This is a lovely venue combining history and grandeur with modern facilities. Built in 1816, rookery hall hotel is set in 38 acres of scenic wooded parkland. After dark murder mystery events will be bringing it to rookery hall this friday january 23. Rookery hall is a georgian style mansion located off the b5074 road near the village of worleston in cheshire. Nantwich mill a history of the mill which was destroyed by fire in 1970. A luxury hotel and spa in nantwich has been named hotel of the year for 2012. Well even let you know about secret offers and sales when you sign up to our emails. Rookery hall was handed hand picked hotels most prestigious accolade, beating 16 other country house hotels in the firms portfolio to the honour.
Baron william became a justice of the peace, lieutenant of the county of cheshire and, finally, high sheriff in 1888. Nantwich civic hall, market street, nantwich, cw5 5dg. When searching for the perfect wedding venue, you may dream of a historic country house, a place of magic and romance, combined with spacious and stylish banqueting facilities to accommodate a. Restaurant menus often vary from day to day, so the above should be treated as examples of what to expect in terms of cuisine and price. Reaseheath hall, rookery hall, and worleston grange are the chief residences. It offers an awardwinning restaurant, a luxurious spa and fitness centre, and free designer toiletries the elegant victorian mansion has maintained its original features, which include mahogany panelling, ornamental ceilings and colourful stained glass. Popular attractions nantwich museum and church of st mary are located nearby. Built in 1816, rookery hall hotel and spa is a four aa red star, grade ii. Main road sj 65 ne 292 rookery hall 30 october 1978 gv ii mansion of early cl9 origins, extensively altered, late c19, for baron william henry schroder. The existing building dates from the mid 18th century and is listed at grade ii. Rookery hall wedding fayre nantwich, cheshire 8th january. The rookery, or 125 hospital street, is a substantial georgian townhouse in nantwich, cheshire, england. Hotel rookery hall nantwich, cheshire east great prices.
Rookery hall hotel weddings offers packages photos. They do so from a linguistic point of view, and in the case of this book, the focus is on nantwich, including when used in literature e. The 28 cheshire restaurants in the aa restaurant guide 2020. Jan 18, 2015 agatha christie murder mystery returns to rookery hall hotel in nantwich. The rookery, 125 hospital street, nantwich the rookery, or 125 hospital street, is a substantial georgian townhouse in nantwich, cheshire, england. Rookery hall hotel and spa has 70 bedrooms which are an enchanting mix of the old and new. Hotels near rookery hall spa, nantwich on tripadvisor. The spa at rookery hall hotel, hand picked hotel hotel spa in. When rookery hall was built in 1816 it was known as the rookery, worleston and was the home of william hilton cooke, whose family portrait hangs in the salon. Agatha christie murder mystery returns to rookery hall hotel in nantwich. Sadly nantwich web has now gone so the link takes you to an archived copy. The 12th century nantwich castle no longer exists, but the cathedral of south cheshire st marys church which was started in the 14th century is still here. To us, dining is all about taking excellent local ingredients and preparing them with care, creativity and respect we believe the results should be as tasteful as the surroundings.
Fine dining is at the heart of the rookery hall experience and we are consistently awarded 2 aa rosettes. Located near nantwich in cheshire it is within easy reach of manchester and chester. In 1867 the french chateau tower was added and further expansion over the years has seen this country house transform into the luxury spa hotel in cheshire that stands before you today. On 12th october 2018 we held our wedding at rookery hall and had the most amazing day. A history of the town and parish of nantwich, or wichmalbank. It is located at the end of hospital street, on the north side, at the junction with millstone lane at. Luxury hotel in cheshire country house hotel in nantwich. Websters bibliographic and eventbased timelines are comprehensive in scope, covering virtually all topics, geographic locations and people. Nantwich history tour book unveiled by paul hurley nantwich. Apart from owning rookery hall and 500 acres of surrounding land, cooke was also the proprietor of a sugar plantation in jamaica named chester castle. Enjoy afternoon tea, lunch or dinner in our restaurant, champagne in our lounge or a private dining celebration.
Anne crewes greatgrandson, john crewe 17421829, was created the first baron crewe in 1806. Luxury hotel in cheshire rookery hall hotel hand picked hotels. Featuring 70 rooms, a health club and spa, book your stay today. It offers an awardwinning restaurant, a luxurious spa.
