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

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Douglas Cottage designed built by Chester’s renowned architect John Douglas
Exterior detail
Exterior detail
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% based on
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Chester, England
  • Place, Grosvenor Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Chester Cathedral
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Chester City Walls
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom (Bedroom 2 En suite)

Toilet · Shower only

Ground Floor Separate WC & Basin

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

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

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Over the age of 5 years
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No stag or hen parties

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
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Chester

Located in Chester, this cottage is in the city centre. Chester City Walls and Roman Amphitheatre are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Chester Golf Club and Vicars Cross Golf Club. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Skate Academy or Deva Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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Chester, England

What's nearby

  • Grosvenor Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Eastgate Clock - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Chester Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Chester City Walls - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Chester Racecourse - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Chester Station - 8 min walk
  • Chester (CEG-Hawarden) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brewhouse & Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Cellar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Boathouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wok&Go - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A fascinating grade II listed cottage within the heart of historic Chester pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A fascinating grade II listed cottage within the heart of historic Chester?

As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A fascinating grade II listed cottage within the heart of historic Chester on 1 May 2026 start from AU$457, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at A fascinating grade II listed cottage within the heart of historic Chester?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-out at A fascinating grade II listed cottage within the heart of historic Chester?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A fascinating grade II listed cottage within the heart of historic Chester located?

Located in the heart of Chester, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Grosvenor Park, Chester City Walls and Chester Racecourse. Chester Zoo is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away. Chester Station is 8 minutes by foot.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

jill a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Douglas cottage is nicely situated within a couple minutes walk to the Chester clock and city walls. The property was clean, nicely decorated and offered all the conveniences one would expect. Andrew was a lovely host, very keen to attend to our needs and made himself available throughout our stay. A very important amenity to our group was easily accessible, on street parking! We were never without a permitted parking space during our 8-day stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2026
It was a pleasure to host Jill and her guests, looking forward to may be welcoming them all back again one day
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carole B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts Andrew and Barbara meet us at their beautiful cottage on arrival. They had left a generous welcome food basket and milk and butter in the fridge. They always replied swiftly to any questions we had before our stay too.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time at Douglas cottage. The location for all that Chester has to offer was right on the doorstep.The house was spotlessly clean and equipped with everything we needed for our stay.Andy and Barbara are fabulous hosts and made us feel very welcome. We will definitely be staying at Douglas cottage again (if available) on our next visit to Chester.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pauline D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I just wish more places would adopt the same approach as these owners, who were there to show us the ropes on arrival and had thought of everything. The cottage is a real gem, very clean, thoughtfully equipped and the beds supremely comfortable. It was the prefect base to enjoy 4 nights in Chester.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karl W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Hosts were welcoming and friendly - property was lovely and comfortable and had many interesting features. Great location to explore Chester with local amenities close by. Recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great, Characterful house in central Chester

We had a great stay on Bath St. The house was brilliantly appointed, Andy and Barbara were extremely welcoming and thoughtful hosts who had provided everything we could need for a really comfortable stay. The location, right in Chester City is fantastic, but enough of a step off the beaten track to be quiet and relaxing inside.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graeme F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Chester Home

Wonderful, quirky holiday home! Super convenient for all of the Chester attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A grest week in Chester

We had a wonderful week in Douglas Cottage. We loved the fantastic basket of goodies provided on our arrival. The Cottage was beautifully presented and in spotless condition. Beds and furnishings are very comfortable and every need is provided for. A quiet peaceful place to return to and relax in the evenings. Excellent, would recommend to anyone looking to stay in Chester.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ctdupuis@maine.rr.com d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Chester

Excellent location and cute house.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2024
It was a pleasure to host Anne & Bill, we are so pleased they enjoyed their stay at Douglas Cottage - welcome back anytime where they can be sure of a very warm welcome
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

catriona h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith Holgate

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan 2024
It was a pleasure to host Rob and his family from Australia - look forward to may be welcoming you again to Douglas Cottage in the future where you can be sure of a very warm welcome
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2024
Thank you so much Philip & Madeline for taking the time to do a review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Douglas Cottage, it was a pleasure to host you all. Thank you kindly for leaving the cottage in lovely condition, we hope to welcome you back again in the future where you can be sure of a vary warm welcome.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic property

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Douglas Cottage. Beautiful accommodation which is finished to such a high standard, great communication with the owner, very easy check in process and really personal touches left for us at the cottage on our arrival. So much attention to detail and care has gone into making this property such a lovely place to stay - I could not make any suggestions for improvement! Fantastic central location, with everything you need just around the corner and yet a lovely quiet stay at the cottage will still be had. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank you for your kind words, look forward to welcoming you again in the future where you can be sure of a warm welcome.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacky D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We travelled from Canada, three sisters and two of our daughters, and wanted to enjoy an authentic English accommodation. We found everything we needed with the unique and luxurious Douglas Cottage. Plenty of space for all five of us, with 3 bedrooms (a total of 4 beds that you melted into, my daughter and I shared the queen bed in the master bedroom ) and 3 bathrooms, it was the perfect fit for us and turned out to be less expensive than 3 hotel rooms. We enjoyed breakfast at the large dining table every morning, and relaxing in the lounge with the gas fireplace after a long day out exploring. The ability for us to be in the same space (and not separated into 3 hotel rooms), the washer and dryer (allowing us to pack less in our suitcase) and the location were the three main reasons we chose to stay at The Douglas Cottage, it did not disappoint. We did not have a vehicle and relied on walking, tour bus, taxi or train, all within a 10 minute walk. I would definitely stay at the Douglas Cottage again! Thank you to our gracious hosts who thought of everything travellers with children or without, would/could/should need!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wei W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

The property is beautiful, the hosts Andy and Barbara are warm, thoughtful and absolutely lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

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