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Exterior detail
Interior
TV, fireplace, books, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Chester, England
  • Grosvenor Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Eastgate Clock
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Roman Amphitheatre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Chester (CEG-Hawarden)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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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 king size 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

All linen and towels 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
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Grosvenor Park. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the cottage.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Chester City Walls and Chester Racecourse
A fascinating grade II listed cottage within the heart of historic Chester offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Chester cottage is smoke free.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby

Safety features

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

Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
The hours at this property's front desk vary. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property for check-in instructions. You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Luxury and comfort
The hosts were very friendly, kind and thoughtful providing a range of little extras. The property was clean and lovely to be in with everything you could need. In the city centre and a short walk from train and bus. Excellent property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacky D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house in a perfect location
Owners met us personally at the house and were flexible with timings. We had a tour and they explained how the appliances worked. Welcome hamper along with milk, bread and butter provided which was a lovely touch. Really well equipped kitchen, all bathrooms had soap and plenty of towels to use. Location is very central within walking distance or a bus or train to a lot of things to do. When we left my daughter realised she’d lost a ring. Owners found it when cleaning and went above and beyond to return it to her. Would highly recommend this property for a break in Chester.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful 19th century property designed by local architect
The house had all modcons while retaining lots of original architectural features. It was great being near the centre of town, grosvenor park and the river. Andrew and Barbara were very welcoming. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Douglas cottage is a beautiful property & is decorated to a very high standard. The owners Barbara & Andy greeted us & showed us how things worked. They left us a basket of food items & milk & butter which was a lovely gesture. The beds were very comfortable & the whole property was extremely clean. We had a fabulous stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip V., United Kingdom.

Liked: Cleanliness
A jewel in the crown of Chester
This quirky and lovely home is exactly as described in the ad. The hosts Barbara & Andy met us on arrival, gave us a tour of this special holiday home and really made us feel welcome. It is superbly located, very comfortable, spotlessly clean and so full of Barbara’s many finishing touches that we were still admiring something we had missed as we were leaving. Thank you both for providing a great base to explore Chester and beyond.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ctdupuis@maine.rr.com d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Chester
Excellent location and cute house.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

carolyn d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant location
Very good location just a few minutes walk into Chester’s main area. The house was in perfect condition with lots of personal touches and we were made to feel very welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gordon S., Glasgow

Liked: Cleanliness
A great base to enjoy Chester
Everything in the house is really unique and of good quality. We were just two in a 3 bedroom house so we had plenty of space and even a nice little garden to enjoy. There was an exceptionally good hamper of treats to enjoy and it was nice to be met at the house and shown where to park and how everything in the house worked. The location is perfect with everything close at hand but in a quiet location. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely break
Had a fantastic weekend, Chester is a great city to visit and this cottage contributed to a good time by all!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul Maley P., Brighton

Liked: Cleanliness
Chester Trip
Lovely property hosts very welcoming & helpful. Location ideal very short stroll into centre of town
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Excellent well-equipped property, with very helpful hosts. Would not hesitate to recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lionel H., Atlanta, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Warm and Welcoming
This was one our best stays. The owners are warm and welcoming. The home is well appointed and very comfortable. This is a great location with food and shops within a short walk.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Derek M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb cottage. Best location close to city centre.
Super comfortable cottage. Feels like a home away from home. Barbara is a wonderful host. Easy parking. Cottage is spotless and well equipped with everything you need. Welcome basket provided and fridge with milk, eggs and butter. Wholly recommended. This is our second stay at Douglas Cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joel G., Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
An architectural gem in the heart of Chester
Barbara and Andrew's cottage was such a delight to stay in. It's extremely well-appointed, with lovely details throughout the property. The kitchen is a joy to use and the beds are very comfortable. Barbara and Andrew were perfect hosts, responsive and friendly. The location is ideal for walking into the center of Chester, just a few blocks away. Highly recommended, you won't be disappointed with this beautiful cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joanne J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Chester weekend
Great hosts. Lovely property in a brilliant location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021