Description
An enchanting half-timbered Victorian country house a short distance from the riverside town of Nantwich in the leafy Cheshire countryside. A perfect retreat with its own golf course, indoor swimming pool, fully equipped gym, sauna and tropicarium plus much more. In the Cabaret diner you stay in your seat so there is no need to rush your dessert to get a good table!
A great value break with a visit to Chester included.
Chester has the most complete city walls, the oldest racecourse and largest Roman Amphitheatre in Britain, plus a 1000 year old cathedral and 700 year old unique shopping rows.
Itinerary
Live Entertainment
- 3 or 4 Nights Accommodation with breakfast and dinner- Use of all facilities- Live entertainment- Excursion to Chester- Optional Excursion to Bridgemere Show Gardens & Nantwich
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Day 1 - From your chosen joining point to your designated interchange point where your holiday begins. After joining your holiday coach, enjoy a scenic drive to Alvaston Hall to arrive late afternoon. 3 or 4 nights breakfast & dinner included.Days 2 to 3 (or 4) - At leisure with one included excursion and one optional excursionINCLUDED EXCURSIONChesterHistoric City of Chester - Rightly considered one of England's best preserved cities, Chester still possesses much of its Roman walls and The Rows which were probably the world's first shopping mall. For centuries the city's famous black and white buildings and surrounding countryside have attracted visitors in their thousands.OPTIONAL EXCURSIONnBridgemere Show Gardens & Nantwich50 years ago, this centre opened as a rose nursery. Today, it is Britain's largest centre, selling a huge range of top-quality plants and gardening products. Come and explore the six acres of award-winning show gardens, then choose everything you need to transform your own garden. Great shopping facilities, wildlife trails and play areas.On the return journey a stop will be made in Nantwich- a medieval market town with a modern edge. Situated on the banks of the River Weaver, Nantwich is famous for the medieval timbered buildings dotted around the town. Stroll through the atmospheric streets and visit for bijoux boutiques, antiques dealers and contemporary craft shops. Continuing onto Market Drayton a traditional Shropshire market town with origins dating back to before the Domesday book. Modern buildings in the town centre mix with fine examples of 17th century black and white constructions. The town claims to be “home of the gingerbread”, which has been produced in the town for over 200 years.nnReturn Day - After breakfast your homeward journey commences and with ample refreshments stops on the way you will arrive back in your local area mid evening.
Venue Information
Alvaston Hall Hotel
A Grade II listed Victorian property, Alvaston Hall is a half-timbered country house that's the perfect place to relax. Located just five minutes from the Cheshire riverside town of Nantwich, this wonderful hotel delivers a memorable experience with its well-kept gardens and impressive historical features.nnAll bedrooms areIndividually designed, yet with plenty of home comforts and special touches. In every room, you'll find free WiFi, towels, a TV, hairdryer, comfy chairs and reading lights, and tea- and coffee-making facilities with biscuits.As soon as you arrive at Alvaston Hall, you'll see why the hotel's a recent recipient of four stars awarded by the AA and a gold medal by Britain in Bloom.nnn