Cheshire is a county of lush green pastures, majestic trees, picturesque villages, and half-timbered or red sandstone buildings, with good rail, bus and road connections in and between centres. Bordered by Staffordshire, Derbyshire and Shropshire, and close to Greater Manchester, Merseyside and the Pennines, it has endless possibilities for holidays, with romantic country house stays, boutique hotels, spa breaks, budget chains, and bed and breakfast all available as accommodation.
You’ll have no trouble finding a spot to stay in Cheshire whether you’re after a cheap no-frills alternative or something more ambitious. Save on accommodation.
CH2 3NL, Chester, 44 Hoole Road
In the vibrant Hoole area of historic Chester, Chester House Guest House offers warm and cosy rooms with free Wi-Fi. The bright, neutrally coloured rooms are individually decorated, and each has a private modern bathroom.... read more
CH3 9PF, Higher Burwardsley, Higher Burwardsley
In a peaceful corner of rural Cheshire, The Pheasant Inn offers wonderful views, cosy log fires and a pretty courtyard garden. The inn is situated in the scenic Peckforton Hills. Set in 300-year old sandstone... read more
WA13 9BP, Warrington, Warrington Road
Nestled amid beautifully landscaped gardens in the Cheshire town of Warrington, this Georgian manor house boasts an idyllic setting surrounded by country fields, yet with excellent road network links. Five miles from Warrington and 18... read more
CW4 8EW, Holmes Chapel, Byley Lane
Hidden away within 20 acres of landscaped gardens in the heart of the Cheshire countryside, De Vere Cranage Estate has an indoor swimming pool, sauna and steam room. On-site parking is free for guests. Each... read more
CH66 7NS, Childer Thornton, Heath Lane
In a tranquil area of South Wirral, this grand Victorian hotel features an elegant restaurant and luxury rooms with spa baths. Brook Hall Hotel is situated between Chester and Liverpool, just 5 minutes' drive from... read more
CH4 9DL, Chester, Wrexham Road
Located on the edge of historic Chester, the Holiday Inn Chester South is just off the A55 road, beside Chester Business Park. The hotel features a modern leisure centre, stylish restaurant and free on-site parking.... read more
CH1 3NF, Chester, Milton Street
The Mill Hotel and Spa is located alongside the Shropshire Union Canal, 5 minutes’ walk from Chester Station. It offers 5 eateries and a leisure centre with a pool. Accommodation is in 2 wings on... read more
CW5 5AS, Nantwich, High Street
The Crown Hotel is a 16th century, Grade I listed building in the historic market town of Nantwich. With free parking, the property has been a central feature of the the town for more than... read more
CW6 0DJ, Tarporley, Cobblers Cross
Located within the Cheshire countryside, The Macdonald Portal Hotel is 10 miles from Chester. It offers 3 golf courses, an indoor pool, a spa and an award-winning restaurant. Rooms at The Macdonald Portal Hotel Golf... read more
CH1 2HQ, Chester, Northgate Street
Dating from 1155, The Pied Bull is situated within the walls of the Roman city of Chester. It boasts its own microbrewery and bar serving a wide selection of ales, wines and beers. Parking is... read more
WA1 1LS , Warrington, Parker Street
A mere 5-minute walk from Warrington town centre, the hotel is easily accessible from the M56, M6 and M62 motorways, and directly opposite Warrington Bank Quay mainline railway station. Free Wi-Fi is available in public... read more
ST7 2JL, Alsager, Crewe Road
Positioned 3 minutes from junction 16 of the M6, the Holly Trees Hotel offers pristine, light and airy accommodation with superior quality beds. A perfect size to ensure individual service, guests can enjoy a comfortable... read more
WA16 0SU, Knutsford, Manchester Road
Just outside the stylish Cheshire town of Knutsford and very close to the M6 and M56, this luxury 4-star hotel is a great for exploring Manchester, Chester, Liverpool and the Northwest. Cottons Hotel and Spa... read more
SK9 7BG, Alderley Edge, Macclesfield Road
In the pretty village and celebrity hot spot of Alderley Edge, this self-contained 5-star suite has lavish leather furniture, antique prints and one of the largest four-poster beds in Cheshire. Wizards Thatch sits at the... read more
CW12 4HN, Congleton, 7 Newcastle Road
This exclusive, privately owned, boutique-style hotel is housed in a beautiful Victorian building, which has now been lovingly restored and sympathetically renovated in keeping with the Victorian period feel. The Alexandra Court Hotel has 13... read more
