Macdonald Portal Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort

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Macdonald Hotels & Resorts
7.9 (1266 reviews)
Cobblers Cross , Tarporley , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Helpful staff
Great location
Comfy rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Basic amenities
Noise disturbances

Categories

Cleanliness
7.29
Some reviews noted cleanliness issues, including outdated and unclean rooms.
Service
8.76
Staff were described as extremely helpful, polite, and welcoming.
Location
8.8
Location was generally praised for its convenience.
Room Quality
7.75
Some rooms were described as large but outdated.
Amenities
7.78
Amenities were viewed as basic, with a lack of expected items in the room.
Value for Money
7.74
Some reviews suggested the pricing felt high given the issues experienced.
Food and Beverage
7.29
Food quality varied, with some positive notes but also complaints.
Overall Experience
7.76
Overall experiences were a mix of positive and negative, with significant issues reported in some stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 13:18

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
The Macdonald Portal Hotel offers a range of luxurious amenities including an indoor pool, spa with various treatments, and 3 golf courses for guests to enjoy.

Championship Golf Course
For golf enthusiasts, the hotel boasts a Championship standard golf course, perfect for a challenging and scenic round of golf during your stay.

Fine Dining Experience
Indulge in traditional cuisine with an organic twist at the award-winning Ranulf Restaurant, or unwind at the Lounge Bar with freshly brewed coffee and a light snack menu.

Experience luxury, leisure, and top-notch service at The Macdonald Portal Hotel. Book now for a memorable countryside getaway.

Important information:

All beauty treatments and golf sessions must be booked prior to arrival and are subject to availability.

You are advised to make your dinner reservations before arrival.

The credit/debit card used to book a pre-paid rate must be presented to reception on arrival at the hotel. Please note that failure to do so will result in an alternative payment method being required.

Children 12 years and under sharing suitable room with 2 adults are inclusive of Bed and breakfast, all other meals are charged as taken.

Please note that the hotel doesn't accept any cash payments

When booking 7 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MAN

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 1266 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.29
Service: 8.76
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 7.75
Amenities: 7.78
Value for Money: 7.74
Food and Beverage: 7.29
Overall Experience: 7.76
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Giuseppe • couple • gb
8
This was my Birthday treat & its literally just over an hours drive
Pros:

The main reason for booking was Spa & room & location & price
We love the treatments which was our main reason it’s great that you can stay the night

Cons:

The Hotel in general is good it is a little dated & Tired Rooms are efficient however they are not ‘Boutique’
The pool could do with an upgrade

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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LL • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Comfy

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • couple • gb
9
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Jacinta • couple • fr
10
Great property, great staff and everything you need inside
Pros:

Great property, great staff and everything you need inside

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Mike • couple • gb
5
Cons:

Poor signage to hotel reception.

Nearest car parking distant from Reception

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
8
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Diane • family_with_children • gb
9
Relaxed break
Pros:

Pullows were exceptional and food was amazing.

Cons:

Only two of everything in the room but they bought up for three

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Clive • couple • gb
8
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Skipper • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Location,Spa facilities spacious room

Cons:

Bed little to hard for me pillows could be softer. But this is just my preference

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Joanna • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

Pool and spa area is nice and light. The cooked breakfast to order was really nice and unexpected.

Cons:

A little outdated and tired in areas. It was disappointing to find that on a Friday afternoon the bar was not stocked very well and was unable to fulfil my request for a cold glass of prosecco.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • gb
4
Like staying in an old eastern block hotel - big rooms and food ok but poor facilities and average customer service
Pros:

Beautiful setting, good size rooms, food quality good

Cons:

WiFi very poor making it difficult to work, gym small and overcrowded with limited equipment, breakfast very limited and took so long to prepare my requested scrambled eggs on toast (25mins plus) that I had to abandon it and leave without receiving it.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Use of swimming pool

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Lee • solo_traveller • gb
5
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Tracey • couple • gb
9
Superb setting and relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
Pros:

Staff friendly and welcoming

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Tracey • couple • gb
9
A great place to break our journey to The Lakes.
Pros:

Beautiful setting, clean and welcoming. Friendly and helpful staff.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • gb
6
Beautiful location but lacking in customer service
Pros:

Beautiful location

Cons:

Full of loud golfers
Breakfast appalling value for money

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Maxine • couple • gb
6
Disappointing
Pros:

In a nice location

Cons:

Rooms need a bit of updating. Only one electrical socket which was on the dressing table. None by the bed.
Would also be nice to be provided with some complementary bottled water.
No phones in the bedroom to contact reception etc
Accomodation overnight with breakfast for this place is £300+
Receptionist, although pleasant, didn’t seem very knowledgeable about the hotel. We were able to speak to Hotel manager Alison who was very helpful.



Breakfast was pretty poor. Lack of selection. Coffee and tea stored in flasks. Very unpleasant.
Bar area seats worn and tired

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Maxine • couple • gb
5
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Ann • solo_traveller • gb
6
It's ok but nothing special
Pros:

Comfortable bed, beautiful surroundings, restaurant staff were brilliant

Cons:

No USB ports, room smelled musty. Food wasn't too good especially the breakfast which if you don't eat sausages and bacon there is very little. No pots of yogurt, minimal fruit very uninspiring. Drinks are very expensive £5.40 for coffee. T ng e swimming pool was full of kids and there's no jacuzzi.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee