Moving to South Cheshire

[NightLight15]

I've posted in property on the main boards but we are considering a move to Cheshire/Shropshire, possibly Welsh borders. Wondering if anyone has any recommendations of nice villages that are commutable to Chester/Wrexham. Looking for a small village lifestyle but we'll need primary schools (private may be an option). Any words of wisdom?

Hello and welcome to Cheshire!

Would it be OK with yout if I tweet this @mumsnetcheshire and put details on our Facebook page - Mumsnet Cheshire?

It is not an area I am familiar with, but I do know someone in that area so will pop them an email today and ask for some advice.

Rossett is lovely. Close to Wrexham and Chester.

Hi. I live near tarporley.

Most of the villages nearby are lovely. And so are the little schools.

But most of them are expensive. If you have the choice, go just across the border in to Wales, you will get a lot more for your money!

Hi Whatbigeyesyouhave. Interesting, Tarporley is somewhere we've considered (despite being kept awake all night by the church clock when we stayed there recently ). I hear what you're saying about Wales but the school thing worries me there. Perhaps I should take a look at Welsh primary schools. We are currently thinking through our options but I might PM you if that's OK?