A highly regarded boutique hotel located in the charming Hoole suburb of Chester, Stone Villa Chester delivers a warm welcome, comfortable rooms, and a standout breakfast experience. Just a short walk from the city centre and close to restaurants and transport links, it’s an excellent base for golf travellers looking to explore courses in the northwest or simply enjoy a blend of historic charm and modern comfort.
Best for: Boutique stays, couples, golf travellers exploring north West links
Style: Boutique hotel / guest house vibe
Location: Quiet Hoole suburb, ~0.8 miles (≈15-minute walk) to Chester city centre
Parking: Free on-site parking available
Breakfast: Highly praised extensive cooked breakfast included
Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi throughout
Stone Villa Chester offers a blend of traditional charm and modern comfort in a beautifully maintained Victorian property. Guests consistently praise the friendly, attentive staff, the comfortable and clean rooms, and the excellent breakfast, all within easy walking distance of Chester’s historic centre and attractions. Whether you’re in town for leisure, city exploration, or golf, this venue provides a peaceful and well-located base.
Whether you’re exploring the English golf landscape or pairing a round here with coastal links, Delamere offers a memorable inland contrast — firm fairways framed by heather and gorse instead of ocean winds and dunes.
Stone Villa Chester offers a blend of traditional charm and modern comfort in a beautifully maintained Victorian property. Guests consistently praise the friendly, attentive staff, the comfortable and clean rooms, and the excellent breakfast, all within easy walking distance of Chester’s historic centre and attractions. Whether you’re in town for leisure, city exploration, or golf, this venue provides a peaceful and well-located base.
Whether you’re exploring the English golf landscape or pairing a round here with coastal links, Delamere offers a memorable inland contrast — firm fairways framed by heather and gorse instead of ocean winds and dunes.
Guests start their day with an extensive AA-award-worthy breakfast, prepared to order with a wide choice of cooked and continental options. Dietary requirements are catered for with advance notice. The breakfast itself is often highlighted in reviews as a highlight of stays here.
Breakfast: Freshly cooked full English and continental options available daily
Nearby dining: Restaurants, pubs and cafés on Stone Place and around Hoole within walking distance
This plays particularly well for visitors who enjoy courses that request thoughtful navigation rather than brute force. It’s a test that stays enjoyable in any weather, with enough variety to invite you back.
Guests start their day with an extensive AA-award-worthy breakfast, prepared to order with a wide choice of cooked and continental options. Dietary requirements are catered for with advance notice. The breakfast itself is often highlighted in reviews as a highlight of stays here.
Breakfast: Freshly cooked full English and continental options available daily
Nearby dining: Restaurants, pubs and cafés on Stone Place and around Hoole within walking distance
This plays particularly well for visitors who enjoy courses that request thoughtful navigation rather than brute force. It’s a test that stays enjoyable in any weather, with enough variety to invite you back.
Designed by Herbert Fowler, the course blends strategic forcing holes with natural terrain that encourages imaginative shot-making.
The sandy soil means excellent drainage and year-round playability — a rarity among inland courses.
Wide fairways framed by heather and gorse. Font hills and subtle elevation changes offer variety without heavy earth-moving.
Stone Villa Chester sits in a peaceful cul-de-sac off Hoole Road, approximately 0.8 miles (~15-minute walk) from the heart of Chester. The location is ideal for guests who want easy access to local attractions without busy city centre traffic.
To Royal Birkdale & Southport: ~1 hr 30 min drive (base for golf touring around the North West links)
To Chester Station: ~5–10 minutes’ walk
To Chester city centre: ~15 minutes on foot
Transport: Good links by train and taxi for exploration beyond Chester
Distances approximate and dependent on traffic.
To make the most of your visit to Delamere Forest, here are three well-reviewed stays nearby:
A boutique guesthouse in historic Chester, offering elegant rooms, gourmet breakfasts and easy access to local attractions. Great for golfers looking to explore the region beyond their round.
Stylish, modern rooms with character in the heart of Chester. Excellent dining nearby and within 20–25 minutes’ drive to Delamere.
A traditional country house hotel set beside a lake, just minutes from the course and ideal for a relaxed stay with fine dining and scenic walks.
Pair your round at Delamere Forest with links golf along the northwest coast — from Royal Birkdale to Hillside and Formby — and experience both the inland heathland charm and the iconic challenges of England’s links. With strong drainage, natural terrain and a compelling test of golf, Delamere is a must-play on any northern golf itinerary.
Pair your round at Delamere Forest with links golf along the northwest coast — from Royal Birkdale to Hillside and Formby — and experience both the inland heathland charm and the iconic challenges of England’s links. With strong drainage, natural terrain and a compelling test of golf, Delamere is a must-play on any northern golf itinerary.