Guests consistently praise The Shippon for its excellent location, comfort, and cleanliness. The property's proximity to attractions, coupled with its tranquil country charm, makes it a favourite. The hot tub is a highlight, and the thoughtful touches, such as welcome packs, are frequently mentioned. The property is well-equipped and maintained, providing a relaxing and enjoyable stay.
Reviews frequently commend the property's cleanliness, with many guests describing it as immaculate. There was a minor mention of areas needing vacuuming, but this appears to be an isolated comment in the context of overwhelmingly positive feedback.
The location is highly praised for being close to local amenities and attractions like Chester Zoo and Cheshire Oaks, while still offering a peaceful retreat. Its accessibility and convenience are consistently noted as positives.
Guests find the beds extremely comfortable and the cottage cosy, contributing to a relaxing break. There is a single mention of the lounge area being slightly cramped, but overall, comfort levels are rated very highly.
The property is well-equipped with a hot tub, Netflix, and Wi-Fi, which are appreciated by guests. There are minor suggestions for improvement, such as towel provision for the hot tub and a warmer shower, but overall, the facilities meet guests' needs effectively.
The hosts' thoughtfulness is evident in the welcome packs and additional touches like robes and slippers. While these gifts are greatly appreciated by guests, it's important to note that such extras, while common, are not guaranteed for every stay.
Set in the Cheshire countryside in Picton, not far from the homely suburb of Upton-by-Chester is this delightful ground-floor cottage, The Shippon. Set between its neighbours on either side, it is a perfect spot for a country getaway with your loved ones and friends. Begin by coming into the social hub of the property, the open-plan living space, head left and sink into the corner sofa before the Smart TV, a great spot to wind down in at the end of the day. Move across to the kitchen where you'll be preparing picnics for walks out in nearby nature, or cooking an evening meal for the group to be served up on the wooden dining table. Use this space for gathering round to plan the rest of your trip, or spread out with a board game. To either side of the living space are the two super-king-size bedrooms, both benefiting from en-suite bathrooms and zip/link beds, so you can request for them to be twin rooms instead, great for accommodating different party setups. Expect to find exposed brick walls and wooden ceiling beams throughout, as well as bespoke features like the rope light fitting feature. Relax out in the hot tub in the front enclosed courtyard, it can't get better that this! Take your time to meander through the surroundings and see if you can spot some special visitors, the owner of The Shippon has published a Children’s bedtime storybook called Fudge’s Evening Adventure, the idea from this story came after the Owners Daughter was treated at Alder Hey Childrens Hospital. The tale follows Fudge, a miniature dachshund, as she embarks on a quest to find a cozy place to rest her head for the night. Along the way, she encounters various animal friends on and around the family farm. A beautiful wooden sculpture trail to accompany the story can be enjoyed by guests, all proceeds from the book will go to Alder Hey Children's Charity, to thank them for their wonderful service, the book is able to be purchased directly from the owner, and so far over £13000 has been raised for this amazing charity. To add to the wonder there is also a carved animal bug hunt, and guests can watch the wildlife in comfort as wildlife cameras have been set up and can be viewed live in the property. The animal adventures don’t stop there, as guests will have the opportunity to meet the animals that live onsite, and with ample space and areas for children to play The Shippon really is a great choice for animal lovers and families alike. Enjoy the surrounding countryside for walks, or take a trip into the Roman city of Chester for some sightseeing. Note: This property is part of a group and can be booked with Refs. 974556, 974561, and 1051836, together sleeping 12 guests.
Chester has quite rightly been described as 'the jewel of the North-West of England'. Perhaps the most fascinating aspect of the city is that within a very small area there is evidence of every period of history - from the old walls and amphitheatre of Roman times, through medieval churches, Elizabethan timber-framed townhouses and Georgian terraces, to Victorian restorations and 21st century architecture. The city has much to offer the tourist, including excellent shopping in and around the famous Tudor 'Rows' and lovely walks along the Roman Walls, beside the River Dee and through the picturesque Grosvenor Park. Explore Chester's beautiful medieval cathedral, visit Chester Racecourse or spend a day at the world renowned Chester Zoo. Further afield, the stunning Welsh mountains and coastline, the quaint market towns and villages of Cheshire and the Wirral Peninsula with its first class golf courses, are all within easy touring distance, whilst frequent rail services make Liverpool, Manchester and the North Wales coast readily accessible.
All-ground-floor.
Two bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size with en-suite bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x super-king-size with en-suite shower, basin and WC (both bedrooms have zip/link can be twin on request).
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Underfloor heating.
Electric oven and hob, dishwasher, fridge, Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 1 car and additional parking maybe available on request.
Gated front courtyard with seating and hot tub which will be ready to use as soon as you arrive.
Carved wooden animal trail.
Wildlife cameras are set in the grounds with viewing available in the property.
Opportunity to meet the animals that live onsite.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking allowed.
Shop 1.3 miles, pub 1.7 miles.
Within 2 miles of Hoole.
Four pubs serving food within 2 miles.
Chester city centre 5 miles away.
Note: Check in is after 4pm.
Please be advised this property is only able to accept Monday and Friday check-ins.
Dennis
Just a couple of niggles with it though. The hottub water level needed raising a bit, and also turn the heating up on them. Theyâre called HOTTUBS. Mine was like getting in a bath an hr after its run. Could only manage 10 minutes if that at a time. Apart from that, youâve done an amazing job with the building work over the years..
Andrew
The owners have thought of everything. Ideal location for Chester and Cheshire Oaks. Look forward to returning.
Heather
The cottage was immaculately clean with lovely thick towel, bathrobes and slippers. A thoughtful welcome pack incudong a bottle of prosecco, which was lovely after a long journey. A couple of small issues were dealt with very quickly and efficiently, thank you Matt. Ideal location for visiting Chester, Liverpool and the Zoo. I would highly recommend this cottage, we had a wonderful time.
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