Cranage is situated in rural Cheshire -  much of its area is comprised of farmland.  However, it enjoys good transport links being close to the M6 at J18, Manchester international airport is about 40 minutes drive away and there is a rail link from nearby Holmes Chapel to the airport, to Manchester and to Crewe main line station.  There is also a train station in the neighbouring village of Goostrey.

There are two shops in Cranage, Lowe’s farm shop and, Goostrey Home & Leisure with Tea room, and a 9 hole golf course. Within 2 miles is the village of Holmes Chapel with more shops, a health centre, post office,  pubs, primary and secondary schools and a veterinary surgery. The village of Goostrey, also within 2 miles, has two pubs, some small shops including a pharmacy and a part time post office. Should you be unfortunate enough to require A&E, departments can be found in Macclesfield or Leighton (Crewe).

The Village Hall, a lovely old building, is well used by toddler groups, an Art club and the Bridge club with regular whist drives along with specialist events such as wine tasting evenings, which have in the past been over-subscribed.

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The area is a ramblers’ delight with many public footpaths through pretty countryside.

The Vicarage Hotel, originally built in the 17th century, provided accommodation for visitors and travellers. Currently it serves food and drink to its customers. The Swan Inn, an earlier source of accommodation, changed purpose many years ago and is now Swan Farm. DeVere Cranage Estate offers accommodation and there are several B&Bs in the area.