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Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with full-service spa and golf course

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Indoor pool, pool loungers
Front of property
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Hallway
Reception

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Pool
    Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Room service
    Room service
The price is €86
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Accessible King)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Double Double)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Suite)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe King)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
Cobblers Cross Lane, Tarporley, England, CW6 0DJ

What's nearby

  • Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Oulton Park Circuit - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Beeston Castle - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Delamere Forest - 10 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Chester Zoo - 17 min drive - 18.9 km

Getting around

  • Cuddington Station - 8 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Foresters Arms - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Rising Sun - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Morris Dancer - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Farmers Arms - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Checkers Bar & Restaurant Oulton Park - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa

Upscale eco-certified hotel in a rural location
Take advantage of a golf course, a terrace and a garden at Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa. Get out on the links at this hotel and enjoy amenities such as golf lessons, a golf pro shop and a restaurant with golf course views. Treat yourself to a body treatment, a body scrub or a manicure/pedicure at The Spa at Portal, the on-site spa. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, Scottish Steakhouse, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An indoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and express check-out
  • A lift, massage treatment rooms and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 85 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with separate baths/showers and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and desks

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English, French, Latvian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7 AM to 10 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 24 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Lounge Bar
  • Scottish Steakhouse

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Lift (102 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (102 centimetre high)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 24.00 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa?

As of 23 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa on 11 Dec 2024 start from €86.39, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa located?

Situated in a rural location, this spa hotel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre, Little Budworth Country Park and Oulton Park Circuit. Abbeywood Gardens and Beeston Castle are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 439 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 147 out of 439 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 439 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 439 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 439 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place for a city escape
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

RICKY

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Reasonable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stylish property, fabulous view
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Raphael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay. Will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chester weekend break lovely hotel would stay their again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Disabled guest
The accessible room was fine except that the shower floor wet room was tiled so nervous when wet. Little supply of room biscuits/ milk/ tea etc. Service at breakfast was very slow and inefficiently done. Pool was fine to use, plenty of changing room space.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ester

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would not recommend, noisy and poor service.
Rooms were noisy, we could everyone in the surrounding rooms. Breakfast service was appalling, no continental items left, no order taken for 30 minutes in which we left due to time restrictions. Pool wasn't child friendly and had a minimum depth of 1.2 meters in which the children couldn't touch the bottom of the pool and no flotation devices were present.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
Fantastic stay. Upgrade was well worth it. The receptionist was extremely helpful to accommodate a safe room to store our bikes. Buffet breakfast was slightly lacking choice but service was great. Pool, sauna, steam rooms were excellent and clean but the roof could do with a paint if I was really critical. We would differently stay again and next time I’m different playing golf next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Howard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location. nice staff. The problem was that our room smelt musty and damp. The smell infiltrated into the bedsheets and our clothes. Also there was no air conditioning in the room and the window only opened a small amount. It was a very warm day so the room was hot. Unfortunately we arrived at the room late in the evening so it was too late to report and change room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was a good size and I thought the bed was a good size until I realised it was two single beds pushed together. Wifi was shockingly bad, but the worst part was the earwax we found on the bed. Wouldn’t go again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This the first time we had stayed at MacDonald Portal (although we have stayed at other MacDonald hotels). The hotel is in a fantastic location and the facilities were really good, and all the staff were very friendly. The check-in arrangements seemed a little chaotic (we had booked with Expedia, but some information had not been passed on to the hotel)? Matt on Reception was however particularly helpful. Breakfast was OK but could have been better. One particular concern was that cooked meats on the breakfast 'self-service' counter were left uncovered by an open door, and there were a number of flies around.... a bit off-putting to say the least. Generally happy with our stay (thanks mainly to the helpfulness of the staff) and I'm sure we'll be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with the service and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Marcus

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night stay
Very pleased with the standard of accommodation and staff attentiveness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Shaun

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is a great place to stay in a lovely location. We have stayed here on a number of occasions and the only thing that continues to let the hotel down is the service in the restaurant at both breakfast and dinner. They are not attentive and are very slow. This is such a shame but would not stop me staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Food was poor: items missing from the menu eg no anchovies in Caesar salad, no Stone Bass etc
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024