The Shippon in Chester | Must-See Cheshire Hot Tub Cottage

About The Shippon

The Shippon is a sleek ground-floor lodge tucked away in the Cheshire countryside near Picton. This converted barn offers two luxurious super-king bedrooms with their own en-suites - perfect for when your mate Dave uses all the hot water. It's a proper countryside retreat but just 5 miles from Chester city centre. No roughing it here!

Set in peaceful surroundings, The Shippon gives you the best of both worlds. Four pubs serving food sit within two miles and are withing easy walking distance. Wildlife cameras around the property stream directly to your TV, so you can spy on local animals and there's even a carved wooden animal trail to explore outside.

The accommodation features an open-plan living space combining kitchen, dining and sitting areas. Both bedrooms boast super-king beds with private en-suites - one with a bathroom, one with a shower. Everything's on one level, making it easy to navigate after dark trips to the hot tub.

Chester Zoo (5 miles) offers a fantastic day out with over 35,000 animals (15-minute drive). Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet (6 miles) provides retail therapy for shopaholics (20 minutes). The Blue Planet Aquarium (5.5 miles) houses Europe's largest collection of sharks (18 minutes). Chester's historic city walls and cathedral are just 5 miles away (15 minutes).

The Shippon is ideal for small families or two couples wanting a luxury break. The bubbling hot tub awaits after exploring Chester's sights.

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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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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to The Shippon

Hot Tub Relaxation

The private hot tub is ready upon arrival. Perfect for unwinding after exploring Chester or watching wildlife on the property's camera feed.

Wildlife Watching

Wildlife cameras throughout the grounds stream to your TV. Guests love spotting local animals from the comfort of the sofa.

Luxury Bedrooms

Two super-king beds with private en-suites. Guests consistently mention the comfortable beds and high-quality linens.

Perfect Location

Just 5 miles from Chester with four pubs within 2 miles. Ideal base for exploring without being in the busy city.

Thoughtful Touches

Many reviews mention the welcome hamper and helpful owners. The children's storybook "Fudge's Evening Adventure" is a hit with families.

All-Ground-Floor Layout

Everything on one level makes this property accessible and convenient. Easy access to all areas including the courtyard.

Getting To The Shippon

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach The Shippon by car, head towards Picton in the Cheshire countryside. The property is approximately 5 miles from Chester city centre and easily accessible from major routes with detailed directions provided before arrival.

By Train

For rail travellers, Chester station is the closest main terminal, about 5 miles from the property. From there, you'll need to take a short taxi ride to reach The Shippon in Picton.

Off-road parking for one car

Chester station (5 miles)

Located in Picton, Cheshire countryside

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Chester Zoo

Distance: 5 miles

CH2 1EU

Blue Planet Aquarium

Distance: 5.5 miles

CH65 9LF

Chester Cathedral

Distance: 5 miles

CH1 2HU

Chester City Walls

Distance: 5 miles

CH1 1QQ

Delamere Forest

Distance: 8 miles

CW8 2JD

Grosvenor Park

Distance: 5.2 miles

CH1 1QQ

Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet

Distance: 6 miles

CH65 9JJ

Chester City Centre Shops

Distance: 5 miles

CH1 2HJ

Broughton Shopping Park

Distance: 8 miles

CH4 0DR

Local Bus Service

Distance: 0.5 miles

CH2 4LH

Chester Railway Station

Distance: 5 miles

CH1 3DR

Liverpool John Lennon Airport

Distance: 25 miles

L24 1YD

Chester Zoo

Distance: 5 miles

CH2 1EU

Blue Planet Aquarium

Distance: 5.5 miles

CH65 9LF

Chester Cathedral

Distance: 5 miles

CH1 2HU

Chester City Walls

Distance: 5 miles

CH1 1QQ

Delamere Forest

Distance: 8 miles

CW8 2JD

Grosvenor Park

Distance: 5.2 miles

CH1 1QQ

Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet

Distance: 6 miles

CH65 9JJ

Chester City Centre Shops

Distance: 5 miles

CH1 2HJ

Broughton Shopping Park

Distance: 8 miles

CH4 0DR

Local Bus Service

Distance: 0.5 miles

CH2 4LH

Chester Railway Station

Distance: 5 miles

CH1 3DR

Liverpool John Lennon Airport

Distance: 25 miles

L24 1YD

Is The Shippon Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

Kids will love The Shippon's wildlife cameras that stream to the TV, letting them spot local animals day and night. The carved wooden animal trail through the grounds offers a fun outdoor activity. Chester Zoo is just 5 miles away with over 35,000 animals, while Blue Planet Aquarium's shark tunnel is a 15-minute drive. The children's storybook "Fudge's Evening Adventure" is a thoughtful touch.

For Couples

The Shippon offers couples a romantic countryside escape with two super-king beds and private en-suites. Relax in your private hot tub under the stars after exploring Chester's historic streets. The open-plan living space creates an intimate atmosphere, while wildlife cameras add a unique twist to your evenings in. Four pubs within 2 miles provide cozy dinner options without the need for designated drivers.

Pet Friendly

The Shippon does not accept pets. However, animal lovers can still enjoy wildlife through the property's camera system that streams to the TV. There's also a carved wooden animal trail in the grounds and sometimes opportunities to meet animals. For those wanting to bring pets, you might need to look at alternative accommodation options in the area.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Shippon

The Cheshire Cat

Located 1.8 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CH3 6AE

The Ring O' Bells

Located 1.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CH3 6TX

The Stamford Bridge

Located 2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CH2 4EA

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Shippon

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

Yes, The Shippon features a private hot tub in the gated front courtyard. It comes ready to use upon arrival, so you can enjoy it immediately without waiting for it to heat up.

Is it pet friendly?

No, The Shippon does not accept pets. However, animal lovers can enjoy the wildlife cameras installed throughout the grounds with viewing available on the property's TV.

How many people can The Shippon accommodate?

The Shippon sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms. Both bedrooms feature super-king-size beds and have their own en-suite facilities for added privacy and comfort.

What are the sleeping arrangements?

There are two super-king-size bedrooms, one with an en-suite bathroom and one with an en-suite shower room. Both rooms offer plenty of space and luxury bedding.

Is there parking available?

Yes, there is off-road parking for 1 car included with your stay. Additional parking may be available upon request if you're bringing more than one vehicle.

What entertainment options are available?

The property features a Smart TV with standard channels plus the unique Channel 800, which shows live feeds from wildlife cameras around the grounds. WiFi is also included throughout.

Are there any special features for children?

Yes, the property offers a carved wooden animal trail in the grounds and sometimes opportunities to meet animals. There's also a children's bedtime storybook called "Fudge's Evening Adventure" available.

When can I check in?

Check-in is available after 4pm on either Mondays or Fridays. The property operates on a flexible booking system allowing for both weekend breaks and midweek stays.

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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The Shippon, Chester

About The Shippon

Need To Know

More Cottages With Hot Tubs You May Like

What Guests Love

Hot Tub Relaxation

Wildlife Watching

Luxury Bedrooms

Perfect Location

Thoughtful Touches

All-Ground-Floor Layout

Getting To The Shippon

By Car

By Train

Attractions & More Nearby

Is The Shippon Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Cheshire Cat

The Ring O' Bells

The Stamford Bridge

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

The Shippon Reviews