Vine Cottage Chester

Vine Cottage Warm, welcoming holiday home Local Interest within 25 miles of Chester
The ancient and beautiful city of Chester is situated in north west England, close to the border with North Wales. In addition to its unique covered galleries, known as the Rows, and countless other architectural gems, the city possesses the most complete circuit of Roman, Saxon and medieval city walls in Britain. City of Chester website
The Groves Chester's riverside promenade and a magnet for residents and visitors alike, with pleasure boat trips up the river
The Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway Situated in the picturesque Grosvenor Park with views over the river Dee Model Railway Website
Chester Cathedral stands on the site of a seventh century Saxon Church, dedicated to St. Werburgh.The remains of St Werburgh were transferred to the Abbey for safe keeping at the start of the Danish invasions in 875 from Hanbury. As a result the church became a place of pilgrimage. The Church was rebuilt from about 1250 onwards in the Gothic style. This process took 250 years, resulting in the present building.
Beeston Castle Cheshire is also known as the the formidable ‘Castle of the Rock’. Climb to the top of this impressive crag with incredible views over eight counties, from the Pennines to the Welsh mountains. Legend has it that Beeston still guards King Richard II’s lost treasure – maybe your family can find it? An exciting exhibition details the secrets of 4,000 years of Beeston Castle’s history, from Bronze Age settlement to Iron Age hill fort, the Castle itself was begun in 1225. Beaston Castle Website
Chirk Castle Completed in 1310, Chirk is the last Welsh castle from the reign of Edward I still lived in today. Features from its 700 years include the medieval tower and dungeon, 17th-century Long Gallery, grand 18th-century state apartments, servants' hall and historic laundry. The award-winning gardens contain clipped yews, herbaceous borders, shrub and rock gardens. A terrace with stunning views looks out over the Cheshire and Salop plains. The parkland provides a habitat for rare invertebrates, wild flowers and contains many mature trees and also some splendid wrought-iron gates, made in 1719 by the Davies brothers Chirk Castle Website

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