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Award-winning breakfast
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3 Night accommodation
A bottle of Prosecco
Evening meal for two on your day of arrival
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Details
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Spa Overview
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Towel and robes provided
Yes
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Length of pool
18m
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No. of treatment rooms
11
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Dual treatment rooms
Yes
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Max no. in group
32
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Lockers available
Yes
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Product house
Elemis, Jessica and Fake Bake
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Dress for lunch
No
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Minimum age
16
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Hotel Overview
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Local attractions
Chester Zoo, University of Chester, Chester Cathedral and Liverpool Anglican Cathedral
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No. of bedrooms
72
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Check in time
15:00
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Use facilities before check in time
Yes
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Dress code
Smart/casual
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Disabled access
Yes
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Car parking
Complimentary
Facilities
Swimming pool
State-of-the-art gymnasium
Herbal sauna - Currently closed
Experience showers
Aroma steam room - Currently closed
Foot spas
Ice fountain
Two tranquil relaxation areas
Rasul mud therapy room
Woodland Zen garden
Aerobics studio
Woodland Spa Café
Unisex facilities
Cocktail Bar and Lounge
Wellness room
Craxton Wood Grill
Thermal Suite
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.
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.
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.

Part of Macdonald Hotels & Resorts Group
Address:
Craxton Wood Hotel Spa
Parkgate Road
Ledsham
Chester
Cheshire
, CH66 9PB
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Lovely little day
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Had a wonderful day, receptionist at front of house was very welcoming, therapists were professional and experienced, liked the products used during the treatments, spa and pool were very clean. Afternoon tea was great. Thanks for a lovely day.
Christine Jones, UK
Spa : hotel
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Excellent treatments - felt so well looked after and relaxed. Was so well organised.
Stacey Jones, Warrington
Exclusive spa package booked for my friends 30th birthday
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I booked the exclusive spa package for my friends 30th birthday at Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel through SpaSeekers.com and I am so glad I booked this!! I wanted my friend to have a day she would remember shared with me for her special birthday and we both had the best time something to look on and smile, everything was perfect from the afternoon tea to our treatments in fact we both agreed it was the best spa treatments we have ever had!! Amazing day and I am so happy my friend had a day of pure bliss and relaxation!!
Corinne Fletcher, Ch457sh
Friendly staff, well trained
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I was running abit late and the staff rang up and even when I there tensed and stress. They managed to calm me down with one of the best treatments I’ve had.
Alfred O, Wrexham
Spa Day Experience
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A lovely, relaxing day. Excellent value (£109) for two people. Spa was very clean, therapists so professional and treatments were wonderful. I recommend SpaSeekers and will use them again.
Paula Jones, Wirral

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Fantastic wedding at the hotel
I cannot thank Alexa and the staff at the hotel enough for our perfect wedding. We were originally getting married at the hotel in March but due to lockdown this was not possible. The hotel was......Read more
Fabulous stay...
We had a wonderful stay at the hotel,we had to rearrange from our original destination Edinburgh so it was our 2nd choice but we were won over by amazing staff, fabulous food and great spa......Read more
Spa day
After a lovely 2 night stay, with COVID restrictions in place, could not fault at all, finished our stay over in the spa, our therapist Cathy gave us a warm welcome and excellent treatments, absolute......Read more