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Crewe Hall, North West Luxury Hotels, North West

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Contrasting the very best mix of classical and contemporary styles, Crewe Hall is a stately home with a contrasting modern West Wing addition offering stylish comfort. Enjoy a break in the new West Wing and dine in the Brasserie with its unique revolving bar, whilst soaking in the atmosphere of history. Convenient for Chester Zoo and Alton Towers, Crewe Hall is an ideal base for exploring the many sights and attractions in the area. A Brief History of Crewe Hall Crewe Hall has a fascinating history, with the origins dating back to 1170. It came into the Crewe family in 1608, but was in such a state of decay that it was demolished in 1615 and the rebuild completed in 1636. In 1866 the interior of the Hall was practically burnt out and E.M Barry, son of the architect to the Houses of Parliament, restored it with the wealth of mid-Victorian ornamentation that can be seen today. Richly designed ceilings, exquisite marble fireplaces, ornate carved wood and stained glass gave Crewe Hall its magnificence and it provided hospitality on a grand scale for many leading politicians and leaders of the day, with the highpoint being King George V and Queen Mary's stay in 1913. Having no heirs to the title in 1931, Lord Crewe offered the Hall to Cheshire County Council, who declined the offer. It was later sold to the Duchy of Lancaster in 1936 and remained the property of the Crown until 1998. Occupation by the War Department was part of its use during this time, housing overseas troops, then as a prisoner of war camp for over 2,000 high-ranking German Officers. To date, a medicines company leased the Hall, before being privately owned and the transition to a luxury hotel made. The first twenty five Bedrooms and the Ranulph Restaurant were incorporated into the main house, then the modern West Wing bedrooms and Brasserie were completed in 2002. Marston Hotels bought Crewe Hall in July 2003. Crewe Hall now boasts a total of 65 guest rooms with 26 Executive bedrooms and Suites within the original Jacobean Hall itself - these individually furnished and designed rooms include Four-poster rooms and the sumptuous Royal Suite where King George V and Queen Mary stayed in 1913. A further 39 classically modern rooms are situated in a brand new building known as the "West Wing", connected to the original Hall with a glass link. These are large by 4 star standards with air conditioning and most have lovely views of the gardens. Crewe Hall has one of the finest examples of a Jacobean staircase in England and its own beautiful chapel with a wealth of decoration, featuring twelve stained glass windows depicting the apostles, alabaster and marble carvings and Biblical figureheads in bronze. Try the fine dining Ranulph restaurant within the historic Hall (dress code applies), where the finest ingredients available are coupled with a fresh and innovative style, to produce dishes of unrivalled quality and presentation. The Ranulph restaurant is closed on Sunday and Monday nights. Connected to the main Hall via the glass link is the contemporary Brasserie, open all week, offering a blend of up-to-the-minute menus and an amazing array of worldwide wines. It also has a unique feature - the "Revolving Bar" ! Golf Breaks Crewe Hall has teamed up with Alsager Golf and Country Club to offer special golf breaks - please click on Golf from the home page for more details. Theatre Packages Theatre packages for The Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall venues are available, please click on Activity Breaks for more details. Enjoy the Facilities at nearby Bannatyne's Leisure Club We are delighted to have arranged a discounted rate of �7.50 per person per day (normally �10.00) for our guests at Bannatyne's Leisure Club, just two miles away. Their fantastic leisure facilities include: Swimming Pool Jacuzzi Sauna & Steam Rooms Spacious Gym Aerobic Studios for many types o-f classes, including Spinning, Boxacise & Yoga Crewe Hall is also a superb setting for your conferences � with 17 different conference rooms catering from 2 to 350, many with lavish period features and video conferencing. High Speed Internet Access (HSIA) All 65 Bedrooms have wired HSIA 3 Conference rooms have wired HSIA Please check with the hotel on: 01270 253333 for more details and charges. For more details on the Meeting Rooms, please click on the conferencing tab to the left. Crewe Hall has a very convenient location, central in the UK and only 30 Minutes from Manchester Airport, 4 minutes from Crewe Railway Station and 4 minutes from Junction 16 of the M6. Facilities 4 stars AA Rosette Award Winning Restaurant 65 Bedrooms Grade 1 Historical Building Garden Ranulph Restaurant and Brasserie Discounted rate at nearby Bannatyne's Leisure Club High Speed Internet Access Facilities Check in from 3.00pm, check out by 11.00am Gift Vouchers Available

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