Rowton Poplars Hotel, Chester

Rowton Poplars Hotel - A countryside Chester hotel with beer gardens, bubble barns, and microbrewery ales

Located in a tranquil corner of Cheshire's countryside, Rowton Poplars Hotel features 14 en-suite rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs, complimentary Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee facilities. This 3.5-star Chester hotel includes two meeting spaces and ground-floor pet-friendly rooms with private entrances. The on-site restaurant serves locally-sourced dishes, including eggs from Orchard Farm across the road and real ales from the neighboring Spitting Feathers microbrewery. The property's recently expanded beer gardens host an outdoor bar, bubble barns with log burners, and a wigwam that accommodates larger events. The hotel stands 2.5 miles from Chester's center, 4 miles from Chester Zoo, and 3.5 miles from the University of Chester. Free parking is available on-site, while the Sandstone Trail and Peckforton Castle are within walking distance.

Pros

Ground-floor dog-friendly rooms feature private outdoor entrances

Heated bubble barns seat up to 6 people for year-round outdoor dining

Local partnerships provide fresh eggs and microbrewery ales

Regular events include quiz nights and live music performances

Cons

2.5 miles distance from Chester city center requires car or bus transport

Bubble barns and outdoor seating limited to dining customers only