Title: Zoo Cottage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6590&destination=Chester%2C+England%2C+United+Kingdom&selected=29075765&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Zoo Cottage - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Near Chester Zoo, Zoo Cottage provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi £195 includes taxes & fees 1 Apr - 2 Apr ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Zoo Cottage Free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas are available at this smoke-free cottage. This cottage has 3 accommodations. Housekeeping is not available. This cottage offers 3 accommodations. The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - No lift - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - No housekeeping service ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Rafting nearby ### 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) ### General - 3 units ## Similar properties ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59790000/59784400/59784359/7a180fcb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Moxy Chester Chester - 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In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as Zoo Cottage House Chester Zoo Cottage House Chester Zoo Cottage Chester Private vacation home Zoo Cottage Chester Chester Zoo Cottage Private vacation home Zoo Cottage House Zoo Cottage House Chester Zoo Cottage Chester Private vacation home Zoo Cottage Chester Chester Zoo Cottage Private vacation home Zoo Cottage House Private vacation home Zoo Cottage Zoo Cottage Cottage Zoo Cottage Chester Zoo Cottage Cottage Chester ## About the area Chester is home to this cottage. Stanney Woods and Rivacre Country Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Chester Zoo and Chester Roman Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Skate Academy or Deva Stadium. With rafting and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. [Visit our Chester travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester.dx6590) [View more Cottages in Chester](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Cottages.d6590-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C53.21964%2C-2.87693&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=L8yLs3rhhEt0LW9PviLivuToDsQ=) 1 Brooke Avenue, Upton, Chester, England, CH2 1HQ ### What's nearby - ![Chester Zoo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6087861/6b9f6bf1-f81c-4f1a-9c68-2075bd3f4820.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Chester Zoo 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles - University of Chester - Kingsway 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Coronation Recreation Ground 4 min drive \- 2.5 miles - Countess of Chester Hospital 5 min drive \- 1.9 miles - Skate Academy 5 min drive \- 2.7 miles ### Getting around - Bache Station 2 min drive - Chester (CEG-Hawarden) 27 min drive ### Restaurants - Bembe Café & Barbecue Terrace 3 min drive - The Oaklands 4 min drive - The Oakfield 17 min walk - Cafe 76 11 min walk - Jaguar Coffee House 18 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Zoo Cottage pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Zoo Cottage? ### How much is parking at Zoo Cottage? ### What time is check-in at Zoo Cottage? ### What time is check-out at Zoo Cottage? ### Where is Zoo Cottage located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Zoo Cottage Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional 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 7 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Amenities ### 9.4 Staff & service ### 9.6 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 22 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Zoo Cottage was just a 20 minute walk to Chester Zoo and with a convenience store and other shops just a few minutes walk away it had everything you needed close by. The property itself was spotless and very comfortable for our two night stay. It gave us the perfect accommodation for our first trip to Chester! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne-Marie 23 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication #### zoo cottage clean and tidy with everything we could have wanted and ideally situated for Chester Zoo which was within walking distance (but as it has a free car park and we were going elsewhere afterwards we chose to take the car). Lovely outdoor seating area with gas bar b q We thoroughly enjoyed our stay (and the welcome bottle off fizz which had been left for us). Would definitely stay again if we were in the area. ##### Anne-Marie Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jack 12 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication #### Truly amazing! This property was truly amazing from the layout to the little bonuses of a tv in the bathroom, a shower which you can connect to Bluetooth & listen to music via the built in speakers which are spread out throughout the bathroom to truly make you enjoy the shower/bath, as a hole the property has no fault every room is enormous with plenty of room ##### Jack Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### ABDALLAH 14 Feb 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication Was really amazed with everything, the house is cleaned, well furnished. The kitchen is well equipped & The house has a lovely garden. If perfect for family stay& I will definitely recommends it for a family stay. The owner is very keen his name is Chris, he