Anyone for croquet?

June 6th 2006

Try out the latest summer craze with Macdonald Hotels & Resorts!

Croquet has been much talked about in recent weeks and with the weather picking up it could become the latest sporting craze to hit the country. Why not enjoy a short break with Macdonald Hotels & Resorts which has croquet lawns at several of its properties for those that want to brush up on their skills. So for those with a bit of extra spare time, grab a croquet mallet and get playing!

Packages include:

Macdonald Burford Bridge Hotel, Box Hill near Dorking – from £70pp – The Macdonald Burford Bridge Hotel has a croquet lawn in its grounds for budding croquet players. Nestled at the foot of a famous beauty spot, Box Hill the hotel has the Mole River running at the bottom of its gardens. A stay costs from £70 per person including breakfast and based on two sharing. Valid any day of the week from 1 July until the end of September.

Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel, near Chester – from £75.95pp – Enjoy afternoon tea and a game of croquet whilst staying at the Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel near Chester. The hotel is offering a game on its lawn at the back of the hotel and afternoon tea as part of the package which also includes one night’s bed and breakfast accommodation. Valid Monday to Thursday until the end of October.

Macdonald Ansty Hall, near Coventry – from £80pp – Enjoy a game of croquet at the Macdonald Ansty Hall, a grade II listed Georgian house dating back to 1678 and set in 8 acres of grounds within the rolling Warwickshire countryside. A stay costs from £80 per person including breakfast and based on two sharing. Valid at weekends until the end of September.

Macdonald Elmers Court Hotel & Resort, New Forest – from £90pp – Croquet can also be played at Elmers Court Hotel & Resort which is located overlooking the Solent and boasting health and leisure facilities. A stay costs from £90 per person including breakfast and based on two sharing. Valid at Monday to Thursday until the end of September.

Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel – from £140pp – The five spa Macdonald Bath Spa hotel boasts its own croquet lawn set amidst landscaped gardens. And if it’s all too exhausting then there is the brand new spa to relax in after a game. A stay costs from £140 per person including breakfast and based on two sharing. Valid Monday to Thursday until the end of October.

For more information on Macdonald Hotels & Resorts call: 0844 879 9207 or visit www.macdonald-hotels.co.uk to view the dedicated e-brochure

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