Chester Serviced Apartments Out & About
Chester is a beautiful historic city situated on the banks of the River Dee in North West England,and is the only walled city in the country. Founded by the Romans, much of the stunning architecture is of the Victorian era.
Not only is the city a great place for a holiday, it is perfectly situated between Liverpool and Manchester with good transport links to Birmingham and London.
Culture
Sport
Chester boasts the oldest racecourse in the country - known locally as The Roodee. The tight, oval course is just a short stroll through the city centre with fantastic views to the Welsh hill and River Dee.
There are several flat meetings throughout the Spring, Summer and early Autumn. If you plan to visit Chester when there is racing taking place you should ensure that you book your apartment in Chester well in advance as the city becomes extremely busy, and accommodation scarce.
Chester City FC play their home games at the Deva Stadium, located on the outskirts of Chester city centre.
Eating Out
Chester can offer a wide selection of cosmopolitan eateries. Please see below some options that we believe are worth calling to make a reservation:
Upstairs at The Grill:
Probably he best small restaurant in Chester. Located on Watergate Street and serving modern British food. To make a reservation call 01244 344 883.
The Red House:
Great restaurant and bar with stunning views across the River Dee. Call 01244 320 088.
Oddfellows:
Set in a tremendous converted mansion house on Lower Bridge Street. A great place to eat and drink. Call 01244 400 001.
Siam Thai:
Good quality Thai restaurant within short walk of Chester city centre. Call 01244 403 222.
Gate of India:
Good quality Indian restaurant within a short walk of Chester city centre. Call 01244 327 131.
Blackgrouse Grill:
Fancy a steak? This is the place to eat in Chester. Call 0870 401 2137.
Simon Radley at The Grosvenor:
Chesters only michelin starred restaurant and possibly it�s finest. Call 01244 324 024.
Shopping
For a relatively small city, Chester is a great place to shop. Famous for the two tiered Rows - half timber fronted tudor style shops. The layout of these Rows dates back more than 700 years.
Cheshire Oaks designer outlet is within a 10 minute drive of Chester, while the larger shopping centres at Liverpool and Manchester are within an hours drive.
Chester Attractions
There is plenty to see and do when you visit Chester. Chester is the only fully walled Roman city in England. You can walk around the walls in about an hour. Chester cathedral, The Rows and The Easgate clock - the second most photographed clock in the country behind Big Ben - can all be be seen in an afternoon.
Stroll down to the bandstand on the banks of the River Dee. You can hire a boat to take out onto the water.
Chester Zoo is a fantastic place to spend the day with your family. For more information on Chester zoo call 01244 380 280.
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Exceptional apartments with a high degree of luxury throughout. Great attention to detail with the pristine finish and luxury fixtures that you would expect from a 5 star equivalent.
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Apartments with an excellent standard of presentation. High quality furnishing, fittings and finishes throughout that are similar to a 4 star option.
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Apartments with a good level of quality and comfort. Clean and tidy throughout similar to a 3 star option.