Head to these holiday cottages near Liverpool for quality holidays exploring a historic port city.
If you’re eyeing up Liverpool as your next holiday destination, you’ve made a good choice.
This UK city is a vibrant and friendly destination with everything from fine dining restaurants and thriving pubs to a historic city centre and bustling waterfront that was once designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At the same time, there are halls boasting fantastic live gigs, the Anfield Stadium for football fans, and Aintree Racecourse, which features big events in the horse-racing calendar.
With so much action and relaxation on hand, where better to base yourself than from a holiday cottage? Cottages in Liverpool afford you more privacy and comfort than a traditional hotel stay, and they also save you money by providing a self-catering option for the times when you aren’t investigating Liverpool’s thriving food scene. There are more cottages in the Peak District if you’re looking to stay in the peaceful hills within driving distance of the bustling city. Otherwise, look towards cottages in Wales for stunning beaches and day trips to Liverpool.
List of cottages:
1. Apartment 32 (Liverpool, Merseyside)
2. 342 South Ferry Quay (Liverpool, Merseyside)
3. Shepherd’s Crook (Wincle, Dane Valley)
4. Apartment 1 – Crosby Gardens (Waterloo, Merseyside)
5. Sunlight Soap Cottage (Port Sunlight, Merseyside)
6. No. 1 The Rosaries (Thornton Hough, Merseyside)
7. Underlea (Hale, Greater Manchester)
1. Apartment 32
Location: Liverpool, Merseyside
Best for: A third-floor apartment in the city centre
If you want to stay smack-bang in the vibrant city centre, Apartment 32 is just what you need. This Liverpool apartment is a third-floor property in an apartment block just north of China Town and the Baltic Triangle, five minutes’ walk from Liverpool Cathedral and 15 minutes’ walk from the Albert Dock. With such a central location surrounded by well-established restaurants and historical sites, this holiday home is the ideal setting for four-person families or friends wanting to investigate Liverpool on foot.
There are two bedrooms, including an ensuite and a main bathroom, as well as a parking space for one car. When you’re not out exploring, the trendy apartment also has a balcony that looks down over the Liverpool rooftops so that you can get fresh air without the need for a stroll. This is also an ideal breakfast setting, watching the city wake up below and tucking into your oats, sausages, or other go-to holiday breakfast foods.
Facilities: Apartment 32 is a cosy pad on the third floor of an apartment block. Guests can cook to their heart’s content, as the kitchen is kitted out with an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge-freezer, dishwasher and a washing machine. If you’re having a quick breakfast before you head out, plop yourself down on the sofa in front of the TV and connect your smartphone to the WiFi. At dinnertimes, you might prefer to gather around the round dining table in the open-plan living area. Bedrooms are bright and airy, with ample storage for all your well-chosen holiday outfits, and include a kingsize with an ensuite and a twin room that has use of another bathroom.
2. 342 South Ferry Quay
Location: Liverpool, Merseyside
Best for: An apartment surrounded by Liverpool’s docks
Fancy staying in the action of Liverpool’s docks and marinas? 342 South Ferry Quay is a marina-based apartment over Brunswick Dock on the River Mersey, which is just half an hour’s walk from the Albert Dock and a 20 minutes’ walk from Exhibition Centre Liverpool. Within easy walking distance of the city centre and the former World Heritage Status waterfront, this waterside location is excellent for a Liverpool holiday for a couple or a small family.
The two-bedroom apartment has its own off-road parking spaces for two cars, as well as a communal garden that has picnic tables in case the sun makes an appearance during your time at the holiday home. Spy on the River Mersey from the Juliet balcony, enjoy evening drinks in your cosy, second-floor lookout or head out to the numerous local venues for fine dining and quick eats.
