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Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel and Spa
Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel and Spa
Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa is a 4-star country house hotel set within 27 acres of Cheshire woodland on Parkgate Road, Ledsham (near Chester and Ellesmere Port).
Overview & Pricing
• Accommodation Type: 4-star country house hotel originally built in 1890.
• Setting: Surrounded by 27 acres of gardens, orchards, rose gardens, and woodland.
Key Amenities & Facilities
• Spa & Leisure: Vital Health & Wellbeing club featuring an 18-metre indoor swimming pool, a state-of-the-art gym, thermal suite (aroma steam room, rock sauna, ice shower), and a mud Rasul treatment room. Individual spa treatments start around £60.
• Dining: Craxton Wood Grill, where classic British dishes are created with a contemporary twist using impeccably sourced seasonal ingredients, alongside a cocktail bar for afternoon tea and a poolside coffee bar
• General Perks: Free parking, free Wi-Fi, pet-friendly options (dogs allowed), and electric vehicle charging points.
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Escape the Monday Blues with a Sunday Night Spa Retreat
If you're looking for something bit more extravagant, our Ultimate package is the perfect two-night spa break for two.
This fun filled package includes an overnight accommodation in a classic or executive room, full English breakfast in the morning and tickets to Chester Zoo.
Businesses close to Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel and Spa
Upton by Chester Golf Course
All who play here comment on the excellent natural landscape and sculpting of this wonderful course. The course offers a fair test to golfers of all levels.
Upton Park and Ride Car Park
Upton (Zoo) Park and Ride: Liverpool Road (for Countess Hospital) – Liverpool Road Abbotts Grange (for University) – Bus Interchange – Foregate Street stop BB (for shops and visitor attractions) – Liverpool Road Abbotts Grange – Liverpool Road (Countess Hospital) - Upton (Zoo) Park & RideMonday - Friday: every 15 minutes from 07:00am until 08:45amFirst bus 07:00amLast bus 08:45amThen every 20 minutes:First bus 09:05amLast bus 18:45pmSaturday: every 20 minutes:First bus 08:30amLast bus 17:30pmSundays and public holidays: every 20 minutes:First bus 10:30amLast bus 17:10pm460 total parking spaces (10 disabled spaces)TicketsAdult day ticket - £2.50 - Valid on day of purchase on any park and ride serviceYoung persons' day ticket - £1 - Available to persons aged between five and 18 inclusive - valid on day of purchase on any park and ride serviceGroup ticket - £5 - Up to five persons of any age who are travelling together - valid on day of purchase on any park and ride serviceMulti 6 ticket - £12.50 - Offers six days tickets for the price of five - Valid for one year from activation of the first ticket - each day ticket is valid on any day of purchase on any park and ride service - This ticket is only available via the Stagecoach appCountess ticket - £1.50 - Valid on day of issue on service PR3 only, between Upton park and ride and Liverpool Road, Countess of Chester HospitalFree - £0 - No charge for children under five years of ageView the timetable
Garden Lane Car Park
Height restrictions: 2.00m120 SpacesPricesMon-Sun - All day1 Hour - £1.502 Hours - £2.503 Hours - £3.5024 Hours - £4.50Overnight - £1.50(In after 18:00 Out by 07:00)6 Months - £630.00(Mon-Sun)Year - £1176.00Opening TimesMon-Sun - All day
Chester Zoo
Home to over 30,000 animals, Chester Zoo invites you to explore, unwind and reconnect - with nature, each other and yourself. Explore 130 acres of immersive habitats, from dense rainforests and tropical caves to open wetlands and Himalayan mountains.