Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel

Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel frequently asked questions

Who owns Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel?

Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel is part of the nationwide Macdonald hotels group, established in 1990 and owned by Donald Macdonald. It was one of a group of hotels within the collection that was sold to an unnamed buyer in 2019.

How do you get to Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel?

Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel is located in scenic Cheshire, just 15 minutes from the Roman town of Chester. It is just two miles from M56, seven miles from Chester Station and 34 miles from Manchester Airport.

What is included in a Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel spa day?

What's included in a spa day at Macdonald Craxton Wood depends on the experience that you book. The spa is complete with a range of facilities - the health club has a gym, and an 18-metre heated swimming pool flanked by a rock sauna and a steam room. Spa guests also have access to a carefully designed thermal suite, which takes you on a journey through different temperatures including a herbal sauna, rock sauna, aromatherapy steam room, two experience showers, an ice fountain, two foot spas, and heated seats. There's a mud rasul, spa garden, spa cafe, and two relaxation rooms. The spa has 11 luxury treatment rooms including two dual suites, where therapists deliver a collection of face and body therapies using the acclaimed ELEMIS product line.

What is near Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel?

While Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel gives the impression of being peacefully located a million miles from anywhere, it's surrounded by popular attractions. It's just a short drive from Chester racecourse, Chester Cathedral, the Roman Amphitheatre, Chester Zoo, Ness Botanical Gardens, and the Blue Planet Aquarium.

When was Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel built?

A traditional country house turned hotel, Macdonald Craxton Wood was originally built in 1890, but has had a number of modern additions made over the years.

What amenities does Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel have?

Set within 27 acres of Cheshire woodland, Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel has 72 rooms and suites including family rooms, each offering contemporary style and hospitality. Views are across the gardens, and there is an onsite restaurant - the Craxton Wood Grill as well as a coffee bar and a dedicated spa cafe.

The spa is complete with a range of facilities - the health club has a gym, and an 18-metre heated swimming pool flanked by a rock sauna and a steam room. Spa guests also have access to a carefully designed thermal suite, which takes you on a journey through different temperatures including a herbal sauna, rock sauna, aromatherapy steam room, two experience showers, an ice fountain, two foot spas, and heated seats. There's a mud rasul, spa garden, spa cafe, and two relaxation rooms. The spa has 11 luxury treatment rooms including two dual suites, where therapists deliver a collection of face and body therapies using the acclaimed ELEMIS product line.

Accessible facilities include:

• Three accessible bedrooms, one of which has a walk-in shower while the other two have a shower over the bath and the bathtubs have a lowered side.
• The bathrooms also have handrails and emergency alarm cords.
• In the leisure club the pool features a hand rail down gradual steps but they do not have a hoist.

What are the food and drink options at Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel?

The Craxton Wood Grill is a popular destination, serving British classics with a twist. For something a little lighter, there is a cocktail bar and lounge, complete with an outdoor terrace, as well as the Vital Coffee Bar in the Vital Health and Wellbeing Club, where you can enjoy snacks and refreshments in bright and contemporary surroundings. There is also a dedicated spa cafe.

How many treatment rooms are there at Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel?

The spa has 11 luxury treatment rooms including two dual suites, where therapists deliver a collection of face and body therapies using the acclaimed ELEMIS product line.

What time is check in/check out?

Check-in at Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel is from 3pm, and check-out time is 11am. If you're a day spa guest, please check the details of your booking or specific spa package before arrival.