Facilities: 342 South Ferry Quay is a characterful apartment, sprinkled with quirky art décor, bright and welcoming furniture, and a glossy kitchen. With gas central heating, a bath, and bed linen and towels, all the little comforts will help you to settle in. There’s a high chair for any families that have little ones to cater to. You’ll have no trouble whipping up a meal or breakfast in the kitchen, even for picky eaters, because it’s surprisingly spacious and equipped with an electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge and washing machine. Entertainment-wise, you shouldn’t be twiddling your thumbs, since the apartment has a Freeview TV and WiFi for movie nights and keeping in touch with friends back home.
3. Shepherd’s Crook
Location: Wincle, Dane Valley
Best for: A peaceful shepherd’s hut well-positioned for day trips to Liverpool
Looking for holiday rentals where you can combine your Liverpool holiday with rural rambles and cycling in the Peak District National Park? Shepherd’s Crook is a shepherd’s hut in the Dane Valley, a peaceful getaway that’s an hour and 20 minutes’ drive from Liverpool and a short drive from Peak District sights such as Poole’s Cavern, Thor’s Cave, the Tissington Trail and Bakewell.
Surrounded by a bluebell wood and rookery, the shepherd’s hut could be said to be part of a wildlife haven. There are elements of a more rustic camping experience, such as a barbecue and firepit, but the holiday home fully delivers on creature comforts. These include a small kitchen, an ensuite bathroom, and a summer house for you to enjoy drinks and sunsets over the hills and treetops.
Facilities: Through the farm-like gate, there’s a green space that’s all yours. The hut’s stable door adds to the rural feel of the getaway, and inside, there’s a cosy double bed with reading lights for unwinding at night and an ensuite shower room in case you come back from Liverpool or Peak District a little hot and sticky. With a built-in microwave oven, hob and fridge, you’ll always have somewhere to prod and poke farm produce sourced from the local area too – just like other self-catering holiday cottages that are bigger in size.
4. Apartment 1 – Crosby Gardens
Location: Waterloo, Merseyside
Best for: A stylish apartment near Crosby beach
Located just north of Liverpool city centre, Apartment 1 – Crosby Gardens is a stone’s throw from Crosby Beach and a short drive from Liverpool attractions such as Liverpool Cathedral, Liverpool Yacht Club, Aintree Racecourse and the Royal Philharmonic Hall. The first-floor apartment has two bedrooms and bright, chic décor that has a tropical vibe – just what you need to get you in the mood for cycles along Crosby Beach and spectacular sunsets over the sea.
This is quite a glam pad, in fact, and the sort of place where friends, families or couples can relax or celebrate a special occasion with dinner and drinks. With an open-plan layout and a well-equipped kitchen, the apartment lends itself well to quality time with your loved ones, all while being a short distance from Liverpool city centre by train or car.
Facilities: Whether you leap straight into the luxury kingsize bedrooms or rinse off in the luxury, walk-in shower first, this Liverpool holiday home is high on luxury and comfort. When you’re ready, retreat into the open-plan living room and plant yourself down on the couch, which looks over a smart TV, one of three TVs in the holiday home. You might want to rustle up some popcorn or other nibbles in the kitchen too, which has an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge-freezer, washing machine and coffee machine. Taking care of your clothes for the next day is easy, considering there’s an iron and ironing board provided.
5. Sunlight Soap Cottage
Location: Port Sunlight, Merseyside
Best for: Peaceful cottage holiday on the other side of the river Mersey
Sunlight Soap Cottage gets its name from its location in Port Sunlight, under six miles from Liverpool city centre. Located across the river Mersey, Liverpool’s cultural heritage extends to the village, which has Victorian roots, arts and crafts buildings and its own museum. Surrounded by village pubs and tea rooms, this holiday home is a more peaceful alternative to cottages in Liverpool, just outside of the action, but well within reach of the city centre.
Traditional and quirky are some words that come to mind when you enter the two-bedroom terraced Liverpool holiday home. There’s a coal effect gas fire for atmospheric evenings with a glass of hot choc or wine, a lawn for little ones to play around outside, and outdoor furniture for warm evenings spent alfresco style. This is also an excellent base for active holidays hiking or biking, whether it’s along the river Mersey, into North Wales, or around the Peak District, as the cottage has a shed to store two bicycles.
