The pretty little village with fine dining, spa and supercars

It may only be tiny, but it's a hive of activity in the pretty village of Marton in Cheshire. With the village hub centred around the main A34 running through the village, it has become a popular stopping off point for cyclists and supercar enthusiasts who are making their way from Congleton and on to Alderley Edge and Manchester.

At the heart of the picturesque village are a collection of old farm barns that have been transformed into independent businesses by the local community which draw guests from far and wide. That includes the acclaimed fine dining restaurant La Popote in the biggest of the old barns just off Manchester Road.

There you'll find some of Cheshire 's finest of fine dining, from the family team who set up here fresh from experience in some of France's best restaurants. The venue is also famed for its hearty Sunday roasts and list of fine wines and champagnes.

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For those after a more casual breakfast or lunch, the neighbouring Old Barn cafe is a popular pit stop for cyclists thanks to its hearty menu of home-made breakfasts, lunches and cakes. There's also a well-stocked ice cream cabinet.

There's a gaming shop right next door to one side, while across the car park is the Gus and Bear grooming salon for dogs. Around the corner there's also the Escape Day Spa and Beauty Salon which offers a wealth of treatments.

Erica Linney is manager at the Old Barn cafe and says the community spirit in Marton is what makes it so special. Businesses work together to help one another - she points to the cafe working with the spa next door to offer afternoon teas and drinks for guests.

Erica says: "Marton is ace, it’s on a major