The Shippon in Cheshire. Book This Hot Tub Cottage For Less

About The Shippon

Escape to The Shippon, a charming ground-floor cottage nestled in the serene Cheshire countryside, not far from the bustling suburb of Upton-by-Chester. This delightful retreat is perfect for those seeking a tranquil getaway with loved ones or friends.

Accommodating up to 4 guests in two luxurious super-king-size bedrooms, each with their own en-suite and the option to convert into twin beds, The Shippon caters to various group configurations.

The open-plan living space, adorned with exposed brick walls and wooden beams, offers a cosy corner sofa and a Smart TV for relaxing evenings in.

The fully equipped kitchen is ready for you to whip up delicious meals to be enjoyed at the wooden dining table. Step outside to the enclosed courtyard and indulge in the bubbling hot tub, the perfect way to unwind after a day of exploring.

With its proximity to the Roman city of Chester, you can easily venture out for sightseeing or enjoy the local countryside for picturesque walks.

The Shippon is a haven of comfort and style, ensuring a memorable stay.

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Need To Know

✓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

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Helpful Info To Get More From Your Stay

What do guests love about this accommodation?

Guests adored The Shippon for its beautifully maintained, clean, and comfortable setting. The hot tub was a highlight, providing an amazing experience. The cottage's excellent location, close to attractions like Cheshire Oaks and Chester, along with the thoughtful welcome pack, added to the charm. The provision of activities for children, including board games and toys, was highly appreciated, making it a hit with families.

Getting there

To get to The Shippon, take the M56 motorway and exit towards Chester. Follow signs to Upton-by-Chester, and from there, navigate local roads to reach the destination. The nearest train station is Chester Station, providing convenient rail connections for travellers.

Nearby Essentials

During your stay, you'll have convenient access to a selection of nearby amenities, including some of the area's tastiest takeout options. Click any of the postcodes for a map along with handy driving instructions and the fastest route from your accommodation.

Service	Distance (miles)	Postcode
Pharmacy	1.5 miles	CH2 1JL
Train station	3 miles	CH1 3DR
Pub	1.7 miles	CH2 4HS
Dog walk	1 mile	CH2 4HT
Supermarket	1.3 miles	CH2 1JH
Indian takeaway - Spice of India	1.5 miles	CH2 1JL
Chinese takeaway - The Golden Dragon	1.5 miles	CH2 1JL
Italian takeaway - Pesto	1.5 miles	CH2 1JL

For families with Kids

For families with children, this destination is a dream come true. The cottage itself provides a safe and fun environment with an array of toys and games to keep the little ones entertained. The nearby orchard is a delightful place for children to explore and play, while the proximity to Chester Zoo and other family-friendly attractions ensures there's never a dull moment.

Is The Shippon A good location for couples?

This destination is ideal for couples seeking a romantic retreat. The serene setting of the cottage offers privacy and relaxation, with a hot tub adding a touch of luxury. Nearby, romantic days out await with strolls through the historic city of Chester, intimate dinners at local restaurants, and the enchanting atmosphere of Cheshire Oaks for a spot of shopping together.

Dining and Cafes

Close to the accommodation, you'll find a selection of delightful dining options. The nearest restaurant is The Frog (1.7 miles, CH2 4HS, (01244) 345362), offering a cosy atmosphere and delicious meals. For a quick bite, try The Hollows Coffee Shop (1.5 miles, CH2 1JL, (01244) 344325), perfect for a casual lunch.

Within walking distance of your cottage

A short walk away you'll find local shops, inns, and pubs, offering a taste of the local life and convenient amenities for your stay.

Quickfire FAQs

Does this accommodation have a hot tub?

Yes, the accommodation boasts a luxurious hot tub located in the gated front courtyard, providing guests with the perfect spot to relax and unwind until 10pm.

Is this accommodation pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests with allergies or those who prefer a pet-free environment.

How many people does this cottage sleep?

This cottage comfortably sleeps up to 4 guests in two super-king-size bedrooms, which can also be configured as twin rooms upon request, each with their own en-suite bathroom.

What type of parking is available at the property?

Guests have access to off-road parking for one car, with additional parking possibly available upon request, ensuring convenience and security during their stay.

Is there a garden or outdoor area included with this cottage?

Yes, the cottage features a gated front courtyard with seating and a hot tub, providing a private outdoor space for guests to enjoy.

Are there any entertainment amenities provided?

The cottage is equipped with a Smart TV and WiFi, offering guests entertainment options and connectivity for a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

The Shippon Reviews

Fantastic property with so many little extras we did not expect, the welcome basket was great and everything you could possible need was provided.

