Quality-rated places to stay and eat in Cheshire

Holiday park

Lakeside Caravan Park

Winsford, Cheshire

★★★★

Fabulous lakeside setting, perfect for fishing enthusiasts.

Caravan & camping

Lamb Cottage Caravan Park

Whitegate, Cheshire

★★★★★

Sumptuous setting in the heart of rural Cheshire.

Things to do

Weaver Hall Museum & Workhouse

Northwich, Cheshire

Things to do

Blakemere Craft Centre

Sandiway, Cheshire

Things to do

Oulton Park Circuit

Tarporley, Cheshire

Visitor attraction

Anderton Boat Lift

Northwich, Cheshire

Quality Assessed

A remarkable feat of engineering with a visitor centre and gift shop.

Visitor attraction

Lion Salt Works

Northwich, Cheshire

Quality Assessed

A great day out for fans of 19th-century industrial history.

Visitor attraction

Wild Shore Delamere

Delamere, Cheshire

Quality Assessed

Dynamic, water-based activities with a firm emphasis on fun.

Visitor attraction

Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre

Tarporley, Cheshire

Quality Assessed

A relaxing day out with the gentle giants of the equine world.

Guest accommodation

Wall Hill Farm Guest House

Acton Bridge, Cheshire

★★★★★

Stylish accommodation in a converted 18th-century barn

Inn

The Bear's Paw

Warmingham, Cheshire

★★★★★

Smart boutique-style accommodation and excellent food.

Public house

The Bear's Paw

Warmingham, Cheshire

Refined cooking and stylish accommodation

Restaurant

The Bear's Paw

Warmingham, Cheshire

North Western cooking in a modernised village pub.

Caravan & camping

Belmont Camping

Northwich, Cheshire

★★★

Fishing lakes, mature trees and good amenities add to appeal.

Visitor attraction

Delamere Forest

Northwich, Cheshire

Quality Assessed

Tranquil forest close to the city

Things to do

Mount Pleasant Gardens

Kelsall, Cheshire

Things to do

Bluebell Cottage Gardens & Nursery

Dutton, Cheshire

Things to do

The Tabley House Collection

Knutsford, Cheshire

Hotel

Rookery Hall Hotel & Spa

Nantwich, Cheshire

★★★★

Characterful mansion surrounded by pasture and parkland

Restaurant

Rookery Hall Hotel & Spa

Nantwich, Cheshire

Fine dining in a handsome 19th-century manor.

Spa

Rookery Hall Hotel & Spa

Nantwich, Cheshire

A self-contained spa and wellness centre with a lot going on.

Inn

The Wheatsheaf

Sandbach, Cheshire

★★★★★

Expect friendly welcome at this handsome historic coaching inn.

Public house

The Wheatsheaf

Sandbach, Cheshire

Contemporary cooking close to the M6

Things to do

Sandbach Crosses

Sandbach, Cheshire

Things to do

Peover Hall

Knutsford, Cheshire

Holiday park

Lady Heyes Caravan Park

Frodsham, Cheshire

★★★★

In the very heart of Cheshire

Things to do

Beeston Castle

Beeston, Cheshire

Restaurant

LI~LY by Aiden Byrne

Knutsford, Cheshire

Cooking from the heart at this warm, family-run restaurant.

Restaurant

Linden Stores

Knutsford, Cheshire

Contemporary food and interesting wine list.

Self-catering

Fir Tree Barn Cottage

Northwich, Cheshire

★★★★

Things to do

The Lovell Quinta Arboretum

Swettenham, Cheshire

Visitor attraction

Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement

Macclesfield, Cheshire

Quality Assessed

See the famous telescope up close and learn about its technology.

Hotel

Cottons Hotel & Spa

Knutsford, Cheshire

★★★★

Comfortable, modern and spacious rooms plus spa and well-equipped gym.

Restaurant

Cottons Hotel & Spa

Knutsford, Cheshire

Discover appealing British menus in modern surroundings.

Spa

Cottons Hotel & Spa

Knutsford, Cheshire

Indulgent bolthole close to Manchester airport.

