Whitethorn Bed and Breakfast

Whitethorn Bed and Breakfast is on Watery Lane, about 3 miles outside Congleton in Cheshire within walking distance of Astbury village. It occupies an 18th-century farmhouse on a 1,000-acre farm.

Rooms in the red-brick house have a TV and tea and coffee facilities, and family rooms are available. There is a seasonal outdoor pool, a garden, a sun terrace and sun loungers. Packed lunches and special diet menus can be prepared on request.

Free WiFi and parking are provided. Manchester is about 45 minutes by car and Stoke-on-Trent 13 miles, with restaurants in nearby villages. It suits couples and families who enjoy countryside walks.