Absolutely brilliant stay. Nothing too much trouble. and superb attention to detail! Its the kind of place, you want to tell everyone about.. But at the same time, keep it a secret all for yourself! Thank you so much for a lovely stay in celebration of a retirement. and sisterly get away! Big thank you to Becky for a gorgeous grazing box, which went down a treat! Well be back!

What an absolute find, it was just what we needed. From the moment we booked we were sent the most informative email about the property and its location, local dining, shops & places of interest. It was easy to find and not to far out of chester, we had a planned day at the races and it cost us I think 15 by taxi. When we arrived the hot tub was ready to jump into we were given robes, slippers & a bottle of procesco. Also a lovely welcome hamper on the table with tea coffee biscuits and also milk in the fridge. This property is one of the best weve stayed in, beds were very comfortable & you had everything you would need to enjoy your stay. We will 100 be back again.

Stayed for 3 nights from the 9 May. The Cottage is excellent, well positioned for a lot of places to visit, North Wales, Cheshire Oaks, Chester to name a few. With 2 en suite bedrooms it was perfect for our booking for 4 adults. The grounds were attractive and well looked after as well as proving us with views of the barn owls via a camera on the tv. The owner was both friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend the property

Lovely cottage, very clean and well looked after. Great position for exploring the area. Would definitely stay here again if I was up in Chester!

A lovely cottage just outside Chester. The beds were comfortable and the hot tub was a welcome treat after a day walking. Lovely places to eat within a 10 minute drive. Would highly recommend

Michelle

Celebrating a 60th birthday so we wanted somewhere special, and The Shippon did not disappoint! Everything was perfect, well equipped, Matt was very helpful when we wanted a couple of country pubs. We especially loved channel 800 on the tv which is a webcam, were you can watch the wildlife in their home environments, a really nice touch. The place is well located for shopping and sightseeing, we would definitely stay again. Regards Michelle and Stephen

Richard

We had a fantastic stay and plan to come back again. This was the perfect place for us with our two toddlers. Thank you so much for providing two cots and the hamper of supplies. Our boys also loved the toy cupboard. We can tell a lot of thought has gone into what your guests need and you had everything covered. We are looking forward to our next stay with you.

Andrew

Lovely cottage in peaceful surroundings. The owners have thought of everything. Ideal location for Chester and Cheshire Oaks. Look forward to returning.

Dennis

It was a beautiful place, in an amazing setting. Just a couple of niggles with it though. The hottub water level needed raising a bit, and also turn the heating up on them. Theyre 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, youve done an amazing job with the building work over the years..

Perfect cottage, location great, look forward to going back again would def recommend. All you could need in cottage, owners have thought of everything.

Heather

A fantastic cottage set in a beautiful, peaceful setting, made all the better with a relaxing hottub. 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.

Stephanie

Superb property and very well run by the owners

The Shippon was a fabulous property. It was decorated and finished to the highest of standards and well equipped with everything you would need. We felt very comfortable and at home. The hot tub was an added bonus and was so relaxing after busy days exploring Chester! I wish we could have booked for longer! It was very lovely of the owners to leave us a bottle of Prosecco and other goodies. The only minor thing I would say is that it could really benefit for a new sofa, the base underneath the cushions looked like it had been repaired with boards and the base Cushions kept slipping off. I would definitely still return and would definitely recommend this place to anyone wanting to explore Chester and all the fabulous places in this area.

Gordon

The shippon cottage , the owner had thought of everything including a lovely welcome pack cottage was immaculately clean and hot tub a bonus. A lot of very useful information about the area was available on email from owner The location was so close to Chester just ideal for our stay. Would highly recommend the cottage 10 out of 10

Fantastic cottage ! Everything about the place is perfect, absolutely no negative points. We found the property to be perfectly clean and all fixtures and fittings were lovely. Everything you need is available and the cottage was so welcoming and cosy to provide the ideal place to relax. The owner Matt and his family were very helpful and immediately made us feel at home. Beds were comfortable and and relaxing and the quality of the bedding and towels was absolutely first class. The hot tub in the garden was ideal and well used by all our family. Fantastic weather over the full week we stayed so the picnic table in the garden was perfect for sitting in the evening sun ! The cottage is in a brilliant location with the Cheshire Oaks and Chester Zoo only minutes away. Lots of other fabulous attractions within an hours drive so there is something to suit all tastes I could continue for ages with superlatives but suffice to say the Shippon is the perfect place to stay and enjoy a wonderful holiday ! Thanks again to Matt for letting us stay there and best wishes for the family in future.

We thoroughly enjoyed our second visit to The Shippon. It is conveniently situated for Chester and Liverpool and the facilities are excellent. .

