Relaxation at Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel near Chester

Round off a day spent in meetings or shopping in Chester with a deeply relaxing massage or beauty treatment in the Craxton Wood's hotel spa. Feeling energetic? Take a class or pit your strength against the hi-tech machines in our Technogym then bask in the heat of the steam room and sauna and refresh with a swim in the hotel pool.

Whether you're taking time out for yourself, sharing quality time with a loved one or having fun with the girls, we've got just the spa treatment for you. Enjoy the company of a friend or partner in our double treatment room or for total indulgence, why not book one of our spa breaks?

Vital Spa

Leave the cares of the world behind as you step into the candlelit serenity of the Vital Spa at the Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel and let our expert spa therapists pamper you into oblivion! Join our Beauty Club and you can receive discounted spa and beauty treatments every month.

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  Spa

  Experience the full benefit of a luxury spa hotel and book in for a restorative spa or beauty treatment. Whether you have a day or just an hour to spare at Craxton Wood, our team of spa and beauty therapists will make sure you leave more relaxed than when you arrived.

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  Opening Hours

  • 7am - 10pm daily

  Treatments

  • Full range of massage therapies
  • Rejuvenating facials and make-overs
  • Manicures, pedicures, waxing, tinting, self-tanning
  • Men's treatments
  • Tailored spa packages for parties, mums and brides-to-be, and hen parties

  
  Products

  • Decléor skincare products and massage balms
  • Jessica nail treatments

  *All spa day packages include tour of facilities on arrival, skin consultation, use of the leisure facilities during the day, and a two course healthy lunch with refreshing drink. Weekend pamper days include pastries on arrival. A bathrobe, slippers, towel and a locker will also be provided for the day.
  To book a treatment please contact The Vital Beauty Spa on 0844 879 9038 or send an enquiry form quoting "Spa Day".

  Cancellation Policy

  To avoid a cancellation charge we require 48 hours' notice when cancelling any treatments and 72 hours' notice for Spa Days. Credit card details will be needed when making a booking to secure your appointment.

  • We do advise you to pre-book any treatments/day packages to avoid disappointment. Offers are subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply.
  • All Treatments and Spa Days can be purchased as a Gift Voucher.

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Vital Health and Wellbeing Club

Take in magnificent countryside views through the full-length windows as you swim in the 18-metre indoor hotel pool. Stay fit on the latest Technogym machines in the hotel gym or work up an appetite with an aerobics session in the dance studio, then put your feet up with a session in the sauna or steam room.

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  Vital Health and Wellbeing Club

  Take time out to enjoy the Vital Health and Wellbeing Club at the Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel. Enjoy a workout or meditative swim before breakfast, detox in the sauna and steam room or simply lounge by the hotel pool with a magazine. Towels, showers and disabled changing rooms are provided.
  Hotel guests are welcome to use the leisure facilities* free of charge. For membership, please call our membership sales team on 0844 879 9038 or make an enquiry.

  Gym

  Train on 'intelligent', state-of the-art Technogym equipment that tailors a programme exclusively for you at the Macdonald Craxton Wood hotel. Work out on the latest cardiovascular and resistance equipment or improve your core stability with a yoga ball in the air-conditioned comfort of this spacious hotel gym.

  Dance Studio

  Stay in shape with an aerobics class or yoga session in the purpose-built, naturally-lit dance studio at the Macdonald Craxton Wood hotel. Ask about our regular classes.

  Swimming Pool

  The hotel's 18-metre conservatory-style heated indoor pool brings the outside inside, so you can swim and enjoy garden views at the same time! Plunge into the pool for a few measured lengths, splash around with the kids or relax on a poolside lounger with a magazine. Ask about our children's 'splash sessions'.

  Opening Hours

  • 7am - 10pm daily
  • Children's swimming times: Mon-Fri 8am - 7pm. Active Kids: Saturdays 9.30-10.30am. Splash sessions: Saturdays 10.30am-12pm, Sundays 12-1pm

  *Guests must complete a health questionnaire prior to using the gym.

  Child Policy

  Under 16s are welcome to use the pool when accompanied by an adult. Children are not permitted in the gym, sauna or steam room.

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Treatments

Restore your equilibrium with a stress-busting hot stone massage or revitalize with an aromatic facial and soothing scalp massage. Finish with a manicure or pedicure and snuggle under a duvet in the relaxation room while your nails dry. Why not make a day of it and treat yourself or a loved one to an exquisite hotel spa package?

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Golf

Although there is not a golf course onsite at the Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel, there are plenty of courses nearby. So if you're starting to get withdrawal symptoms, book in for a round at our sister hotels, Hill Valley and The Portal.

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