A simply beautiful hotel, with an enviable reputation, fascinating
history and a really great setting for exploring the wonders of
Chester and its countryside. As an overnight guest you receive
complimentary membership to The Spa from 12 noon on your day of
arrival until 11.00am on your day of departure and this should be
an absolute must. The Spa (with it's wonderful new pool) is the
perfect place to retreat, relax, pamper yourself and unwind.
Exterior: William the Conqueror gave the Crabwall Manor estate to
his nephew in 1077 which means the original parts date back to the
Domesday period. However in 1600, it got its fine red brick
frontage but, like all ancient buildings it's been modernised,
which means some of the building (including the distinctive
turrets) is 18th century.
Lobby: The reception rooms have been beautifully furnished in a
traditional style, with luxurious fabrics and furnishing. The
check-in desk though is quite small but neatly hidden away from the
Lounges.
Rooms
All of the 48 en suite bedrooms are decorated to a very high
standard - synonymous with the style of the hotel -each are
individually designed and of a large size. Suites are available in
the original Manor House but all come with tea and coffee making
facilities, trouser press, television, radio, hair dryer, 24 hour
room service and Gilchrist and Soames toiletries.
Restaurant & Food
The Conservatory Restaurant is enchanting and elegant with stunning
views of the hotel's immaculate grounds. The cuisine is exceptional
and the wine cellar boasts 600 bins. Offering modern English food
coupled with a relaxed atmosphere, this is simply one of the finest
restaurants in Chester. The south-facing terrace area is the
perfect place to sit and enjoy an alfresco drink or meal in the
Summer.
Activities & Sport
The hotel offers guests the use of a small indoor swimming pool, a
well-equipped gym, and a sauna area.
Directions, How to get
there
Take the M6 to J20 and join M56 towards Chester. Continue to the
end of the M56 ignoring the turn off to Chester. At the end of the
M56 (ends at a roundabout) follow the signs for Queensferry and
North Wales, taking the A5117 (approx 800 metres) to the next
roundabout (Little Chef on the left). Turn left onto A540 towards
Chester for about 3.2 km. After 800 metres guests will pass a pub
on the left, the road then bends to the right. Continue for about
800 metres and guests will find the hotel on the right-hand side,
set back from the road.