The Cheshire Cat By Innkeeper'S Collection - 4-Star Hotel in Chester

The Cheshire Cat sits directly on a canalside footpath, with a garden that leads onto a quiet walking route into Chester. The outdoor beer garden is enclosed, giving children a safe space to play while adults enjoy the sun. Houseboats moored along the canal add to the scenic, relaxing atmosphere of the grounds.

The country-style restaurant and bar features a roaring log fire and serves a seasonal menu with local dishes and cask ales. Breakfast offers a full English cooked to order, and the dinner menu includes generous portions of steak, burgers, and gluten-free options. The staff are knowledgeable about gluten-free requirements and can advise on suitable choices.

All rooms have an en suite bathroom, traditional wooden furnishings, and tea and coffee making facilities. Some rooms are located in a separate annexe with canal views, while others are in the main building with character features. Family rooms include a double bed and a sofa bed, and each room comes with a hairdryer and toiletries.

Chester's walled city centre is a 5-minute drive away, and Chester Zoo can be reached after a 10-minute drive. A canal-side footpath offers a 45-minute walk into Chester, passing locks and moorings, or guests can use the nearby park-and-ride bus service. The hotel is also close to transport links to Manchester and Liverpool.

The hotel provides family rooms that sleep two adults and two children, with cots available on request. Children's meals are offered in the restaurant, and the enclosed beer garden gives a safe outdoor area for play. Staff have been noted for accommodating children's needs, such as providing cheese when a child wanted it at breakfast.

Location: Canalside with scenic footpath into Chester

Dining: Seasonal menu, cask ales, gluten-free options

Parking: Free private parking on site

Family: Family rooms and children's meals

Nearby: 5 min to Chester city centre, 10 min to Chester Zoo

Atmosphere: Roaring log fire in restaurant