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Refurbished Edgar House
When I was offered the chance to stay at Edgar House in Chester for the weekend I jumped at the chance.
This is an elegant riverside residence in the heart of the city. Having undergone a full scheme of refurbishment to mark its new chapter as an exclusive holiday home, this handsome Regency Villa can accommodate up to sixteen guests. With that in mind I invited my close family, including my brother and his wife, and my mum and step dad to enjoy the weekend together.
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