets welcome
Free Wi-Fi


Ref: P000277
2 - 5 miles
Leave junction 10 and take the A559 (Northwich). Turn left at the Black Greyhound Pub then left into Park Lane at the Red Lion Pub. Pickmere House is then ¼ mile on the left.
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Tel: 01565 733433
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Our 3* Visit Britain award country guest house is a listed building dating back to 1772. Commanding picturesque views over the surrounding countryside the guest house is situated in the centre of the village and within easy walking distance of 2 local pubs serving good food. Also, there are some great pubs and restaurants all within an 8 minute drive.
Pickmere House has 10 bedrooms, 7 are en suite. 2 bedrooms are superior doubles with king size sleigh beds, 2 standard doubles, 2 family rooms (1 with a double and a single and 1 with with a double and 2 singles), 1 single with a private bathroom, 1 twin room in the garden annex (suitable for guests with dogs) and a single and a small double which share a bathroom. Each room has a flat screen TV with freeview channels, WiFi, books, hairdryer and hospitality tray.
Room for informal meetings.
Residents' Lounge.
Children welcome
Pets by arrangement.
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One of the bedrooms
One of the bedrooms
The Lounge
The Dining Room
Happy Guest Lodge
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Happy Guest Lodge
Tarporley Road
Dutton
Near Warrington
WA4 4EZ

Free Wi-Fi



Ref: P002253
2 - 5 miles
3 minutes from junction 10
Leave junction 10 and follow the A49 Whitchurch Road. Happy Guest Lodge is 3 miles on the right.
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Tel: 01928 790824
Fax: 01928 551900
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Happy Guests Lodge is in a great location near Warrington, Northwich & Runcorn offering superb Value for Money. Our aims are simple - "To Make Our Guests Happy"!
Our accommodation reflects a modern Lodge style format, with extra spacious bedrooms, FREE Continental Breakfast, FREE WIFI Access, FREE level and secure Parking, an efficient and friendly Reception and Guest Bar, offering a selection of convenient and freshly prepared food options.
Happy Guests Lodge has 20 spacious en-suite bedrooms, all with digital 30 Channel Free View TV's, Telephone, Free WIFI Access, Hair Dryers, Heaters and Tea & Coffee Making Facilities.
Happy Guest Lodge is also ideally located for a number of other locations being just 10 minutes from Warrington, Northwich and Runcorn town centres and around 20 minutes from Widnes, Chester, Manchester and Liverpool Airports, the Trafford Centre and Cheshire Oakes.
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One of the bedrooms
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Shelly's Restaurant
(2 - 5 miles)
8 Bold Street, Warrington Town Centre, Warrington, Cheshire WA1 1DR
T: 01925 654000
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Restaurant
RF00953
Cheshire Tandoori
(5 - 10 miles)
45 Chester Road, Northwich, Cheshire CW8 1HG
T: 01606 871040
Indian Restaurant
F000804
M56 Junction 11
A56 (A558)
PRESTON ON THE HILL, PRESTON BROOK, DUTTON, ASTON, ASTMOOR, RUNCORN EAST, DARESBURY, HATTON, HIGHER WALTON, WARRINGTON
         
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The Tunnel Top
(Under 2 miles)
Northwich Road, Dutton, Warrington, Cheshire WA4 4JY
T:01928 718181
Pub
F000831
Barge Chinese Restaurant
(2 - 5 miles)
Castlefield Avenue East, Astmoor, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 1NP
T: 01928 589037
Chinese Restaurant
F000821
Chapel's Wine Bar Bed & Breakfast
(5 - 10 miles)
15 - 17 High Street, Weaverham, Northwich, Cheshire CW8 3HA
T: 01606 854485
Bar / Restaurant/ Bed and Breakfast
F002202
Wheatsheaf Inn
(5 - 10 miles)
High Street, Weaverham, Northwich, Cheshire CW8 3EX
T: 01606 851265
Pub
F000803
M56 Junction 12
A557 A56
SUTTON WEAVER, ASTON, FRODSHAM, NETHERTON, RUNCORN, RUNCORN AIRPORT, LIVERPOOL AIRPORT, WIDNES, NORTHWICH
         
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Chinese Delight
(Under 2 miles)
15 Bridge Lane, Frodsham, Cheshire WA6 7HJ
T: 01928 733383
Chinese Restaurant
F000810
Weaver Hotel
(2 - 5 miles)
South Parade, Weston Point, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 4HS
T: 01928 560587
Hotel
F000822
Delamere Forest Inn
(5 - 10 miles)
Blakemere Lane, Norley, Frodsham, Cheshire WA6 6NS
T: 01928 788655
Hotel
F000802
M56 Junction 14
A5177 (B5132)
ELTON, INCE, THORNTON-LE-MOORS, STANLOW, HAPSFORD, DUNHAM-ON-THE-HILL, HELSBY
         
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The Helsby Arms
(Under 2 miles)
Chester Road, Helsby, Cheshire WA6 0JE
T: 01928 724618
Pub / Inn
RF02145
The Courtyard Helsby
(Under 2 miles)
Rake House, Lower Rake Lane, Helsby, Cheshire WA6 0AL
T: 01928 723222
F: 01928 727219
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Self Catering Accommodation
F002216
Jasmine Tandoori
(Under 2 miles)
201 Chester Road, Helsby, Frodsham, Cheshire WA6 0DA
T: 01928 723840
Indian Restaurant
F000823
Rangeway Bank Farm
(2 - 5 miles)
Dark Ark Lane, Manley, Frodsham, Cheshire WA6 9EF
T: 01928 740236
Farmhouse bed and breakfast
F000811
Royal Oak Hotel
(5 - 10 miles)
Chester Road, Kelsall, Tarporley, Cheshire CW6 0PU
T: 01829 751208
Pub
F000799
M56 Junction 15
M53
STOAK, PICTON, LITTLE STANEY, ELLESMERE PORT, CHESTER, WREXHAM
 
         
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Chester Crabwall Manor
(2 - 5 miles)
Parkgate Road, Mollington, Chester, Cheshire CH1 6NE
T: 01244 851666
F: 01244 851400
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Hotel
F002067
Higher Huxley Hall
(5 - 10 miles)
Red Lane, Huxley, Chester CH3 9BZ
T: 01829 781484
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Hotel
F000035
M56 Junction 16
A5177 (A540) (A550)
CAPENHURST, BLACKFORD, MOLLINGTON, SAUGHALL, SHOTWICK, LEDSHAM, QUEENSFERRY, ELLESMERE PORT,
ROMAN CHESTER
         
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