Church Minshull Aqueduct Marina in Cheshire East

Recently bought a motorhome looked at lots of sites on lots of different websites finally found Pitch up easy to book fantastic communication arrived just before 5pm barrier open knew our pitch number in advance. Set up and wine poured in less than 30 mins . Even met the grumpy Swan

Went with grandchildren for an ice cream, not the first visit during Covid. On this occasion we were told we couldn't have a high chair for a baby outside because we hadn't booked in advance. They were happy to let us in and to take our money but couldn't see how stupid it was to deny us a high chair simply because we hadn't booked. The member of staff came out to take our Covid tracking details reminding us that since we hadn't booked, strictly speaking we shouldn't be there. (Only one other table was taken on the entire premises). When we questioned the poor service, she then proceeded to tell us that the cafe was just a side line and not their main business so they weren't bothered if customers didn't come. Avoid this place, go somewhere where you will be welcome.

We were in need of boating services so called ahead to Aqueduct for information. We were advised that they closed at 1700 so we were thrilled to arrive (by the skin of our teeth) at 1640. Trying to access the facilities we needed was like pulling teeth, and trying to pay for these services included a trek around the whole facility before an impatient gentleman took my money. He was intimidating and obviously desperate to close the marina at 1700. We finally left at 1705 feeling rushed and flustered. The only saving grace were 2 lovely couples sitting at the rear of their boat adjacent to the wharf who were really friendly and helpful - even offering us a G&T to cheer us up. This is not the first time we have visited and each time we leave feeling disgruntled. Customer Service is obviously not a priority here.

We stayed in our motorhome on the site and was given so much wrong information from various staff when we asked where is the local pub, we first got told it’s 20 minutes down the canal tow path think again it’s at least 45 minutes down a very precarious overgrown towpath under a bridge then climbing over into the farmers field and down another pathway. On the way back we took the road feeling this may be a safer option, 1.9 miles to the aqueduct Marina in a dark unlit road with no footpath just hedges and nettles to jump into when the traffic came flying along at full speed. We were also told by a young lady in reception twice as we questioned it that the toilet waste went down the drain next to the van what she actually meant was it’s the grey waste that goes down the drain and the toilet waste goes into the Elsan point on the marina. We also asked for two coffees from the coffee shop one morning and there was Absolutely no one sitting at any other table and she asked if we had booked a table. What a joke... no one in the place and she wants us to book a table for a quick cuppa that was extremely expensive anyway in our option.You really need a car to travel around here as there is no footpaths to walk anywhere around safely. Staff give wrong information and basically i would never come back as found the local details from the booking and staff to be very misleading and all in all it was very distressing the whole time and no refunds available as they don’t feel they misled us or told us any untruths.Think again before coming here.

I dropped in a here with a number of friends for a snack at lunchtime. The cafe was busy so service was a bit slow but friendly. Food was a reasonable quality but a bit expensive.

Waited about 25 minutes for tea and a cake. Be warned. Food okay. Location appeals to those who love boats as look across marina - you'll have time to contemplate the purchase of a narrow boat.

We stayed over last week on way back from Devon to Cumbria as a stopover.The site is lovely with large pitches with electric and water on each pitch.The showers and toilets are spotless and less than 30 seconds walk away from pitches so I really don't how other people have complained about facilities too far away unless they are extremely lazy!!The location is great and the marina is amazing to sit at cafe and watch and to look aroundA special big thank you to Sallie who went out of her way on her weekend off to post my caravan keys back to me as the day I got home in Cumbria I realised I had lost my caravan keys.Within minutes of me ringing the marina Sallie has walked over to the pitch I had stayed and found my keys and arranged to post them to meI would recommend this site and plan on staying again, the cafe even sells bread and milk if you have ran out !

good fresh food for a quick bite service good and friendly café not open long so check time before going

trev_l167935's avatarNO RESTAURANT ON SITE AS SUCH, ONLY AN EARLY CLOSE CAFE. 30/04/2019trev_l167935 Confirmed ?Liked: The marina.Disliked: The way we were treated by the site regarding misleading info saying there was a restaurant and there wasn't one as such, only a cafe that closed at 4.30 pm !! The "restaurant" attracted us to the site only to find out the truth. [cafe only]We left the next day to move on with the company auguring that they were not going to refund us the outstanding £50, for two nights. even though they admitted words were misleading, So much for there customer care, I. E. they don,t care.Very large loose underfoot gravel on hard stand, not good for elderly persons and with water tap too low down on the electric post.

