| the 31 quaint rooms feature free wifi and are equipped with tvs as well as tea and coffeemaking facilities. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. there's an on-site microbrewery and oak-beamed bar with log fireplaces, plus a restaurant offering market-driven pub grub. located within the historic walls of chester, this former coaching inn dating to the 12th century is a 2-minute walk from chester cathedral and a 13-minute walk from chester racecourse. some rooms offer 4-poster beds, wood-panelled walls and antique furnishings
Manchester Airport 40 min
Delamere Forest (24 min)
Sizable forest with multi-use recreational trails, summer concerts & a visitor center with a cafe. Chester Castle: Agricola Tower and Castle Walls (12 min)
Although rebuilt in the 19th century, this castle still retains some features from the Middle Ages. Dewa Roman Experience (6 min)
Original artefacts from Chester and the Roman Empire, plus hands-on 'experiences' of Roman life. Blakemere Village (26 min)
Quaint cluster of indie boutiques, plus a restaurant, falconry center, archery & Segway rides. Chester Cathedral (2 min)
Medieval cathedral, built in 1092, with tours of the 216-step tower plus a refectory cafe and shop. Port Sunlight Museum & Garden Village (27 min)
19th-century factory workers' model village in parkland, with museum on its history and a tea room. Speke Hall, Garden and Estate (National Trust) (39 min)
Riverside estate house with over 400 years of history, extensive serene grounds and woodland. Blue Planet Aquarium (13 min)
Sealife centre with underwater aquatunnel, rays, tropical fish, otters, plus diving with sharks. Beeston Castle (26 min)
A ruined English Heritage castle atop a crag, with woodland wildlife trails and spectacular views. Chester Roman Amphitheatre (8 min)
Free entry to ruins of Britain's largest Roman amphitheatre, with military re-enactments in summer. Alyn Waters (26 min)
Expansive green space offering wooded & riverside trails, a playground, visitor centre & cafe. National Trust - Erddig (32 min)
Massive 18th-century manor offering tours of the family house & its ornate 12,000-acre garden. The Crocky Trail (14 min)
Mile-long adventure trail for kids, with slides, rope swings, climbs and a chain bridge, plus cafe. Chester City Walls (4 min)
Roman & Medieval city walks with a raised 2-mile-long walkway & grade I listed gates & towers. Chester Zoo (9 min)
Zoo featuring rare and endangered species in lush, ornate gardens, with a water bus and a monorail. | 
