Douglas Cottage
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Overview
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
5 guests
2 nights minimum
House Rental
FOR 3 , 4 , 5 & 6 NIGHT STAYS AT DOUGLAS COTTAGE, PLEASE USE THE E-MAIL THE OWNER TAB FOR ACCURATE PRICE
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 lead...
House Rules
Pets not allowedKid friendlyNo smoking
Bedrooms
1 Queen3 Singles
Bathrooms
1 Full bath1 Attached (ensuite)
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Reviews (75)
Bethan g
D&D players approve
Comfy beds, amazing decor, great area in the city close to shops and lovely owners. We used this place as somewhere to play a D&D session for the castle ambience and architecture. We had a great time and highly recommend.
Visited April 2024
Written April 29, 2024. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Jane C
St. Albans, United Kingdom
60th birthday celebrations
My 3 friends and I received a very warm welcome from Barbara and Andrew when we arrived. They showed us around their beautiful cottage and gave us a quick run down of where things were and how they worked.
Douglas Cottage is absolutely beautiful, spotlessy clean and very well equipped.
The cottage is also really central, making it easy to walk to the local bars, shops and restaurants.
I would definitely recommend Douglas Cottage to family and friends 😊
Visited May 2023
Written May 23, 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Helen B
Nottingham, United Kingdom
Lovely cottage
Stayed at Douglas Cottage for a couple of nights. It's a beautiful cottage with everything you could possibly need included. Fantastic central location, could walk everywhere, permits provided for on street parking right outside (although on the morning we left, the traffic warden almost gave us a ticket as he said we couldn't just keep adding on extra hours!)
Would definitely recommend and return another time.
Goodies provided are a lovely touch too.
Visited September 2022
Written September 18, 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
GinFW
Thank you!
We enjoyed a long weekend stay at quirky Douglas Cottage, which is spotlessly clean, with super-comfy beds and all the equipment and amenities you need.
Andrew and Barbara are warm and incredibly helpful. We wouldn’t hesitate to return.
Visited April 2022
Written April 19, 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
JohnK_Stamford
Stamford, United Kingdom
A Fantastic House
Douglas House is a superb Victorian terraced property with outstanding facilities, very close to Chester city centre. We spent a fantastic week here in April 2022 and really enjoyed it. The house is beautifully decorated and maintained and is perfect if you want to stay in Chester - as it is at the top of Foregate Street and literally a 2 minute walk into the main shopping area of the city. The owners left us a wonderful breakfast welcome hamper which was a great start to the week.
On street parking is available right outside, although it does operate on a permit scheme. Andrew and Barbara had some left for us to use as April was a pretty quiet month for them, so this was amazing. But bear in mind they won't always be able to guarantee this as the council limits the number they can have per month!
The house has some of the comfiest beds we have ever slept in. There is a beautiful park nearby with hungry and very friendly squirrels to feed. And all in all we couldn't recommend Douglas Cottage enough. It's fab.
Visited April 2022
Written April 13, 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Steve Dunstan
A truly enjoyable stay in a unique and charming cottage. The location is ideal being in the centre of Chester
We booked a four night stay with our grandchildren during the February half term. On arrival we were met by Andrew and Barbara who took time to show us round the property and explain how everything worked. This was really helpful. The interior of the cottage lived up to our expectations based on the photographs we had seen. It was exceptionally well appointed and very clean. The grandchildren loved having their own ensuite bathroom on the second floor.
The centre of Chester was a five minute walk away and we were kept busy for the whole time we were there even though it was the week before half term and some attractions had not yet opened for the season. Well recommended and certainly worth a visit.
Visited February 2022
Written February 20, 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
JanedF64
Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
Smartest and cleanest holiday cottage ever!
Perfect location, two minutes from the High Street and also 2 minutes from the Grosvenor Gardens, but very quiet. The house is immaculate and spotless. The furnishings are elegant but also cosy. Kitchen is modern with every amenity. Bedrooms beautiful and comfortable with luxury bedding and many interesting and quirky objects. The hosts are super-welcoming and accommodating.
Possibly not suitable for young children (too many things to damage!), for everyone else a great place to stay.