WA3 6ZN, Warrington, Aston Avenue, Birchwood Business Park
Situated in Birchwood Business Park, pentahotel Warrington offers a 24-hour front desk and modern rooms with free WiFi. The M6 and M62 motorways are a 5-minute drive away. Liverpool can be reached in approximately 30... read more
CW2 7AA, Crewe, 9, Pedley Street
The Waverley Hotel is family-run hotel just a 3-minute walk from Crewe Railway Station and a short drive from junctions 16 and 17 of the M6 motorway. The hotel is a convenient base for Crewe... read more
CH2 3NH, Chester, 8 - 10 Hoole Road
Just 10 minutes’ walk from Chester city centre, the family-run Bawn Lodge offers traditional cooked breakfasts, free parking and free Wi-Fi. Chester Railway Station is half a mile away. The spacious bedrooms at Bawn Lodge... read more
WA1 4PX, Warrington, Woolston Grange Avenue
Holiday Inn Warrington is easily located at Junction 21, off the M6. The hotel offers free parking, along with a bar and a restaurant. WiFi access is available for free. The well appointed and modern... read more
SK9 4LT, Wilmslow, Altrincham Road
Located at 3.9 miles from the Train Manchester Airport, 3.8 miles from Manchester Airport, 2.6 miles from Wilmslow Station Road and 4.5 miles from Quarry Bank Mill and Styal Estate, Rylands Farm Guesthouse is located... read more
CW1 6UZ , Crewe, Weston Road
The 17th-century Grade I-listed Crewe Hall is set in extensive grounds in the Cheshire countryside, with historic Jacobean and modern architecture. There is a spa and leisure club, and Crewe Station is just 3 miles... read more
CW5 6DQ, Nantwich, Main Rd, Worleston
Built in 1816, Rookery Hall Hotel is set in 38 acres of scenic wooded parkland. It offers an award-winning restaurant, a luxurious spa and fitness centre, and free designer toiletries. The elegant Victorian mansion has... read more
ST7 2QQ, Alsager, Audley Rd
Manor House Hotel and Spa is set in the countryside on the outskirts of Alsager, 10 km from the city of Stoke-on-Trent and the town of Crewe. It is also only a 5-minute drive to... read more
CH66 9PB, Ledsham, Parkgate Rd, Chester
Located within 27 acres of gardens and woodland, the Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa has free parking and a spa. With an award-winning restaurant and cocktail bar, the hotel is 7 miles from Chester... read more
CH1 1HL, Chester, St John St
Located in the heart of bustling Chester city centre, the Macdonald New Blossoms Hotel is the perfect place to enjoy the famous shopping and historic places of interest that Chester has to offer by day,... read more
CH1 1LT, Chester, Eastgate Street, Eastgate
This award-winning 5-star hotel boasts individually decorated rooms with bathrobes. Guests can relax in the spa's Thermal Suite, complete with herb sauna and steam room. All of the luxurious rooms have their own individual colour... read more
CH3 5QL, Chester, Whitchurch Rd, Christleton
Boasting 2 acres of beautiful gardens and a Feel Good Health Club, Mercure Chester Abbots Well Hotel provides free parking and free high-speed WiFi. Less than 3 miles from the city centre, its grounds lead... read more
CH2 2AN, Chester, Brook Lane
This independent family-owned hotel provides a peaceful location just outside Chester's historic centre, yet only a 10-minute walk away from the city centre’s amenities and attractions. Free, secure private parking and free Wi-Fi access are... read more
CH1 2BD, Chester, Trinity Street
In the historic city centre, Crowne Plaza Chester, an IHG Hotel boasts an indoor heated pool, hot tub and a gym. On-site private parking is available for an additional fee. The hotel's rooms feature a... read more
WA8 3UJ, Widnes, Derby Road, Widnes
The hotel includes free Wi-Fi throughout and offers modern rooms, which are equipped with a flat-screen TV. The rooms also benefit from a king-size bed. Some rooms have a balcony. Guests can enjoy dining in... read more
If you want history and good amenities together, head for Cheshire’s county seat of Chester, once a Roman fort and still retaining large chunks of its city walls, with the remains of a Roman amphitheatre just outside them. Shop in the double-level covered arcades of the famous Rows that go back seven hundred years, with black and white Tudor-style fronts (mostly, but not all, striking Victorian additions), or marvel at the medieval carvings in the thousand-year-old cathedral. Visit the excellent, well-run zoo, have a flutter at Chester Races, or hop on a tour bus (or boat) to see it all, before you seek out your hotel or b&b for the night – its proximity to Wales makes it a good base.
