Willington Hall Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (550 reviews)
Willington Road, Willington , Tarporley , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Stunning house
Comfortable bed
Amazing staff
Cons:
Dusty bedside tables
Mould in shower sealant
No hand-wash or soap available

Categories

Cleanliness
7.24
Several cleanliness issues were noted including dust on furniture and mould in the shower.
Service
9.21
The morning staff were amazing, indicating high-quality service.
Location
8.75
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Room Quality
8.7
The bed was very comfortable, indicating good room quality despite cleanliness concerns.
Amenities
8.73
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.69
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.74
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.71
While there were some issues, the stunning house and staff contributed positively to the overall experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 13:25

Property Description

Victorian Elegance and Lush Gardens

Gastronomic Delights: Indulge in fresh, homegrown produce served in the modern British dishes at the restaurant.

Relaxation and Recreation: Enjoy afternoon tea in the elegant drawing room, savor the popular homemade pie of the week, and unwind with a picnic hamper in the Cheshire countryside.

Immerse yourself in luxury with Egyptian cotton linen, flat-screen TVs, and picturesque views in each uniquely furnished room. Explore the surrounding parkland, and take advantage of free parking and proximity to local attractions like Delamere Forest.

Book now to experience Victorian charm and tranquil surroundings at Willington Hall Hotel!

Important information:

Dinner Inclusive Packages. 2 courses are included from the Daily Market Menu, or from the Main Menu, where supplement charges maybe incurred.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 12 years old stay for £45 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 550 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.24
Service: 9.21
Location: 8.75
Room Quality: 8.7
Amenities: 8.73
Value for Money: 8.69
Food and Beverage: 8.74
Overall Experience: 8.71
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Lewis solo_traveller gb
5
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Adam couple gb
5
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Owen couple gb
3
It was alright
Pros:

The overall look of the hotel. The food was nice. The bed was comfortable.

Cons:

The shower water pressure was bad. The man who checked us in was rude and very uncomfortable to be around.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Julie extended_group gb
9
2026-01-18 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
10
Wonderful setting
Pros:

Wonderful setting, great location for access to Liverpool and Chester Zoo.
Very large Bedroom with an equally large Bathroom.
Great breakfast with lots of choices.

Cons:

Nothing all very good

2026-01-12 via Nuitee
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Angela couple gb
9
Pros:

The rooms are really big, more like a suite. Lovely comfy beds. Staff really friendly.

Cons:

N/A

2026-01-11 via Nuitee
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Margaret couple gb
10
We had such an enjoyable stay.
Pros:

Breakfast was freshly cooked and extremely tasty.
The location is just perfect!

Cons:

There was nothing to dislike.

2026-01-03 via Nuitee
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Powell couple gb
10
Will be returning!
Pros:

The room was amazing, so was the view.

The hosts were attentive and our evening meal was unbelievable

So very much appreciated thank you

Cons:

Having to leave in the morning.

2025-12-30 via Nuitee
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Dave couple gb
9
Pros:

The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly.
We had a lunch for 17 and they struck just the right balance between letting us get in andd enjoy, and attentive service.
It's an old building but my room was again lovely. Thanks very much.

Cons:

Nothing

2025-12-23 via Nuitee
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Ben family_with_children gb
9
2025-12-21 via Nuitee
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Hannah couple np
9
2025-12-21 via Nuitee
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569barryc Couples Stroud, Stroud District, Cotswolds, England
2
Damp musty museum of a hotel
Pros:

Really awful hotel and not worth the money better priced and more comfortable hotels in the area. Unless you want to experience staying in a damp musty museum I would look elsewhere.

2025-12-19 via Tripadvisor
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Emma solo_traveller gb
10
Wonderful overnight stay couldnt of asked for more, will certainly return
Pros:

Breakfast and evening meal were amazing

Cons:

Nothing i didnt like

2025-12-18 via Nuitee
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Adrian extended_group gb
10
2025-12-18 via Nuitee
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Mark couple gb
7
Good hotel, needs some TLC
Pros:

Staff were fantastic, lovely and could not do enough for you. Great old building.

Cons:

The bathroom in room 3 badly needs updating. The tub was chipped and the water pressure was awful. The cold tap on the sink doesn't work until you run the bathtub for a bit and the water comes out cloudy so is undrinkable. The bedding was lovely but let down by the duvet / pillows inside. Just needs upgrading for an actual luxurious feel. Overall lovely hotel but badly needs updating.

