Manor House Hotel And Thermal Spa Gardens, Alsager in Alsager, England

The Manor House Hotel's Thermal Spa Gardens feature the first swim-up bar in the UK integrated within a spa garden. Guests have free access to a year-round heated outdoor vitality pool, a heated indoor pool, sauna, steam room, and gym (subject to age and timing restrictions). The outdoor area includes two heated pools with swim-up bars, four steam rooms, four saunas, and a cold plunge pool - all included from check-in until spa closing.

The Stables Bar & Grill is set inside a 17th-century farmhouse with oak beams and stone fireplaces. Dinner-inclusive rates include dinner up to £50 per person, with a seasonal menu featuring locally sourced ingredients. Lunch and breakfast are also served, with regional specialties such as oatcakes with cheese and bacon.

The hotel offers 53 stylishly appointed bedrooms, each with a large-screen Freeview TV and an en suite bathroom with hairdryer. Rooms are set around a beautifully refurbished 17th-century converted farmhouse, with modern amenities like Nespresso machines and Temple Spa products. Superior King Rooms and Four-poster rooms are available, providing comfortable spaces for relaxation.

The hotel is located in the countryside on the outskirts of Alsager, a 5-minute drive from Junction 16 of the M6. It is within 25 minutes of the Peak District National Park, Monkey Forest, and Trentham Shopping Village. Chester, Birmingham, and Manchester are less than an hour's drive away, and Alsager Train Station (direct trains to London) is a 5-minute walk.

The hotel offers meeting and banquet facilities for business gatherings and events, including murder mystery evenings. Express check-in/check-out, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk are available. Free parking and accessible parking are provided, with CCTV in common areas for security.

Spa: First UK swim-up bar in a spa garden with 2 outdoor heated pools

Dining: Stables Bar & Grill with locally sourced seasonal menu

Rooms: 53 bedrooms in a 17th-century farmhouse, Temple Spa toiletries

Location: 5 min from M6, 25 min from Peak District National Park

Wellness: 4 steam rooms, 4 saunas, cold plunge pool, hydrotherapy pool

Package: Dinner-inclusive rates up to £50 per person