Guest Rating: 
4.1 / 5
Set in 27 acres of wooded grounds, this 4-star hotel was sympathetically extended in 1999 and is now possibly one of the finest hotels in the North West.
Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel has a pleasant setting in a rural location where you can take in the fresh air as you escape the rigours of daily life. Situated close to the ancient Roman city of Chester and the beauty of north Wales, the hotel is easily accessible from the M53 and M56 motorways, making it a convenient place to stay. This peaceful and tranquil setting is only a short drive away from the cosmopolitan cities of Liverpool and Manchester with their selection of designer shopping, exciting nightlife and unique visitor attractions.
Offering 4-star facilities in a pleasant rural location, yet within easy access of nearby cities, Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel is a great option, whatever your reason for visiting.
The hotel’s state-of-the-art conference centre features a main room capable of hosting a seminar of 400. The room divides into 2, each having its own bar and breakout facility. Upstairs the centre has 5 air conditioned, self contained meeting rooms suitable for an interview for 2 up to a meeting for 50. Facilities available include a LCD projector, 35 mm projector, overhead projector, projection screens, marker boards, flip chart, televisions, video recorders, video conferencing and ISDN/modem ports.
The hotel can organise corporate activities and themed dinners to suit all requirements. Most of the 72 luxuriously appointed bedrooms feature peaceful views over carefully tended lawns, elegant rose gardens or charming woodlands.
The state-of-the-art leisure club has an 18 metre swimming pool, sauna, steam room, fully-equipped Technogym and aerobics studio. If you want to relax and unwind then you can try one of the of beauty products available.
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
All children are welcome. All children under 2 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. All older children or adults stay free of charge for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 2.
If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.
VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is included.
Free Private parking is possible on site.
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Internet via modem is available in the hotel rooms and costs GBP 7.50 per hour.
No deposit will be charged.
All children are welcome. All children under 2 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. All older children or adults stay free of charge for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 2.
All rooms are non-smoking.
The Garden Room Restaurant boasts an AA rosette, whilst a lounge menu is available during the day for lighter appetites. An extensive wine list is available with vintages over the past 30 years, whilst the hotel bar has a wide range of whiskies on offer. Private dining for small groups can be arranged in the conservatory overlooking the beautiful lawns. In a determinedly classical approach to cooking, our internationally trained chefs prepare exquisite dishes whose subtle flavours can only have come from the finest and freshest of ingredients.
By Car (from the South):
- Take the M6 northbound to junction 20.
- Leave the M6 and join the M65 in the direction of Chester and north Wales.
- Stay on this motorway until the end.
- Take the A5117 in the direction of Queensferry.
- Turn right at the 1st roundabout onto the A540 in the direction of Hoylake.
- Craxton Wood is approximately 200 yards past the next set of traffic lights on the left hand side.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation
