Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa
Parkgate Road, Ledsham, Chester, CH66 9PB
From £93.12 £35.00 per person
Our customer rating: 4/5
Special Offer - Limited Period only
It’s time to indulge!
Special offer - book The Essential Spa Break, The Indulgent Spa Break, The Ultimate Spa Break or The Sunday Spa Break package and receive a complimentary bedroom upgrade on arrival to the next room category (subject to availability). Valid at all Macdonald properties for arrivals until 31st March 2026, bookable until the 30th March 2026
About
When your mind, body and spirit are in need of a lift, the fabulous Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel becomes something of a must-visit. Set amid 27 acres of achingly beautiful Cheshire countryside, this idyllic retreat has everything you need for a day or stay that you’ll never forget. Here you can stop and smell the flowers as the rest of the world hurtles by.
Take a little time to explore the fascinating Roman heritage in nearby Chester, and be sure to visit the world-famous Chester Zoo while you’re in the area. The exciting city of Liverpool is within easy reach, offering you a fabulous range of shops, galleries, museums and landmarks. If you’re a music fan, you’re sure to love The Beatles Story.
Overnight journeys of bliss are always highly pleasurable at Craxton Wood, a sumptuous hotel offering more than 70 comfy bedrooms. There’s an excellent spa here with 11 gorgeous treatment rooms, not to mention a top of the range gym. And the sublime restaurant will be ready and waiting to impress you as soon as you feel peckish.
Please note: This Hotel operates a cashless system.
Popular Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Rock sauna - Poolside
- Steam room - Poolside
- Herbal sauna - Thermal suite
- Aroma steam room - Thermal suite
- Rock sauna - Thermal suite
- Foot spas x 2 - Thermal suite
- Experience showers x 2 - Thermal suite
- Ice fountain - Thermal suite
- Heated seat - Thermal suite
- Two tranquil relaxation areas
- Spa garden
- State-of-the-art gymnasium
- Mud Rasul - chargeable if not included in package
- Cocktail Bar and Lounge
- Craxton Wood Grill
- Woodland Spa Café
Packages
We have 16 packages available for your chosen date
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Spa Deal - SAVE 25%
Twilight Spa Experience
- Glass of Prosecco on arrival
- 20% OFF any treatments pre-booked
- Three hours use of the leisure facilities
- Complimentary use of towels, robe and slippers
- Arrive at 5pm
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From £35.00 per person
Spa Deal - SAVE UP TO 30%
1 Night Spa Break
- 1 treatment, up to 25 minutes per person
- Overnight accommodation
- Breakfast
- Full use of the leisure facilities
- Complimentary use of towels, robe and slippers
- Check in from 3pm - Room departure 11am
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From £93.12 £88.79 per package
Spa Deal - SAVE UP TO 30%
My Refresh and Renew Spa Day
- 2 treatments, up to 80 minutes per person
- Full afternoon tea
- Full use of the leisure facilities
- Complimentary use of towels, robe and slippers
- Arrival from 10am
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From £109.00 £95.00 per person
Spa Deal - SAVE 20%
My Perfect Treat Spa Day
- 1 treatment, up to 55 minutes per person
- Full afternoon tea
- Full use of the leisure facilities
- Complimentary use of towels, robe and slippers
- Arrival from 10am
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From £119.00 £99.00 per person
Spa Deal - SAVE UP TO 10%
1 Night The Essential Spa Break
- 1 treatment, up to 25 minutes per person
- Overnight accommodation
- An allocation towards dinner from the A La Carte menu is included
- Breakfast
- Full use of the leisure facilities
- Complimentary use of towels, robe and slippers
- £5pp spa voucher (must be spent on products on the day of the experience, £50 minimum spend applies)
- Check in from 3pm - Room departure 11am
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From £111.12 £106.79 per package
Spa Deal - SAVE UP TO 25%
1 Night Indulgent Spa Break
- 2 treatments, up to 50 minutes per person
- Overnight accommodation
- An allocation towards dinner from the A La Carte menu is included
- Breakfast
- Full use of the leisure facilities
- Complimentary use of towels, robe and slippers
- £5pp spa voucher (must be spent on products on the day of the experience, £50 minimum spend applies)
- Check in from 3pm - Room departure 11am
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From £141.12 £136.79 per package
Spa Deal - SAVE UP TO 10%
2 Night Ultimate Spa Break
- 2 treatments, up to 50 minutes per person
- 2 Night accommodation