Good site for the bank holiday weekend . We knew it was remote and were looking forward to a relaxing few days but the folk at the serviced pitches opposite were the sort of folk you don’t need to live next door to .. basically inconsiderate chavs with loud voices etc till late ... Shame as it would have been a great site otherwise.

The site is in a lovely location, views of the moored canal boats and countryside was relaxing. All staff were friendly and helpful, Not a child friendly site due to it being a working site, near water and nothing for them to do. The pitches were spacious with electric and water, the chemical disposal point was inside a purpose built building, clean, all facilities you could need, great if it's bad weather, however, you need transport to get to the nearest village and pub. The cafe was clean and served good food by Glen who was always friendly and helpful.For a peaceful break, you could not do better, a friendly welcome from Georgia and good food served in the cafe, we didn't need more.Great place, I am looking forward to going back!

This is a very good well run marina on the shropshire union canal 3 to 4 miles from Nantwich town centre well worth a visit

Don't bother,the site is geared up for the mariner,caravan site looks like an after thought, toilets along way from caravan site likewise the chemical toilet,nothing to do what's so ever for kids and the campsite looks like a rough carpark with gravel pitches, two toilets and two showers per male or female so at busy times expect a queue, other people seem to like this site so God only knows what their used too as this is one of the worst we've been too,far to expensive for what you get however the cafe and marina are clean. Don't waste your money.scale out of 10 one maybe two.

Quiet and calm surroundings. Friendly and helpful teams of staff...The Gallery Cafe, The Brokerage and Knights Narrowboats. Why complicate life? X

Popped in for the first time. Beautiful sunny day. Sat out side. Ordered 2 full English breakfasts. Young lady didn’t seem to want to be there, but was polite and efficient, eventually got a half smile. Food came out really quite quickly, very high quality local produce. Little bit expensive but very tasty, waitress was smiley and polite, will come back though very pleasant

Well I was looking for a a nice quite cafe to meet a business clients I can accross this very nice place were we could sit outside into the sun having our coffee and sandwiches and been served by a very nice helpful lrish lady who has not forgotten here Irish ways the sandwiches were all home made and fresh very clean and tidy I will be deffenley be calling here again very soon keep up the good work

Found this little gem of a place on pitchup.com so booked for a week , arrived An was greeted with a lovely warm welcome . The pitches are gravel based & very spacious, We were booked onto a service pitch . Showers & toilets are immaculate. The little cafe on site do light lunches An are very good An the staff very polite . Even the Chemical waste room is kept immaculate with a mop & bucket to hand . The walk around the long boats was lovely an by the canal . Loved our stay & would deffo stay again :)

Stayed here for the April bank holiday in our campervan. Great views and the marina is lovely. Food on the site is really good but a little expensive I thought for what you were getting. Toilets and showers are fine and didn't matter what time you went for a shower I could always use one and they were always clean. Only trouble was lack of staff after 6pm. First night we stayed was fine but the second night a couple in their 60's came back to there caravan drunk and started kicking off at each other and the wife saying to her husband 'I dare you to hit me again' no staff to report it too and I was tempted to call the police but last time this happened to me on a site there was no evidence and of coarse the rest of my stay i'm getting dirty looks so I thought you know what I am not getting involved. The next morning they carried on arguing but we went out for the day. Our final day they were both not talking to each other lol. Most other campsites do have someone on patrol which I think they need to do just in case of trouble. Other than that it was fine

All of the food was lovely but the chips were the best I have had in a long time. Lovely cakes too 😀😀😀

I had read about this marina and as I have an interest in canals, decided to stop there for lunch on Saturday

Just spent a few nights in our motorhome on this site and we found it a nice quiet and relaxing place we had a lovely walk down the canal. The cafe on the site was a lovely and friendly place to have a meal which was very reasonable and was very good. We would also like to thank three people in particular who made us feel welcome and who would go out of their way to help in anyway they could they are Julie, Alex and Woody we would definitely be going back next year

Popped in during a visit to the aqueduct, sat outside in the sunshine and had a lovely tuna sandwich with side salad, delicious and freshly made. Great find!

