Common description

This stately home hotel is situated in Cheshire. Manchester Airport is roughly 52 km from the hotel. A number of small friendly villages are situated in the English countryside in the area surrounding the hotel, many of which actually date back to the time before the Norman Conquest. Several have been designated conservation areas due to their attractive and historical buildings. The bustling and picturesque city of Chester is also worth a visit. The hotel is also well situated for Chester Zoo and Alton Towers. The hotel therefore provides the ideal point of departure for exploring many sights of interest and attractions in the surrounding area.||The air-conditioned, historic hotel comprises 117 rooms on 3 floors, including a selection of historic suites, and offers the best possible mixture of old and new styles. The lobby offers a 24- hour reception, a hotel safe, a lift, a cloakroom and currency exchange desk. Guests are able to enjoy a break in the west wing or dine in the brasserie with the unique revolving bar and a historic atmosphere. In addition, there is a conference room, room and laundry services as well as a car park. A recent £13.5 million investment has added a further dimension to the charm of the magnificent 17th century old hall, with the new dedicated Events Centre and Health Fitness and Spa, providing the perfect atmosphere for work and relaxation.||The rooms and suites have an en suite bathroom, a hairdryer, direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV, Internet access, a radio, carpeting and central heating.||The exciting new addition of the spectacular Health, Fitness and Spa further reinforces the true feeling of luxury incorporating a state-of-the-art fully equipped Technogym gymnasium and six dedicated spa treatment rooms together with steam room, sauna, Jacuzzi and an 18m indoor heated swimming pool. Also boasting a three and a half acre outdoor Events Field in a walled garden, ideal for team building events.