- A bottle of Prosecco in your room upon arrival
- An allocation towards dinner from the A La Carte menu is included on the first night
- Sparkling afternoon tea on the second day
- Breakfast each morning
- Full use of the leisure facilities
- Complimentary use of towels, robe and slippers
- £5pp spa voucher (must be spent on products on the day of the experience, £50 minimum spend applies)
- Check in from 3pm - Room departure 11am
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From £240.44 £157.03 per package
My Rest and Reset Spa Day
- Lunch
- Full use of the leisure facilities
- Complimentary use of towels, robe and slippers
- Arrival from 10am
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From £60.00 per person
My Morning Retreat
- 1 treatment, up to 25 minutes per person
- Lunch
- Three hours use of the leisure facilities
- Complimentary use of towels, robe and slippers
- Arrive at 9am
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From £95.00 £75.00 per person
My Afternoon Escape
- 1 treatment, up to 25 minutes per person
- Full afternoon tea
- Three hours use of the leisure facilities
- Complimentary use of towels, robe and slippers
- Arrive at 12pm
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From £99.00 £79.00 per person
Men's Detox Spa Day
- 1 treatment, up to 55 minutes per person
- Lunch
- Full use of the leisure facilities
- Complimentary use of towels, robe and slippers
- Arrival from 10am
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From £115.00 £99.00 per person
1 Night Bed and Breakfast Break for Two
- Overnight accommodation
- Breakfast
- Full use of the leisure facilities
- Check in from 3pm - Room departure 11am
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From £137.00 £105.00 per package
1 Night Dinner, Bed and Breakfast Break for Two
- Overnight accommodation
- An allocation towards dinner from the A La Carte menu is included
- Breakfast
- Full use of the leisure facilities
- Check in from 3pm - Room departure 11am
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From £164.00 £141.00 per package
My Signature Spa Day
- 2 treatments, 80 minutes per person
- Full afternoon tea
- Full use of the leisure facilities
- Complimentary use of towels, robe and slippers
- Arrival from 10am
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From £159.00 £149.00 per person
My Total Time Out Spa Day
- 2 treatments, 110 minutes per person
- Full afternoon tea
- Full use of the leisure facilities
- Complimentary use of towels, robe and slippers
- Arrival from 10am
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From £199.00 £189.00 per person
1 Night Sunday Spa Retreat for Two
- 2 treatments, up to 40 minutes per person
- Overnight accommodation
- Complimentary bottle of Prosecco in your room upon arrival
- An allocation towards dinner from the A La Carte menu is included
- Breakfast
- Full use of the leisure facilities until 4pm on the Monday
- Complimentary use of towels, robe and slippers
- £5 OFF Spa Skincare and Giftsets
- Check in from 3pm - Room departure 1pm
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From £250.00 £215.00 per package
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Details
| Towel and robes provided | Yes |
|---|---|
| Length of pool | 18m |
| No. of treatment rooms | 11 |
| Dual treatment rooms | Yes |
| Max no. in group | 32 |
| Lockers available | Yes |
| Product house | Elemis, Jessica and Fake Bake |
| Dress for lunch | No |
| Minimum age for Spa Packages | 16 |
| Local attractions | Chester Zoo, University of Chester, Chester Cathedral and Liverpool Anglican Cathedral |
| No. of bedrooms | 72 |
| Check-in time | 15:00 |
| Use facilities before check in time | Yes |
| Hotel Accessible | Yes |
| Electric car charging point | Yes |
| Car parking | Complimentary |
| Pets welcome | Yes |
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Rock sauna - Poolside
- Steam room - Poolside
- Herbal sauna - Thermal suite
- Aroma steam room - Thermal suite
- Rock sauna - Thermal suite
- Foot spas x 2 - Thermal suite
- Experience showers x 2 - Thermal suite
- Ice fountain - Thermal suite
- Heated seat - Thermal suite
- Two tranquil relaxation areas
- Spa garden
- State-of-the-art gymnasium
- Mud Rasul - chargeable if not included in package
- Cocktail Bar and Lounge
- Craxton Wood Grill
- Woodland Spa Café
The Spa & Wellness at Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa
If you’re looking to be pampered like never before, the magnificent Vital Health & Wellbeing Club will delight you from the moment you first arrive. A recent £1.4 million investment has transformed this facility into one of the finest in the area, offering a haven of complete and utter indulgence.
