Discover Carden Park: A Countryside Escape

Nestled in the rolling hills of Cheshire, Carden Park is a luxurious hotel set on a vast 17th-century estate. With its 1,000 acres of stunning grounds, it has long impressed celebrities like Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively, as well as hotel critics. The estate features two championship golf courses, a multi-million dollar spa, and a sculpture garden curated by Grant Ford of BBC’s Antiques Roadshow. What truly sets Carden Park apart is its three-acre vineyard, producing 6,000 bottles of Carden Park Reserve each year. Whether you’re strolling beneath ancient oaks, unwinding in the serene spa, or enjoying a glass of estate-grown Brut, Carden Park is more than just a hotel—it’s a refined English retreat.

Location

Located near the peaceful village of Broxton, Carden Park is a short drive from Chester, a historic city with nearly 2,000 years of history and architecture. Wander the city’s cobbled streets, explore the ancient Roman walls, and visit Chester Cathedral, the Roman amphitheatre, or Chester Zoo. For a relaxing afternoon, head to Grosvenor Park, where families picnic under ancient trees by the River Dee. Chester’s timeless charm makes it the perfect destination for a day trip during your stay at Carden Park.

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Carden Park Lobby

As you drive down a mile-long path, surrounded by streams, ducks, stone bridges, and towering oak trees, you’ll arrive at Carden Park. The lobby welcomes you with plush indigo tartan floors and industrial-chic chandeliers. Brass luggage trolleys glide across the floor beneath a grand mahogany staircase, leading to chic bars and lounges.

The Carden Library exudes character, with grape velvet sofas, a gothic fireplace, and vintage encyclopedias. It’s the perfect spot for a drink or an unexpected encounter with the England football team. Cozy nooks feature copper Chesterfield loveseats, and winding corridors lined with oil paintings connect to a shopping area with a hair salon, florist, and gym.

Carden Luxury Suite

Carden offers 197 rooms and suites, each designed with elegance and classic countryside charm. For the ultimate experience, choose one of the four Carden Luxury Suites, which overlook the lush estate gardens and Nicklaus championship golf course. These rooms feature a dark, moody atmosphere with masculine touches, including grape-colored walls, tartan carpets, Gustav Klimt sketches, and country-inspired decor like horse busts and iron-bolted trunks.

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In the spacious living room, enjoy treats like Hamlet chocolates, petit fours, a fresh fruit platter, and a bottle of Carden Park Reserve champagne, replenished daily. The minibar is fully stocked with soft drinks, spirits, beers, and fine wines. Start your day relaxing on a cozy sofa with faux fur throws, savoring a lavish room service breakfast. At night, enjoy the comfort of a super king bed beneath a starry canopy, or unwind in the luxurious ensuite with a walk-in rainfall shower and glowing vanity mirrors. (Carden Luxury Suite from $676 per night)

Food and Beverage

Dining at Carden Park: A Taste of British Excellence

Experience a culinary journey like no other at Carden Park, where seasonal British cuisine takes center stage. With a focus on estate-grown produce, each dish highlights the natural flavors of the land.

The Vines is the heart of this gastronomic experience. Holding 3 AA Rosettes, it’s the pinnacle of fine dining at Carden Park, led by Executive Chef Harri Williams. Here, indulge in an eight-course tasting menu ($260 per person) filled with exceptional dishes, including:

— Beef tartare
— Roasted monkfish (served on the bone)
— Truffle-stuffed chicken breast
— Velvety dark chocolate mousse

Each course is carefully paired with a wine flight and finished with petit fours.

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The Vines

Redmond’s Brasserie, however, is a more laid-back affair—gazing out of cascading windows framing the estate’s grounds as you feast on classic British comfort food—think chicken and leek pithivier pies, succulent loin of beef, pillowy potato gnocchi, and the house-favorite Carden Steak Burger—layered with maple glazed streaky bacon and Applewood cheese, served in a sourdough bun crowned with onion rings.

Breakfast here is not to be missed—expect baskets of golden croissants, counters filled with mountains of fruit, cold meats, and cheeses; a ‘make-your-own’ pancake area, and silver trays stacked with sizzling sausages and gorgeously crisp bacon.

Redmond’s Brasserie

But for Bollinger afternoon teas, head to Goldie’s Lounge—later transforming into a sultry, chic cocktail bar with a live pianist and a daring drinks list—from Tokyo Tea to Chamomile Sour and Kentucky Brunch. Meanwhile, Jack’s Bar, nestled within the golf clubhouse, is the go-to spot for golfers—serving stone-baked pizzas, bacon rolls, and craft ales served with a view of the 18th hole.

Spa and Wellness

The Spa Garden at Carden Park

Just a short stroll from Carden’s tartan-clad lobby lies the utopian-style reception of The Spa at Carden—ultra-modern and adults-only (crowned Best UK Spa by the AA and Global Spa of the Year in the World Luxury Spa Awards) where hedonists and selfie-snapping influencers swan through, wrapped in cloud-soft robes.

Upstairs, the sleek, glass-boxed Elements restaurant floats above the spa gardens—where you can order golden eggs benedict, pillowy Asian steamed buns, and homemade buttermilk pancakes. Or, indulge in a three-tier Bollinger Afternoon Tea ($65 per person)—grazing on delicate finger sandwiches, fluffy warm scones, and scrumptious cakes.

Afternoon tea at Carden Park.

Gliding down a swirling staircase, you’ll float through the Thermal Suite—housing steam and salt rooms, heated loungers, glass-fronted Finish and bio saunas, experience showers, and a stunning mosaic tepidarium; and swim a few laps in the light-filled hydrotherapy pool (with bubbling body jets and swan pipes). Or, stretch out on waveloungers in one of three cocooning relaxation rooms, where you can sip iced tea beside crackling fires, wrapped in snuggly throws.

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Indulge in hot stone massages, touch therapy, rejuvenating facials, and full-body rituals, or surrender to the mighty Spa at Carden Signature Experience ($250 per person)—the ultimate top-to-toe indulgence—starting with a foot scrub before gliding onto a full body hot stone massage and a serene facial to finish (plus—a complimentary glass of Carden Park Estate Reserve).

Outside, you can nestle into snug glass pods (with buttons to order Moët), sink into bubbling vitality pools and steaming hot tubs, or cozy up with your Beau beside crackling firepits as waiters whiz from behind the Bollinger Garden Bar with chilled glasses of champagne and tickling cocktails-a-plenty.

All-Star Amenities

Nicklaus Course at Carden

Carden boasts two championship golf courses: the 18-hole Cheshire Course and the Nicklaus Course, designed by the legendary Jack Nicklaus. The 11-bay driving range stretches 300 yards, offering TaylorMade golf balls, floodlit facilities, and free equipment rental. For personalized instruction, book a session with a PGA professional, using TrackMan technology to analyze swing speed, club path, and more.

Adventure and Relaxation

For adrenaline seekers, the adventure center offers free-fall pillows, 210-meter ziplines, a climbing wall, archery, and mini-squad challenges. You can also enjoy a Segway safari across Carden’s 1,000-acre estate. If you prefer something more relaxing, visit the largest commercial vineyard in Northern England, producing 6,000 bottles of sparkling Brut annually. Take a tour or unwind with a glass in one of Carden’s cozy lounges.

Getting There

From London Euston, a direct train to Chester takes 125 minutes with Avanti West Coast. A 25-minute cab ride from Chester Station will bring you to Carden Park.