Lovely spot, staff a bit frosty but ok. Sandwiches fab - fresh and tasty but huge do asked if we could wrap them with cling film, told no but could have burger boxes - we explained we would prefer cling film and pay for it again the answer was no! Took the burger boxes and sandwiches were stale when arriving home an hour late. Expensive for sandwich and tea, especially as half due to box issue were wasted

Decidimos darle otra oportunidad este café después de estar decepcionado en nuestra última visita hace unos meses. (Pedimos un desayuno baguette cada uno y que incluía un campo de champiñones que hizo toda la baguette mojada y difícil comer debido a la cantidad de líquido que salió de ella).

This campsite is great for a quick stop over, the facilities are clean and the surrounding area is quiet. I would recommend this campsite for an overnight stay or two.

A la llegada a nuestro servicio reservado pitch habían sido "tomadas" por otra que decidieron la venta van servicio era una mejor opción que el normal que habíamos reservado. Por desgracia, tuvimos que esperar casi una hora antes se cambiaron a sus legítimos pero en...

Mi esposa y yo fuimos en esta ubicación para el té de la tarde y estaban encantados con lo que nos encontramos. Un remanso de paz lejos del bullicio de la vida no urbanas. El servicio fue rápido y el personal era educado. La intención...

Este es un sitio precioso y el entorno es realmente genial. La comida en el café era caro aunque extremadamente bueno. Las instalaciones de baño estaban impecables, pero las duchas no eran las mejores (y fría! ). Hay buenas instalaciones de lavandería también. Llevamos a...

called for breakfast with friends, staff were lovely and the food was really good quality.The setting is just ideal for a relaxing meal.would recommend to anyone.

Paid £8.60 for a pot of tea for two; and a couple of small, rather stale pieces of cake.Perhaps the problem was that we arrived half an hour before closing time, midweek low season; but the quality of the food was poor. I ordered a slice of cherry sponge, only for the waitress to inform me some five minutes later that the cherry sponge had 'got a bit hard in the fridge, so would I like something else'? The alternative turned out to be dry and somewhat stale, as was the cake served to my wife.I understand that it must be hard to manage stocks of perishable items when a lot of your customers are 'passing trade', but this was poor–and expensive to boot–and we're unlikely to go back any time soon.

About 12 months ago we gave a 'poor' review - and that was generous. It was definitely a 'bad day'. A disaster in terms of the food delivered and the ineffective service. BUT, 12 months on we have been back twice recently, and each time the breakfast (and egg and bacon sandwich made from 'door stops' of very fresh bread) have been very good indeed. I was close on giving this review 5 stars for the breakfasts - but not only because the sausages were not to my best liking. But really good value anyway. I did see some other diners were having Sunday roast dinners and I'm definitely going back to try them. Those plates of food looked great. Maybe a Sunday roast review will follow before too long. What a great come back though!

The food is plentiful and tasty. Lots of tastes catered for and very nice place to eat. Toilet facilities are lovely and immaculately clean.

This is a good place to visit for an afternoon or lunchtime break. The marina is really good to look at the boats and while away your time

Although, we didn't have a meal this is a place I would recommend & certainly visit again. It is a place that is very relaxing in many ways. The area is very clean & well maintained lovely plants with seating around to spend quiet moments. Or sit to have chats with friends. Although, there was a lot of people there when we visited it didn't feel intrusive.

Stopped here on the caravan pitches. The Marina is very pleasant, toilets and showers clean and it was a nice enough nights sleep.

I stopped here on Saturday 11th June with a group of people, I work as a courier on coaches. The service was exceptional and the food excellent. The staff were on the ball and I managed to get 50 people in for their afternoon tea within 10 minutes. The tea & cakes were homemade and delicious. Extra refills were available if required. We have visited here before and each time the service gets better and better. Well done to Molly and her staff. We shall certainly visit again.

Great cakes and coffee but, book for cream teas though. Very pleasant cafe with outside seating area. Views over surrounding countryside and walks along the canal nearby.