With a comprehensive menu of soothing and revitalising treatments as well as an extensive set of amenities, a visit to this sensational oasis of calm is a must. If you’re on the lookout for a spa paradise that will help you escape an increasingly hectic lifestyle, you can bask in the knowledge that you've finally found it.
The Gym & Fitness at Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa
A workout at the magnificent Craxton Wood Hotel brings you all the usual rewards and a whole lot more. The state of the art Technogym equipment and a welcoming, laid-back atmosphere combine to create the perfect environment for everything from a gentle jog to a full-on session that works every part of your body.
After your exertions, you can unwind in the relaxing haven that is the Vital spa café. Or, if you’re seeking the ultimate warm-down, try the steam room or sauna and unwind in style. A swim in the indoor pool is made all the more special by the rural beauty that can be seen through the full-length windows.
Restaurants & Food at Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa
A delicious place to sample the finer things in life, the Craxton Wood Grill brings you a wonderful collection of classic British dishes with an innovative twist that will tempt your taste buds from the start. A stunning location for both eating and drinking, the hotel deserves to be on every foodie’s must-visit list.
The secret to the wonderful meals is the insistence on locally-sourced ingredients of the finest quality. Whether you’re an overnight guest of the hotel or you’re simply visiting for a day of indulgence, you surely owe it to yourself to include a trip to the Grill on your schedule.
Spa Location
Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa
Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa
Parkgate Road
Ledsham
Chester
CH66 9PB
0344 879 9000
Part of the Macdonald Hotels & Resorts Group
Reviews
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- 5 Service
- 3 Quality
- 3 Satisfaction
Stayed over night and had treatments the next day. The rooms was bit dated and the bathrooms wasn't very clean. The spa was lovely especially the thermal Suite. The pool could have been heated as it was freezing at 6pm. I think it's lacking some more water things in the spa like a Jacuzzi but over all was a nice stay. The massage treatment was lovely.
Jodie Carroll, West yorkshire
- 4 Service
- 4 Quality
- 4 Satisfaction
Clean, not to busy, relaxing, friendly staff, great treatment and lovely spa layout.
Sally Bumford, Wrexham
- 5 Service
- 3 Quality
- 4 Satisfaction
We had a lovely time at the spa - treatments were great and made good use of the facilities. Afternoon tea was yummy too and a good service all round.
Ellie Cook, Northwich
- 5 Service
- 4 Quality
- 4 Satisfaction
A lovely visit to the spa with and overnight stay in the hotel. Good facilities, including steam and sauna rooms. Back massage was great and staff friendly and helpful. Dinner at the hotel in the evening was delicious and breakfast was lovely too. The only negative was the room was a little tired and could do with a revamp.
Vikki Jones, SHREWSBURY
- 5 Service
- 3 Quality
- 5 Satisfaction
We had a very relaxing and enjoyable day. The staff were really lovely in the spa and restaurant and couldn’t appraised them enough. The restaurant were also excellent with dietary requirements. Enjoyed spending some time in the garden room watching the squirrels. I felt thoroughly pampered! Thank you so much.
Sarah Millington-Cox, Chester
- 4 Service
- 3 Quality
- 3 Satisfaction
I chose a day package which included a 2 course lunch and use of the spa facilities, but no treatment included. As I wasn't feeling great, I arrived at lunchtime and had lunch first, then went through to the spa. There were gluten free options, with the potential to upgrade your choices if you wanted to, and there were also veggie/vegan options too. I went for the tuna melt on gf bread, which was very nice. Once I'd relaxed for a bit, I ventured into the steam room and sauna alongside the pool for a bit. I wasn't sure where the other parts of the spa were, like the experience showers or the aroma steam room etc, This section had the footspas, the experience showers, more saunas and a steam room, but the ice fountain wasn't working. The grounds are beautiful. Plenty of loungers around the pool area. I enjoyed a nice afternoon there. The staff in the restaurant at lunch were particularly lovely, especially the lady. Many thanks 😊
C W, Northwich
Great day at spa nice clean hotel room staff friendly no complaints. Jerone in the restaurant was first class! Would definitely recommend anyone to stay here. It’s value for money and nice...... Read more
Staff are always very helpful and friendly. Grounds are beautiful and well maintained. We have stayed here several times and will continue to visit. Rhys and Jarone in the restaurant were very...... Read more
We booked a 'spa' break at Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa in Chester. The hotel itself and the staff / food etc were great but unfortunately, the spa was incredibly disappointing. The whole time...... Read more