Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel
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Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel
Parkgate Rd, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH66 9PB, United Kingdom
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Highlights
Lots to do
Free parking
Pets welcomeAmenities
Golf course
Indoor swimming pool
Sauna
Spa
Massage room
Gym
Private parkingFree
24-hour front desk
All amenities
Property Description
Nestling in 27 acres of Cheshire woodland - you would not believe how close Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel and Spa is to the M53 - connecting to the M56 and onto Manchester and the rest of the UK. A beautiful secluded hotel and picture perfect wedding venue combined with outstanding comfort and accessibility.
Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel and Spa blends the best of British tradition with 21st century comfort and style to ensure your stay is special. And we are ideally located just a short distance from the attractions of the North West - with the historic city of Chester only ten minutes away.
Enjoy an al fresco cocktail on the terrace before experiencing gourmet dining in our stunning Craxton Wood Grill. Choose from a range of inspired British classics with a twist - or try the chefs signature sharing platters or a mouth watering dessert.
Our self-contained conference and event centre is perfect for strategy board meetings - combining team building with a meeting or brand new product launches. We can also deliver fun and tailored team building indoor and outdoor activities - evening entertainment and themed events to add a sparkle to your conference or event. Our dedicated wedding team is also on hand to help you plan and prepare your perfect big day.
When the business of the day is done - indulge at the Vital Health and Wellbeing Club and Spa. We have just undergone a sensational 1.4million transformation and there is no better place to put your feet up and let our therapists ease away your stresses.
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7.5/10
Nice hotel with swimming pool and sauna room. Good time to spend with family.
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Surroundings
Airport: Hawarden Airport
(16.8 km)
Airport: Liverpool John Lennon Airport
(40.3 km)
Train: Chester Station
(11.5 km)
Train: Ellesmere Port Railway Station
(12.5 km)
Landmarks: Happy Tails dog park Ledsham
(1.2 km)
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Overview
Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
6
Accessible Twin Room
2 Single bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
TV
Towels
Emergency button in bathroom
Desk
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8
Super Deluxe Double Room
1 Double bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
TV
Towels
Desk
Blackout curtains
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7
Standard Double Room
1 Double bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
TV
Towels
Desk
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7
Super Deluxe King Room
1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
TV
Towels
Connecting rooms
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5
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double Family)
1 Double bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
TV
Towels
Desk
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8
Deluxe King Room
1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
TV
Towels
Desk
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5
Standard King Room
1 King bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
TV
Towels
Desk
Blackout curtains
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7
Super Deluxe Suite
1 Double bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Bathtub
TV
Towels
Desk
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6
Standard Single
1 Single bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
TV
Towels
Desk
Blackout curtains
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Guest Reviews
7.5/10
101 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness7.5
- Amenities7.4
- Location7.5
- Service7.5
Average for similar properties in Ellesmere Port
Guest User
December 12, 2024
Nice hotel with swimming pool and sauna room. Good time to spend with family.
Dongsongdaoshisongyingxing
September 30, 2024
Very cost-effective hotel. Nice environment and nice rooms. Recommended!
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Guest User
April 8, 2024
Excellent stay as always very disappointed in how pricey everything is there a pint of beer 7.50 and bottle of Prosecco 38 pounds terrible food was fantastic but again prices r totally unexceptional totally robbery
Guest User
August 22, 2025
The receptionist when we checked in to the hotel room, she a young lady wasn't helpful at all, she didn't inform us where to go for our evening meal or anything. And seem remotely bothered about our issues, no apology or nothing. Also the staff in the spa reception were quite abrupt and not very welcoming to us. There was a broken tile and also a wobbly tile which was dangerous near the foot spa. Broken tiles in the steam room also. When we arrived in the spa area around 12.30, there was empty glasses left on the tables outside and was still there when we went back outside at 5.15. Our massages were very good and we compliment the ladies who gave us those. Our evening meal and breakfast were absolutely delicious so compliments to the chef. The cleanliness of the windows in our room were not ideal, had children's handprints on them. Unfortunately there were cobwebs in the restaurant in various places, which wasn't ideal. It felt like the hotel was overall in desperate need of a refresh.
Guest User
August 21, 2025
Matt Robinson, the gym instructor, is definitely one of the best making Craxton Wood a great place for early morning training. He puts in so much effort to make the classes varied and actively takes part with everyone which really incentivises us to push harder. Not many sessions deliver so much from the instructor. Highly recommend his sessions.
Guest User
August 21, 2025
Lots of parking lovely well maintained grounds . Perfect stay for a busy family , lovely breakfast great spa facilities children loved the pool . Staff very friendly and attentive.
Guest User
August 17, 2025
Attended more of Matt Robinson’s classes this week. No two classes are ever the same thanks to Matt’s thoughtful pre-planning and he ensures each session provides a full body workout. Always attentive and informative, Matt provides excellent advice and instruction. Craxton Wood would not be the same without Matt, I highly recommend his classes.