Visited August 2021
Written August 29, 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Michele C
Redditch, United Kingdom
Fabulous Cottage
After our Spanish holiday was cancelled we had to find somewhere for my sisters birthday.
Douglas Cottage was available and at a reasonable price, so booked.
The communication with Barbara was very good before we arrived.
On arrival we were met and they went through everything we needed to know about the cottage.
Having stayed in many houses it was extremely good to see that Douglas cottage was very clean and exceptionally well kitted out. We had taken washing up liquid bin bags plus plus plus. But we needed nothing.
The kitchen is well stocked and we cooked a few meals as well as eating out.
Brilliant week and the cottage was fabulous. Beds are also very comfortable.
Bluebell is a fab tapas bar and Peckforton Castle was great for Sunday lunch, although 30 mins away.
Visited September 2020
Written September 11, 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
richardd348
Fabulous!
We had a really wonderful long weekend in Chester, lots to explore and enjoy. Douglas cottage is cosy, very comfortable and well-equipped and moments from the centre yet in a lovely quiet street. Barbara and Andy were perfect hosts - highly recommended!
Visited January 2020
Written January 28, 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Karen H
Cheshire, United Kingdom
True Gem
Stayed at Douglas Cottage in November 2019. Absolutely perfect property. The owners greeted us and showed us around the property and this helped us settle in quickly. Spotlessly clean with everything you need (and everything you didn’t think you’d need!) from a self catering property in the heart of the city. Highly recommended!
Visited November 2019
Written November 17, 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
What this rental offers
Bathroom and laundry
- Washer
- Dryer
- Towels provided
- Iron
- Linens provided
Parking
- Parking available
Nearby
- Golf course (within 30 mins drive)
- Hiking areas
- Tennis court
- Horse riding facilities
Wi-fi and internet
- Wi-fi
Kitchen and dining
- Cooker
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Kettle
- Toaster
Location info
- Kid friendly
- City getaway
Living spaces
- Highchair
Outdoor amenities
- Private yard
Entertainment
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Television
Indoor amenities
- Central heating
- Internet access
Things to do
- Fishing spots available
- Cycling areas
Map
Getting there
Chester Airport
3.6 km
Liverpool John Lennon Airport
16.4 km
Restaurants
Chai Station - Vegetarian Indian
6 min
Pierogi
5 min
Fork and Flavour
3 min
Rio Brazilian Steakhouse - Chester
6 min
Attractions
St John the Baptist's Church
5 min • Churches & Cathedrals
Grosvenor Park
2 min • Parks
Eastgate & Eastgate Clock
5 min • Historic Sites
Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway
2 min • Parks
About the neighbourhood
Douglas Cottage is located in the heart of Chester city centre which has a number of things to see and do to keep everyone busy. If you fancy browsing the high street stores the excellent shopping facilities offer something for everyone. Enjoy a relaxing meal or drink, take a walk and explore the fantastic eye-catching scenery. One of the most impressive attractions is the Rows, two-tier shopping galleries which date from the Middle Ages.<BR><BR>The Groves and the river Dee are just two minutes walk away, great for walks on the meadows and river cruises. Located just yards away are The famous Chester City Baths, one of the oldest public city baths in the Country, and Grosvenor Park with its miniature railway set in the beautiful park surroundings. Also nearby is the Roman amphitheatre.<BR> <BR>On the banks of the River Dee is the Chester Racecourse, also known as The Roodee and sees many large race meetings throughout the year.<BR><BR>A visit to the Blue Planet Aquarium is a voyage of discovery that will provide amusement and entertainment for all ages. <BR><BR>Chester Zoo is the UK's number one zoo. Open all year round it offers a fun and stimulating day out for all ages and sees over one million visitors every year. <BR>
Access
Car not needed
How to get there
Nearest Travel Links:-Airport: LiverpoolRailway: Chester: under 1 kmFerry: Liverpool
Activities nearby
Fishing spots availableGolf course (within 30 mins drive)Horse riding facilitiesTennis court
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Frequently Asked Questions about Douglas Cottage
- Douglas Cottage is able to accommodate up to 5 guests. See all property details.
- Douglas Cottage has 2 bathrooms available. See all property details.
- Douglas Cottage has 3 bedrooms available. See all property details.