Ivy Cottage, Chester
Ivy Cottage is a charming, three-storey cottage tucked away in the city of Chester. Hosting three bedrooms over the ground and first floor; including two doubles and a twin, plus a bathroom and a shower room, this cottage can sleep up to five people. There is also an open-plan living area with kitchen, dining and sitting area with electric fire. To the exterior there is a champagne terrace on the first floor and an enclosed courtyard on the ground floor, with off-road parking for one car. Ivy Cottage is a wonderful escape for families to explore this magnificent city.
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Booked Date Available Date
- Max. Occupancy 5
- Bedrooms 3
- Bathrooms 2
- Changeover Friday
- Pets Allowed
- Towels Provided
- Linen Provided
- Dishwasher
- Cooker
- Fridge
- Television
- Kettle
- Garden
- Enclosed Garden
- Wifi
- Pub Nearby
- Parking Available
- Ground Floor Accommodation
Accommodation Details
Reverse-level accommodation. Over three floors. Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x ground-floor double, 1 x ground-floor twin. Bathroom with double ended bath, walk-in shower, double basin, heated towel rail and WC. Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC. Second-floor open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric fire
Boasting sensational views across the River Dee and Chester skyline, Ivy Cottage is a delightful Georgian detached property ideally located close to all the excitement of the city centre. Set over three floors, this inviting residence is perfectly placed for enjoying all that Chester has to offer, ideally suited for a family or group looking for an action-packed break. Internally, the property has been recently redesigned in a reverse level layout, having a loft-style open-plan living area on the second floor which takes full advantage of spectacular elevated views. The well-equipped kitchen offers all you could need for a short break away, including an electric oven and hob, microwave and a fridge/freezer, allowing you to rustle up some home-cooked feasts, while there is also a pull-out dining table where these meals can be enjoyed. After eating, get comfortable on the large L-shaped in front of the Smart TV, catching up on your favourite shows whilst the faux fire provides a gentle warmth to the room. As the evening comes to a close, walk down to the first floor to find a double bedroom, elegantly presented in neutral tones, while across the landing is the stunning bathroom, fitted with a lavish double-ended bath and a walk-in shower cubicle, so you can best decide how to prepare for the day. From this level you can access the characterful champagne terrace, complete with patio furniture that offers a relaxing spot to enjoy an evening drink. The ground-floor occupies two further bedrooms, including a double and twin, along with a compact shower room. The enclosed courtyard features further outdoor seating and leads to the off-road parking space for one car. Chester is a fine city to enjoy a family getaway; from the door there is a superb selection of shops, ranging from convenience stores, supermarkets (Waitrose is just a short stroll away) and high-street shops, accompanied by a plethora of quirky cafés, fine-dining restaurants, cosy pubs and fun-filled bars. Brush up on local history by exploring the walls and the Cathedral, by visiting the amphitheatre of Roman times, as well as by shopping in and around the famous Tudor Rows, home to a quality selection of independent shops and boutiques. Sunny afternoons can be spent strolling alongside the River Dee, in Chester Meadows or enjoying a picnic in Grosvenor Park. Why not plan a visit to the renowned Chester Zoo, home to 35,000 animals and 128 acres of zoological gardens, promising a great day out for families? Further afield the natural beauty of North Wales and the Snowdonia National Park awaits, where you can find a wide choice of outdoor activities or take off in other directions to explore Liverpool and Manchester, which are both easily accessible from the train station. Ivy Cottage is a substantial property for families to enjoy, whatever of time of year.
Resting in the glorious green countryside of Cheshire, you will find the historical city of Chester. Filled with popular bars, friendly pubs and delicious local restaurants, this vibrant city has all the essentials for a self-catering stay in the North West. Lose yourself in the captivating local history on tours of the enchanting roman walls that surround the city, or visit the imposing Chester Cathedral before spending your day down by the pretty River Dee, where you will find the well-kept grounds of Grosvenor Gardens.
Location Details
Resting in the glorious green countryside of Cheshire, you will find the historical city of Chester. Filled with popular bars, friendly pubs and delicious local restaurants, this vibrant city has all the essentials for a self-catering stay in the North West. Lose yourself in the captivating local history on tours of the enchanting roman walls that surround the city, or visit the imposing Chester Cathedral before spending your day down by the pretty River Dee, where you will find the well-kept grounds of Grosvenor Gardens.
Littered with rural villages, half-timbered buildings and heritage sites, with links to the neighbouring cities of Manchester and Liverpool, Cheshire offers picturesque landscape scenery in North West England.
Reviews
Although this cottage has two downstairs bedrooms, they are not at all suitable for infirm or disabled people. This is because the downstairs "bathroom" is an understairs cupboard containing a shower, basin and a toilet! You need to be a contortionist to enter and exit this cupboard - even my teenage children thought it was ridiculous. The proper bathroom is on the middle floor up a steep flight of stairs. The main double bedrooom is also on the middle floor, and is perfectly acceptable, just across the landing from the very large bathroom, which was all clean and functional. However, the main bedroom had very thin curtains with no lining, so don't expect to get a good night's sleep. What is worse, and perhaps not obvious, is that Sandy "Lane" is a very busy road, so if you open one of the windows for ventilation you will get even less sleep. We were kept awake most nights by very noisy 'idiot' cars blasting past at high speed, police cars with sirens, and people parking just outside. The top floor contains an open plan kitchen and sitting room (packed with clutter on every available surface) with great views across the meadow on the other side of the river. It becomes very hot in summer, even with all the windows open. Ivy Cottage is situated a good distance from Chester city centre, so be prepared for quite a long walk there and back (check Google Maps if you have small children). It is not possible to walk along the riverside to reach the city centre. The car parking space, behind a brick wall to the side of the property, is quite difficult to exit, so you'll need to be very careful to avoid the walls as you back out onto the busy road, with your view obscured by parked cars. One final disappointment is the mean arrival/vacation times. You cannot arrive until 4pm (IIRC) and you must be out by 10am on your final morning. On the day we left, the cleaner was hovering around at 09:50 waiting for us to get out, which was irritating and unwelcoming.
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