Ideal for visiting the Staffordshire Potteries, Historic Chester and Alton Towers to name but a few. Within an hours drive of the vibrant city centers of Liverpool, Manchester and Birmingham. Also within easy reach of North Wales and its' many costal towns and castles. This is a beautiful hotel and Read more
Ideal for visiting the Staffordshire Potteries, Historic Chester and Alton Towers to name but a few. Within an hours drive of the vibrant city centers of Liverpool, Manchester and Birmingham. Also within easy reach of North Wales and its' many costal towns and castles. This is a beautiful hotel and well recommended stay. (KB 06/08)
This wonderful hotel is a stately Jacobean mansion dating back to 1615, A grade 1 listed stately home, the main hall has been rebuilt at various times with a majority of today's structure with its roots in the mid-Victorian era. Notable is the tower which now houses a four poster bedroom suite, ornate stonework, stained glass windows and landscaped gardens and terraces.
Enter through into the main reception area and beautiful candle lit 'Hall of Pillars' with its ornate carvings, marble floors, Minstrels Gallery and magnificent log fires. Here guests can also visit the Chapel, with its wealth of decoration. Notable features include alabaster carvings of the heads of saints and prophets and 'wagon roof'. The Chapel was consecrated in 1635 and still remains consecrated to this day.
A Former Stately Home To The Earl Of Crewe, This Magnificent Jacobean Pile Was Originally Built In 1615 By Lord Randolph Crewe, Lord Chancellor To Charles The Second. Restored And Extended In 1837 The Interior Suffered A Fire In 1866 And Was Then Restored By Great Cost By Architect Edward Barry Who Had Been In Charge Of The Final Work On The Houses Of Parliament, Barry Added The West Wing And Tower As Well As The Wealth Of Mid-victorian Accommodation. Marble Replaced Original Stone Work, Intricate Carvings And Stained Glass Windows. Purchased From The Queen In 1998 And Situated In The Centre Of England, So Why Visit A Stately Home When You Can Stay In One. The Grade 1 Former Stately Home Now Offers 65 Superb Bedrooms And Gracious Entertaining And Conference Rooms, The Hall Is Host To Many Gatherings Throughout The Year, But Also Offers A Personal And Friendly Service To Individual Travelers. The Hall Sits In 25 Acres Of Gardens And Grounds And Boasts Its Football Pitch, Tennis Courts And Bowling Green. Continental And Us Socket Available In Guest Rooms. This Property Was Built In 1615 Renovated In 1999
