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A fascinating grade II listed cottage within the heart of historic Chester

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Balcony
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, books, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

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Chester, England
  • Popular LocationChester Cathedral8 min walk
  • Popular LocationChester City Walls12 min walk
  • Popular LocationChester Racecourse15 min walk
  • AirportLiverpool (LPL-John Lennon)40 min drive

Space details

3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, sleeps 5
Bedroom 1
    1 double bed
Bedroom 2
    2 twin/single beds
Bedroom 3
    1 twin/single bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower
Bathroom 2
    No shower or bathtub
Bathroom 3
    Bathtub/shower combo

Room options

About the area

Chester

Heart of Chester.Within a 15-minute walk of the cottage, you'll find Chester City Walls and Chester Racecourse. Grosvenor Park and St John the Baptist Church are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Chester Cathedral - 8 min walk
  • Chester City Walls - 12 min walk
  • Chester Racecourse - 15 min walk
  • University of Chester - 19 min walk
  • Chester Zoo - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Chester Station - 8 min walk
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 3 min walk
  • Brewhouse & Kitchen - 2 min walk
  • The Old Harkers Arms - 4 min walk
  • The Cornerhouse - 3 min walk
  • The Square Bottle (Wetherspoon) - 2 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A fascinating grade II listed cottage within the heart of historic Chester

Douglas Cottage is a grade II listed cottage within the City of Chester, designed by the renowned Architect John Douglas. Being of a fascinating fairytale gothic design it features sandstone faced walls with spires and turrets, an Architect’s dream.

You will immediately be struck by the remarkably high quality of accommodation comprising of:-

A most attractive living room with original mullion windows and outstanding fireplace.

Dining room with heavy oak banqueting table and antique oak furniture and double gothic type doors opening to a lovely patio area.

A pristine superbly equipped kitchen with an adjoining utility area and toilet facilities.

A winding staircase leads to the upper floors which feature three immaculately presented comfortable bedrooms.

Briefly, on the first floor we have the superb master bedroom with a turreted reading area with a double Victorian style bedstead. The single bedroom features a cream & brass Victorian style bedstead with a Hypnos pocket sprung mattress. Both rooms share the beautiful main bathroom with shower bath and fully tiled walls.
On the top floor we have the twin bedroom, with 2 x single beds, which also features a superbly appointed en-suite shower room.

Further details

Further Details

All linen and towels (1bath and 1 hand towel per guest) are provided.

End of stay cleaning is included in the rental price but guests are expected to leave the property in a clean and tidy order.

Conditions:-

Strictly no smoking and no naked flames ie candles. No pets. No hen or stag parties and children under the age of 4 years of age.

Further details indoors

You will arrive at Douglas Cottage to find it carefully prepared by the owner and in immaculate condition.
Every detail – the decor and furnishings, local pictures and wall hanging adorn the walls, lamps and clocks etc. makes Douglas Cottage the perfect place to stay and relax.

Further details outdoors

Parking - On street parking by permit is usually available but not always guaranteed - If not we will endeavour to help with alternative parking nearby

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Power boating nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Over the age of 5 years

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

A fascinating grade II listed cottage within the heart of historic Chester Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
Douglas Cottage exceeded expectations. It was delightfully decorated in Georgian and Victorian styles but managed to perfectly combine historical charm with all the necessary mod-cons. The hosts, Barbara and Andrew, greeted us on arrival and showed us around the cottage and explained how everything worked. They thoughtfully saved us a parking spot directly outside the house (residents permit only) and provided us with a lovely basket of goodies. The location is absolutely ideal, about 100 yards from Grosvenor park and the river in one direction and 100 yards to the main High street in the other direction. We stayed for two nights and it was a perfect choice which allowed us to explore Chester on foot without the need to drive anywhere.Despite it's central location we were transported to another time once we stepped over the threshold and I would totally recommend Douglas cottage to anyone wanting a memorable visit to Chester.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graeme F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Chester Home
Wonderful, quirky holiday home! Super convenient for all of the Chester attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Christmas in Chester
The house is a beautiful cottage, immaculately decorated with everything you need for a stay. Andy and Barbara are fantastic hosts decorating the house for Christmas so we felt right at home and a lovely welcome basket meant we didn’t have to rush to the store. This house is a 10/10 for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert E.

Liked: Cleanliness
The “cottage” that is a “castle”
One of those rare occasions when all the elements of a short term rental come together in perfect harmony. The property itself is an historical gem; quixotic architecture, period furnishings and state of the art appliances make for a unique stay far removed from the comparatively bland norm. The delightful hosts were easy to communicate with, provided a warm personal welcome on our arrival as well as a generous basket of groceries. All this located near the heart of this ancient city, in easy walking distance of the park, river, medieval buildings, shops and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

catriona h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property
The property was immaculate, the location is great & the owners were very helpful. We all enjoyed chilling out in the evening at the property after busy days out, it felt like a real home from home. A two minute walk takes you into the town for restaurants, bars, shops etc but it is so quiet in the property you would never know !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith Holgate

Liked: Cleanliness
One of our favourites
Fabulous house in a great location! Andy was there to welcome us and show us around. Lovely welcome pack and fridge items much appreciated . We loved our stay at Douglas Cottage and would definitely recommend it. If we come to Chester again, we’ll be hoping to re-book this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Douglas Cottage
The property was very modern for a 1903 building. The furnishing was excellent and comfortable. We were 4 people staying in a 3 bedroom cottage. The appliances were state of the art in a kitchen that looked like it was brand new. The location was within walking distance of the train station and in the heart of downtown, with parks and shopping near by. The hosts were welcoming and took care to show us how everything worked. There were brochures of places to see and things to do around Chester. In all it was a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous and great location
Lovely and very clean. Andrew & Barbara are great and very helpful. The location couldn’t be any better We would definitely recommend the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wei W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
The property is beautiful, the hosts Andy and Barbara are warm, thoughtful and absolutely lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A gem of a property
We had a fabulous break at Douglas Cottage. Such an interesting & quirky property in a perfect location, with friendly & attentive hosts. The cottage was immaculate & had everything we could possibly need for a perfect stay! Would definitely recommend and would love to return one day.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022