Offering a shared lounge and garden view, Zoo Cottage is set in Chester, 4.5 km from Chester Racecourse and 33 km from M&S Bank Arena Liverpool. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the holiday home free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.2 km from Chester Zoo. The spacious holiday home has 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 2 bathrooms with a bath. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests at Zoo Cottage will be able to enjoy activities in and around Chester, like fishing, canoeing and pub crawls. ACC Liverpool is 33 km from the accommodation, while Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral is 33 km from the property. Liverpool John Lennon Airport is 39 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
10
High score for Chester
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was great. House was clean,warm and comfortable
  • Verity
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean, very well equipped. Really close to the zoo, a short drive from the city centre & to Cheshire oaks outlet.
  • Marc
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely place, close to where we were working. Had all the amenities we needed. Lovely and warm on arrival. Chris the owner was great and gave me clear instructions on everything. Would recommend. Close to the zoo, although (unfortunately) we...
  • Nancy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent well equipped clean comfortable cottage in a great location. Baby gates and highchair all provided. TV reception was not good but WIFI was perfect so we were able to connect our own devices.
  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location for the zoo and Chester by bus. Comfortable with plenty of room and good facilities.
  • Ian
    France France
    There was everything you could imagine needing provided including a welcome bottle of fizz. There were TVs in every room which our grandsons were delighted about and a very smart new bathroom.
  • Kirsty
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We loved everything about this cottage. It was very homely, clean and beautifully decorated. It is also very close to the zoo and chester city centre. We will definitely stay again.
  • Natalia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A fantastic property with all the amenities we could have wanted. Very clean and comfortable and in a great location. Great communication with the host and would definitely stay here again!
  • Laura
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A lovely comfortable and well-equipped home in a great location for visiting a number of attractions. Communication with the host was clear and helpful which helped us to feel very much at ease.
  • Vanessa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great size property in a wonderful location. Well stocked and ideal for families. Very helpful and friendly host.

Quality rating

This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Host Information

9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score
Situated in Chester, just 0.6 miles from Chester Zoo, Zoo Cottage provides accommodation with complimentary barbecue facilities and free WiFi. Providing free private parking for two cars, the holiday home is 2.5 miles from Chester Racecourse. Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet and Blue Planet Aquarium are only less than a 6 mile drive away!!! All bookings for 2 nights or more will receive a complimentary bottle of Zoo Cottage Prosecco. The Holiday Home has a capacity for 5 guests maximum and is equipped with 3 separate bedrooms and includes a kitchen, lounge and dining area. This Holiday Home has a large garden area, which is ideal to relax in or for the children to play in. There is a seating area also within the garden area. The property is 1.9 miles from Chester City Centre. Chester Railway station is about 2.9 miles from the house. The area where Zoo Cottage is located is a sought after residential area of Chester. It is situated in a quiet cul de sac off the main road of the A41. There is a Post Office, Spar Convenience Store, Indian Restaurant less than 45 seconds walk from Zoo Cottage (just across the road!!).
This is the second Holiday Home that I have opened. My first being "Rondeva" Chester, which is situated by the River Dee.I have established that Holiday Home within 1 year, my reviews are outstanding in terms of the quality of the house along with the excellent customer service that I offer to my guests.
Zoo Cottage is set in a residential part of Chester. So if you want the hustle and bustle of a busy City Centre or the quiet country side Zoo Cottage is ideal for you!! Chester Zoo is only 0.60 miles from the property. We have private driveway parking for two vehicles. Zoo Cottage has numerous restaurants in the locality. We have a bus stop less than 10 mins walk from Zoo Cott, which takes you directly into Chester itself. Zoo Cottage is an ideal location for not just families but couples too.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Zoo Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Dressing room
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Outdoors
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue
Common areas
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Activities
  • Pub crawls
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
Outdoor & View
  • Garden view
  • View
Reception services
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. This deposit is fully refundable upon check out as long as there has been no damage to the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 1 year are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

1 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

A security deposit of GBP 100.0 is required upon arrival for incidentals. This deposit is fully refundable upon check-out and subject to a damage inspection of the accommodation.

FAQs about Zoo Cottage

  • Zoo Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

    • 5 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Check-in at Zoo Cottage is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Yes, Zoo Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Zoo Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Zoo Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Pub crawls

  • Zoo Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 3 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Zoo Cottage is 2 miles from the centre of Chester. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.