Barnacre Green Cottage - Self catering holiday cottage in Saughall Massie, Nr Liverpool, Merseyside, Cheshire, Wirral, England - Sleeps 4+2

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A luxury holiday that doesn't cost the earth and has absolutely no impact upon the environment.

Barnacre Green Cottage sleeps four to six guests and offers luxury accommodation which is located on a farm in the small village of Saughall massie, in the leisure peninsula of The Wirral.

The cottage is made from traditional green oak frame with lime panels and all materials and fittings have been selected for their low environmental and carbon impact. Barnacre Green cottage is self sufficient for all water, energy and waste water so you can enjoy your holiday with the peace of mind that you are having very little environmental impact.

Situated 400 metres up a private farm road, Barnacre is ideally located for exploring the Wirral with beautiful coastal walks and stunning scenery. Guests can enjoy onsite fishing with a one acre well stocked lake. The area is excellent for golf with the Royal Liverpool Open course at Hoylake.

The local village offers an excellent local pub/restaurant within walking distance and there is fine dining in nearby restaurants and hotels. This is an excellent base for daytrips to the roman town of Chester and Liverpool, voted the European Capital of Culture 2008.

Wirral is a peninsula of gardens, sandy beaches, stunning sunsets, parks and picturesque villages. Whether you enjoy sports, drama and music or simply prefer relaxing and enjoying a picnic in the park - there is something for everyone.

With such an abundance of culture and heritage, Wirral has many hidden treasures dating back from as early as the Stone age, just waiting to be explored. Why not experience for yourself the miles of windswept coastline and beautiful sandy beaches as you take in the traditions and beauty of the seaside. Wirral's unique, beautiful landscape is also one of its greatest assets and includes 1,500 hectares of public open space, 4 heathland and 20 woodland sites, 12 sites of special interest and 70 sites of biological significance, along with much more. Alternatively, you can take in the beautiful countryside whilst visiting one of Wirral's many pretty villages or towns, where you will find quaint shops, leafy lanes and some of the best pubs serving local ale and excellent food! For those seeking more energetic pursuits, there are so many choices from surfing or sailing, walking or cycling, swimming or riding - Wirral has plenty to keep you entertained, inspired and wanting to come back for more.

New for March 2009 - A unique and completely 'green' swimming pool and gym area. The indoor pool is heated to ensure guests comfort and pleasure but uses no fossil fuels and the water for onsite is harvested rainwater.