Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester - Ledsham (Cheshire)

4-star spa hotel in Cheshire woodland with ELEMIS wellness and an AA rosette restaurant

Spa & Wellness

This 4-star hotel offers a spa with ELEMIS luxury spa treatments and a thermal suite that includes a sauna, steam room, and relaxation areas. The spa has an 18-metre swimming pool, plus a fitness centre with expert personal trainers and yoga classes. Guests also have access to beauty services such as manicures, pedicures, body wraps, and waxing services.

Dining

The on-site Craxton Wood Grill is a 1 AA rosette winning restaurant serving modern British food made with fresh, local ingredients. The Cocktail Bar offers afternoon teas and inventive cocktails, and there is a poolside coffee bar for lighter bites. The hotel also provides breakfast in the room, special diet menus, and a snack bar.

Rooms & Grounds

Rooms at the hotel are decorated and include walnut work desks, a flat-screen TV with Freeview, and tea and coffee facilities. All rooms have an en-suite bathroom and offer scenic views of the surrounding 11 hectares of gardens and woodland. The grounds feature orchards and rose gardens, with beautiful landscaped settings for outdoor walks.

Location & Activities

Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel is 11 km from Chester Racecourse and a 5-minute drive from Cheshire Oaks Shopping Outlet. The hotel is close to Chester Zoo (15 minutes), Ellesmere Port, and the scenic Northwest England countryside. It offers dog-friendly accommodations and family-friendly amenities, including a children's playground and family rooms.

Business & Events

The hotel has a self-contained conference and event centre with versatile meeting spaces for conferences and events. A dedicated events team provides tailored services for weddings, including dedicated wedding coordination services for memorable ceremonies. Unique outdoor team-building activities are available on-site, and the hotel is within easy reach of Liverpool and Manchester.

• Location: 11 km from Chester Racecourse in 11 hectares of woodland
• Spa: ELEMIS luxury spa with thermal suite and 18-metre pool
• Dining: 1 AA rosette British Grill and Cocktail Bar
• Rooms: En-suite rooms with walnut desks and scenic views
• Wellness: Sauna, steam room, gym with personal trainers, and yoga classes
• Pets: Dog-friendly accommodations available
• Events: Dedicated team for weddings and conferences with outdoor activities