Cottages in Chester

Chester is a lovely destination for a historic city break; a fine blend of medieval Tudor houses, ancient walls, and goblin towers, Chester will take you on a journey back through time. For the complete Chester experience rent a cottage within its historical centre, encircled by a glorious 2-mile ring of Roman walls, or how about one of the lovely cottages right on the riverfront? They boast delightful views whilst being just footsteps from the town’s main attractions.

When you think cottages in Chester, think of traditional small, warm and cosy terraced or semi-detached brick houses, with an entrance door leading right onto a toy-town pretty street. Whilst they were built generations ago, the cottages have been delightfully refurbished and offer all the mod cons for a comfortable stay in beauteous Chester.

Chester was rather quirkily recently named as one of England’s finest places to take a romantic walk, with Chester's historic walls one of the top five destinations for an amorous stroll. The hidden gem that is Godstall Lane is officially considered the ‘Romantic Heart of the City’, full of cosy, independent restaurants and.… numerous bridal shops!

Chester and its environs is a great place for a weekend break with your children. Chester Zoo is the number one family-friendly attraction, and with over 21,000 animals it is officially rated the best zoo in the UK, and the third best in the entire world! On a summer’s day take your sprogs to Sandy Lane Aqua Park, replete with sensory operated touch pads that squirt and shoot water at delighted children! And then right in the heart of Chester is the Miniature Railway at Grosvenor Par where, as the name suggests, you can ride on a real miniature train!

Nestled between Chester’s medieval streets and ancient fortress walls is a wide range of high-quality restaurants which offer top class food at an affordable price. Good ol’ British food and traditional country pubs dominate the food scene, but there is also an extensive collection of wine bars, speciality cafes and a wide range of cuisines from Italian pasta to Vietnamese soups, Indian curries to Turkish falafels. One world in a small little English town!

Chester’s walls were built by the Romans in 70 AD and are the oldest, longest and best preserved in all of England. It takes about an hour to circumnavigate the walls, and there are information boards providing a detailed history of the walls and town.

The Eastgate Clock presides over the eastern entrance to the town, and is the second most famous clock in the country after Big Ben. While the gate was built in Georgian times, the clock was built in the Victorian era to celebrate Queen Victoria’s diamond jubilee.

Just outside the walls you will find Grosvenor Park, the lungs of the city. Hugely popular with locals, it is a Grade II registered, Green Flag Award winning public park overlooking the River Dee. A lovely place to take a picnic and enjoy luncheon the English way!

Head further along the riverbank and you will reach Queens Bridge. Chester’s sole pedestrian-only bridge, cross it to get a fabulous perspective of the wall and scenic views down the river in both directions. It’s also a great place to watch the local bird life!

Pass through the southern gate and you will come across the remains of a Roman amphitheatre, previously the biggest in the country with a capacity of over 7,000 spectators. It is a lovely spot with plenty of information boards and even a replica execution stone!

Chester is home to Storyhouse, a gorgeous 1930s building which houses a 900-seat auditorium and plays host to the finest British and international dance, opera, drama, comedy and music performers. So check out what’s on, and get your tickets for a great night out!

After walking the walls, the best thing to do in Chester is simply get happily lost in its maze of old town streets and alleyways, sprinkled with cotton-candy independent shops and cafes. The highlight is The Cross, with its fabulous array of Tudor and Victorian buildings. Ole World England in the palm of your hand!