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

AA Rosette-winning dining and ELEMIS spa in 27 acres of Cheshire woodland

Dining

Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa houses the 1 AA Rosette-winning British Grill, which serves modern British food with seasonal, local ingredients. The Cocktail Bar offers afternoon teas and inventive cocktails alongside a poolside coffee bar for lighter bites. Guests can also order breakfast in the room or choose from special diet menus, kids' meals, and wine or champagne options.

Wellness & Spa

The spa at Craxton Wood Hotel offers ELEMIS luxury treatments including facials, massages, body wraps, and manicure and pedicure services. The thermal suite features an 18-meter swimming pool, sauna, steam room, and a spa lounge with relaxation areas. Guests can use the state-of-the-art gym with personal trainers or join yoga and fitness classes, all within the spa and wellness center.

Rooms

Each room at Macdonald Craxton Wood is decorated with walnut work desks and provides scenic views of the gardens or woodland. All rooms come with an en-suite bathroom, a flat-screen TV with Freeview channels, and tea and coffee making facilities. The hotel offers dog-friendly rooms on request and family rooms with extra space, plus a children's playground on the grounds.

Location

Set within 27 acres of gardens and woodland, the hotel is 7 miles from Chester Racecourse and 5 minutes' drive from Cheshire Oaks Shopping Outlet. Chester Zoo and the city center are both about 15 minutes away by car, with free parking on site. The property is also close to the Welsh border and Northwest England's scenic countryside, with easy access to Liverpool and Manchester.

Events & Business

Self-contained conference and event center at Craxton Wood Hotel provides versatile meeting spaces for up to 300 guests, supported by a dedicated events team. The hotel offers outdoor team-building activities on the landscaped grounds, as well as full wedding coordination services. Business travelers benefit from a 24-hour front desk, express check-in/check-out, and a business center with fax and photocopying.

• Dining: 1 AA Rosette-winning British Grill & Cocktail Bar
• Wellness: ELEMIS spa, thermal suite, and 18m pool
• Rooms: Scenic views, walnut desks, and dog-friendly options
• Location: 27 acres of woodland, 7 miles from Chester
• Events: Conference center, weddings, and team-building activities
• Family: Children's playground and family rooms available