Sarah Callander Beckett, known as SCB, inherited the estate and returned to take responsibility for Combermere in 1992. Following a Marketing and PR career in the Far East and USA focusing on fashion, interiors and hotels, she has translated that experience into the creation of Combermere today - respectful of its past and its history, but to make it fit for purpose in the 21st century. She is passionately committed to its renaissance and the restoration of its buildings and land. She is very proud of the team she leads and their shared energy and enthusiasm for its success. Married to Peter, and Mum to Peregrine her work keeps her very busy. She enjoys languages, travelling and connecting her friends.

Combermere Abbey, one of Cheshire's pre-eminent historic houses, began as a cistercian monastery founded in 1133 by Hugh de Malbanc, Lord of Nantwich. It sits overlooking a 143 acre lake (mere) and gentle rolling parkland filled with ancient oaks on the Cheshire/Shropshire border. Home to only two families since the Dissolution in 1538, the Cottons and the Crossleys, it became a Tudor manor house in 1538 and later a Gothic country house in 1820. Many famous visitors have stayed and fallen in love with it – Elizabeth, Empress of Austria, William of Orange, Henry 1V, Queen Paola of Belgium and Samuel Johnson. The spectacular North Wing with interiors by acclaimed designer Nina Campbell has recently been completely restored after years of decay and near dereliction winning numerous awards for the renovation. Elegant, luxurious and beautifully furnished with a dedicated butler, guests have a choice of two beautiful suites - The Salamanca and Bhurtpore and enjoy the chance to become their own ‘Lord and Lady of the Manor’ during their stay! Enjoy the private garden and spectacular views across the mere and indulge in the estate walks through ancient woods.

Combermere Abbey Estate with its North Wing, the holiday cottages in the listed Victorian Stables and beautiful, romantic award winning wedding venue in the Walled Gardens is situated in the North Midlands of England on the borders of Cheshire and Shropshire with the stunning cities of Shrewsbury and Chester are only 20 miles away. We are 4 miles from Whitchurch, Shropshire - home of Joyce's clocks and 7 miles from Nantwich, Cheshire on the A530. At the crossroads of Cheshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire and North Wales, we are easily accessible from Manchester and Liverpool airports, and only 20 minutes from Crewe Station. Situated in the rural countryside of South Cheshire with its proud dairy and cheese-making history we are surrounded by stunning landscapes, gardens, historic houses and market towns. A food lovers delight with lots of local pubs, excellent restaurants, farmers and weekly markets and food festivals. Excellent cycle routes and walking in nearby North Wales. The estate is run on organic principles, with walks available to guests through its ancient woodland surrounding the glacially formed mere of over 100 acres teeming with wildlife and birds