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Idyllic Victorian Cottage Open Fire, Hot Tub, Sleeps 8, City 5 mins, Zoo 15 mins

Riverside cottage with kitchen and fireplace

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Property grounds
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, computer monitors
The Old Post Office offers an idyllic retreat in the heart of Chester village, Boughton. With 4 spacious double bedrooms and 2 lounges with open fires, this cottage-style home boasts a well-equipped kitchen and delightful south-facing garden featuring a hot tub.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

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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.

Idyllic Victorian Cottage Open Fire, Hot Tub, Sleeps 8, City 5 mins, Zoo 15 mins

Riverside cottage with kitchen and fireplace
This smoke-free cottage features Access to hot tub, laundry facilities and a garden. The cottage has 4 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a fenced private garden. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Guest accommodation at this cottage offers fireplaces and a hairdryer. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a shower.

This Chester cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and computer monitors.

Recreational amenities at the cottage include Access to hot tub.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Street parking available
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a river

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the area

Map
Chester, England

What's nearby

  • Grosvenor Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Chester Cathedral - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Chester City Walls - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Chester Racecourse - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Chester Zoo - 8 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Chester Station - 3 min drive
  • Chester (CEG-Hawarden) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cornerhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Boathouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sea Breeze - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Old Harkers Arms - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Moorings - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Idyllic Victorian Cottage Open Fire, Hot Tub, Sleeps 8, City 5 mins, Zoo 15 mins pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Idyllic Victorian Cottage Open Fire, Hot Tub, Sleeps 8, City 5 mins, Zoo 15 mins?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Idyllic Victorian Cottage Open Fire, Hot Tub, Sleeps 8, City 5 mins, Zoo 15 mins?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Idyllic Victorian Cottage Open Fire, Hot Tub, Sleeps 8, City 5 mins, Zoo 15 mins located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Chester Music Theatre and St Paul's Church. Grosvenor Park and Great Boughton Library are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Idyllic Victorian Cottage Open Fire, Hot Tub, Sleeps 8, City 5 mins, Zoo 15 mins Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Liz S.

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

Wonderful stay

Great location! Had a fantastic time over New Years. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely accommodation in a nice area. Could walk into the centre and the accomodation was well thought out and you could tell that the owners really cared about their property and that you were well looked after.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mervyn F.

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

Perfect place to stay.

We throughly enjoyed our stay , we had good communication with the owners and the cottage was very clean and spacious. Parking was never a problem and it is in a quiet area but very handy for Chester which is a lovey town .The hot tub was great and was used every day .
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine L.

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

Weekend getaway

A lovely house to accommodate a group of friends for a weekend of chatting, food and shopping. All mod cons and an environmental hot tub. Great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Wedding Weekend

Beautiful property, had everything needed for a comfortable stay for 6 adults.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

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

Lovely house

We really enjoyed our stay and time in the wood fired hot tub
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

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

Weekend away in Chester

The property was beautiful, clean and well equipped. Great location too!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry M.

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

Lovely Victorian Chester Home

The house is lovely and beautifully decorated. Our hosts were very helpful and communicative. I’d definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eloise C.

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

Perfect!

We have just come home from the most amazing weekend staying in this beautiful property. The hosts were so helpful in booking and any questions we had. The house was spotless and had everything you could have wanted. A perfect location to explore Chester and have a relaxing weekend. We would definitely stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Patricia T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024