We have just returned from a week narrow boating and passed this marina on our journey. On our 2nd day we stopped opposite the marina and decided to have lunch here, a beautiful day, great service and lovely food made us want to come back to eat here on our way home. So on our 6th evening we moored up for the night approx 500m past the marina and again walked across to eat here and again great service and food. We had been in search of bread and milk on our journey that day and had failed to get anything from Venetian as they had sold out (but were very nice). We happened to ask the girls if we could buy some bread and ended up leaving with bread milk eggs and cakes, great result. Around 7pm our 7yr old pointed out a problem with the toilet on our boat and although our hire company had advised we wouldn't have to bother with the toilet, we discovered it was full! We rang them and they told us (not in the slightest bothered) to take it to a boat yard and have it pumped out.... At 7pm! We were already past the marina and it would have taken about 90 mins to go to the next turning point and back and even then would not get it sorted at that time. We rang Aquaduct and an answerphone message offered an emergency number which after a 5 min discussion we decided we would have to try it. The owner answered and after a mumbled conversation due to poor signal walked along the canal side to find us..... He instructed us to reverse the boat over to his side, him and his young son climbed on board and reversed the boat back up the canal, through a narrow gap and into his marina. He moored us up, explained the staff would be in at 8am to sort the pump out and showed us to the shower and toilet block and invited us to make use of the facilities! Honestly we couldn't believe someone offering such a great gesture to us, we would have had an unthinkable night with a 7 & 4 yr old with absolutely no use of the toilet! The showers and toilets were immaculate and a welcome relief and at 8am the boat was being dealt with. We have not received service like this from anyone for a long time, wouldn't life be easier if everyone was this nice! So thank you Aquaduct marina, for lovely food, essential provisions and great service, we would recommend to anyone passing.

Free parking. Set in the beautiful Cheshire countryside overlooking a well kept Marina, jam packed with narrow boats. Tables available inside and outside over looking the marina. Good food. Big portions. Lovely cakes. Smiley, helpful staff - though did forget the cream to go with the scones. Lovely walk along the canal after eating.Would come here again.

picked up our borrowed narrow boat from here. electricity and water at bertheasy transfer from car to pontoon and discreet visitor parking.the galley is satisfactory as a café but I haven't tried a meal.Slightly tantalising manoeuvring craft in a force five, but didn't hit any boats!fuelling and pump out good

Called in here without booking, for a quick bite while visiting friends ontheir barge food was of a good standard clcub sandwich was a big portion. Well prepeared and presented nicely.

This used to be on of our regular lunch stops for our cycling group. Although we only had beans and egg on toast etc I would have thought it would still be profitable business. However I think it changed hands and we were told that we could only have Sunday lunch after 12 noon needless to say we have not been back as there are more welcoming places in the area.However if one did want to drive out, it is a pleasant spot with walks along the canal and the Sunday lunch would probably be quite good.

We visited last Sunday for breakfast. Group of 4. At the time one other table in use. Ok they were preparing for a private party. We ordered various basic breakfasts (variety on a theme of English Breakfast). After an hour (hadn't noticed time through chatting) when we finally asked how long. Told they were plating up. After another 15mins 2 plates arrived, but no toast. Another 10 mins and the 3rd arrived (with soggy toast). Another 10 mins and the last arrived - completely wrong order. Ate it nevertheless - so hungry. After another 10 mins the toast arrived for the first 2 meals! Unbelievable. Though have to say that manager came to us and offered we need not pay in view of delays. Others came in during this us and had THERE meals before us - though hears some complain orders were wrong.Great setting. They really need to get their act together.

Lovely food in an equally lovely setting! Well worth a visit. Great for watching canal boats and a walk along the canal, followed by good food!

every thing there was nothing I can complain about perfect for all occations very clean and pleasant

Had another lovely meal on the regular Friday night (gourmet menu) absolutely beautiful 10/10. Can't fault anything. Food service and atmosphere all excellent. Will be back very soon

Had lunch here a few weeks ago. Food was OK, but when we ordered ham, egg and chips we were told no ham left - we said OK, egg and chips then, but they wanted to charge the full price for Ham as well! It was not 'service with a smile' either - the staff wer not rude, but not pleasant either.

visited the restaurant again today for lunch but was unhappy with whole experience .We ordered two baguettes with salad a basket of chips a latte and a tea.The drinks arrived and I was given a cup of tea ? when I asked waitress shouldn't it be a pot of tea as that is what is on menu priced at £2 25. I was told I didn't ask for a pot of tea ? and if you don't ask they give a cup .Next one of our sandwiches arrived which was well presented but salad had decreased and they no longer had tortillas on plate . When the basket of chips arrived they were almost black . I commented to the waitress that they were burnt to which she replied I believe so !!!! I asked could they be changed, Overall not the best experience and certainly not of the quality of previous visits.

