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Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa - Cheshire, England

Surrounded by tranquil Cheshire countryside, Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa is a fabulous resort that boasts two of the very finest courses in the North West.

The Championship Course is the headline act, designed by the legendary Donald Steel, it remains one of the best hidden gems in the country. Alongside the 18-hole Premier Course and 9-hole Arderne Course, Portal is completed by the largest indoor golf academy in Europe. 

Terrific resort facilities match the courses to provide one of the most sought-after golf break destinations in England. Following the completion of a ₤11 million investment, the hotel at Portal is a real delight and is a golf break destination where you can truly relax and unwind. Some of the best features include the state-of-the-art spa and the delightful Ranulf Restaurant.

With a choice of three great golf courses, and facilities including the largest indoors-golfing academy in Europe, and a fantastically well stocked pro-shop, The Portal Hotel has established itself as a world-class championship venue, ideal for all standard of player.

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1 Night, 2 Rounds

  • Free Places for Groups
  • Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
  • 1 round at Premier Course
  • 1 round at Championship Course

from £99pp

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2 Nights, 3 Rounds

  • Free Places for Groups
  • Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
  • 3 rounds at Premier Course or Championship Course

from £189pp

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3 Nights, 4 Rounds

  • Free Places for Groups
  • Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
  • 2 rounds at Premier Course
  • 2 rounds at Championship Course

from £279pp

Golf Courses at Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa

Championship Course

The Championship Course at Portal is relatively unknown to a wide audience, but having opened in 1990, it is one of the best courses to be completed in England in the modern era. In fact, it was named ‘Golf Course Of The Year' in 1995, and is the star of Portal's golfing complex.

Designer Donald Steel has created a challenge that is characterised by unique and distinctive holes; expansive water hazards and cascading waterfalls are among the tests. The signature is typical of Steel's magnificent 7,041 yard layout - the long third tips the scales at 607 yards, with a green guarded by a beautiful lake.

Signature hole- No. 14:  Par 3, 136 yards (White), SI 17 (Men), 4 (Ladies)

The Championship signature hole plays to almost an island green, with water around the front, side and back of the green and a couple of waterfalls too. The best entrance would be straight down the middle, as this would avoid two large trees which overhang either side, and could easily rebound your ball back into the water.

Course Information
Par 73
Designed by Donald Steel
Opened for play 1990

Tees
White 7,041 yards SSS 75
Yellow 6,495 yards SSS 72
Red 5,789 yards SSS 73

Premier Course

While the Premier Course at Portal will always be in the shade of its award-winning sibling, it is a cracking course in its own right. Overlooking the Cheshire Plains, the par-71 parkland track is shorter than the Championship Course, measuring 6,582 yards, but benefits from the same stunning water and woodland backdrop.

Both courses are consistently maintained in immaculate condition, and together form the basis that has made Portal one of the best destinations for a golf break in the north west.

Signature hole - No. 15:  Par 3, 205 yards (White), SI 11 (men), 17 (ladies)

The 15th on the Premier is a breathtaking hole. Playing very high up, the elevated tee is almost on a cliff face and the approach has to be judged well, due to a sheer drop to the low-down kidney shaped green. Accuracy is paramount on this hole as there are trees which overhang on both sides and bunkers to the left and right of the green.

Course Information
Par 71
Designed by Tim Rouse
Opened for play 1990

Tees
White 6,582 yards SSS 73
Yellow 6,293 yards SSS 71
Red 5,688 yards SSS 74

Arderne Course

The Arderne Course at the Macdonald Portal Hotel is a 9 hole par 30 golf course and is a fantastic test of your short game. The course comprises of 3 par 4’s and 6 par 3’s and has a total yardage of 1724. There are two sets of tee’s so this course can be played twice. The Lee Westwood Golf School use this course for practicing so you never know who you might catch a glimpse of!

Course Information
Par 30
Designed by Donald Steel
Opened for play 1990

Tees
White 3,472 yards SSS 30
Yellow 3,248 yards SSS 30

Accommodation at Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa

The accommodation consists of 85 rooms and 6 executive suites, all of which are complete with a mini-bar, internet access, tea/coffee making facilities, en suite bathroom, satellite television and a work area. The suites boast private balconies, which afford fantastic views of the beautiful estate surrounding the hotel.

The investment scheme encompassed the entire property, and as such, the public areas are equally as plush as the deluxe bedrooms, ensuring that your golf break at Potal will be comfortable from the first moment to last.

Food & Drink

The Salt Brasserie is among the region's best - choose from the finest Scottish-bred beef and lamb, or the fish, sourced from the famed Loch Fyne Oyster Company. For something more laid back, unwind with a drink or snack in the Lounge Bar, overlooking the beautiful Cheshire Plains.

Leisure Facilities

Indulgence is the buzz word in Portal's state-of-the-art Spa. The relaxing tranquil environment will soothe mind, body and soul, and is complemented by the sauna, rock sauna, aroma steam bath, salt infusion suite and ice bath. In addition to the 18-metre swimming pool, the complex offers a fantastic range of beauty treatments.

How to get to Macdonald Portal Hotel and Golf Club

Macdonald Portal Hotel and Golf Club is located in Tarporley 11 miles east of Chester, approximately 27 miles from Manchester Airport and Liverpool Airport and 20 miles from Winsford train station.

Address: Cobblers Cross Lane, Tarporley, Cheshire, England, CW6 0DJ

Features

  • Indoor Swimming Pool
  • Spa
  • Sauna
  • Beauty Salon
  • Gymnasium
  • Conference Facilities
  • Private Dining

Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa Frequently Asked Questions

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is at 14:00 and check out is 11:00

Is there parking on site?

Yes

What are the leisure facilities at the resort?

There is an indoor pool, gym, and a bundle of Spa packages which can be bought including thermal facilities and luxurious ELEMIS treatment.