Welcome...

Mitchells of Chester is a wonderfully elegant Guest House owned and run by Helen & Colin Mitchell and is graded high amongst the best hotels in Chester. This luxury accommodation in Chester dates back to the 1850's and has been carefully restored to its original Victorian beauty whilst incorporating many modern comforts.

We are located less than 4 minutes drive from the city centre, or 1.2km (3/4 mile) to be more precise. A gentle walk, taking 20 - 25 minutes to Chester Cross (the epicentre of the old town), takes you past impressive mature houses, over a large span stone bridge with views of the town ,the river and the race course and then straight into the heart of the historic streets of the city. We have off street parking, and are on a main bus route in to the city.

Our Home...

A quick tour around Mitchells of Chester

The house, built in the 1850's, has steeply pitched slated roofs, a sweeping staircase and many tall rooms with moulded cornices, providing a setting for items of antique furniture. A large banqueting table forms the centre piece of the Dining Room.

The Lounge looks out and down to unusual brick vaults tunnelling 3.00m under a quiet well maintained garden to the rear of the house. It has reading and video libraries each side of an open log fire in an original marble surround.

The Guest bedrooms have been individually decorated, furnished in period style and include a fully equipped shower room and toilet. They have individually controlled central heating, colour t.v., refreshment tray, hair dryer, clock/radio, sewing and shoe cleaning accessories. We have a wireless Broadband internet connection for Guests' use. Extra blankets are provided and an iron and ironing board are available.

There is a wide menu for breakfast, ranging from Continental to Full English. Vegetarian and special diets can usually be accommodated by prior arrangement.

About Chester...

Helen & Colin's Guide to Chester

Mitchell's of Chester is situated 1.2km (0.75m) from Chester Cross, the epicentre of the city, and on one of the most pleasant 'green' approaches. Here you will find more information about the City of Chester...

Both Helen and Colin are Cestrians with a wealth of local knowledge, and can offer guidance for a quick tour of the sights, or a more indepth planning for an exploration of the surrounding countryside. Chester is compact, beautiful and the most complete walled city in Britain. It is the historical gem of North West England. The delights to be enjoyed by the Visitor span 2000 years from the Roman Walls, Norman Cathedral, Medieval Rows, the 16th Century racecourse, the canal and railway of the industrial revolution, right through to the latest designs in shopping malls.

The City centre is mainly pedestrianised and this, together with The Rows and covered shopping malls, provide a very relaxed browse through a colourful historic tapestry, including a multitude of local and international shops and stores. This is truly the gateway to Wales and the North West. Within an hours drive there is so much natural beauty and enchanting places to visit, that discovering Chester is only the start of a wonderful adventure. The 'Rows' are found on both sides of Bridge Street, Watergate Street and Eastgate Street and provide ideal conditions for shopping, regardless of the weather. The Eastgate and Bridge Street Rows are linked to the modern Grosvenor Shopping Precinct. The Watergate Street Rows look the oldest, with crypts dating from the 13th Century.

Chester has an extremely long, rich and interesting past. There is a long military history, starting with the Romans, Chester went on to become an important Saxon town. It was still a major military strong hold by the time of the Civil War in the 17th Century. The city has the most complete set of City Walls in Britain, and the largest uncovered Roman amphitheatre in the country. The buildings have retained their unique character with some of the oldest shop frontages in the world. Today's tourists follow a long-established tradition in visiting Chester - the town's first guidebook was published in 1781! Chester really is a superb city. From the wonderful cathedral and the ancient walls, to the picturesque Riverside and the beautiful Victorian architecture, Chester really is worth a visit. A City with charm, bags of interest and true beauty.

Mitchells of Chester is a wonderfully elegant Guest House owned and run by Helen & Colin Mitchell. The house, which dates back to the 1850's, has been carefully restored to its original Victorian beauty whilst incorporating many modern comforts.The guest house enjoys an excellent locaion in Chester, located less than 4 minutes drive from the city centre, or 1.2km (3/4 mile) to be more precise. Chester is compact, beautiful and the most complete walled city in Britain. It is the historical gem of North West England. The delights to be enjoyed by the Visitor span 2000 years from the Roman Walls, Norman Cathedral, Medieval Rows, the 16th Century racecourse, the canal and railway of the industrial revolution, right through to the latest designs in shopping malls. Mitchells has off street parking, and is on a main bus route in to the city. The house itself has steeply pitched slated roofs, a sweeping staircase and tall rooms with moulded cornices, providing a setting for many items of antique furniture. A large banqueting table forms the centre piece of the Dining Room. The Lounge looks out and down to unusual brick vaults tunnelling 3.00m under a quiet well maintained garden to the rear of the house. It has reading and video libraries each side of an open log fire in an original marble surround.

Find Us

Leave Chester on the south side via the A483 (wrexham and N. Wales). Pass over the river bridge and furthest exit at the traffic island , to Saltnet (A5104). We are 300 metres along this road on the right hand side.