Title: Secret Courtyard Cottage Within Chester City Walls - 5 Min walk to racecourse 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 home # Secret Courtyard Cottage Within Chester City Walls - 5 Min walk to racecourse Holiday home with kitchen, near Chester Racecourse ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94950000/94943600/94943540/38966ed5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94950000/94943600/94943540/ad162553.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94950000/94943600/94943540/5abd7029.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94950000/94943600/94943540/6f8ceb25.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94950000/94943600/94943540/56ca691f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Within Chester's historic city walls, Secret City Courtyard Cottage offers a tranquil retreat with a patio and terrace. This charming cottage features a fully equipped kitchen, free WiFi, and unlimited broadband. Explore the nearby shops, bars, and restaurants or take a short stroll to the river. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Secret Courtyard Cottage Within Chester City Walls - 5 Min walk to racecourse Set in a small courtyard of similar properties, this charming cottage is located within the City Walls of Chester. A short stroll finds you either down by the river, the race course or amongst a fabulous range of shops, restaurants and bars. This quiet location is fabulous. You literally could not ask for more from a city break cottage! A little bit more info.... Set in Chester, less than 1 km from Chester Racecourse and 5.4 km from Chester Zoo, Secret City Courtyard Cottage Within Chester City Walls provides accommodation with amenities such as free WiFi and a flat-screen TV. Guests benefit from a patio and a terrace. The holiday home consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. Albert Dock is 31 km from the holiday home, while M&S Bank Arena Liverpool is 32 km away. The nearest airport is Liverpool John Lennon Airport, 41 km from Secret City Courtyard Cottage Within Chester City Walls. The property The whole property has been refurbished to a high specification, including a new kitchen and bathroom, with contemporary decor throughout. It offers the perfect stay for the races being just a short walk away, race goers can have early check-in/out where possible or luggage drop. Subject to availability - Free street parking for 1 car on the Fri/Sat/Sun is available outside the house using parking permits. For weekdays The Little Roodee carpark is just a 5-min walk away- five pounds for 12 hours or eight pound per 24hrs pay on departure. Unlimited broadband is provided free of charge. The neighbourhood Located within the historic city walls in the heart of Chester, and just a short stroll away from the shops, bars and restaurants, this stunning Grade II listed character cottage is nestled in a quiet courtyard. Guests have the convenience of a Tesco Express just a short walk away, and a must visit is the best Italian in town 'La Fattoria' just a short stroll away. The famous Chester river with all its attractions is minutes away on foot. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 9 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - 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) ## Similar properties ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117830000/117825100/117825030/4e43a7ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury Apartment, City Break, 4A City Cottage Central Chester Chester - Washer - Dryer - Parking available - Microwave [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=117825030&PinnedHotelID=117825030&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117040000/117036800/117036701/91b024c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Home from home for travelling workers near Deeside and Chester Garden City - Washer - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=117036701&PinnedHotelID=117036701&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107300000/107296700/107296638/938ac076.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Super 1 bed apartment in Chester. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## 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%7C53.18710%2C-2.89035&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=uxWMgxvWN9NT3Fkaki8XcRvIM8Y=) Chester, England #### What's nearby - Chester Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles - Chester Racecourse - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles - River Dee - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles - Chester City Walls - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles - Chester Zoo - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles #### Getting around - Chester Station - 7 min drive - Chester (CEG-Hawarden) - 25 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Hickory's Smokehouse - ‬5 min walk - ‪Cavern Of The Curious Gnome - ‬3 min walk - ‪The Brewery Tap - ‬1 min walk - ‪Caffè Nero - ‬3 min walk - ‪Bear & Billet - ‬1 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Secret Courtyard Cottage Within Chester City Walls - 5 Min walk to racecourse pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at Secret Courtyard Cottage Within Chester City Walls - 5 Min walk to racecourse? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Secret Courtyard Cottage Within Chester City Walls - 5 Min walk to racecourse? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Secret Courtyard Cottage Within Chester City Walls - 5 Min walk to racecourse located? > Situated in Chester, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Old Dee Bridge, Chester City Walls and Chester Racecourse. Grosvenor Museum and University of Chester - Riverside Campus are just steps away. Chester Station is 20 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Secret Courtyard Cottage Within Chester City Walls - 5 Min walk to racecourse Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful 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) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicola F. 28 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mrs O’Connor Lovely little cottage, cosy, very well equipped and and clean (smelt lovely on arrival!!) had everything we needed and more - central location to shops, great restaurants etc but also so quiet!. Little hidden gem, minutes from the lovely river front. Host Catherine was super friendly and helpful and we will definitely return on our next visit to Chester ##### Nicola F. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Deb G. 30 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Unfortunately Cold The property is small and cute and in a good location in Chester to walk and catch the hop on hop off bus. We were there for only two evenings both of which were unusually and unfortunately cold. The thermostat was not working and we were uncomfortably cold. As well the hot water faucet in the kitchen was loose and unusable. After contacting the owner we eventually found an electric heater which definitely helped and a plumber was called. The owner tried to fix the problems which we appreciate. Communication was good once they were aware of our difficulties. I am sure if we had been there longer the problems would have been solved. One thing to mention the bathroom is on the main floor and the bedrooms are upstairs. This was a little tricky for my mobility issues in the middle of the night. ##### Deb G. 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