Macdonald Portal Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort - Tarporley
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4-star Cheshire golf and spa resort with three championship courses, ELEMIS spa, and organic dining
Golf & Leisure
Macdonald Portal Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort offers three golf courses, one of which is of Championship standard. A dedicated golf team provides personalized coaching and events for guests. The Premier course features a halfway house, though the Championship course does not have its own clubhouse.
Spa & Wellness
The on-site spa center offers ELEMIS treatments, a sauna, salt and ice rooms, and a steam room. Guests have access to an indoor heated pool with scenic views over the countryside. A fitness centre with yoga classes, personal trainers, and a spa lounge/relaxation area is also available.
Dining
Ranulf Restaurant serves traditional cuisine with an emphasis on organic food. The Lounge Bar offers fresh coffee and a light snack menu. Breakfast is a buffet with hot options cooked to order, though the selection varies.
Rooms & Amenities
The hotel offers a variety of room types including deluxe suites with separate bath and walk-in shower. Dog-friendly accommodation is available for guests traveling with pets. All rooms include flat-screen TVs and WiFi, but power sockets are limited near beds.
Location & Local Attractions
Macdonald Portal Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort is set in Cheshire countryside, 16 km from Chester. Nearby attractions include Beeston Castle, Delamere Forest, and Chester Zoo. Oulton Park Race Circuit, hosting British Touring Cars and Superbikes, is only 3 km away.
- Golf: 3 championship golf courses, including a Championship standard course
- Spa: ELEMIS treatments, salt and ice rooms, sauna, steam room
- Dining: Ranulf Restaurant with organic food emphasis
- Wellness: Indoor heated pool with countryside views, fitness classes, yoga
- Location: 16 km from Chester, near Beeston Castle and Delamere Forest
- Pets: Dog-friendly accommodation available
Rooms and availability

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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
Facilities
Main facilities
Luggage storage
Locker room
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Fitness centre
Indoor swimming pool
Pedicure
Manicure
Facial
Body scrub
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Golf course
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
- Fishing
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Massage
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
Room features
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Essential information about Macdonald Portal Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
| 💵 Lowest room price | 75 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 900 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 28.7 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Chester Hawarden, CEG |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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