Visitor attraction

Gauntlet Birds of Prey, Eagle & Vulture Park

Knutsford, Cheshire

Quality Assessed

See the various species up close during flying displays

Holiday park

Ridgeway Country Holiday Park

Frodsham, Cheshire

★★★★

Surrounded by beautiful walks

Things to do

Dorfold Hall

Nantwich, Cheshire

Things to do

Tatton Park

Knutsford, Cheshire

Restaurant

Next Door

Frodsham, Cheshire

Modern dining in a neighbourhood favourite.

Things to do

Cycle Britain

Knutsford, Cheshire

Inn

The Pheasant Inn

Burwardsley, Cheshire

★★★★★

Panoramic vistas, traditional inn focusing on local, seasonal produce.

Public house

The Pheasant Inn

Burwardsley, Cheshire

Popular pub with magnificent rural views

Restaurant

The Pheasant Inn

Burwardsley, Cheshire

Country pub with please-all modern food.

Visitor attraction

The Ice Cream Farm

Chester, Cheshire

Quality Assessed

Home made Ice Cream with many choices of flavour.

Visitor attraction

Walton Hall and Gardens

Warrington, Cheshire

Quality Assessed

Self-catering

Broomfield Barn

Somerford Booths, Cheshire

★★★

A well located property set in a peaceful location and close to the Clonter Theatre

Things to do

Norton Priory Museum & Gardens

Runcorn, Cheshire

Things to do

Wybunbury Moss National Nature Reserve

Wybunbury, Cheshire

Self-catering

Hollies Barn

Nantwich, Cheshire

★★★★★

Great for a large gathering of family or friends.

Self-catering

The Dairy

Lymm, Cheshire

★★★★

Self-catering

The Shippon

Lymm, Cheshire

★★★★

Guest accommodation

Owen House Farm

Mobberley, Cheshire

★★★★

A unique venue on a working farm, a great stay and weddings a speciality

Things to do

Capesthorne Hall

Capesthorne, Cheshire

Caravan & camping

Capesthorne Hall

Siddington, Cheshire

★★★★

Set close to a Jacobean mansion with access to estate gardens and grounds.

Hostel

YHA Chester Trafford Hall

Chester, Cheshire

★★★

Things to do

Rode Hall & Gardens

Scholar Green, Cheshire

Visitor attraction

Cholmondeley Castle Garden

Malpas, Cheshire

Quality Assessed

Expect stunning and awe-inspiring gardens with exceptional levels of maintenance.

Visitor attraction

Warrington Museum & Art Gallery

Warrington, Cheshire

Quality Assessed

Things to do

Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker

Nantwich, Cheshire

Things to do

Little Moreton Hall

Congleton, Cheshire

Things to do

Nether Alderley Mill (NT)

Alderley Edge, Cheshire

Inn

The Lion & Swan

Congleton, Cheshire

★★★★★

Check out live music and comedy in the cellar bar.

Restaurant

Pecks

Congleton, Cheshire

A luxurious and vibrant atmosphere throughout.

Inn

The Plough Inn

Congleton, Cheshire

★★★★

Village inn with lots of character.

Self-catering

Carpenters Cottage

Crewe, Cheshire

★★★★

Self-catering

The Pig Pen

Crewe, Cheshire

★★★★

Self-catering

Woodside Cottage

Crewe, Cheshire

★★★★

Guest accommodation

Chester House Guest House

Chester, Cheshire

★★★★★

Welcoming guest house close to Chester city centre.

Restaurant

The Sticky Walnut

Chester, Cheshire

Famously crowdfunded and very popular bistro cooking.

Things to do

Mow Cop Castle

Congleton, Cheshire

Visitor attraction

Chester Zoo

Chester, Cheshire

Quality Assessed

Enjoy a day out at the UK’s number one charity zoo.

Things to do

Quarry Bank

Styal, Cheshire

Hotel

The Reserve

Chester, Cheshire

Awaiting inspection

Hotel

Carden Park Hotel, Cheshire’s Country Estate

Broxton, Cheshire

★★★★

Very popular hotel, with an excellent spa and golf course.

Spa

Carden Park Hotel, Cheshire’s Country Estate

Broxton, Cheshire

A really special spa offering in stunning grounds.

Restaurant

Redmond's Brasserie

Broxton, Cheshire

Discover a varied menu in a brasserie-style setting.

