Carden Park Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa

A short drive from Chester, Carden Park pairs two distinctly different championship courses with a sizeable country house hotel and an award-winning spa. The headline Nicklaus Course is long and bold, with generous water hazards and dramatic bunkering that rewards confident hitting, while the shorter, more sheltered Cheshire Course gives mixed-ability groups an easier round to fall back on. Having previously hosted EuroPro Tour events, the resort keeps a polished edge without tipping into corporate stiffness. Guests can choose from several bars and restaurants and unwind afterwards in the spa, making it a comfortable option for weekend trips, society outings or longer stays.