Childe Of Hale Cottage - 27896 (27896)

Historic, thatched cottage, with exposed stonework, woodburner and beams, Knowsley Safari Park, Speke Hall and Aintree racecourse nearby.. Ground Floor: Living room: With wood burner, Freeview TV, DVD player, CD player and beams. Dining room: With beams. Kitchen: With electric cooker, microwave, fridge, washing machine and slate floor. Bedroom 1: With double bed and beams. Shower room: With shower cubicle and toilet. Open-tread stairs to... First Floor: Bedroom 2: With twin beds and beams.. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and logs for wood burner included. Travel cot and high chair available on request. Enclosed lawned garden with patio and garden furniture. Private parking. No smoking.. This detached, Grade II listed, thatched holiday cottage, dates back to the 15th century and was the birthplace and home of John Middleton, the 9ft 3in giant known as the Childe of Hale. The village, home to two local pubs serving food, is on the Trans Pennine Trail and the area is great for walkers, cyclists and birdwatchers. Visit include Speke Hall, Liverpool, Albert Dock, Knowsley Safari Park, Chester, Haydock and Aintree racecourses. The north west also has miles of unspoilt coastline including beaches at Ainsdale, Formby and Crosby. Shop 500 yards, pub 150 yards, restaurant 1½ miles. The stairs at this property are steep and turning. Enclosed garden. Up to two dogs only. The banister/balustrade height in this property is less than 1m.