Peckforton Castle

Hotels
8.2 (460 reviews)
Stonehouse Lane , Tarporley , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Hiking
Lift / Elevator
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and helpful staff
Beautiful historical setting
Cons:
Overpriced food and charges
Room heating issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.7
Some issues noted with torn bedding and room heating.
Service
9.2
Staff were described as friendly and helpful across multiple reviews.
Location
8.7
Location is praised, particularly for its historical context.
Room Quality
7.7
Problems with heating and some mentions of noise from laundry.
Amenities
8.2
General historical appeal but limited access to grounds.
Value for Money
7.7
Value questioned due to high food prices and extra charges.
Food and Beverage
8.2
Mixed feedback on food, with breakfast being decent but overpriced.
Overall Experience
8.2
Overall experience is good but some guests mentioned significant disappointments.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 13:11

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Peckforton Castle, located in Tarporley, offers a 4-star stay with elegant rooms featuring modern amenities like a desk, TV, and private bathroom. The hotel also provides free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a concierge service for a comfortable stay.

Dining and Entertainment
Indulge in exquisite dining at the hotel's restaurant and unwind at the bar or shared lounge. Guests can enjoy drinks at the snack bar, adding a touch of relaxation to their stay.

Outdoor Activities
Explore the picturesque surroundings with hiking trails or opt for a bike hire to venture around the area. With Chester Zoo and Tatton Park nearby, there are plenty of attractions to visit during your stay at Peckforton Castle.

Book your luxurious getaway at Peckforton Castle now for an unforgettable experience.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for £30 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    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

8.2
Based on 460 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.7
Service: 9.2
Location: 8.7
Room Quality: 7.7
Amenities: 8.2
Value for Money: 7.7
Food and Beverage: 8.2
Overall Experience: 8.2
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Trevor • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Beautiful setting

Cons:

Hard mattress

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Gerlyn • couple • gb
8
Pros:

I like the vintage stuff of the place very unique

Cons:

I like the room

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • gb
5
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Gareth • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Jaime Evans • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Julie • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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paul • solo_traveller • gb
9
breath taking location, well worth the stay, just dont look too closely at anything!
Pros:

Absolutely jaw dropping location - a proper castle, truly amazing. Views and the dungeon bar fabulous

Cons:

100 steps to the room. Some people would not be able to make it. Reception staff ignored me for a while. New barwoman was lovely. The room was shabby, the furniture all scuffed and scratched, the door lock difficult to master, the windows, stairwell windows all dirty.

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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joanne • family_with_children • gb
2
Attended here for a wedding.
Pros:

lovely location and beautiful castle

Cons:

Rooms were so hot and the hotel could not provide fans, no ice in the bars, run out of glasses, no parasols for the tables outside. Service was slow, No staff on reception at times.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Phil • solo_traveller • gi
10
Lovely experience
Pros:

Excellent location and experience.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Kev1980 • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

The grounds and building are very pretty.

Cons:

but the hotel has more than doubled its prices for rooms suddenly for the entire rest of the year per night including cold autumn and winter months which is far too expensive to lure me and my partner for a return. Greedy new pricing for standard weeknights in the cold autumn has put off any return or friend recommendations I'm afraid

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Alan • couple • gb
6
Enjoyed but will not return
Pros:

Breakfast good. Location was isolated to get to other

Cons:

Choose of beer not throughout hotel as my favourite was not in main building

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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David • family_with_children • gb
8
A stunning location and setting though a bit tired and dated
Pros:

Grand location and setting

Cons:

Dated feel

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • us
1
Terrible noisy stay.
Pros:

Dreadful stay. Spent a Sunday night here while traveling from Chester. Lovely building and grounds. Parking is a fair walk from the hotel. Bedroom was large and evidently located right above their party room. A DJ was blasting dance music all evening until after midnight, which felt like it was in our bath. When asking the desk about moving to a quiet room, the bitter woman said it was not possible and we could leave if we wanted to. Terrible customer service, and why even book that room knowing there's a party adjacent to it?? Worst castle hotel out of 13 we've stayed in.

Cons:

Management only concerned with hosting parties, not hotel service.

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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David • extended_group • gb
10
Amazing
Pros:

Everything. Food. Staff. Room. Setting. Magical

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Derek • extended_group • gb
8
Very good value and a good experience!
Pros:

Atmosphere, location, ambience.
Food was good.

Cons:

Dinner options were limited, we managed to get a reservation in Brasserie, but had limited time at the table and had to eat early. Given the location we did not really have an option. The food was very good!!

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Gillian • couple • gb
8
Receptionist on arrival was unhelpful & rude but Night Porter was totally different, he was loverly and really great
Pros:

Stunning location and great venue for events.

Cons:

Plastic furniture in Bistro was awful. Furniture in room wasn’t the quality I’d expected in that venue

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Lee • couple • gb
8
Great bar staff and amazing cocktails
Pros:

Beautiful location, the staff where lovely.
On our last night my partner and I enjoyed a lovely meal and then went into the wince cellar and enjoyed a few cocktails.

One of the people attending the bar was so lovely to us and was a pleasure to engage with. She wished my partner and I a happy pride month as we left and if it wasn’t for her I wouldn’t be writing this review. She is an asset to the team.

Cons:

Wasn’t a great deal of room to explore the castle

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Paulina • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Lovely and clean- room was fully refurbished

Cons:

Paid for breakfast but a lot of things were chargeable extra f.eg. cappuccino - I don’t think a cappuccino is a luxury in a hotel like this? Also filter coffee was disgusting.

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Doaa • solo_traveller • gb
1
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • gb
10
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee