| spa treatments are available (fee). occupying a redbrick country house, this classic spa hotel is a 9-minute walk from the oaks at mollington golf club and 2. free parking is provided. there's an airy restaurant and bar offering european cuisine, afternoon tea and al fresco dining on a garden patio. the traditional rooms and suites all include en suite bathrooms, and have flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi, as well as tea and coffeemaking facilities. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. room service is available. there's also an indoor pool, a sauna, a gym and a hot tub. 6 miles from chester racecourse. suites add 4-poster beds
Manchester Airport 39 min
Chester Racecourse (9 min)
Established in 1539, this famous racecourse is recognized as the world's oldest still in operation. Mendips (39 min)
Guided tour of Beatle, John Lennon's, former home, with re-created 1950s decor and bedroom posters. The Grosvenor Museum (8 min)
Galleries on Chester's local history and Cheshire's natural history, plus temporary exhibitions. Cheshire Military Museum (25 min)
History of 4 regiments connected with Cheshire from 1685 to today, depicted in interactive displays. Wirral Peninsula (20 min)
Peninsula sandwiched across the River Mersey from Liverpool & on the other side, the River Dee. Chester Zoo (9 min)
Zoo featuring rare and endangered species in lush, ornate gardens, with a water bus and a monorail. National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port (15 min)
Canal history and culture on display in Victorian buildings, plus boat collection in former dock. Lady Lever Art Gallery (25 min)
A classical stone building displaying Victorian paintings, Wedgwood and 18th-century furniture. Blue Planet Aquarium (12 min)
Sealife centre with underwater aquatunnel, rays, tropical fish, otters, plus diving with sharks. Ness Botanic Gardens (16 min)
Horticultural collection with show gardens, Victorian-style potager, Alpine house and cafe. Chester Cathedral (8 min)
Medieval cathedral, built in 1092, with tours of the 216-step tower plus a refectory cafe and shop. Delamere Forest (25 min)
Sizable forest with multi-use recreational trails, summer concerts & a visitor center with a cafe. Sefton Park (43 min)
Big park with a bandstand, a lakeside cafe, a playground & an iconic 3-story Victorian palm house. Eastgate Clock (8 min)
Turret clock built in Victorian times above a Georgian arch, listed as a historic landmark. Dewa Roman Experience (9 min)
Original artefacts from Chester and the Roman Empire, plus hands-on 'experiences' of Roman life. | 
