The Shrigley Hall Hotel & SPA

Combining 19th-century style and 21st-century amenities the Shrigley Hall Hotel Golf & Country Club offers complimentary internet access an 18-hole golf course an elegant dining room and a spa area with an indoor pool and fitness room. Set on 262 acres of spectacular countryside the 1825-built Shrigley Hall is one of the most gorgeous country houses in Cheshire. It retains many of its original architectural flourishes such as the painted dome ceiling over the sweeping staircase. Done up in shades of cream and burgundy the 148 rooms and suites have a comfortably informal feel. Free Wi-Fi is one of the modern amenities along with a spacious work desk and cozy armchairs. Pets are allowed. An 18-hole championship golf course attracts links lovers from around the world. The spa has three private suites where you can indulge in health and beauty treatments. Relax in the indoor pool sauna steam room or hot tub work out in the fitness room or join a class in the exercise room. Enjoy a meal in the privacy of your room or head to the dining room with sumptuous draperies and crystal chandeliers. Parking is free. About 15 miles south of Manchester Shrigley Hall has an away-from-it-all feel. The adjacent Peak District National Park lets you explore the region's natural beauty. About four miles away is Lyme Park and its Edwardian rose garden. If you're arriving by train Macclesfield Railway Station is about six miles south. Manchester International Airport is 11 miles northwest and Liverpool John Lennon Airport is 44 miles west.