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Shellow Lane Lodges

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A pathway leading to a wooden building with exterior lighting. - Shellow Lane Lodges (Congleton)
A wooden cabin with a paved driveway and a well-maintained lawn. - Shellow Lane Lodges (Congleton)
A cozy living room with a sofa and a dining table, a kitchen with modern appliances, and skylights above. - Shellow Lane Lodges (Congleton)
A small wooden cabin with a sliding glass door entrance, a sofa inside, and a window on the right side. - Shellow Lane Lodges (Congleton)
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser with a mirror, a shower area, and a door leading to another room. - Shellow Lane Lodges (Congleton)
Shellow Lane Lodges provides everything you need. Guests can connect to WiFi in public areas (surcharge).

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included

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A bedroom with a bed, a dresser with a mirror, a shower area, and a door leading to another room.

Apartment, Private Bathroom (Oak Lodge)

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A small wooden cabin with a porch, surrounded by trees.

Apartment, Private Bathroom (Beech Lodge)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Apartment, Private Bathroom (Hawthorn Lodge)

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and three framed pictures on the wall.

Apartment, Private Bathroom (Hawthorn Lodge)

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Apartment, Private Bathroom (Ash Lodge)

A cozy living room with a sofa and a dining table, a kitchen with modern appliances, and skylights above.

Apartment, Private Bathroom (Ash Lodge)

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Apartment, Private Bathroom (Elm Lodge)

A pathway leading to a wooden building with exterior lighting.

Apartment, Private Bathroom (Elm Lodge)

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Apartment, Private Bathroom (Maple Lodge)

A wooden cabin-style building with a sloped roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and small shrubs.

Apartment, Private Bathroom (Maple Lodge)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

About the neighborhood

Congleton is home to Shellow Lane Lodges. Silk Museum and West Park Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Alsager Golf & Country Club and Cavendish Golf Club. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Moss Rose or Harrison Park. Visit our Congleton travel guide
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Sawpit Wood, Shellow Lane, Congleton, England, CW12 2NY

What's nearby

  • A calm lake with a fallen tree trunk in the foreground and a forested hill in the background.
    Rudyard Lake
    14 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • A castle on a lake with forested hills in the background.
    Peak District National Park
    17 min drive - 8.6 miles
  • Congleton Park
    1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Gawsworth Hall
    9 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Moss Rose
    10 min drive - 5.0 miles

Getting around

  • Congleton Station
    12 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN)
    33 min drive

Restaurants

  • Church House Inn
    6 min drive
  • The Beartown Tap
    8 min drive
  • Miam Miam
    8 min drive
  • Queens Head Hotel
    9 min drive
  • Starbucks
    11 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • High chair

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Shellow Lane Lodges pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Shellow Lane Lodges?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Shellow Lane Lodges?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shellow Lane Lodges located?

Situated in Congleton, this lodge is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Congleton Park and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Gawsworth Hall. Moss Rose and Victoria Mill Arts Centre are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Shellow Lane Lodges Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 47 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed before fantastic lodges for price compared to others in area, good facilities spacious and pet friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Livingstone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely place to stay peaceful and quiet with lots of accommodation space. Mostly enjoy the huge space. Will definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend break

Lovely lodges, large and comfortable. Perfect for our family trip. The furniture is of excellent quality and although we did not need to use it, the little shop was an excellent idea.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean well appointed lodge perfect for what I needed just remember to bring your own towel as not provided . I saw on a review this was the case and went with my own but might catch someone out if hadn’t read the reviews .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tamire

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I had a fantastic stay last week! The self-check-in process was super smooth and stress-free—clear instructions were provided ahead of time, which made arriving late a breeze. The space was clean, comfortable, and had everything I needed for my stay. It’s so convenient not having to coordinate key handoffs. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice well appointed lodge , had a nice stay thanks .
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for money and peaceful location, stayed with family for a local wedding no commitment of times to return back (early morning) a couple of the velux windows needed attention as water mark on ceiling if been picky, will be returning and using again, all mod cons fitted like been home from home
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Familyof5

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable, spacious, well fitted - by a railway

These cabins have been fitted out to a high standard, are spacious and comfortable. We would like to have towels included but otherwise equiped with all that we needed. Unfortunately they are just next to a busy railway which rather destroys the otherwise peaceful location. There was a problem with the drains in the en-suite when we stayed which meant it smelt very bad. I expect this is a temporary problem with would be sorted soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Aaron

