The Mollington Banastre Hotel & Spa
Parkgate Road, Mollington,
Chester CH1 6NN
www.mollingtonbanastre.co.uk
Tele: 01244 851471
The Mollington Banastre has excellent facilities including an indoor
swimming pool, gym and spa facilities. Ideally situated just 2 miles
from the famous medieval city of Chester, it is a delightful country
hotel. The hotel has long enjoyed a
fine reputation for hospitality and comfortable surroundings, which reflects
the high quality of service and accommodation offered to
guests. As well as extensive conference and meeting facilities guests can enjoy the opportunity for
relaxation in the health and leisure club. This includes a large indoor swimming pool, sauna, spa
and gymnasium. A high standard of cuisine
can be enjoyed in either of our two restaurants; the spacious Garden Room has
outstanding views of the grounds, whilst informal dining can be enjoyed in the
Brasserie in the Leisure Club. It is situated just 2 miles from Chester city
centre, with excellent transport links to Manchester, Liverpool, the M53 and
the M56. Many of the 63 thoughtfully equipped guest bedrooms enjoy peaceful
views over the grounds and surrounding countryside with 52 being designated as
non-smoking rooms. 25 bedrooms
refurbished in April 2006. Included in
the 63 rooms are 2 four-poster and 5 deluxe bedrooms available for that extra
special occasion. Bedroom amenities are
numerous and include:
- Remote control TV with satellite channels
- Direct Dial telephone
- High Speed Internet Access including WiFi in
lounge areas
- Trouser press & Hair dryer
- Duvets in all rooms
- Tea/coffee making facilities
- Iron and ironing boards
- Bathrobes
- Gilchrist & Soames toiletries
- Ground floor bedrooms also available
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A Brief History of the Mollington Hotel & Spa
Chester
The name "Mollington Banastre" is unusual. Mollington is the name
of the village situated 2 mile from Chester, bound by the parishes of Trinity,
St Oswalds and Backford. A Manor House
which originally stood on this site since the conquest in 1066 was part of the
barony of Robert de Rodelent, (the Norman Lord of the township). After his
death the title was given to Robert Banastre of Lancashire by Edward I, who
granted Robert de Banastre "Molyton Banastre" in the 12th Century.
The manor house was then owned by the Houghtons of the Houghton Tower, when
Clementine Banastre (daughter of Robert) married Richard de Houghton. The Manor
House was then passed down to other families such as the Stanley family of
Hooston, the Dod family and the Stapleton Humberston family. Later in 1853, the Manor House was replaced
by a handsome mansion, most of which can still be seen today.
Under the ownership of the McFarlands, the Manor
House was converted into a Country Club with 14 bedrooms, 15 more bedrooms were
added in 1962. In 1964 the Mollington
Banastre was bought by John Mawdsley and the Walker brothers, it was then that
the building was converted into a hotel. Under the Mawdsley's management the
hotel building was refurbished and extended.
In 1970, there was the first extension of 21 bedrooms, which was
encouraged by the Tourism Act and availability of grants by the English Tourist
Board. Five years later, the original
stables were converted into an outside pub, known as the "Good
Intent", and in 1983 the building of the leisure complex started. It was
during this period that the Mollington Banastre was upgraded from a three to a
four star hotel. In 1993 the Good Intent was converted into two conference
rooms: The Boardroom and The Library. In 1997 this area was
converted back into a Bistro called "The Place Apart", which although
popular diverted business away from the main hotel restaurant. It was
therefore changed back into conference rooms in 2001. In 1995, Arcadian Hotels
bought the Mollington and
in 1999 Hand Picked Hotels purchase the hotel from Arcadian Hotels. In 2006 after a programme of refurbishment
it was decided to rename the hotel MOLLINGTON HOTEL
& SPA, CHESTER.
Travel directions :
From M6/M53/M56
Leave the M6 at junction 20
and take the M56 sign posted for Queensferry and North Wales. From M56 Junction 16, take A 5117 to North
Wales. At the first roundabout take
A540 to Chester. The Hotel is situated 2 miles on the right (NOT in Mollington
Village).
A483 from the South West
At the junction with the A55
proceed straight ahead for Chester city centre, passing Chester Business Park
(half a mile on the right). At a large island with trees take the fourth exit
for the city centre and over a river bridge. At the next roundabout fork left. At the lights drive straight ahead. At the
next roundabout turn left onto the A540 for Hoylake. Follow the A540 to the
next roundabout, take the 3rd exit continuing on the A540. The hotel is 1.7 miles along that road just
before the village of Mollington.
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