Willington Hall Hotel

Situated at the foot of the Willington Hills this exquisite 3 star AA rated hotel offers free Wi-Fi and parking with wonderful views across the Cheshire countryside. Within easy reach of airport, railway and the motorway network, this historic hotel is the perfect base for touring Chester and Cheshire. Willington Hall was built in 1829 once a private house of the Tomkinson family and was converted into this wonderful hotel in 1977. The architect, George Latham, practised a style he called Queen Elizabethan and the period features and country house charm have been preserved to this day. In 1999 the Begbie family, hotel proprietors for three generations, took over the hotel and have lovingly restored the house and gardens. Each of the 12 en-suite bedrooms are individually designed with their own unique layout and antique furnishings. All of these luxurious rooms contain Egyptian cotton linen and complimentary toiletries, equipped with all necessary amenities to ensure a comfortable stay. In addition, all of the bedrooms have digital TV, radio, hairdryer, trouser press, tea and coffee making facilities. Most of these elegant rooms boast a magnificent view across the extensive parkland, the types of which range from Single, Double, Twin and Four Poster. There are 17 acres of formal gardens and parkland surrounding the hotel, which provide wonderful views across the Cheshire countryside. Guests are welcome to explore these grounds and enjoy the rolling lawns, York stone terraces, follies and kitchen gardens. The Gainsborough Restaurant provides full a la carte and table d hôtel menus for both residents and non-residents daily. The head chef prepares a fusion of modern British cuisine with fresh local produce wherever possible, much of which is grown in the commercial greenhouse within the grounds. These delightful dishes are complimented by the varied selection of wine from the extensive wine list. The study and drawing room offers a bar menu and is open throughout the day to provide drinks and light snacks a perfect place to meet friends and family alike, or maybe Afternoon Tea can be enjoyed on the Terrace, weather-permitting. Willington Hall is an ideal venue for conference and business meetings, of which can be held in the main house or in the dedicated conferencing facilities which can cater for up to 200 delegates. The grounds are also at the disposal for team building exercises and the conference manager is on hand to assist in organising activities such as clay shooting, archery, falconry. For a more relaxing day why not try one of the beauty treatments available that will make you feel totally relaxed and beautifully groomed. Whatever the occasion Weddings, Christenings, Cocktail parties or intimate dinner Willington Hall with its period features and country house charm provides a superb setting for the most memorable occasion, and even boasts a helicopter landing facility for those who want to arrive in style. Situated 9 miles from Chester City Centre and close to major transport routes, Willington Hall is easily accessible. The hotel can be reached from the A556/A54 from Northwich/Winsford, or the A54 from Chester or the A49 from Tarporley/Nantwich. The nearest train station is Delamere, which is approximately 6 miles away, the next closest being Chester and Crewe. Taxis can be arranged for pick up from Delamere as well as the other mainline stations.