Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel, Golf and Spa  

In the lush North Shropshire countryside just outside Whitchurch. This golf-and-spa retreat sits on 300 acres beside Hill Valley Golf Club and is within 20 miles of historic Chester and Shrewsbury (about 40 minutes from Stoke-on-Trent). Pet-friendly and easy to reach from the M6/M56 corridors.

Eighty modern, stylish rooms with LCD TVs and minibars. Many rooms face the Championship Emerald golf course and some have ground-floor patios. Bathrooms feature separate tubs and showers and designer toiletries for a comfortable stay.

Vital Health & Well Being Club and spa with a 20‑metre pool, indoor pool, TechnoGym gym, sauna, steam room, experience shower, beauty rooms and a nail bar. There’s also a barbecue area and free self-parking. Complimentary Wi‑Fi is available throughout the hotel.

Flexible meeting rooms and 3,669 sq ft (341 m²) of conference space, plus a business centre and 24‑hour reception. Free onsite parking supports events and delegates.

Borders Restaurant serves Modern European dishes and the bar/lounge is a relaxed spot for drinks. A café offers snacks, 24‑hour room service is available, and full breakfasts are served daily from 7–10 AM for a fee.