First class accommodation everything that you would need with little extras lovely king size beds, ideal place to stay for sight seeing in the area. Thankyou to the owners for making this a wonderful place to stay

Lovely property, very clean and well equipped. Gorgeous setting and hot tub was a bonus.

We all really enjoyed our stay. Everything we needed was provided in the kitchen and in the rest of the cottage. Lovely, relaxing, peaceful and near to all the local places to visit. We would highly recommend.

Cottage absolutely perfect. Immaculately clean, facilities covered everything we needed and furnishings comfortable. Loved the Barn Owl watch and the location was perfect for visiting Chester. Will definitely want to come back.

A great location lovely comfortable cottage loved the welcome basket. Lovely added extras robe & slippers, lovely towels, hand wash etc... A picturesque garden and the animals were fun to watch. Amazing hot tub. We really enjoyed our week.

Shuqiang

Very good stay overall, the owner provided a comprehensive range of items which is really convenient. The property is very comfortable and have 2 separate toiletsbathroom which is also very handy. Most importantly it is at good location, close to chester zoo, the outlet and a lot of other things as well. Would strongly recommend.

A beautiful cottage with everything we needed. It was nice to be provided with all the basic necessities as you would have at home toiletries, spare toilet roll, bin liners, dish washer tablets to name but a few. Plus a generous welcome pack including milk, coffee, tea, biscuits and prosecco! The hot tub was very relaxing after a days sight seeing. All in all we had a very comfortable stay. Thank you.

Had a lovely weekend staying in the Shippon. Great decor and layout for two couples, well equipped, lovely location, excellent hot tub and the little extras like milk, prosecco, tea, coffee, sugar, biscuits etc was a nice unexpected surprise. Loved the animal cams, being able to watch the barn owls, birds, alpaca's and goats in real time was fab! Would highly recommend this property.

Deborah

Beautifully maintained, clean and comfortable cottage. Excellent location and just what we needed on this break Hot tub was amazing Thanks so much

Jordan

Second time we have stayed here now, this time we brought friends with us as we enjoyed the first time so much. The hot tub is great and the beds are really comfy. Great location for getting to Cheshire oaks and Chester. Lovely lay out in the place and plenty of activities for the kids too from board games to little toys. Would highly recommend staying here we will be back again.

This was the cleanest, most comfortable holiday cottage I have ever stayed in. Everything has so much thought and care put into it. I loved waking up and watching the barn owls on the wee cameras, and taking a dip in the hot tub in the evening. The welcome package was a lovely surprise. We cant wait to return!

Angela

Lovely cottage with everything you need even a cupboard full of games. It's close to Chester where there is loads to do. The welcome pack was a fab gesture with tea, coffee, hot choc, biscuits, jam, milk & prosecco

The shippon was clean, comfortable and well looked after. The basket of things tea, coffee, hot chocolate, biscuits, jams was a lovely surprise and you put milk and wine in the fridge which was great after a long journey. The garden was lovely with the wooden animals telling the story from the book. The animals in the owners garden was lovely to see on the web cam and in person. The location was great for Cheshire oaks, Zoo and other places in the area. The owners of the place were very helpful and friendly. We will come again.

Darren

An amazing cottage , everything you needed was supplied , lovely and warm and you can tell no expense spared on the quality of the buildings. Cannot fault anything. Many thanks.

Richard

Very enjoyable stay, the holiday home did exactly what it had promised, very ... Very enjoyable stay, the holiday home did exactly what it had promised, very clean and tidy and enjoyed the owl cam each morning

We had a great week, enjoyed the facilities including the welcome pack and bottle of Prosecco. The owners were great and made you feel welcome. Would return.

Lovely stay in a beautiful property. Nice touches like the welcome pack really helped make the stay. Ideal location for visiting attractions like the Zoo and Chester itself. Hope to return soon and would recommend without hesitation.

Michael

Very well clean & maintained cottage, lovely selection of extras waiting for us on our arrival. Beds were really comfortable, the Jacuzzi was clean, warm and had great pressure jets. Even our toddler loved the cottage & area, the owner was really friendly letting our little one stroke his dogs and the orchid with the different animal characters making a story was lovely & well maintained. They provided a good size cot and high chair when requested, there was even a good selection of toys and games for him. It's in a great area for both a peaceful getaway and lots of places to visit close by, even for families with a car, but parking is provided

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Attractions Near The Shippon

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained at The Shippon itself, if you plan to get out and about and see some of what Cheshire has to offer, here are some of the nearby attractions you can enjoy during your stay. Please note that some of these activities and days out are paid and it's always a good idea to book in advance to secure your place where applicable.

Found a special day out near your cottage? Please let us know and we'll add it so that other visitors can enjoy it too!

