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A delightful stay...


Whatever your reason for visiting Wirral - holiday, family gathering, a weekend activity break or simply some time out from the bustle of life - West Mead Cottage is perfect for a relaxing, fuss-free break.

Once part of the Leverhulme Estate, the newly refurbished one-bedroom cottage nestles among pony paddocks and formal gardens and has uninterrupted views of the surrounding woodland and fields.

Whether you’re a couple planning an active break, you're attending a Wirral wedding (Thornton Manor and Thornton Hall Hotel are on our doorstep), or all you are looking for is some perfect peace and tranquillity, West Mead Cottage is waiting to welcome you. Read more...

… in a lovely part of the world …


Sunset over the Dee estuary

West Mead Cottage is in the ancient village of Thornton Hough, set deep in the Wirral countryside. This idyllic, but central, location in the northwest of England is only 10 miles from Liverpool and Chester, an hour away from Manchester and Snowdonia, and two hours from the Peak District and the Lake District. It is, quite simply, the perfect base for every type of visitor. Read more...

… with so much to see and do


Tugboat spraying water on the River Mersey in front of the Liver Buildings

Whether your passion is to explore pretty countryside, feel the buzz of vibrant cities, visit historic places, or brave hair-raising rides at breakneck speed, being in Wirral puts you at the very centre of your own ideal world. Marvel at the finest architecture, discover truly ancient settlements, take advantage of a coastline which is world-famous both for its wildlife and its sports.... the choice is yours. And when all that has been accomplished, the very best of the rest of the north of England no more than an hour or two away. Read more...