Rowton Hall Hotel and Spa  

On the leafy outskirts of Chester in Christleton, this elegant Georgian manor sits on 8 acres of award-winning gardens and pastureland. It’s minutes from Chester Zoo, Chester City Walls, Grosvenor Museum and family draws like Crocky Trail and Eaton Golf Club. Pet-friendly and perfectly placed for Cheshire days out or drives into Liverpool and Manchester.

A stylish 1779 country house turned spa hotel with 37 individually designed guestrooms. Rooms come with flat-screen TVs, in-room tea and coffee, safes, hair dryers and daily housekeeping, plus complimentary broadband in bedrooms. Expect classic character, garden views and a cosy, characterful vibe whether you’re here to relax or explore.

Sink into the spa for body treatments and facials, or unwind in the indoor pool, steam room and sauna. Keep up with workouts in the fitness centre, light the barbecue in the picnic area, or stroll the grounds. Free on-site parking for many cars (and even helicopter access) and hotel-wide Wi‑Fi make life easy.

Small meetings and events are catered for with conference and reception space (around 172 sq ft) and wireless broadband in meeting rooms. There’s a 24-hour front desk, laundry/dry cleaning and free self-parking for delegates.

An on-site restaurant and coffee shop/café serve local and British flavours, with a bar/lounge for after-dinner drinks. Continental breakfast is available on weekdays and room service runs during limited hours.