Blue Planet Aquarium - CH65 9LF

about 2 Miles

Fantastic attraction in the Cheshire region suited to family days out as well as school and corporate visits. The "Jawsome" sharks are a sight to behold and new for 2010 is the Tarantula Tower. You can save time and money by bookings online and at the moment they are offering a discount of £2.00 per person when you book this way. Winner of the Visit Chester and Cheshire Best Tourism Experience of the Year - you can be assured of a fun and educational day out. Look out for special events throughout the year including Boo! Planet Halloween and Otter Month.

Go Ape Cheshire - WA16 6RW

about 7 Miles

Out of all of the Go Ape! courses the one in Cheshire is the most spread out and it takes staff ten minutes to patrol the site on bike - which gives a good indication of the size of this place. If you're looking for an adventurous and memorable day out then Go Ape is highly recommended. Trek through the treetops, swing between the trees and enjoy zip wire rides all as part of your experience. This attraction opens every day from the end of March to end October and is open on weekends in November. Go Ape Cheshire is closed every Tuesday except school holidays.

Wepre Country Park - CH5 4HL

about 8 Miles

Wepre Country Park is home to one of the largest play areas in Wales and is perfect for a fun family day out during the summer months. The site has miles of attractive woodland to be explored and cycling and nature trails are very popular ways to see the best of the area. The grounds of the historic estate also have beautiful gardens with stunning floral displays and there is plenty of open space for children to play. An annual events programme ensures that seasonal activities take place regularly including spooky Halloween Walks, Christmas Carol Singing and Ranger led events. There is also a visitor's centre with a small shop.

Gulliver's World Theme Park - WA5 9YZ

about 15 Miles

This is a very popular theme park with three different locations. The theme park in Warrington contains not only the theme park but also Gullivers Splash Zone and Gullivers Star Studios. The Solash Zone is a fully heated indoor water play factory fun for all ages which will appeal on rainy days. Throughout the year there are seasonal events too such as the Halloween and Fireworks event taking place from 23rd to 31st October. You can book online to save time and secure your tickets during busy periods. Over 50% of the rides are actually under cover so you don't need to worry about the British weather spoiling the fun.

Greenfield Valley Heritage Park - CH8 7GH

about 15 Miles

Greenfield Valley Heritage Park in Flintshire has something for everyone including a museum, gardens, play area, small petting farm and visitors centre. The beautiful areas of woodland around the site are abundant with wildlife and ideal for walking, cycling and nature trails. A family ticket is just £10.50 so this is the ideal outing if you are on a tight budget. Seasonal tickets are also available from just £28.00 for a family of 4 and allow unlimited entry.

St Winefride's Well - CH8 7PN

about 15 Miles

St Winefride's Well in Flintshire is described at one of the 7 wonders of Wales and is shrouded in mystery and intrigue. Legend has it that the well first erupted at the spot where Caradog cut off the nuns head with his sword. The shrine was then erected in her memory in the first decade of the sixteenth century and remains one of the holiest places in Wales. The stunning temple and well attract visitors from all over the world. Water can be drawn from the spring basin within the crypt and is thought to be lucky.

Pen-Y-Ffrith Bird Garden - LL11 3AB

about 18 Miles

Pen-Y-Ffrith Bird Garden is an 18 acre site, filled with glorious woodland, dramatic gardens, streams, ponds and a 3 acre lake. As the seasons change so do the delights of the park. During springtime the bluebell woods are spectacular while in the summer the bog garden is a favourite attraction with some unusual displays of flora and fauna. In the autumn a walk through the ravine with its flowing waterfalls in not to be missed. There are also several yearly events to enjoy including the Bat walk in September.

Llangollen Boat Trips - LL20 8TA

about 22 Miles

Llangollen Wharf is one of the major attractions in North Wales and is an excellent place to spend the day as a family. The Wharf is situated in the peaceful market town of Llangollen - now part of a World Heritage Site. Horse Drawn Boat Trips are available along the feeder for the main canal and are a unique way to explore the area. Motorised Aqueduct Cruises are also on offer for those who prefer a slightly faster pace. Both trips allow visitors to take in all the magnificent sites of Llangollen Canal.

The Seaquarium - LL30 1BL

about 27 Miles

The Seaquarium in Rhyl is a fantastic choice for a family day trip offering the chance to meet strange and exotic marine life from all around the world. The sea animals here come from the depths of the Amazon, Pacific & Indian Oceans as well as from around UK shores. Slimy Eels, scary Sharks and creepy Piranhas are all there to be seen as well as beautiful and elegant Rays. The site also has a café and a gift shop where children can pick up a souvenir. A ticket for a family of 4 is just £27.00