Facilities: A cottage holiday at Sunlight Soap Cottage is well-suited to family getaways, given the outdoor space, enclosed patio, stair gate, highchair and travel cot. Sunlight Soap Cottage has two double bedrooms and a bathroom with a handheld shower, making it simple to rinse off after any paddleboarding activities in the Albert Dock or long-distance walks. For any quiet evenings in, perhaps a games or movie night, there’s a Freeview TV, WiFi, DVDs, games and a handful of books to choose from. Roadside parking and a fully-equipped kitchen are the cherries on top, giving you the option of driving to a local country pub of your choice or settling in for a family dinner in the comfort of the cottage.
6. No. 1 The Roseries
Location: Thornton Hough, Merseyside
Best for: Those looking for traditional period holiday rentals
Prefer the small village feel, rather than life in the big city? No. 1 The Roseries is based in Thornton Hough, a quiet village across the river Mersey. It only takes 25 minutes to drive into the historic port city resting on the other side of the river, meaning that you get the best of both worlds. Plus, it’s a pretty excellent base for exploring the walled city of Chester, a 25 minutes’ drive away, or North Wales’ gorgeous beaches, which are slightly further on from there.
When you envision cottage holiday rentals, something like The Roseries might spring to mind. The holiday home has a timber-framed front, high chimney spouts, and well-trimmed hedgerows. The period features fall just short of a thatched roof and log fire, but that’s because the cottage is also sprinkled with modern features for your comfort, such as a woodburning-effect stove in the living room and a full set of modern kitchen appliances so that you can rustle up a full cooked breakfast to fuel your adventures around Liverpool.
Facilities: In your semi-detached holiday home, there are plenty of ways to unwind. First, count on sound sleeps in the three cosy bedrooms, which include a double bedroom, a small four-foot double bedroom, and a twin bedroom. There’s a bathroom with a bath for any peaceful pre-bedtime soaks and a shower-over for when you’d rather have a quick rinse followed by a movie night in front of the Freeview TV. There are DVDs, books and games for your all-important quality time, as well as roadside parking if you’d rather drive to a venue in Liverpool for dinner. The property provides fuel and a starter pack if you’d like to get a fire started. All of your snacks and other nibbles can be prepared in the fully-equipped kitchen, which includes an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge-freezer and dishwasher.
7. Underlea
Location: Hale, Greater Manchester
Best for: Larger reunions in a thatched cottage between Liverpool and Manchester
If it’s traditional thatched cottages near Liverpool that you’ve been searching for, welcome to Underlea, a four-bedroom period property with a Norfolk reed thatched roof, exposed beams running along the length of the ceilings and a lush green garden for picnics, ball games and soaking in the sun. With four bedrooms and a pet-friendly rule, the thatched cottage is one of Breakfree Holidays’ favourite properties for extended family meet-ups – whether it’s for family Christmas, a summer reunion or a gathering to discover the varied music heritage in Liverpool.
Underlea isn’t an example of holiday cottages in Liverpool city centre. It’s located in Hale, which is 33 miles from Liverpool, 12 miles from Manchester city centre and 13 miles from the edge of the Peak District. The central location makes it the ideal base for day trips to all three destinations, no matter whether you fancy touring Liverpool’s docks, checking out Manchester’s street art or looking around caves and old railway lines in the national park. Speke Hall, a National Trust property from the Tudor times, is also a short drive away for more historic outings.
Facilities: There’s a lot to like about Underlea. First, the property is one of a group of rare dog-friendly cottages in Liverpool and the surrounding area. The holiday home is also suitable for bigger groups, and there’s no chance that you’ll feel cramped, given the four bedrooms, ensuites, family bathroom and outdoor space. With a huge, brick driveway and a manicured back lawn, you might feel as though you’ve suddenly become lord of the manor. With such a position, you’ll have the choice of serving drinks from a designated bar area, rustling up a homecooked meal in the fully-equipped kitchen or propping your feet up in front of the log fire, all on the ground floor.
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