Last-minute hotel deals near Chester Station

• Grade I-listed surroundings
• Romantic wine cellar bar
• Four-poster bed rooms

Hotels don’t get much more romantic than Peckforton Castle, in Cheshire. I mean, it’s a castle. So your surroundings will include arrow slides, spiral staircases, suits of armour and French tapestries. It’s easy to see why so many celebs have got hitched here. And why it’s the backdrop for TV series, like Robin Hood, Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Who.

It’s not all looks and no substance, though. The 48-bedroom castle hotel has nailed dinner and drinks, as well. There’s the award-winning 1851 Restaurant, which blends the best of French and British. Or, fancy dining in the castle’s former kitchens? Head to 2010 Brasserie for a more informal meal of burgers, fish and chips, or pasta. The pièce de résistance is the wine cellar bar. It oozes ‘date night’ with its lantern lighting and dramatic vaulted ceiling.

You don’t come here for the location. It’s the kind of place you go to drop off the map and spend all weekend in bed. And they’ve got some seriously impressive ones of those. The Four Poster rooms give off fairytale vibes, while Executive rooms come with charming rolltop baths. And some of the rooms even have fireplaces that can be lit in the chillier months.

With a stay at Hampton by Hilton Liverpool/John Lennon Airport in Liverpool (Speke), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Speke Hall and Calderstones Park. This hotel is 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from Royal Albert Dock and 10.8 mi (17.3 km) from Anfield Stadium.

Located in Mold, within 15 km of Chester Racecourse and 19 km of Chester Zoo, Northop Hall Country House Hotel provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 30 km from The Beatles Statue, 32 km from Pier Head and 33 km from Albert Dock. The property is non-smoking and is set 24 km from Delamere Forest.

Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom with a hairdryer, while some feature garden views.

M&S Bank Arena Liverpool is 33 km from Northop Hall Country House Hotel, while ACC Liverpool is 33 km away. Liverpool John Lennon Airport is 49 km from the property.

With a stay at The Runmere Hotel, Liverpool South (Runcorn), Part of the AG Collection in Runcorn, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Knowsley Safari Park and Manchester Ship Canal. This hotel is 14.6 mi (23.4 km) from Anfield Stadium and 14.9 mi (24 km) from Royal Albert Dock.

A charming hotel steeped in history, set in the historical town of Port Sunlight, within easy reach of Liverpool and Chester, and just 5 minutes from the M53.

All rooms have a flat-screen TV with Freeview, iron and ironing board and a large en suite bathroom. Free Wi-Fi is available.

There is a spacious dining room and bar, and the hotel also has meeting and function facilities for up to 60 people.

With a stay at Campanile Runcorn, you'll be centrally located in Runcorn, within a 15-minute drive of Knowsley Safari Park and Halton Castle. This eco-friendly hotel is 14.6 mi (23.4 km) from Anfield Stadium and 14.9 mi (24 km) from Royal Albert Dock.

With a stay at Village Hotel Wirral in Wirral (Bromborough), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal and Liverpool ONE. This hotel is 6.4 mi (10.2 km) from Royal Albert Dock and 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Anfield Stadium.

Located in Ellesmere Port, Brook Hall Hotel is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of National Waterways Museum and Blue Planet Aquarium. This hotel is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Chester Zoo and 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet.

With a stay at The Lemon Tree - Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Wrexham, just a 4-minute walk from Oriel Wrexham and 9 minutes by foot from St Giles Church. This hotel is 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Chester Racecourse and 12.2 mi (19.7 km) from Chester City Walls.

Set in Chester, within 17 km of Chester Racecourse and 20 km of Chester Zoo, The Egerton Arms offers free WiFi throughout the property. The property is located 23 km from Delamere Forest, 47 km from M&S Bank Arena Liverpool and 47 km from ACC Liverpool. Guests can enjoy American and British dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar.

All guest rooms in the inn are equipped with a TV. The units at The Egerton Arms come with a private bathroom and bed linen.

Philharmonic Hall is 48 km from the accommodation, while Williamson's Tunnels is 48 km away. Liverpool John Lennon Airport is 52 km from the property.

With a stay at Northop Hall Hotel in Mold, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Bailey Hill and Theatr Clwyd. This hotel is 14.3 mi (23 km) from Chester Zoo and 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Chester City Walls.

Located in Tarporley, Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre and Oulton Park Circuit. This golf hotel is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Chester City Walls and 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from Chester Racecourse.

Situated within 8.2 km of 20 Forthlin Road and 10 km of Mendips John Lennon Home in Liverpool, The Barn Bed and Breakfast features accommodation with seating area. There is a private entrance at the bed and breakfast for the convenience of those who stay. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

At the bed and breakfast, units have a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. A patio with an outdoor dining area and garden views is offered in all units. Additional in-room amenities include fruits and chocolates or cookies.

Outdoor play equipment is also available at the bed and breakfast, while guests can also relax in the garden.

Sefton Park is 13 km from The Barn Bed and Breakfast, while Williamson's Tunnels is 15 km from the property. Liverpool John Lennon Airport is 2 km away.

