We visited Rushton Hall hotel for a short break, attracted by its history, the ability to go for walks in the grounds, and the spa. On arrival, we were upgraded to a larger room, which had a generous super king bed and an enormous bathroom, in the old part house.
The bed was comfortable, with quality bed linen, and our bathroom had both a shower and a deep freestanding bath. The towels were lovely and fluffy, and were changed daily. A bonus was the addition of air-conditioning, although it's location meant you've got a bit of a breeze if you left it on overnight. The decor was a little tired in places, but it did not affect our stay.
The house itself dates largely from the 17th century, and the wood-panelled interiors are what you would expect of an English country house. The Great Hall and the Drawing Room are particularly impressive, but it was also lovely to sit and have a drink in the central courtyard.
Breakfast was not included in our package, and it was an extra £20 per head. However, the buffet (both continental and cooked), meant you had a good choice, and additional items were available to order at no extra charge (such as poached or fried eggs, vegetarian sausages, kippers, etc).
We ate our evening meals in the Brasserie; quality was good, some items better than others, although desserts were very nice.
Staff were obliging and very pleasant throughout. We would happily return.
