Chester Cottages

Holiday Cottages in Chester

Around 75 AD Romans built a wooden fort on the banks of the River Dee called Deva.  A civilian settlement soon snuggled up to the fort and a town quickly established itself along with a bustling port bringing in supplies for the garrison and burgeoning township.  The town was important enough to have an amphitheatre, the remains of which are still in evidence today but it was the Saxons who gave Chester its name and truly established it as a flourishing market town and port for hundreds of years.

Today, Chester shows off its fantastic heritage in its fine walls, unique medieval buildings and Roman remains.  Surrounded by rich farm land, the regional food and drink in Cheshire is second to none and is reflected in the many good eateries to be found amongst the boutique shops.

Browse the fascinating museum and galleries, enjoy boating on the River Dee, explore the Chester Cathedral, walk the city walls and learn all about Chester’s unique history.  When the sun goes down the city comes to life with vibrant pubs, restaurants and cafés – a super place for a cottage holiday whatever time of year!

Things to do in Chester

A guided tour of Chester comes in many guises, be it a ghost walk, river walk, Roman walk or medieval tour, with so much on offer there is plenty to choose from!  Heritage hunters will have a field day: walk along The Rows – the two-tier medieval shopping street, explore the Roman amphitheatre and stunning cathedral with its medieval monastic complex.  The Grosvenor Museum is another ‘must see’ as you’ll find Chester’s past brought to life in colourful and hands on exhibits and galleries and in Grosvenor Park the little ones will love the miniature railway!

Another way to enjoy the sights is by open top bus or river cruise.  Enjoy this leisurely way to take in the city from the river, operators offer themed events, dinner cruises and BBQs to entice you on to the water.  Make a date to join in the Chester Music and Literary Festivals held throughout the year and, travelling a short distance from Chester itself, treat the whole family to a superb day out at Chester Zoo, the Blue Planet Aquarium or simply, walk, cycle or ride in the superb Cheshire surrounding countryside.

Grosvenor Museum

Chester River cruises

Chester Zoo

Blue Planet Aquarium

Chester Festivals