Went for lunch with a friend. We loved the menu which was varied and everything sounded scrumptious. We had wonderful homemade meals which were hot and freshly made. Chips to die for. As with previous reviews, large portions so make sure you are very hungry. Hot chocolate was gorgeous and definitely hot. Saw others having cakes which looked fresh and delicious. No one left any so must have been good. It was busy but service was fast and excellent. We stayed for some time and felt comfortable. Would we go again? Most definitely. Not sure why the other reviewers had cold drinks and poor cake though everyone has an off day I suppose.

Found the marina in the middle of nowhere and needing a coffee break. Initially I was quite impressed with the marina itself and the setting. Unfortunately it didn't live up to the first impression. The coffee was substandard and lukewarm. The choice of cakes was poor. There were two almost finished and looking unappetising and a third one that looked like it had collapsed in the centre. Quite embarrassing.

We called in and had Tuna mayonnaise and Ham sandwiches.The bread was far too thick with lots of tortilla chip type things.The filter coffee cold.2 sandwiches and 2 coffees cost just under £17.00.Unfortunately not great.Setting very nice rural marina.Great for watching the narrow boats but not eating.There is also a meeting room for hire and chandlers shop.

We discovered this little restaurant by accident and were very pleasantly surprised. In beautiful surroundings, we were able to have a jolly good snack meal (if a little pricey), served promptly, very hot and good size portions.We have since taken several friends there (just ten minutes from home!) for a quick morning coffee and believe me - their cakes are to die for!!Would so recommend this to anyone.

We have visited on around 3 - 4 occasions and never been disappointed. Meals have varied from the specials from the board which all sound tantalising to a sandwich and bowl of HOME MADE CHIPS !!!!! The last visit was the latter and when I enquired as to whether it was very thick bread the chef came out with a slice for me to see and even offered to cut the crusts off. She was extremely accommodating and the sandwich was lovely, as were the chips. Just up my street as I won't tolerate frozen chips no matter how good they say they are. Have recommended to others, some of whom have visited on more than one occasion. The restaurant is clean and inviting and is set in a lovely spot with the boats moored up in the marina. Definitely worth a visit.

Good food served by helpful & friendly staff overlooking the marina. The restaurant has a nice atmosphere with comfortable seating and tables not too close together. The specials are very good value.

Try it. See the narrow boats cruising in and out the marina whilst enjoying food that's fresh, freshly cooked and from a varied menu with great specials. The boaters don't stop here for nothing!We tucked into great chilli-filled skins with a lovely dressed salad.......try the homemade chilli oil. Good pies and wifey's home-made ravioli was sublime. Not cheap but with a good choice of wine and bottled beers this is a nice place. Have a breakfast but don't count on eating for the rest of the day!

stopped off here whilst on our canal trip in January, had a most excellent Sunday lunch of roast beef and all the trimmings very friendly and helpful staff and a nice view of the marina while eating lunch

This cafe/restaurant serves very good quality cakes, snacks, teas and espresso coffees if you are nearby and need a comfortable place for a break. There is also a breakfast menu and licensed full menu dining too. There's always a warm welcome and great service. The whole facility is immaculate and well maintained. Water bowl and 'mooring' for dogs too.

Nice atmosphere, great views out over the narrow boats. We have been a number of times for tea and buns and breakfasts. Never been disappointed.

Free to read newspapers, 'Towpath' and a charity book case. Friendly staff, varied well prepared food, basically a lovely cafe in a working boatyard.

I visited yesterday, wasn't clear on where to go when I got in the cafe I looked for a children's menu, the waitress turned round and said let me get you one. The menu she handed to me was caked in food and disgusting. Then when questioning about the children's option 'sandwich meal' she said it was just simply a plain sandwich. Not very competitive considering you can go anywhere nowadays and get a meal deal for children including crisps, drink and fruit for the same price.Poor overall defiantly wouldn't recommend especially as its out of the way. New menu's and a good clean is a must before selling to customers