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£125—Medieval-style castle in Cheshire, save 48%

Peckforton Castle
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Why We Love This Deal

Peckforton's battlements peek above the treetops deep in the Cheshire countryside. Enter this Grade I-listed Medieval-style castle via its portcullis. Inside, spiral staircases ascend to bedrooms, and suits of armour guard the hallways. An overnight escape for two, including dining credit and breakfast, is £125.

What's Included

  • Valid Sunday–Thursday until 30 April, 2025. Fridays and Saturdays are £50 more 
  • An overnight stay in a Classic Double room, with full English breakfast, for two
  • £20-per-person dining credit (food only) in the 2010 Brasserie,* a relaxed setting in the castle's original kitchens 
  • It's £20 more to dine in the 1851 Restaurant,** which serves classic French and modern British cuisine in an elegant setting (£30-per-person dining credit - food only)
  • This is a non-refundable rate. Cancellations are not permitted

91%
"Had a great time. Lovely place full of character"
Michael
10 Oct, 2024 - BRIDGNORTH, UK
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Why We Love This Hotel

  • Peckforton Castle is midway between Chester and Crewe, surrounded by 36,000 acres of sprawling Cheshire countryside.
  • In 1952, the Castle was recognised by English Heritage when it was granted Grade I-listed status. It has been the backdrop for scenes in "Robin Hood", "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes", and "Doctor Who".
  • The Wine Cellar is described by The Daily Telegraph as an "extraordinary" place for drinks. This room features a bar, low barrel vault ceiling, and alcoves built into the castle wall.***
  • Less than five minutes' drive from the hotel are the Medieval ruins of Beeston Castle. On a clear day, you can see from the Pennines to the Welsh mountains. The English Heritage Site delves into 4,000 years of history. It has a replica Bronze Age roundhouse and 40 acres of woodland. 
  • Lonely Planet has dubbed Chester "one of Britain's prettiest town centres". This is thanks to its tidy collection of black-and-white timber-framed buildings. The city is 30 minutes' drive away.

* These are sample menus for the brasserie and 1851 Restaurant
** The 1851 Restaurant is up a flight of stairs, however a chair lift is available
*** The Wine Cellar is sometimes closed for private events
Should you have any special room requirements, please let the hotel know prior to arrival.

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When You Can Go

Sun–Thu until 30 Apr, 2025; +£50 Fri–Sat

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Rates may vary by date, are subject to availability and are not guaranteed until your purchase is complete.

The regular value stated is based on the maximum combined cost of the items included in this experience at the time of publication.

Please note: Some amenities and services may not be available in all rooms or may incur an additional charge. All prices stated have been verified at the time of publication and may vary at the discretion of the hotel.

91%
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(416 Member Ratings)
Ratings & reviews reflect verified member feedback for Peckforton Castle over the past 15 months.
4.4 Ambiance
4.7 Location
4.2 Rooms
4.6 Quality of Service
4.5 Value for the Money
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Grounds.
Other Comments
Food was served cold ,waiting for condiments I’d eaten my food before they’d arrived ,no water at all in the whole of the hotel the day of our departure .Also the rooms are very dark and cold .
Jason 15 Jan, 2025 Sheffield, UK
Enjoyed Most
A stay at Peckforton Castle is always something to look forward to, and the long ascending drive and entry via the gatehouse fulfil that anticipation. The furnishing and accommodation are in keeping with the venue and staff are helpful and obliging. Our room was somewhat dark and the only lighting came from the two bedside lamps posing difficulties for hair and make up. The bathroom was relatively modern, early 21C, but not 2025. We dined in 1851 and the small but somewhat ambitious menu kept chef busy. The choices seemed focussed to the ease of the kitchen than the delight of the diner. Our sea bream starters were a hit, as was my cod, but my wife’s lamb was tender but disappointing, and certainly not for those liking their lamb pink. The dessert had an air of bought in as seemed the petit fours.
Other Comments
Disabled parking is minimal and on the opposite side of the castle courtyard. A valet service is offered where that offered is not suitable
Henry 10 Jan, 2025 Ruthin, UK
Enjoyed Most
Our third visit to this atmospheric hotel in the woods. Unique experience and lovely food. Prices in the restaurant have gone up since previous visits, so there was a hefty supplement for our meal + service charge which was automatically added to the bill. Cellar bar well worth checking out & price of drinks reasonable.
Other Comments
Hotel is up a hill in the middle of the woods, so unless you are a serious walker, need to take the car to see any local sights. Some bedrooms are much larger than others, so pot luck where you end up, but still very clean and comfortable.
Lynne 31 Oct, 2024 Stoke-on-Trent, UK
Other Comments
Great food. Wonderful ambiance. Just know that many of the rooms have no elevator access so you must ask for a room near an elevator. Also know that you can drop off your bags at reception BUT the car park is outside the castle walls
M 18 Oct, 2024 Puyallup, WA, USA
Enjoyed Most
Peckforton Castle is a lovely castle and in a great location, very close to Beeston Castle and Chester.
Other Comments
Peckforton Castle could be a wonderful place to stay, but several things made us feel that it is being allowed to run down: specifically: broken heater control (so radiator blazed too hot all night), broken tap, only one tub chair in double bedroom. Also there were stains on one of the pillow cases and a dirty mark on the bottom sheet. We also felt that the management is skimping on guest amenities, which is especially bad when you've chosen to stay in a castle and are hoping for matching luxury. We ate in the Brasserie, both had fish and chips and the portions were so small they left us hungry. There was not much choice on the menu. Also I mentioned our disappointment about this after dinner, and about other issues the following morning and no one properly apologised or addressed our concerns. Also meagre coffee sachets in the room and no tea or other drinks. One pack of 2 biscuits. It's a shame they are skimping on these details and on customer care, as otherwise (for the castle and setting) we'd have loved to go back.
Susanna 21 Oct, 2024 Beaumaris, UK
Enjoyed Most
Peaceful relaxing stay with lovely food and friendly staff. Would love to stay again!
Jayne M 08 Jan, 2025 Crewe, UK
Enjoyed Most
The food choices were very limited. The room offered to us had a lot of stairs to climb.
Other Comments
The car park is an inconvenience especially because rain was falling and we had to carry our bags without any shelter. Parking should have been directly at the front of the castle entrance
Angela 16 Oct, 2024 Erith, UK
Enjoyed Most
Comfortable and picturesque. Food a little ordinary.
Freda and Philip 16 Oct, 2024 Swindon, UK
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Excellent location for a real relaxing weekend great food great staff nothing bad to say about it
Mark 02 Oct, 2024 Fareham, UK
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We had a lovely stay, Hotel and surroundings spectacular, so well kept, staff were pleasant and professional. It was altogether a very enjoyable experience. looking forward to our next visit.
Other Comments
The Cellar Bar is worth a visit, A really lovely place to enjoy a drink or two.
linda 15 Oct, 2024 oswaldtwistle, UK

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