Inside Kelvin Fletcher’s Luxury Stag Cottage Near Liverpool 2026

Key Points

• Ex-Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher and his wife, Liz Fletcher, are the owners of Stag Cottage, a luxury holiday home situated on their Peak District farm.
• The luxury property is located near Macclesfield, on the Fletchers’ farm in Wincle/Sutton, Cheshire and more than an hour away from Liverpool.
• This luxury retreat was constructed after converting an old barn and has proved very successful since making an appearance in the couple’s family-based ITV series called Fletchers’ On The Farm/Fletchers’ Family Farm.
• According to Liz Fletcher, “the let went in the space of two days on to the website and it has gone above and beyond our expectations.”
• Speaking to the Liverpool ECHO, Kelvin Fletcher mentioned that many tourists travel from Merseyside as the place “has a nice place in our hearts.”
• This holiday home accommodates six persons and comes equipped with three king-size bedrooms, a wood-burning stove, a conservatory, an enclosed garden, and a hot tub.
• According to reports, Stag Cottage could be booked at Sykes Holiday Cottages, where weekly prices stand at around £1,500 with annual earnings of around £78,000 if the cottage remains full.

Liverpool (Liverpool standard) October 24, 2026 – Former Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher and his wife Liz Fletcher are welcoming guests to Stag Cottage, a luxury self-catering holiday let on their family farm in the Peak District, close to Macclesfield and more than an hour’s drive from Liverpool.

As reported by the Liverpool ECHO, the cottage is available to book and has attracted strong interest from viewers who have followed the Fletcher family since their ITV series began in 2023. The couple moved to a 120-acre farm in Wincle, Cheshire, in 2021, where they run the farm while raising their four children: daughter Marnie, son Milo and twin sons Maximus and Mateusz.

The property, Stag Cottage, was converted from an old barn into a holiday rental. The Liverpool ECHO reported that demand increased considerably after the cottage featured in the family’s television programme.

What did Liz Fletcher say about bookings?

Liz Fletcher said the holiday let’s performance had exceeded what she and Kelvin expected. As reported by the Liverpool ECHO, she told viewers: “Since we put the cottage up for rent as a holiday let, it has just gone crazy. We put it online for about two days, and the year literally sold out.”

The same remarks were reported by the Mirror, which said Liz described the response as “crazy” and confirmed that bookings had extended into 2025 at the time. In an episode quoted by the Express, Liz said the cottage had “exceeded all our expectations”.

Kelvin Fletcher also explained the business reason behind the project. As reported by the Mirror, he said on the programme: “Like a lot of farmers we have to diversify to generate extra income to support our livestock and this year one of our most profitable streams has come from our cottage that we renovated and converted for people to stay in.”

What has Kelvin Fletcher said about Liverpool visitors?

Kelvin Fletcher said visitors from Merseyside regularly travel to stay at the cottage and attend events at the farm. In an exclusive interview with the Liverpool ECHO on the red carpet at the National Television Awards, he said: “We get Liverpool visiting us very often with our holiday cottage and some of our events. We get a lot of people from Merseyside over which is always good, so Merseyside has got a nice place in our hearts.”

The Liverpool ECHO described Stag Cottage as being in the Peak District near Macclesfield, rather than in Liverpool itself, and noted that it is over an hour’s drive from the city. Other reports place the Fletcher farm near Sutton, close to Macclesfield, at the edge of the Peak District.

What is inside Stag Cottage?

Stag Cottage is an 18th-century stone property that has been renovated as a detached, self-catering holiday home. According to details reported by the Scottish Sun, it sleeps up to six guests and has three upstairs bedrooms, all with king-size beds; one bedroom has an en-suite bathroom.

The cottage includes a sitting room with a wood-burning log fire, a snug, a conservatory and a fully equipped kitchen with a central island. Outside, guests have access to a lawn, patio, decking, garden furniture and a hot tub.

The Sun and Yahoo News also reported that the property contains a grand piano and luxury furnishings. The Express reported that the enclosed garden and private farmland setting make it suitable for families seeking a countryside break, although dogs are not allowed.

How much does it cost to stay?

Pricing varies by season and length of stay. The Sun reported that Kelvin Fletcher said the cottage was being let for £1,500 a week and that it had been fully booked for the remainder of that year, with 2027 reservations being accepted.

The Express reported examples of seasonal pricing: a two-night stay in May 2027 was listed at £1,532, while an earlier report cited a two-night September booking at £1,015 and a six-night December 2025 stay at £1,460. The Scottish Sun reported that a seven-night stay beginning in January 2028 started from £1,680, equivalent to about £40 per person per night for six guests.

These figures are booking examples rather than a fixed rate, and availability changes as reservations are made.

How popular is the cottage?

The let has received strong guest feedback. The Manchester Evening News reported that Stag Cottage had received numerous five-star reviews through Sykes Holiday Cottages, with guests praising its comfort, tranquillity and the help provided by Liz Fletcher.

One guest review quoted by the Manchester Evening News said: “The cottage had all the amenities we required, and we received prompt and helpful assistance from Liz.” Another guest, quoted by the Scottish Sun, said meeting Kelvin and Liz made the stay “all the more special”.

The Scottish Sun reported that the listing had 89 reviews, all rated five stars, at the time of publication. The Manchester Evening News also noted that availability can be limited, with February fully booked and only a small number of nights left in March and April at the time of its report.

Can guests book Stag Cottage now?

Stag Cottage is listed for booking through Sykes Holiday Cottages, according to reports from the Manchester Evening News, Mirror and Express. The accommodation is marketed for self-catering stays ranging from two nights to a month.

Prospective visitors should check the live Sykes calendar for current availability, because reports published at different times describe rapidly changing availability. The Express reported in February 2026 that August and September 2026 were fully booked, while only six individual nights remained across May, June and July; it also said there was comparatively more availability in 2027.

Background of the development

Kelvin Fletcher is best known for playing Andy Sugden in Emmerdale. He and Liz Fletcher moved to their 120-acre Cheshire farm in 2021 and documented their move into farming through ITV’s Fletchers’ Family Farm, which premiered in 2023.

The couple converted a disused barn on the farm into Stag Cottage as a way to diversify their income alongside livestock farming. Kelvin said the cottage had become one of the farm’s most profitable income streams, while Liz said demand had been extraordinary from the moment it was listed.

The cottage’s connection to the television series has helped drive interest, but its location also matters for guests: it sits in countryside near Macclesfield, with walking and cycling routes nearby and access to Peak District attractions including Bamford Mill, Peveril Castle and Speedwell Cavern.

Prediction: What it means for Merseyside travellers

For Liverpool and Merseyside readers, the development is likely to keep Stag Cottage on the list of desirable short-break options within driving distance of the city. Kelvin Fletcher’s comments to the Liverpool ECHO indicate that Merseyside visitors already form a meaningful part of the cottage’s guest base.

Demand is expected to remain high because the property combines a recognisable television connection with a six-person capacity, countryside setting and facilities such as a hot tub and wood-burning stove. However, travellers planning a weekend or school-holiday break may need to book well ahead, as previous reports have described limited remaining availability during popular periods.

For local tourism businesses, continued coverage of the cottage could also draw more attention to the wider Peak District and Macclesfield area, particularly among families looking for walking, cycling and countryside-based holidays.