was texting me regularly to make sure I am comfortable. Thanks Chris, keep the good work up. ##### ABDALLAH Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elliot 5 Oct 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication #### quiet family home from home Stayed here for the weekend as a family of 5 and loved it. House was great very clean perfect location- nice and quiet. Good communication with Owner making sure everything’s good. Nice welcome with bottle of Prosecco. Was like a home from home. Stones throw from the zoo. Would deffo stay here again sometime ##### Elliot Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### M 24 Dec 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Perfect location, good size and very clean Excellent location for the zoo, aquarium and city centre. House is spacious, very clean and supplied with everything you could need. ##### M Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Derfel 31 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication ##### Derfel Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### LEO 21 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### LEO Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019 ### Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > - [The Skipton Hotel - Formerly Hotel Rendezvous](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Skipton-Hotels-Hotel-Rendezvous.h41466.Hotel-Information) > - [OYO Shanklin Beach Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Shanklin-Hotels-OYO-Shanklin-Beach-Hotel.h7539838.Hotel-Information) > - [Brock Cottage private Hot Tub DOG/Cat FRIENDLY\* with on site fishing](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pickering-Hotels-Spacious-Stone-Cottage-DOG-FRIENDLY.h36805890.Hotel-Information) > - [Crafted at Powdermills](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Battle-Hotels-Powdermills-Country-House-Hotel.h195688.Hotel-Information) > - [Bear Lodge - At Port Lympne Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hythe-Hotels-Bear-Lodge-Aspinall-Foundation.h40101484.Hotel-Information) > - [DoubleTree by Hilton London Elstree](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Borehamwood-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-London-Elstree.h18549.Hotel-Information) > - [Hampton by Hilton Canterbury](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Canterbury-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-Canterbury.h66541221.Hotel-Information) > - [Pinewood Camping Pods - At Port Lympne Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hythe-Hotels-Pinewood-Apinall-Foundation.h40101599.Hotel-Information) > - [Exeter Rougemont hotel by Sunday](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Exeter-Hotels-Exeter-Rougemont-Hotel-By-Sunday.h7784.Hotel-Information) > - [Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ipswich-Hotels-Mermaid.h31883430.Hotel-Information) > - [Wild Rose Caravan Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Appleby-In-Westmorland-Hotels-Wild-Rose-Caravan-Park.h24459296.Hotel-Information) > - [Sandman Signature Sheffield Quays Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sheffield-Hotels-The-Quays-Hotel-Sheffield.h46197620.Hotel-Information) > - [Kings Highway, Derby by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Derby-Hotels-Kings-Highway.h31887923.Hotel-Information) > - [Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Burnley-Hotels-Crowwood-Hotel-Spa-Resort.h38222710.Hotel-Information) > - [Lock Keeper, Worksop by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Worksop-Hotels-Lock-Keeper.h27479298.Hotel-Information) > - [White Hart, Exeter by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Exeter-Hotels-White-Hart.h11899395.Hotel-Information) > - [Skegness The Royal Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Skegness-Hotels-The-Royal-Hotel-Skegness.h23931999.Hotel-Information) > - [The Swan Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wells-Hotels-The-Swan-Hotel.h26791.Hotel-Information) > - [voco Leicester by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Leicester-Hotels-Voco-Leicester.h76596043.Hotel-Information) > - [The Stables Whitby](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Whitby-Hotels-The-Stables-Whitby.h23322490.Hotel-Information) > - [Soar Mill Cove Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Salcombe-Hotels-Soar-Mill-Cove-Hotel.h2042032.Hotel-Information) > - [The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Clacton-On-Sea-Hotels-Smugglers-Cove-By-Marstons-Inns.h35853904.Hotel-Information) > - [Canterbury Bell, Margate by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Broadstairs-Hotels-Canterbury-Bell.h33103125.Hotel-Information) > - [Samsara Retreat and Yoga - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maidstone-Hotels-Samsara-Retreat-And-Yoga.h41349775.Hotel-Information) > - [Seven Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Southend-On-Sea-Hotels-Seven-Hotel.h19282555.Hotel-Information) > - [Yeoldon House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bideford-Hotels-Yeoldon-House.h2764122.Hotel-Information) > - [Wild Thyme & Honey](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cirencester-Hotels-Wild-Thyme-Honey.h9241983.Hotel-Information) > - [Cromer Country Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cromer-Hotels-Cromer-Country-Club.h1927781.Hotel-Information) > - [Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/New-Milton-Hotels-Chewton-Glen-Hotel-Spa.h528432.Hotel-Information) ---