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

Chester, England
$518 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

The Old Post Office is the best of both worlds, an idyllic cottage feel but only 5 mins drive or 20 mins walk from Chester city centre, the train station and the racecourse.

4 good size double bedrooms, 1 King and 3 doubles, 2 lounges with open fires, a main bathroom with freestanding bath and separate shower, a second WC and shower room on the ground floor, a well equipped kitchen with dining area and a delightful south facing garden with a hot tub, there is plenty of room.

Aniconic period property situated along prestigious, tree-lined Dee Banks in the Chester village of Boughton, The Old Post Office has been reloved, restored and renovated to the highest standard, right across from the banks of the River Dee.

Following extensive renovation work, carried out in 2013, which has seen the replacement of sash windows, replastering, reinsulated walls and floors, newly fitted plumbing and electrics, The Old Post Office is a home restored to its period glamour.

Poised between the late Victorian and early Edwardian periods, The Old Post Office defies conventions, resulting in an utterly unique abode, brimming with quirks and character. It is a home once seen, never forgotten.

As remarkable as the home's period interior is its unrivalled location. Only two minutes' walk delivers you to the slipway onto the River Dee.

Nestled in a conservation area, get back to nature at Calder Valley Nature Reserve, directly to the rear of The Old Post Office. An ideal place to walk the dogs. Only 10-minutes' walk from the centre of Boughton, take the passenger ferry and walk across the Meadows and cross the bridge into Chester. Within Chester, feast your eyes and appetite on an abundance of restaurants, cafes, bistros and cultural delights.

Explore the attractions of Boughton: dine out at Et Alia at The Red House, a cherished local Italian offering alfresco dining overlooking the River Dee and the Meadows.

Nearby supermarkets include Waitrose and Sainsbury's. Commuting is no problem, with fantastic links to the M53, M56 and A55 and Chester railway station nearby (5 mins taxi or 20 mins walk). 5 miles / 15 mins to Chester Zoo.

PARKING - Plenty of on street parking, it's a quite area so not an issue for multiple vehicles.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    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)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Street Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 50+ Mbps
  • OUTDOORS

    Fenced Yard Garden
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Computer Monitor Desk Desk Chair
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location On The River
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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Review Review

  • Hannah W.

    Submitted May 27, 2026

    Stayed May 23, 2026

    We had a fab few days in Chester. The house is beautifully finished to a high standard and overall cleanliness is really high. It was really hot when we were there so removed some of the duvets from the covers and the underneath duvets were also as white as the covers themselves showing how clean it all is.Location is good. We walked into Chester and got a cab back. The walk is probably about 30 mins but we had young kids so took a bit longer and cab back was about 5 mins so very close. The river is less than 5 mins away with a nice playground. The house is well equipped with plenty of everything in it including fans in each room which were very welcome given the temperature was over 30 degrees!

  • Amanda H.

    Submitted Mar 27, 2026

    Stayed Mar 20, 2026

    Beautiful property within walking distance of the city centre. Highly recommended!

  • Raima S.

    Submitted Jan 13, 2026

    Stayed Dec 29, 2025

    The host Andrew was very helpful and made us feel very welcome, the property is in an amazing location it is easy to walk into the city or catch a bus as we did. We went for New Year and cooked a large roast dinner for 6 of us and we had everything we could need to do this.

  • Emily W.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2025

    Stayed Jul 14, 2025

    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.

  • Mervyn F.

    Submitted Nov 3, 2024

    Stayed Oct 28, 2024

    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 .

  • Katherine L.

    Submitted Jul 16, 2024

    Stayed Jul 12, 2024

    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

  • Liz S.

    Submitted Jan 5, 2024

    Stayed Dec 30, 2023

    Great location! Had a fantastic time over New Years. Highly recommend

  • Susan C.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2023

    Stayed Sep 1, 2023

    Beautiful property, had everything needed for a comfortable stay for 6 adults.

  • Anna M.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2023

    Stayed Jun 9, 2023

    We really enjoyed our stay and time in the wood fired hot tub

  • Rebecca C.

    Submitted Mar 19, 2023

    Stayed Mar 17, 2023

    The property was beautiful, clean and well equipped. Great location too!

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$518+
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