Title: Lion House Chester - Very Near Zoo & Ideal for Families Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Lion House Chester - Very Near Zoo & Ideal for Families Apartment in Chester with kitchen ![TV, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103760000/103755900/103755878/4746b1bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103760000/103755900/103755878/d470ff61.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103760000/103755900/103755878/28a055f8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103760000/103755900/103755878/b4b3db62.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103760000/103755900/103755878/471ce65c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of Chester's Hoole Area, Lion House is a charming base for friends and family to gather. This spacious retreat offers a fully equipped kitchen, garden, and driveway parking for 2 vehicles. 6.0 ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Outdoor space £96 includes taxes & fees 11 Nov - 12 Nov ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Lion House Chester - Very Near Zoo & Ideal for Families Summary: Lion House is a great setting for friends and family to get together, or for visiting many of Chesters attractions including Chester Races and Chester Zoo. Set in the highly regarded Hoole Area with the City Centre and Racecourse in walking distance. The Space: Lion House offers 2 double bedrooms a spacious lounge, family bathroom, fully equipped kitchen with dining table , garden and parking for 2 vehicles. This is the ideal base for friends or family getting together to explore the area, or for those based nearby for work.  The A55 is nearby allowing easy access to the North Wales expressway or to the North West. Once booked a rental contract is sent for electronic signature. The property is free for self-check-in from 3pm. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Office ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city centre - Near a zoo ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78170000/78163600/78163514/b41e0974.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### House - Sleeps 7, Pet Friendly & Free Parking Chester - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space 5.6 4 reviews £117 includes taxes & fees 16 Nov - 17 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=78163514&PinnedHotelID=78163514&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102290000/102287600/102287575/ef16039a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lovely 2 bed home in Handbridge - With Parking Handbridge - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-24&endDate=2025-11-25&selected=102287575&PinnedHotelID=102287575&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76620000/76619800/76619718/bb0eecf3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stylish Home, incredible Location, Sleeps 5! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts cash On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 6530eeecaaceba00448eeba7 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C53.20044%2C-2.86026&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Stozy9an7AS_8bBoZZH5Am3pXLs=) Chester, England #### What's nearby - University of Chester - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles - Chester Zoo - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles - Chester Cathedral - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles - Chester City Walls - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles - Chester Racecourse - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles #### Getting around - Bache Station - 5 min drive - Chester (CEG-Hawarden) - 26 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min drive - ‪Sea Breeze - ‬4 min drive - ‪Ginger Monkey - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Oaklands - ‬14 min walk - ‪The Piper - ‬6 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lion House Chester - Very Near Zoo & Ideal for Families pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Lion House Chester - Very Near Zoo & Ideal for Families? > As of 10 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lion House Chester - Very Near Zoo & Ideal for Families on 11 Nov 2025 start from £96.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-Lion-House-Chester-Very-Near-Zoo-Ideal-For-Families.h103755878.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Lion House Chester - Very Near Zoo & Ideal for Families? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Lion House Chester - Very Near Zoo & Ideal for Families? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Lion House Chester - Very Near Zoo & Ideal for Families located? > Located in the heart of Chester, this apartment building is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Skate Academy and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Chester Zoo. Chester Music Theatre and Grosvenor Park are also within 2 miles (3 km). Chester Station is 24 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Lion House Chester - Very Near Zoo & Ideal for Families Reviews 6.0 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.0 Cleanliness ### 12.0 Location 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Sean E. 8 Dec 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very basic, needs significant investment We did not have a pleasant experience staying at Lion House Chester. The house reminded me of a hostel (minus the pricing!), and not a nice one at that - extremely basic, cheaply furnished and falling apart. We had a lot of issues with the property and haven't been able to agree a resolution with the property owner.Most of these issues are mentioned in reviews on other websites, which I unfortunately did not see before I booked, so evidently they do not take heed of customer feedback.Issues included - - a fire exit that could not be opened (back door)- very poor water pressure in shower (verging on unusable if you have long hair) - maybe use the kitchen sink to wash if you stay- damaged and dirty furniture- uncomfortable (obviously very old) mattresses and pillows- damaged flooring- rotting window frames- bathroom and kitchen both need replaced- TV did not work (apparently batteries were flat in the remote but there were no spares in the house, curiously another review also mentions this!) We went out immediately on arrival, stayed out until midnight and checked out at 9am after a poor night's sleep. Thank god we only stayed for one night!It's a bit of a walk outside the city centre, there is a bus stop right outside but unfortunately the bus didn't turn up. ##### Sean E. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### brian d. 20 Jun 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy For the price a bit disappointing. Springs could be felt in the bed and the shower water force is weak. ##### brian d. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### kia s. 1 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing overall so good second time staying here would definitely do it again ##### kia s. 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