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very disappointing stay – major issue with trains In hindsight, I wish I had paid more attention to previous reviews before booking. The biggest issue by far is the railway line immediately next to the lodges. Trains pass extremely frequently, including late into the night and again early in the morning. Sleep was significantly disrupted for the whole family. There is no clear indication on the listing of just how close the lodges are to the tracks, and had this been properly disclosed, I would not have booked. The lodge itself felt very tired and dated. While it didn’t appear filthy at first glance, cleaning standards were poor — walking around barefoot left our feet black, suggesting the floors had not been properly mopped. There was also a persistent unpleasant smell within the property, and the en-suite toilet produced a strong odour after use, suggesting an unresolved drainage or backflow issue. Looking back at older reviews, this does not appear to be a new concern. Communication before arrival was also frustrating, with repeated chasing required for payment and check-in information. Overall, the stay was just “meh” — not completely awful, but certainly not relaxing, comfortable, or good value for money. The constant train noise and condition issues completely undermined the countryside experience being advertised. Would not stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Rachel

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Mis advertised

When we arrived at the lodge we were supposed to be staying in there was another family there who said the lodge they were supposed to be staying in was occupied so they were given this lodge. We rang the contact number and he apologised, we were provided the key code for another lodge and when i opened the door that was occupied as there was a dog in there. We finally got put in a lodge and went to look at the hot tub to find it was empty and covered in spiders. The lodge is advertised with pictures of a working hot tub. I was then told this was an additional £120 fee that needed to be arranged with them prior to arrival. This was not stated on hotels.com and we are extremely disappointed as we thought we had grabbed a bargin of a lodge with a hot tub and this was not the case.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Yirga

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Check-in was stressful. We did not receive the key code in advance and had to wait outside for a long time with small children. We called multiple times but didn't get helpful assistance. The property itself needs some maintenance in the kitchen — the available pans were old and badly scratched, and the freezer drawers were broken and heavily iced over, making it unusable. With better communication and some kitchen updates, it could be much better.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Suzanne

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Had to wash all the pots and knives and forks as they was dirty not good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Owen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely quiet site, friendly owners
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Nice place to stay. Staff friendly,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A break at shellow lane lodges

The lodge was ideally positioned in a tranquil location, we were able to get to local points of interest with ease. The lodge was clean suited out with all the required amenities, we would stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay , the lodges are roomy well equipped and spotlessly clean. 6 of us stayed for 2 nights . Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lodges are beautiful.Bigger than expected.Very clean,has everyrhing you will need.Beds are very comfortable.Only thing i would change is the bedroom curtains. Would have liked blackouts as sun shines in rooms very early.Wouldnt stop us visiting again though.Didnt get hot tub heated up as felt at £50 a night it was a bit expensive.Wish we had though as after 2 full days at Alton Towers could have been doing with it.Main bathroom had a huge bath which was greatti chill in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Deffo reccomend

It was lovley very homley and really clean really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay. Friendly staff. Beautiful lodge really roomy and everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chloe

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent (contact directly about hottub)

The lodge was a fantastic and cosy stay. Very clean, spacious and comfortable. We celebrated my mums 50th birthday and I couldn’t have booked a better place. Just be sure to get in touch about arrival details prior to arriving, as we waited a while for the code to the door. Would definitely recommend and book again. Also, be sure to contact the owner about a hottub, as I paid for one and was given a lodge without, which was highly disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Mr&MrsKnowler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
After a nearly 4 hour drive we were "greeted" by a lady who demanded to know if we had booked a hot tub. I said we had and tried to show her the booking on my phone. She refused to look at it and explained that she would have to check with James to which lodge we were staying in. My email stated that we had changed from Maple to Oak as I had requested a hot tub after booking. But after trying to show her the email 3 times and her refusing I gave up. She called James and he didn't answer. She told us to wait in the garden of Oak lodge as we had a dog and she didn't like them. With no luck getting hold of James she showed us a different lodge which didn't have a gated garden which we explained wouldn't be suitable as we had booked Shellow Lane Lodges because it was suppose to be dog friendly. She had said we could have a different lodge but that the hot tub wasn't ready & the lodge wasn't clean yet. James then called and apparently said he had already promised Oak lodge to someone and had given them the key code so we couldn't have it. We ended up having to take the lodge that wasn't ready as it had a more suitable garden. While this was all happening she said we needed to pay for the hot tub...I actually had no idea that the hot tub wasn't included in the price when booking as the pictures on the site show a lodge with a hot tub. We paid her the £125 cash for the hot tub. Wifi was taken out. No towels. No Wifi No DVD player but DVDs.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome

Great close to Alton Towers xx
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning place in a beautiful location. Great facilities, cabins built to a high standard and everything you need for a long weekend away. Management were very accommodating to our hot tub needs. We’ll be booking our third visit upon our return home
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Nice in theory

Really nice for a family stay, at least in theory. Lodges look great at first but aren't in the best condition. Neither shower worked without flooding, the skylights leaked in rain, and the gas ran out after the first night. Nice guys running the place and the hot tub is awesome. In the middle of nowhere, which could be a pro or con for your visit (though a major train line is about 15 yards away, behind a tall wooden fence, which does rather spoil the effect when the place starts rattling).
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very modern loads of space !! Very nicely decorated.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019