A Guide to Planning Your Luxury Midweek Break in Cheshire
Let’s face it, you deserve to treat yourself. And there are few better places to do so than in Cheshire. There’s a lot of luxury to be found in the serene countryside. Whether you’re looking for the most opulent hotels, the finest food, extravagant cocktails or the fanciest days out, you’re never far from the lap of luxury in Cheshire. And experiencing all this luxury doesn’t need to break the bank, as savings can be found by booking mid-week. We thought we’d put together this handy itinerary to give you the inspiration to experience the very finest Cheshire has to offer because you deserve it!
Luxurious Lodgings
There’s no shortage of luxurious accommodation in Cheshire; from grand country estates and boutique rural inns to opulent halls and even lavish log cabins, you’re sure to find the perfect place to treat yourself to a deluxe night’s stay. And by booking mid-week there’s savings to be had! At Carden Park – Cheshire’s Country Estate, you can enjoy a Great British Escape Bed & Breakfast package. This two-night break includes a full English breakfast and full use of the hotel leisure club as well as a 10% discount voucher for Cheshire Oaks, with prices from £154 per night!
Just outside of the bustling town of Crewe in the serene Cheshire countryside, you’ll find Wychwood Park Hotel & Golf Club. At this stylish and luxurious hotel, you can enjoy the Great British Break Off package, where you’ll get a two night stay, 3-course dinner on the evening of your arrival as well as prosecco in your room – all from £199 per night.
For that sublime spa stay, there’s Mottram Hall. Home to Champneys flagship Northern location, you can indulge in a midweek spa break during which you’ll enjoy Mottram Hall’s countryside grounds, fine food and a selection of pampering treats from £189 per person.
Then there’s The Mere Golf Resort & Spa’s Welcome Back Overnight Break, where you can enjoy an overnight stay at this opulent resort with dinner in Brown’s Restaurant and a Full English breakfast (as well as chocolates and prosecco in your room) from just £85 per person.
Or you can escape to one of Nelson Hotels’ boutique countryside inns for a real dose of luxury. Nestled in the stunning Peckforton Hills at The Pheasant Inn you can partake in the Summer Escape deal where you will get an overnight stay in one of their superbly chic bedrooms as well as dinner and breakfast, all for £119 per room. Or at The Bear’s Paw in scenic Warmingham, you can take your Cheshire Mini Break, including an overnight stay in one of their 5-star quality room, dinner and breakfast for £59.50 per person!
And for log cabin luxury look no further than Forest Holidays Delamere Forest. These lavish cabins can come with all sorts of luxurious extras including hot tubs and even pizza ovens! You certainly get more bang for your buck by booking a midweek stay. As you can see, we’re already spoiling you for choice, but you deserve it!
Deluxe Days Out
With your luxurious lodgings sorted, it’s time to find some extra special things to do on your midweek break. What could be finer than exploring some of Cheshire’s truly regal landmarks? Take for instance Tatton Park’s Mansion and Gardens. In the Mansion – the original home of the wealthy Egerton family – you can experience opulence like never before. Sitting amidst the nearly 50-acres of pristine, award-winning gardens, the neo-classical Mansion is home to one of the National Trust's finest libraries surrounded by the Mansion’s extensive original furnishings. You can really experience the life of luxury of days gone by in the Mansion. What’s more, the stunning gardens are not to be missed. The product of over 300 years of cultivation, the gardens are home to a wide variety of stunning plant life across the Walled Kitchen Garden, 100-year-old Japanese Garden, historic Glasshouses, and Pleasure Grounds.
One of the finest Palladian houses in the North West and designed by John Carr of York, Tabley House was built in 1761 for the Leicester family, who lived here for 700 years and is certainly magnificent to visit. Tabley is home to the first collection of English paintings ever made with works from Lely, Turner, Lawrence and other English masters. Similarly as stunning as these masterpieces is the collection of original furniture, much of it dating back to the 17th Century.
Nestling on the edge of the Peak District, Lyme Park was once a great sporting estate and home of the Legh family for over 500 years. The house is renowned for its elegant interiors and beautiful gardens, against a backdrop of sweeping moorland with extensive views across Manchester and the Cheshire Plain. On your visit to Lyme you simply must explore the Edwardian rose garden, ravine garden or orangery next to the reflecting lake where a certain Mr Darcy met Miss Bennett in the BBC production of Pride and Prejudice!