Restaurant

The Vines Restaurant

Broxton, Cheshire

Modern dishes with a global influence.

Things to do

Chester Roman Amphitheatre

Chester, Cheshire

Things to do

Gawsworth Hall

Gawsworth, Cheshire

Restaurant

La Brasserie at The Chester Grosvenor

Chester, Cheshire

Top-end brasserie dining at landmark hotel.

Hotel

The Chester Grosvenor

Chester, Cheshire

★★★★★

Discover luxury and comfort within the Roman walls.

Restaurant

Twenty Eight

Chester, Cheshire

Produce-driven small plates in a relaxed setting.

Things to do

Chester Cathedral

Chester, Cheshire

Restaurant

Shrub

Chester, Cheshire

Vibrant vegan cooking in central Chester.

Visitor attraction

The Hole In Wand - Chester

Chester, Cheshire

Quality Assessed

Not just crazy golf, but spooky magic golf too.

Restaurant

Chef's Table

Chester, Cheshire

Exciting modern dishes in a light and airy space.

Restaurant

Noted by Andy Sheridan

Chester, Cheshire

Awaiting inspection

Things to do

Chester Cycle Tours

Chester, Cheshire

Things to do

Chester Visitor Centre

Chester, Cheshire

Things to do

Dewa Roman Experience

Chester, Cheshire

Visitor attraction

Grosvenor Museum

Chester, Cheshire

Quality Assessed

An enjoyable and well-curated museum that offers a fascinating glimpse into Chester's rich history.

Caravan & camping

Manor Wood Country Caravan Park

Coddington, Cheshire

★★★★★

Tranquil park with lakeside café, fully serviced pitches and extensive views.

Things to do

The Cheshire Military Museum

Chester, Cheshire

Things to do

Treasure Hunt Chester

Chester, Cheshire

Things to do

Chester Castle: Agricola Tower and Castle Walls

Chester, Cheshire

Things to do

Blue Planet Aquarium

Ellesmere Port, Cheshire

Racecourse

Chester Racecourse

Chester, Cheshire

Quality Assessed

Visitor attraction

National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port

Ellesmere Port, Cheshire

Quality Assessed

Very enjoyable exhibitions and displays, including the signature boat collection.

Hotel

Mottram Hall

Mottram St Andrew, Cheshire

★★★★

Georgian country house in 272 acres of parkland with comfortable luxury.

Spa

Mottram Hall

Mottram St Andrew, Cheshire

Posh pampering in the heart of Cheshire.

Caravan & camping

The Happy Pheasant

Malpas, Cheshire

★★★★

Adults-only site in a peaceful rural spot.

Restaurant

The Coast Restaurant

Macclesfield, Cheshire

Awaiting inspection

Visitor attraction

Macclesfield Silk Museum & Paradise Mill

Macclesfield, Cheshire

Quality Assessed

Delve into the rich history of Macclesfield

Things to do

Paradise Mill & Silk Museum

Macclesfield, Cheshire

Visitor attraction

Climbing Hut – Ellesmere Port

Ellesmere Port, Cheshire

Quality Assessed

A well-maintained and professionally operated indoor climbing facility that caters to a wide range of abilities.

Things to do

Adlington Hall and Gardens

Adlington, Cheshire

Hotel

Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa

Chester, Cheshire

★★★★

Luxury and relaxation in a rural location.

Spa

Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa

Chester, Cheshire

Elegant hotel with luxury spa just outside Chester

Restaurant

Palm Court

Chester, Cheshire

Flavours of the Med in a smart hotel near the Welsh border.

Things to do

Tegg's Nose Country Park

Macclesfield, Cheshire

Things to do

Blaze Farm

Macclesfield, Cheshire

Visitor attraction

Anson Engine Museum

Poynton, Cheshire

Quality Assessed

Discover the fascinating world of engines, at this impressive industrial museum that’s a real labour of love

Visitor attraction

RSPB Dee Estuary - Burton Mere Wetlands

Burton, Cheshire

Quality Assessed

Heaven for birdwatchers and fans of nature.

Things to do

Lyme

Disley, Cheshire

Visitor attraction

Ness Botanic Gardens

Ness, Cheshire

Quality Assessed

A delightful 64-acres of stunning gardens.

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