The magical hotel straight out of Harry Potter 40 minutes from Greater Manchester

Located in the heart of one of Cheshire’s best-known villages is a pretty ivy-clad thatched cottage. From the outside it looks like a traditional country dwelling, yet step inside and you’ll discover an interior which is straight out of a Harry Potter film.

The aptly named Wizard’s Thatch is a small hotel which has three self-contained suites with no shortage of magic between them - it’s also been dubbed one of the “most romantic places to stay” in England. The higgedly-piggedly building offers guests a unique experience where rooms are full of oldie-worldie furniture, antiques and Tudor-style décor.

Despite its rustic appearance, the cottage lies in the centre of Alderley Edge and it is just a few minutes’ walk away from the village’s restaurants and bars, which are often popular haunts with celebrities. The cottage is a short distance from The Edge, a sandstone escarpment with glorious countryside views.

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Thanks to its quirky character, Wizards Thatch has hosted visitors from across the world, including a government minister. The hotel has also featured in an episode of Channel 4’s Four in a Bed.

The cottage is named after a local legend which states that a farmer encountered a wizard on his way to the market. According to the myth, the wizard bought the horse from the farmer after it failed to sell and revealed a group of sleeping knights contained within the rock, who will awake should England fall into danger.

Wizard’s Thatch certainly plays on the magical legend. Inside there are three suites: Camelot, Merlin and The Wizardry. Each one has a small kitchen area with a microwave, toaster, fridge, cutlery and