• State-of-the-art spa
• 3 restaurants
• Great for business retreats

Thornton Hall Hotel and Spa has to be one of the number spa destinations in the UK. So if you’re looking for some pampering? Stop your search. The hotel’s nestled between Liverpool and Chester – around half an hour’s drive from both. But you won’t want to leave the hotel, thanks to its award-winning spa and first-rate dining options.

The pool in the spa sets the bar high – it’s inspired by Roman baths with its gold columns and tiled walls. There’s a hot tub, sauna and steam room, as well as a load of unique facilities that you won’t find in many hotel spas. We’re talking a snow room, a Himalayan salt wall, an infrared wall, and an experience shower with tropical rain, monsoon and cold waterfall settings. Outside, there’s a barrel sauna with scenic countryside views and a couple of hot tubs, surrounded by loungers.

For food, you’ve got the Lawns Grill for stuff like caviar, oysters and grilled meats. The Lounge for more relaxed fare, with sandwiches, sharing platters and mains, plus a cocktail happy hour. It lines up a terrace for al fresco wining and dining. And, finally, The Brasserie, in the health club, for brunch or tapas bites after a gym workout or spa treatment. The facilities list is rounded off with a gym, hair salon, make-up studio, nail bar and meeting rooms.

Seventeen acres of beautiful formal gardens and parkland surround this grand Victorian hotel. Fresh produce, grown on Willington Hall Hotel’s grounds, is used in the restaurant's modern British dishes. Antique furnishings are in each individually designed room.

Afternoon tea can be taken on the terrace or in the elegant drawing room. The homemade pie of the week is a popular choice in the bar, and snacks and drinks are available throughout the day. A sunny day out in the Cheshire countryside can be complimented by one of Willington’s picnic hampers.

Egyptian cotton linen covers each bed and guests can relax in front of the flat-screen TV. Most rooms have lovely views across the surrounding parkland and countryside.

Free private parking is available and Delamere Rail Station is a 10-minute taxi journey away. Bike rides can be enjoyed through the woodland and around the lakes in Delamere Forest, which is also just a 10-minute drive away.

The The Runmere Hotel, Liverpool South Runcorn, Part of the AG Collection is located in Runcorn town centre, 120 metres from Runcorn Railway Station and 7 minutes’ drive from the M56 motorway. Parking is available for a fee.

Rooms at the hotel feature a contemporary design and contain en-suite facilities. Guests will also find a satellite TV, Wi-Fi, private bathroom and tea and coffee making facilities.

Guests can enjoy the hotel’s on-site French-style bistro restaurant, which serves a mixture of traditional French and British meals. There is also a Continental breakfast buffet in the morning and in the evening guests can relax at the hotel’s bar or on the terrace.

The The Runmere Hotel, Liverpool South Runcorn, Part of the AG Collection offers guests luggage storage space, and a meeting room that can accommodate up to 20 delegates is also available for hire.

Guests can enjoy a show at The Brindley theatre, 600 metres from the Campanile Runcorn, and the Norton Priory Museum and Gardens are 3.4 miles from the hotel.

John Lennon Liverpool International Airport is 15 minutes’ drive away and the city centre is 35 minutes from the Campanile Runcorn. The River Mersey and the Runcorn Docks are less than a mile away

Situated in Bromborough, The Dibbinsdale Inn is in the Wirral. This charming traditional inn offers ample free parking, a Pesto restaurant and a range of real ales, wines, and spirits.

The comfortable and modern rooms include tea and coffee making facilities and a widescreen TV. The en suite bathrooms have power showers. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas.

In the mornings, The Dibbinsdale Inn provides a varied full breakfast, which is included in the rate. The Pesto Italian restaurant serves traditional Piattini, which are small savoury dishes. You can also relax in the lounge, which features an open fireplace.

With good access to the M53 motorway and the region’s major roads, The Dibbinsdale Inn is just 500 metres from Bromborough Rail Station. Major cities including Liverpool and Chester are just a short journey away.

The area offers miles of coastline and acres of countryside to explore. There are plenty of superb golf courses nearby, including Bromborough Golf Club, which is 10 minutes’ walk away. Hoylake, home to the 2014 British Open Golf Championship, is a 30-minute drive from the inn.

Located in Hale, within 10 km of 20 Forthlin Road and 11 km of Mendips John Lennon Home, Mersey view Hotel & Pub provides accommodation with a bar and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is set 16 km from Williamson's Tunnels, 16 km from Philharmonic Hall and 17 km from Casbah Coffee Club. The property is non-smoking and is situated 14 km from Sefton Park.

At the hotel, each room is equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom.

Liverpool Central Station is 17 km from Mersey view Hotel & Pub, while Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral is 19 km away. Liverpool John Lennon Airport is 5 km from the property.

With a stay at Premier Inn Wrexham City Centre in Wrexham, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Wrexham Glyndwr University and Racecourse Ground. This hotel is 12.1 mi (19.4 km) from Chester Racecourse and 12.7 mi (20.4 km) from Chester City Walls.

Situated in Higher Burwardsley, 22 km from Chester Racecourse, The Bickerton Poacher features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 25 km of Chester Zoo. Trentham Gardens is 47 km from the inn.

A Full English/Irish, vegetarian or vegan breakfast is available at the property.

Delamere Forest is 28 km from the inn, while Tatton Park is 45 km from the property. Manchester Airport is 48 km away.