Cheap Accommodation in Cheshire
There are plenty of family-friendly activities in the county, such as Gulliver’s World theme park at Warrington, with fantastic rides and hotels within easy reach. Let the kids loose on the Go Ape! Treetop Adventure or other activities at Delamere Forest near Northwich, then cool them down at Tattenhall’s Ice Cream Farm.
While you’re in the Northwich area, take a look at the award-winning Anderton Boat Lift, otherwise known as the Cathedral of the Canals and an impressive example of Victorian engineering, lifting barges and boats fifty feet on a vertical link between the Trent and Mersey Canal and the River Weaver. Northwich was a Roman town with salt extraction as its main industry for hundreds of years, and you can discover its heritage at the Lion Salt Works, while the town’s Weaver Hall offers a glimpse of West Cheshire’s past. Accommodation ranges from cheaper chain hotels and b&bs in Northwich to country house retreats in the surrounding countryside.
Investigate the interactive galleries in Catalyst Science Discovery Centre at Widnes, and catch up with the sharks and other marine life at Ellesmere Port’s Blue Planet Aquarium, where scuba divers will feed the fish before your eyes. Then visit the National Waterways Museum in the same town, or go shopping at nearby Cheshire Oaks outlet. If you’re on a family budget, there is a good choice of cheap hotels and b&bs in the wider area.
Spend a day at Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre to see the well-known Lovell Telescope outside Macclesfield. This attractive market town boasts the fascinating Silk Museum, multiple festivals, and several nearby historic homes, such as Gawsworth and Capesthorne. It’s worth a night’s stay either in or around Macclesfield, whether you opt for somewhere with upmarket facilities such as a spa and wellness centre, or choose one of the high-quality but cheaper bed and breakfast establishments.
Quarry Bank Mill will give you an insight into working life during the Industrial Revolution. An ex-textile mill and village on the Styal estate in Wilmslow, it’s a working museum that makes for an absorbing day out. Wilmslow itself is an affluent town eleven miles south of Manchester, with hotels and b&bs to suit all budgets.
The county contains an amazing array of stately houses open to the public, including Arley Hall near Northwich, Lyme Park with its own deer park in the adjoining Peak District, East Cheshire’s Tatton Park, and the already-mentioned Capesthorne and Gawsworth. Among the half-timbered Tudor buildings waiting to be viewed is Little Moreton Hall near Congleton, an atmospheric manor house complete with moat and knot garden. Or pop in for a peaceful half-hour at the black-and-white church of St. James and St. Paul in the village of Marton, one of Europe’s oldest churches with a timber frame.
You’ll have no trouble finding a spot to stay in Cheshire whether you’re after a cheap no-frills alternative or something more ambitious. If you want something more personal, a quality bed and breakfast stay or a boutique hotel could provide that romantic touch of a special visit to add to your memories of Cheshire.