Title: Zoo Cottage - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Zoo Cottage Cottage with free parking, near Chester Zoo - 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 WiFi ## 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. ### Zoo Cottage Cottage with free parking, near Chester Zoo Free self parking and free WiFi 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 transportation - Free self parking on site ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - No elevator - Smoking not allowed ### 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 ![Breakfast, lunch and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36100000/36093400/36093343/565e64c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Indigo Chester by IHG Chester - 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Kitchen - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 1,060 reviews CA $112 CA $134 total includes taxes & fees Mar 1 - Mar 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02&selected=9657490&PinnedHotelID=9657490&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02&selected=29075765&PinnedHotelID=29075765&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=29075765,36093343,59784359,21715,1695656) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime Contactless check-in available ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out available ### Special check-in instructions Guests will receive an email with check-in information Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ### Property payment types ## Important information ### You need to know 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 This property accepts credit cards 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 professionally cleaned ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### 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 Oulton Park Circuit 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.ca/Chester.dx6590) [View more Cottages in Chester](https://www.expedia.ca/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 which includes zoo animals and railway items](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 \- 1.2 km - University of Chester - Kingsway 18 min walk \- 1.6 km - Coronation Recreation Ground 4 min drive \- 4.0 km - Countess of Chester Hospital 5 min drive \- 3.0 km - Skate Academy 5 min drive \- 4.3 km ### 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 is parking? ### 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.ca/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 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Aug 22, 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 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne-Marie Sep 23, 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 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jack Mar 12, 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 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ABDALLAH Feb 14, 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 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elliot Oct 5, 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 ### 10/10 Excellent #### M Dec 24, 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 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Derfel Jan 31, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication ##### Derfel Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### LEO Oct 21, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### LEO Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Harbour Hotel St Ives](https://www.expedia.ca/St-Ives-Hotels-St-Ives-Harbour-Hotel.h175599.Hotel-Information) > > [Avalon House B&B](https://www.expedia.ca/Lyndhurst-Hotels-Avalon-House-BB.h22560167.Hotel-Information) > > [Moss Lee Grange Bed Breakfast](https://www.expedia.ca/Leek-Hotels-Moss-Lee-Grange-Bed-Breakfast.h76665044.Hotel-Information) > > [The Old Bakery Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Kenilworth-Hotels-The-Old-Bakery-Hotel.h44087031.Hotel-Information) > > [Manor House Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Haltwhistle-Hotels-Manor-House-Inn.h57378043.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Mj Kingsway, Cleethorpes Seafront](https://www.expedia.ca/Cleethorpes-Hotels-OYO-Hotel-MJ-Kingsway.h24166027.Hotel-Information) > > [Tides Cottage](https://www.expedia.ca/Pevensey-Hotels-Tides-Cottage.h42241061.Hotel-Information) > > [Riverside Villas](https://www.expedia.ca/Salford-Hotels-Riverside-Villas.h17048432.Hotel-Information) > > [No Man's Fort](https://www.expedia.ca/Portsmouth-Hotels-No-Mans-Fort.h11536410.Hotel-Information) > > [The Manor House](https://www.expedia.ca/Scarborough-Hotels-The-Manor-House.h44509462.Hotel-Information) > > [Detached Rural Cottage in Idyllic Location with 3 acre safe secure 6ft dog field](https://www.expedia.ca/Leek-Hotels-Detached-Rural-Cottage-In-Idyllic-Location-With-3-Acre-Safe-Secure-6ft-Dog-Field.h33591271.Hotel-Information) > > [Pennyhill Park Hotel And Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Bagshot-Hotels-Pennyhill-Park-Hotel-And-Spa.h517256.Hotel-Information) > > [The George](https://www.expedia.ca/Cheltenham-Hotels-The-George-Hotel.h45140643.Hotel-Information) > > [The Blue Boar - Maldon](https://www.expedia.ca/Maldon-Hotels-The-Blue-Boar-Maldon.h103710681.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott Peterborough](https://www.expedia.ca/Peterborough-Hotels-Peterborough-Marriott-Hotel.h691233.Hotel-Information) > > [Parkview Apartments](https://www.expedia.ca/High-Wycombe-Hotels-Parkview-Apartments.h32463857.Hotel-Information) > > [The White Hart Royal Hotel, Moreton-in-Marsh](https://www.expedia.ca/Moreton-In-Marsh-Hotels-White-Hart-Royal-Hotel.h3848404.Hotel-Information) > > [Manchester Central](https://www.expedia.ca/Manchester-Hotels-Manchester-Central.h39351731.Hotel-Information) > > [YotelAIR London Gatwick ](https://www.expedia.ca/Gatwick-Hotels-Yotel-Air-London-Gatwick.h18969729.Hotel-Information) > > [New Park Manor](https://www.expedia.ca/Brockenhurst-Hotels-New-Park-Manor.h7509463.Hotel-Information) > > [Park City Suites Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Manchester-Hotels-Park-City.h42464558.Hotel-Information) > > [Kings Arms Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Stansted-Hotels-Kings-Arms-Hotel.h57669296.Hotel-Information) > > [Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Windermere-Hotels-Low-Wood-Bay.h5243.Hotel-Information) > > [The Pearl Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Peterborough-Hotels-The-Pearl-Hotel.h6335144.Hotel-Information) > > [Trivelles Hotels - Eccles New Road](https://www.expedia.ca/Salford-Hotels-Trivelles-Hotels-Eccles-New-Road.h11923793.Hotel-Information) > > [Lobster Pot, Bridlington by Marston's Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Bridlington-Hotels-Lobster-Pot.h27478820.Hotel-Information) > > [The Grey Bull B & B](https://www.expedia.ca/Haltwhistle-Hotels-The-Grey-Bull-B-B.h15272668.Hotel-Information) > > [Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Woking](https://www.expedia.ca/Woking-Hotels-Doubletree-By-Hilton-Hotel-Woking.h786850.Hotel-Information) > > [The 'stables'](https://www.expedia.ca/Leek-Hotels-The-Stables.h30999312.Hotel-Information)