Guest User
August 16, 2025
I have stayed a couple of times now on Business and although the hotel itself is a little tired and could do with a little TLC it's actually not a bad place to stay. The grounds are lovely and quiet so you don't get any road noise, the food is decent, the rooms I have stayed in so far have all been clean and very roomy with nice Elemis toiletries. Most of the staff are friendly and attentive and it's nice to sit out the back in the summer evenings and have a beer. It never seems overly crowded which I like and the Spa facilities are great. I love going for a swim and using the sauna and steam rooms which are all in on the price. Free parking too and two car charger points on site. I have more dates booked so it can't be bad!
Guest User
August 15, 2025
The corridors and our room were very old and would benefit from updating. The pool and gym are good. Breakfast wasn't great value for money, especially if you don't have it included in the room rate, it is table service for cooked food and lots of options hd supplements. Full cooked breakfast could be described as a kids portion only consisted of one sausage, on rasher of bacon, half a mushroom, half a grilled tomato, your choice of eggs and a hash brown which is misdescribed on the menu as a potato scone! Not clear on the menu if you can order extra cooked items etc. Continental selection is also poor for a hotel of this standard.
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Golf course
Off-site
Indoor swimming pool
Sauna
Additional charge
Spa
Additional charge
Massage room
Gym
Private parking
Free
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Bar
Restaurant
Conference room
Additional charge
Multi-function room
Playground
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Indoor swimming pool
Spa
Gym
Bar
Restaurant
Conference room
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Indoor swimming pool
Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not needed.
Private parking
Free
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
Express check-in and check-out
Luggage storage
Languages Spoken
English
Food & Drink
Bar
Lobby bar
Room service
Snack bar
Health & Wellness
Massage room
Spa
Additional charge
Sauna
Additional charge
Golf course
Off-site
Yoga session
Gym
Public Areas
No smoking in public areas
Garden
Smoking area
PA and sound system
Elevator
Cleaning Services
Clothes dryer
Dry cleaning
Additional charge
Laundry service (on-site)
Additional charge
Facilities for Children
Playground
Children's meals available
Business Services
Multi-function room
Conference room
Additional charge
Fax/copying service
Additional charge
Wedding service
Accessibility
Accessible rooms available
Safety & Security
First aid kit
Fire alarm
CCTV in public areas
Fire extinguisher
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: after 15:00
Check-out: Before 11:00
Front desk hours: 24/7
Child policies
Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds
For all room types, cribs and extra beds cannot be added.
Breakfast
TypeContinental, Full English/Irish, Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
StyleSet menu, Boxed/packaged food
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Set menu:£24.00 (approx. €27.70) per person |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are allowed on requestAdditional charge
Types of pets allowed: dogs
Fee: £15.00 (approx. €17.31) per pet per day
Service animals
Service animals are allowed on request
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
Paying at the hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Opened: 1999
- Renovated: 2011
- Number of Rooms: 72
Phone:+44-3448799038
Email:enquiries@macdonald-hotels.co.uk
Nestling in 27 acres of Cheshire woodland - you would not believe how close Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel and Spa is to the M53 - connecting to the M56 and onto Manchester and the rest of the UK. A beautiful secluded hotel and picture perfect wedding venue combined with outstanding comfort and accessibility.
Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel and Spa blends the best of British tradition with 21st century comfort and style to ensure your stay is special. And we are ideally located just a short distance from the attractions of the North West - with the historic city of Chester only ten minutes away.
Enjoy an al fresco cocktail on the terrace before experiencing gourmet dining in our stunning Craxton Wood Grill. Choose from a range of inspired British classics with a twist - or try the chefs signature sharing platters or a mouth watering dessert.
Our self-contained conference and event centre is perfect for strategy board meetings - combining team building with a meeting or brand new product launches. We can also deliver fun and tailored team building indoor and outdoor activities - evening entertainment and themed events to add a sparkle to your conference or event. Our dedicated wedding team is also on hand to help you plan and prepare your perfect big day.
When the business of the day is done - indulge at the Vital Health and Wellbeing Club and Spa. We have just undergone a sensational 1.4million transformation and there is no better place to put your feet up and let our therapists ease away your stresses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy for Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel?
The cancellation policy for Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel varies depending on the type of room and booking conditions.What is the cancellation policy for Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel?
What are the check-in and check-out times at Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel?
Standard check-in time at Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel is 15:00 and check-out time is 11:00.What are the check-in and check-out times at Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel?
Does Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel provide breakfast?
Yes, Breakfast is offered at Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel. Breakfast option(s): Continental, Full English/Irish, Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian. Does Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel provide breakfast?
Can I bring my pet inside the Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel?
Pets are allowed on request at Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel. Charges may be applicable.Can I bring my pet inside the Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel?
How far is the Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel from the closest airport?
The closest airport is Hawarden Airport, and it is about 23 mins from hotel by car (16.8 km).How far is the Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel from the closest airport?
About This Property
| Nearest Airport | Hawarden Airport |
|---|---|
| Distance to Airport | 16.78KM |
| Nearest Train Station | Chester Station |
| Distance to Train Station | 11.46KM |
| Average Price From | EUR156 |
| Hotel Star Rating | 4 |