Lux Penthouse in Grand Designs Gem+Rooftop Hot Tub

Private room in tower in Lymm, United Kingdom

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 private bathroom
Hosted by Jannette
  1. Superhost
  2. 11 years hosting

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Featured in

Restoration Man - Channel 4, June 2011
Amazing Spaces - Channel 4, August 2016

40-min drive to Peak District National Park

This home is near the national park.
Stay in the Architect’s Penthouse and luxuriate in your own romantic suite. High up in our award-winning water tower, this unique retreat offers private access and parking. Enjoy exclusive use of the rooftop terrace and hot tub, with sweeping panoramic views over Cheshire. Extensively featured on TV, our Grand Designs icon is a family home, historic landmark and architectural masterpiece. Welcome drinks on arrival and a breakfast tray delivered to your suite crown this unforgettable experience.

The space
Exhausted and in need of some hush? We guarantee a break from your everyday life that will have you unwinding from the moment you walk through the door. A relaxing stillness, peaceful warmth, and romantic atmosphere are assured. This is a quiet home so if you're looking to play loud music, stay out late, or party, this is not the place for you! Also, please don’t come if you’re having an affair!! Thanks !!! 🙏🏻

The Architect’s Penthouse is one of only two suites we offer. It comprises of an open-plan lounge, en-suite and bedroom, complete with a king-sized bed. It boasts spectacular views, a stunning sound system, mood lighting and a TV. A guest tablet is also provided in each suite.

A dividing wall separates the lounge from the bedroom space. An open-plan en-suite sits behind a large frosted glass block screen, complete with limestone wet-floor, Lefroy Brookes fittings and a Philip Starck shower. Colour mixing lighting finishes off this space. The suite sleeps two.

You'll also have exclusive access to our spectacular roof garden, with sun loungers, a traditional teak hot tub and stunning 360-degree views of Cheshire and beyond (details below). With the cathedrals of Liverpool on one horizon and the city of Manchester on another, this is a unique space, summer or winter, day or night. Be it a long leisurely sundowner, a soak in the hot tub, a yoga session, or simply lounging around in the sunshine, the roof garden is a space like no other.

Continental breakfast is served in your room and welcome refreshments are provided. You'll also have access to a refreshment area, complete with, tea and coffee making facilities, ice, glasses and a fridge.

With a quick search online, it’s easy to see why Kevin McCloud chose Lymm Water Tower as one of his 100 favourite Grand Designs.

As well as the Architect’s Penthouse on the top floor, we also have the Master Suite available on the first floor of the tower. To find out more, see: airbnb.com/h/luxury-master-suite

Guest access
This is our family home and we live here with our two children. That said, you will have your own separate entrance up a stone spiral staircase to your suite.

Check-in is between 3pm and 7pm. Check-out is at 10am. Please note, we cannot offer an early check-in, or a late check-out.

Exclusive use of the Roof Garden and Hot Tub has been reserved for guests staying in our Architect’s Penthouse, as follows:

Afternoon session: 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Evening session 1: 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Evening session 2: 10:00pm to 11:00pm
Morning session: 7:00am to 8:00am

During these times, you will be able to access the roof garden and hot tub, for your own exclusive use. The roof garden and hot tub are available only during your allocated sessions, outside of these times the space is available for our other guests’ exclusive use, so please finish your session on time.

Guests booking for two, or more nights, will be able to also use the roof garden and hot tub between 1100 and 1400 each day.

Please note that use of the roof garden and hot tub is weather-dependent, with access being restricted in extreme weather. Strictly no guest access to the roof garden and hot tub after 11:00pm.

Lastly, as this is our home (and to avoid guests turning into pumpkins), we kindly request that all guests return home by midnight.

Other things to note
Ideal for business or leisure guests. Our home is 20 mins from Manchester Airport, 25 mins from Manchester City centre and 35 mins from Liverpool.

You can come and go as you please, as your suite is accessible directly off the spiral stone staircase - so you don't need to go through the rest of the house.

You can also enjoy effortless access to Lymm village with our complimentary Tesla shuttle service - quiet, comfortable, and entirely on us. Subject to availability.

Most of the house has an open aspect, with views of the rolling Cheshire countryside, which is accessible from the bottom of the garden.

Please note: Airbnb require all personal travel reservations to be booked by the guests themselves. Making a reservation for another person is a violation of Airbnb policy and not something we will accept.

We have an EV (Electric Vehicle) charging point available for use. Please alert us in advance, should you wish to use this. We charge 55p per kWh. There is also a cellular base station located at the tower.

Whilst we’re happy for you to bring your own snacks and drinks to enjoy, the consumption of takeaways and meals is discouraged, both in your suite, and on the roof garden.

Strictly no photography, filming or social media content creation, without prior written approval.

Lastly, smoking, or vaping is strictly prohibited, both inside and outside the property.

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What this place offers

Courtyard view
City skyline view
Wifi
Free parking on premises
Private hot tub – available all year, open specific hours

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Rated 4.99 out of 5 from 691 reviews.

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Where you’ll be

Lymm, United Kingdom
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Neighbourhood highlights

Lymm is a great place to visit day or night. It is a lovely quaint village offering walks around Lymm Dam, along the Bridgewater Canal and cycling along the Trans Pennine Way all within walking/cycle distance from the tower.

There are numerous cafes and restaurants to chose from all within walking distance - our local pub (5-minute walk) is owned by Michelin Star celebrity chef Aiden Byrne and his lovely wife Sarah - providing excellent food at a very reasonable price. We also have Italian, Chinese, Indian, Thai and French restaurants in the village and a great little cafe with a beautiful terrace providing delicious breakfasts and lunches. Altrincham Market is also a fantastic eating and drinking space, only a 15 min drive away; it boasts the worlds best pizzas, amongst many other delights.

Dunham Massey and Tatton Park - two fabulous National Trust properties are within a 10-minute drive. Manchester City Centre 20 mins and Liverpool 30 mins drive. Chester is 30 minutes too, and the beautiful market town of Knutsford a 15 mins drive.

Meet your host

Superhost
1,289 reviews
4.99 out of 5 average rating
11 years of hosting
Lives in United Kingdom
Hi I’m Jannette! I live in our beautiful home, with my husband Russell. I’ve spent most of my working life in the television industry and now enjoy a relaxed life in the lovely village of Lymm. Our two children have now left home so Airbnb is a great way for others to enjoy our home whilst we get to meet some very lovely people!

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 15:00 – 19:00
Checkout before 10:00
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Pool/hot tub without a gate or lock
Heights without rails or protection