Make the most of your Chester city break with a stay at Baker’s holiday cottage

The perfect base for exploring Chester and discovering North West England and North Wales

Our cosy self-catering holiday cottage sleeps up to four guests. When you stay here you’ll be walking distance from Chester’s historic city centre – just a leisurely stroll across the River Dee. So why not leave your car in your private parking space and explore the city on foot? And after you’ve spent the day soaking up the sights, curl up on the sofa and relax. You can make it even more cosy with a real fire. Then recharge your batteries with a good nights sleep in a comfortable king size bed.

You’ll be spoilt for choice for places to eat in walking distance of the cottage. But if you prefer to eat at home you can easily do that too. When we say self-catering we mean it – you can make anything from a quick cuppa to a three course meal in our well equipped kitchen.

We welcome bookings for short city breaks or longer stays for up to four people – the two bedrooms, one with a king-size double bed and the other with two singles, are ideally suited to a family holiday or a small group of friends on a weekend city break.

» Find out more about self-catering holidays at Baker’s Cottage.

Photo: Board games at the dining room table

Book your holiday direct with us, the owners

I’m Jo Cunningham and my husband, Peter, and I have owned and let Baker’s Cottage since 2003. I’m happy to handle your booking and I’ll make sure you get the best price for your holiday if you book direct with us.

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Baker’s Cottage in a nutshell

Photo: summertime in Chester city centre

Late availability and special offers

Tempted by a trip to Chester? How about if I let you know when we next have late availability or a special offer? You never know, the timing might just work out for you next time around. Join the Baker’s Cottage mailing list and then I can keep you posted.

Plus, I’ll occaisionally send you ideas for places to go and things to do when you do eventually take that trip to Chester.

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Where will a holiday at Baker’s Cottage take you?

The historic city of Chester

When you stay at Baker’s Cottage you’re walking distance from the heart of Chester – a beautiful old English city with a unique walled centre.

The city is rich in history from it’s days as an ancient Roman port to it’s medieval and Victorian buildings which give the centre it’s uniquely English character. These buildings now house a wealth of shops, cafés and restaurants, making Chester a fantastic place for a weekend or mid-week city break.

Chester cathedral

There’s a lot to discover at Chester’s beautiful cathedral – including impressive architecture, tower tours, concerts, exhibitions and seasonal events.

Chester Zoo

Just 20 minutes by car from Baker’s Cottage, Chester zoo makes a fantastic day out with something for everyone.

The River Dee at Chester

The riverside Groves are a great place to relax and watch the world go by or set off on a boat trip along the Dee.

» Find out more about visiting Chester

Day trips to Liverpool, the Wirral, Manchester & North Wales

Stay in Chester and you’ll find yourself in the ideal spot to explore both North West England and North Wales. Take advantage of great road and rail connections to discover the metropolitan cities of Liverpool and Manchester. The Wirral peninsular and the mountains, ruined castles and stunning coastline of North Wales are also within driving distance or a train ride away.

Liverpool

The historic port of Liverpool is an easy drive or a train ride from Chester.

North Wales

Chester is minutes from the North Welsh border. There are ruined castles, sandy beaches, mountain passes and historic villages within easy driving distance.

The Wirral Peninsular

The Wirral Peninsular sits between the Dee and the Mersey and has lots to offer visitors of all ages.

» Find out more about day trips from Chester.

Don’t just take our word for it

Read what some of our guests thought about their holidays at Baker’s Cottage

{Loved your cottage. Plenty of space but felt cosy. Very comfortable and not too far from the city.

Angela G from Wiltshire, August 2024

{The cottage was charming and thoughtfully decorated. The signage and binders with all the household instructions were super helpful. One of the best rentals we’ve stayed in.

Jenna S from New York, June 2024

{The cottage was a home from home, it had everything we needed and perfectly located for a relaxing stay.

Katy C from Devon, April 2024

{The cottage is perfect - well thought out, exceptional attention to detail! Welcome pack is way above the norm. Lovely area of Chester. 10/10 gold star! 🙂

Beverley O from Thornton-Cleveleys, 2nd stay, December 2023

{Wonderful stay in Baker's Cottage, extremely cosy and comfortable - it was a home from home! Great location from which to explore Chester.

Karen & Martin W from Brixham, October 2023

{A gem of a place. The property has a lovely feel to it and has everything you need for your stay. There's lots of helpful tips and instructions framed on the wall in appropriate locations. The welcome treats are always welcome as are the basic cooking ingredients such as oil, herbs, salt and pepper etc. The property is in a quiet location and is very close to Chester centre. It's a great property.

Caroline P from Cumbria, 2nd stay, October 2023

{Tiny, cute & very comfortable cottage. Very tidy & clean. You have missed nothing in the cottage.

John & Rosie K from Australia, September 2023

{Had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Perfect location for access into the city.

Fiona H from London, 2nd stay, July 2023

{As soon as you walk over the door you instantly feel at home. Our second stay at Baker's Cottage and a strong possibility we will return. We had the best week. Great ambience and found the locals very friendly.

Wendy M from Aberdeenshire, 2nd stay, June 2023

{The cottage has been perfect for our stay and we will definitely recommend it to friends and family.

Pam R from Hornsea, May 2023

{The cottage was very well equipped, clean and comfortable. My husband really enjoyed having the open fire. We really enjoyed our stay in the cottage.

Mary O from Nottingham, May 2023

{We all enjoyed being able to relax in such a homely environment and spend time together as a family and having easy access to the city, whilst staying in a quiet area.

Vikki G from Worksop, April 2023

{Jo was a fabulous host from the moment I booked - plenty of useful info about the house and area and she was very friendly to contact. The house was perfect for our stay - comfortable and homely. It’s in a quiet location but a 10-15 minute walk has you in the centre with so many shops, cafes and restaurants to choose from.

Poppy C from Stockport, March 2023

{Beautiful home from home within a few minutes walk of the centre of Chester. Spotlessly clean and everything you could need is catered for at the cottage. We would definitely stay at Jo’s cottage again.

Mel W from Chesterfield, March 2023

{We normally gravitate to Devon and Cornwall for holidays and this was our first venture 'up North'. Both the cottage and Chester didn't disappoint.

Ian & Jacqui D from Southampton, February 2023

{Jo was extremely helpful. Answered all my questions. Nothing too much trouble. House was like home from home. Walk of around 10/15 minutes into town depending on your own pace. Lovely welcome basket on arrival plus milk in the fridge and coffee, tea and sugar provided for a welcome brew on arrival. Spotless house, comfy beds and highly recommend. Chester is a beautiful city.

Jenny C from Oldham, November 2022

{Lovely cosy home. Guests well catered for - you thought of everything!

Claire C from County Meath, Ireland, November 2022

{The cottage is very well and thoughtfully equipped. It helps to make the stay very relaxed when everything required is there. It has a lovely homely feel and is very comfortable.

Margaret B from Hornby, 4th stay, October 2022

{Excellent, very homely!

Caroline P from Cumbria, October 2022

{Great place to stay, and a very short walk into the city. The place was clean, and everything that you might need was there, with useful instructions of how things worked. Will be booking here again in the future.

Kelly B from Mansfield, September 2022

» Find out more about what our guests think about their holidays at Baker’s Cottage on our guest reviews page