Cheshire Hotels

The picturesque county of Cheshire lies in the north west of England. It's famous for its black and white 'magpie' style of traditional architecture and the rolling green pastures of its farming landscape. Cheshire contains many historical houses and gardens along with a network of canals and museums which chart the heritage of these parts back to pre-Roman times. The county includes a number of towns such as Macclesfield, Nantwich, Warrington, Crewe and of course the tourist honey pot of Chester itself. The county is within easy reach of the major urban centres of Manchester and Liverpool. For the visitor seeking accommodation in Cheshire hotels featured here offer a wide variety of possibilities, from simple and straightforward to grand and majestic.

Chester lies on the River Dee, not far from the border with Wales. This very attractive and compact city features many examples of the county's black and white building style and gives the visitor a unique shopping experience with its thirteenth century covered walkways known as the 'Rows'. Also recommended during a visit to Chester would be a walk along the ancient city walls and a tour of the Norman Cathedral. If time allows visitors can take a boat trip on the River Dee or visit Chester Racecourse which is England's oldest example of a specialised horse racing arena.

A trip to Chester would not be complete without visiting Chester Zoo. With more than 7,000 animals and 400 different species this is the UK's top charity zoo. It houses some of the most endangered species in the world and attracts more than a million visitors a year. The Zoo is open daily all year round and offers free parking along with superb facilities for disabled visitors such as electric scooters and wheelchairs.

In the north west of Cheshire, Ellesmere Port is well worth a visit. This town developed with the growth of commercial trading on the waterways of the Shropshire Union and Manchester Ship Canals. Nowadays the town is a magnet for retail therapy, housing several modern shopping complexes. The Boat Museum is the place to go for "a history of everything to do with canal boats."

For something rather different, the visitor should head to the Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker to get an insight into how things would have been organised in the event of all out nuclear war. The Bunker is a vast underground complex dating from the 1940's, which was hidden from public knowledge for half a century. It was declassified in 1993, but until then this was where regional government would have continued during a time of nuclear war. Now it's open to the public and offers a fascinating glimpse into how things might have been.

Other attractions in Cheshire include the Jodrell Bank Science Centre, Tatton Park near Knutsford and the shoppers' paradise at the Cheshire Oaks designer outlet village.

There is a wide range of Cheshire hotels catering for every need. At the higher end is the luxury offered by former stately homes set in their own grounds. These often include superb facilities such as a golf course, gym and spa facilities, as well as those little extras that make all the difference, such as a babysitting service, newspapers and breakfast delivered to the room and safety deposit boxes.

Many Cheshire hotels are an ideal base for the business guest and can provide meeting and conference rooms, along with the convenience of fax and photocopying services and Wi Fi internet access. Free parking is often available, which will be especially valuable to the self-drive visitor and hotels now offer non-smoking rooms as standard.

For those who desire a cosier, friendly welcome, choose from one of the many family-run bed and breakfast hotels. These specialise in home-cooked English breakfasts, although a lighter alternative will always be on offer. Most Cheshire hotel rooms include a television along with tea and coffee making equipment and en suite facilities. Disabled guests are fully catered for at many establishments and family rooms are available. A number of Cheshire hotels welcome well behaved pets.

This is a beautiful and historic county which attracts many visitors from within Britain and from abroad. The superb range of Cheshire hotels provides that all-important base for visitors whatever their accommodation needs.

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