Article Source: Macdonald Hotels & Resorts
Last Updated: 14 January 2022 12:54
Starting from 1 January and running up until 31 March, guests will be able to rejuvenate this year at locations across the country.
Each of the Group’s 34 hotels has its own unique charm, from countryside locations with roaring open fires to bustling city centre shopping destinations. With exceptional spa and leisure facilities, a number of world-class golf courses, and an award-wining food and drink offering across the group, guests will find everything they need to relax and reflect as they look towards the year ahead.
To receive the best deals this winter, guests should book direct by visiting www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk
Macdonald Hotels’ ‘Reset and Renew’ offer is available across all of the Group’s hotels, including:
Macdonald Crutherland House Hotel & Spa, Glasgow
Sitting in 37 acres of unspoiled countryside, Macdonald Crutherland House Hotel & Spa is the perfect venue for some down-time.
The stunning manor house offers a mix of contemporary and stylish accommodation, within a relaxed and cosy countryside setting.
Boasting an exceptional four-star spa, guests can pamper themselves with a luxurious treatment, take a leisurely swim in the pool or enjoy quiet reflection in the relaxation room.
For those looking for a different type of personal care, Macdonald Crutherland House Hotel is just a 20-minute drive from Glasgow’s city centre, where guests will find city’s famous shopping mile.
An overnight stay at the Macdonald Crutherland House Hotel starts from £79.
For more information, please visit www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/crutherland-house
Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs
Located in the heart of Scotland’s iconic Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, the Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa is the ultimate place to disconnect. Surrounded by rolling hills and wild forests and with views overlooking Loch Ard, there is no better place to recoup after a busy festive season.
Guests will be spoiled for choice with outdoor activities to enjoy, with miles of great walks, bike trails and water sports all available. And what’s more, the serene resort is dog-friendly, meaning man’s best friend can also experience all its wonders.
No holiday to Scotland would be complete without a trip to a Scotch whisky distillery and Macdonald Forest Hills boasts not one, but three on its doorstep.
An overnight stay at the Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa starts from £160.
For more information, please visit www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/forest-hills
Macdonald Cardrona Hotel Golf & Spa, Scottish Borders
Perfect for those who seeking adventure in the new year, Macdonald Cardrona Hotel Golf & Spa lays on the foot of the Glentress Forest, home to some of the world’s best mountain biking trails.
Macdonald Cardrona Hotel is well prepared for avid mountain bikers, with plenty of bike sheds to store equipment, as well as a beautiful and serene spa where guests can recharge after their excursions.
For those looking for something a little less fast paced, Glentress also boasts a number of beautiful walking routes covering 25 miles (40km), all of which enjoy views of the stunning Tweed Valley.
An overnight stay at the Macdonald Cardona Hotel Golf & Spa starts from £89.
For more information, please visit www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/cardrona
Macdonald Kilhey Court Hotel, Wigan
Set in 11 acres of landscaped grounds, this grand Victorian building is the perfect escape from the bustling cities nearby.
Macdonald Kilhey Court Hotel is just a 30-minute drive from Manchester and Liverpool, allowing guests to truly enjoy the best of both worlds.
At the hotel, they will be treated to an outstanding fine-dining experience at the award-winning The Laureate Restaurant which offers a range of high quality, seasonal dishes, served in a peaceful stained-glass conservatory overlooking the lake and the grounds.
The hotel also boasts an onsite spa, with all the facilities needed to relax and unwind, including Elemis treatment rooms, a swimming pool, bath spa, sauna and gym.
An overnight stay at the Macdonald Kilhey Court Hotel starts from £85.
For more information, please visit www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/kilhey-court
Macdonald New Blossoms Hotel, Chester
Located in the heart of the city of Chester, right along the famous City Walls and next to the Eastgate Clock Tower, Macdonald News Blossoms Hotel is surrounded by history.
The hotel first opened in 1650 and today still enjoys its traditional period charm, but with the perfect blend of modern luxury.
It is in the ideal location to sample all the delights that Chester has to offer including shopping, Chester nightlife, Dee River cruises, the famous Chester Racecourse along with historical attractions such as The Rows and City Walls. That’s not to mention the nearby
Chester Oaks Designer Outlet or the famous Chester Zoo.
An overnight stay at the Macdonald New Blossoms Hotel starts from £99.
For more information, please visit www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/new-blossoms
Macdonald Portal Hotel Golf & Spa, Cheshire
Set in beautiful countryside amidst rolling hills, the luxurious and elegant Macdonald Portal Hotel Golf & Spa provides some of the finest luxury accommodation in the Cheshire area.
A favourite of the cast from the Real Housewives of Cheshire, it is the ultimate luxury retreat, offering spa, golf, accommodation and fine-dining all in one place.
Guests can enjoy a leisurely swim as they look out over the magnificent Cheshire countryside, unwind in the relaxation room or indulge with a luxurious Elemis treatment.
An overnight stay at the Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa starts from £109.
For more information, please visit www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/portal
Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel, Preston
With stunning views over the River Ribble, this cosy coaching inn retains many of its original features, including its distinctive wooden beams.
Offering an incredibly welcoming and warm ambience, it is the perfect place to put your feet up and relax after a busy festive season.
Surrounded by miles of open countryside and walking trails, but just a short drive from Preston, the hotel offers the best of both worlds and is perfectly suited for all types of new year adventures.
An overnight stay at the Macdonald Tickled Trout starts from £89.
For more information, please visit www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/tickled-trout
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