2025-12-14 via Nuitee
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Samantha couple gb
6
Stunning house great staff
Pros:

The house is stunning, the bed was very comfortable, the morning staff were amazing.
A warm friendly personal hotel.

Cons:

The bedside tables were very dusty had cup rings on them the phone was covered in dust.
Dado rails had dust on them. Shower had mould in the sealant.
No hand-wash or soap available.

2025-12-03 via Nuitee
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hollyw2111 Family Bolsover, Derbyshire, England
2
Would not stay here again
Pros:

Thank you for your lengthy response that as you may expect I disagree with. It is an attempt to defend the reputation of your hotel and has little concern for customer care.
You have used some strong language,” threat”, this was not a threat but an opportunity for you to answer my complaint before I sent a negative assessment to Booking.com. “Malicious”, it would only be malicious if it were untrue, this review is accurate from a customer perspective.” Social media”, I do not use social media only reputable review sites.
We booked the rooms to attend a family birthday party. On arrival the member of staff was stressed because he could not find a booking for our second room saying this isn’t usually my job and apologised. Eventually the booking was found, and we were directed to our rooms.
Room 3 was at a standard we expected for a 3 star hotel. A refurbishment had been done on the en-suite, but this was of poor workmanship and only half completed. The bath had chips in the bottom, and the wall hair dryer was ancient and had become a very discoloured cream. The bed was large but the pillows hard. It had a good view of open countryside and garden,
Room 6 was the issue. On entering we were greeted by a damp smell, a champagne bucket in the middle of the room sat on damp tea towels catching water drips from the ceiling. Pieces of plaster surrounded the bucket. You said that you are aware of an issue with the roof. As rain was forecast that night we were concerned. There were two dead house flies in the window bottom and were dry so had been there for some time. There were cobwebs in the lighting and also on the walls. It had a poor view of the top of the conservatory. The room was cold because as you say the heating was turned off. My daughter slept in her fleece. It should not have been made available for habitation in that state.
On leaving for the party which we were already late for, I intended raising the issue with the man on reception but as he was booking in a new arrival, I didn’t want to embarrass you.
On returning we were greeted by the same member of staff who came from the bar area and asked us if we would like a drink. This was not a free drink but an opportunity to use the bar. We told him of the room condition and our disappointment. He was shocked and profusely apologised. Whilst this was a brief conversation, he did not offer a room exchange.
Breakfast in the morning was good.
When we left breakfast, we complained to reception. She also was shocked when we showed her the photographs of room 6. She didn’t have an answer for us then but said she would speak to the manager and have a response on departure. The manager was not available but would ring me back that day. Having received no response I rang the hotel and was told that the manager was not available due to being at her mother’s funeral I offered my condolences and was promised an E mail response. I told you that we are regular visitors to the area as we have family locally and were looking for a hotel that we could use on those occasions.
I received nothing so rang again. I was told that an E mail response was imminent. I asked if I could be made aware of the content of the e mail which was declined. I received nothing so E Mailed and received your response at 0013 the following morning.
With regards this statement, “We take all threats against our business and staff, harassment and aggression very seriously and will respond accordingly against such threats”. At no time did we threaten any of your staff. You can however expect us to complain when we have been provided with such a poor quality of service In fact we were very polite and courteous to staff.

I would definitely not stay here again.

2025-11-26 via Tripadvisor
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David family_with_children gb
1
I would not stay here again
Pros:

Breakfast was OK.
Room 6 we complained about had a leaking ceiling and dead flies and cobweb's.

2025-11-26 via Nuitee
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Hayley family_with_children gb
7
Great location, beautiful setting. Excellent value for money
Pros:

The staff were amazing and couldn’t do enough for us (husband and 2 year old). The room was really spacious which was fab with the travel cot and had a lovely sofa. The staff delivered room service as we had to eat in the room with our son asleep. So pleased, would definitely go back.


Good food and wine selection!!

Cons:

Some minor finishing touches to decor, nothing to detract for stay.

The room was cool in the morning but they had already provided a storage heater which was more than ample

2025-11-23 via Nuitee
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Richard couple gb
6
2025-11-21 via Nuitee