If all the splendour of these stately homes and gardens weren’t enough, on the beautiful Wirral Peninsula you can find Ness Botanic Gardens. This real gem, with a fascinating history spanning over a hundred years, is home to 64-acres of gorgeous plant life bursting with colour at any time of year. Highlights include outstanding collections of Rhododendrons, Camellias, Snowdrops and Sorbus, amongst others. Ness is not to be missed on your luxury Cheshire break.
An indulgent luxury break wouldn’t be complete without treating oneself to a shopping spree and luckily in Cheshire there are destinations aplenty to splurge. Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet is your one stop shop for deluxe retail. There’s over 145 boutiques, cafés and restaurants to choose from including designer and luxury brands. Pay tribute to the late iconic designer at the Karl Lagerfeld store. Get a taste for Italian luxury at Furla or stock up on signature underwear and more at Calvin Klein. Check out Mint Velvet, must-have footwear at Dune, Tommy Hilfiger’s jeans, Kate Spade, and elevated basics at Police too. And if all that wasn’t enough, the coolest high-end streetwear awaits for you at Diesel. What’s more, by going midweek, you can avoid the weekend crowds.
And for a slice of Cheshire elegance, look no further than The Hollies Farm Shop. The Hollies is so much more than a farm shop. There is of course the huge range of artisanal and locally sourced produce, with everything from artisan-made breads, cheeses and cured meats to luxury wines, beers, champagnes and spirits, to farm-fresh, locally produced fruits and vegetables. Then there’s The Gift Barn where you can find expertly sourced and truly unique gifts, homewares and other luxury goods.
And if you want something to take home to really remember Cheshire by while adding some luxury to your home, make sure to visit Reclaimed World –Cheshire’s reclamation, salvage and antiques emporium. Here you can find a vast selection of lovingly restored, rare and unique pieces including home décor, garden ware, and antique and vintage collectibles. Hidden treasures abound at Reclaimed World!
Sumptuous Food & Drink
Cheshire has some of the finest and most decadent bars, restaurants and pubs around, and no luxury midweek break would be complete without indulging in some fine food and drink. And it’s not just the bars, restaurants and pubs where you can enjoy Cheshire’s finest food and drink offerings!
There’s a huge range of gourmet restaurants to choose from across the county where you can really indulge. You can enjoy AA Rosette and seasonally inspired dining at Browns at The Mere, a gastronomic extravaganza, featuring carefully selected, locally grown and reared produce from 1851 at Peckforton Castle, contemporary twists on classic favourites (including a rotating bar!) at The Brasserie Bar & Restaurant at Crewe Hall, or relaxed informality with elegance – alongside choice grills – at Carrington Grill at Mottram Hall; just to name a few.
And who could forget about the pubs?! Cheshire’s country inns are second to none, and The Fishpool Inn in scenic Delamere is no exception. In this lovingly-refurbished 18th century building, you will find cosy nooks, welcoming fireplaces and plenty of Cheshire charm. The interior decoration is inspired by the popular pastimes of the Cheshire countryside, from fishing to polo. The inspired seasonal menu features traditional home comforts, British classics and modern European dishes; and alongside this there’s a vast selection of wines, beers and signature cocktails for you to treat yourself to!
You can experience some quintessentially British (and very indulgent) high noon treats courtesy of Davenports of Cheshire. Specialising in afternoon tea with a choice of over 6 types to choose from and with over 50 loose leaf speciality teas, this is the ultimate afternoon tea experience. Themed with hand painted Alice in Wonderland murals and located less than 2 miles from Lewis Carroll's birthplace in Newton by Daresbury, for all Alice in Wonderland fans, visiting Davenports Tea Room is an absolute must.
With all this elegance, it’s no surprise that Cheshire is seen as one of the most luxurious counties in the UK – and we haven’t even mentioned Chester, the cosmopolitan capital of the UK, so perhaps you can take a look at our Chester itinerary to further luxuriate. By coming midweek, you can benefit from avoiding the crowds as well capitalise on some great savings! Hopefully you’re fully inspired to book your luxury midweek break in Cheshire and we here at Visit Chester & Cheshire can’t wait to roll out the red carpet for you!
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