Nantwich webs history of nantwich another great site for local history with information provided by allan whatley. Located in nantwich, rookery hall hotel is in a rural location, within a 5minute drive of nantwich museum and church of st mary. In 1674 the building belonged to lady mary minshull who died in 1693. This magnificent georgian mansion is in the heart of cheshire set in 38 acres of gardens. Rookery hall hotel in nantwich, united kingdom expedia. Mar, 20 a luxury hotel and spa in nantwich has been named hotel of the year for 2012. It offers an awardwinning restaurant, a luxurious spa and fitness center, and free designer toiletries. It is located at the end of hospital street, on the north side, at the junction with millstone lane at sj6558752192.
The rookery hall hotel in worleston near nantwich started life as a private house for the wealthy william hilton cooke and was built in 1816. Breakfast, wifi, and parking are free at this hotel. By bev mallin, on 15 dec 2018 date of wedding 12 oct 2018. Its a grade ii listed building, built in the mid 18th century, but built on an earlier structure at the rear. Rookery hall is a georgian style mansion located off the b5074 road near the village of worleston in cheshire, england. Rookery hall is an elegant hotel set in picturesque cheshire parkland. Dating originally from 1816 but extensively altered in the late 19th century, the hall is listed at grade ii. Book the hotel rookery hall in nantwich, cheshire east for as little as 156. A prominent whig politician, he was a lifelong friend and supporter of charles james fox. And for the first time, agatha christie limited has allowed her characters and stories to be featured in a live interactive event. English heritage describes it as good in the listing. Bespoke deals at guaranteed lowest prices, which are unavailable anywhere else.
Rookery hall english restaurant nantwich, cheshire. The publication, by paul hurley, explores the oldest of the three cheshire wiches or wyches and its historical importance. The rookery hall hotel bears more than a passing resemblance to a french chateau. It could be the beautiful views, the elegant architecture or perhaps simply the sparkling company. Worleston, a township and an ecclesiastical parish in acton parish, cheshire. Agatha christie event returns to rookery hall in nantwich. Worleston, cheshire genealogy heraldry and history. Boasting more than 200 years of fascinating history and a sublime rural location, the gorgeous rookery hall hotel has everything you need for a glorious break from the norm. Set in 38 acres of glorious cheshire countryside, and dating back to 1816, youll. The hall was originally built in 1816 and today is a fully refurbished 4 star country house hotel with 70 contemporary styled bedrooms, purpose built. It has also achieved notable accolades for its fine cuisine and wine list. Rookery hall in nantwich, unit1 main road hotels in. The rookery hall wedding fayre nantwich, cheshire will take place on sunday 8th january 2017.
The hotel was also awarded hotel restaurant of the year 2014 at the nantwich food festival. A roman road passes north of nantwich through reaseheath. A new 96page book called nantwich history tour will take readers on a journey to the towns earliest days. Just an eightminute drive to nantwich, this 4star hotel has a pristine countryside location. The ideal setting for your dream country house wedding in cheshire. Since 1999 rookery hall has been owned and managed by julia hands, hand picked hotel group. Here in the idyllic cheshire countryside, your days and stays of indulgence will relax, revive. Rookery hall near nantwich in hotel of the year honour. Nantwich is mentioned in the domesday book in 1086.
As you pass through the wrought iron gates beside the lodge, and sweep down the long drive between the lawns to the house set in 38 acres of gardens, wooded parkland and meadows bordered by the river weaver. Apart from owning rookery hall and 500 acres of surrounding land, cooke was also the proprietor of a sugar plantation in. Book it like beckham, mail on sunday 27 august 2002. Situated at 125 hospital street, in nantwich, is the rookery. It offers an awardwinning restaurant, a luxurious spa and fitness centre, and free designer toiletries. Book the rookery hall hotel stay at this 4star hotel in nantwich. The wellequipped spa has a glassroofed heated pool perfect for enjoying the elements while swimming heat facilities, a rasul, and two dedicated relaxation rooms. This georgian mansion, built in 1816, has retained much of the old hall charm with cosy lounges, a stylish drawing room and its renowned restaurant which has held 2 aa rosettes for several years and. Rookery hall has a rich and colourful history dating back to 1816 which will. The venue is beautiful but above all the staff made the whole day run smoothly. Nantwich shoemakers strike how they settled dispute in 1872.