The Deanwater Hotel in Cheshire East

This was our 3rd mid week stay here and as always the staff were very friendly and accommodating. Food was lovely, best leek and potato soup I’ve had! It’s very trainable price compared to other hotels and restaurant costs (especially for the area it’s in). The restaurant building is lovely with all the old wooden beams showing.

Having said that my meal was not very warm the waiter took it away . Over 10 minutes passed. Eventually he returned with a new meal he THREW the plate on the table in front of . I was with a large party and the noise attracted quite a few people. Those in close proximity were astounded at his behaviour and have contributed details to this review.

We have just spent three nights at the Deanwater. Reviews were old and did not refect the service and comfort we found during our stay. The venue is perfect for a group or party night, the food, particularly the breakfast, was excellent and we couldn't fault the staff for efficiency and friendliness. We would definitely recommend a visit.

Cosy, comfortable place with wonderful welcoming staff. We were made to feel very welcome on arrival and given a choice of where to sit, which was appreciated. The guy who took our order couldn't have been more helpful, dealing with our keto diet in a positive and helpful way. The food when it arrived was just delicious and there was plenty of it plus it was beautifully presented. We will return here for sure. Note - there's lots of parking too. Thanks

We booked The Woodford Room for a family party of 20 and loved it. From the friendly and efficient booking process to the relaxing atmosphere, delicious food and fantastic service - all was excellent. We will certainly come again.

We had a lovely evening meal in the restaurant. Our travel plans had to be postponed a little out of respect for the Queen's funeral but the Hotel made all the necessary arrangements to accommodate the changes and we received a great welcome from all staff when we eventually got there. Thank you. As might be expected on the day following the Queen's funeral the restaurant was relatively quiet with no more than half a dozen covers to serve. This resulted in a relaxed dining experience with no rushing and time to chat with the staff. The service was excellent, friendly and attentive - just right, given the circumstances.

I had my 60th Birthday Party here yesterday and must say I was delighted with absolutely everything about this hotel. The food was delicious, the room looked fabulous and the staff were delightful and couldnt do enough for us. A 5 star rating is spot on. Thank you so much The Deanwater Hotel for making my day so special. Will definitely use you again. X

Attend a wedding here and stayed overnight. Wedding facilities excellent. Wedding breakfast was lovely, tasty and plentiful. Hotel room was great with good supply of toiletries. Breakfast was to order , again plentiful and cooked to individual requirements. Very clean. Staff helpful and professional. Thanks for a great stay

Our classic car club, North West Casual Classics, had a road run terminating at The Deanwater for lunch. The hotel has a wonderful atmosphere and the staff were brilliant. Nothing was too much trouble. Even when we arrived with more people than we had booked for, they set up another table for us. The food was delicious and everyone loved being there.

My wife and I visit The Deanwater Hotel about 6 times a year. I have been going there since 1975. I have always found the atmosphere to be agreeable. Gradual changes over the years have retained the peaceful ambience.

Have dined many times at the Henry Tudor Bar pre covid and have always enjoyed our experience, however our recent visit left us very disappointed, the prices have increased considerably and the portions have gone smaller and the food we ordered came almost cold sorry don’t think we shall be returning.

I haven’t eaten here before, although lived in the area over thirty years. A friend had been and talked very highly, so off I went. Not disappointed either, although areas are a bit tired, the staff are welcoming and very obliging. The menu is varied and caters for veggies and vegans. I had the camambert, fig and onion tart which was lovely, with home made chips (I think, I don’t often eat chips, but these seemed good) and a lovely mixed salad. My friend had the chicken pie, and she enjoyed it. We didn’t have a dessert so I’m sorry I cannot enlighten you, but maybe a good excuse to visit again and try them, so watch this space. Parking is very good, toilets are clean and service is excellent. A very nice lunch, give it a try

Very welcoming. Room clean and spacious with every facility needed. Lovely breakfast included in price. Restaurant and bar all nicely looked after. Clearly popular with local groups for dinner meetings. Be mindful of a number of steps to allow for the different levels to get to some of the rooms.

The hotel accommodation was very good if a little outdated. The grounds were very good. The staff were all very polite and helpful. My problem lay with the breakfast, my husband enjoyed a very good and well cooked Full English.I opted for a Continental for which I was offered only Toast,when I enquired if any fresh fruit was a available, I was offered an apple ! The following morning I asked if there was an alternative to toast and was given a croissant ,still in its packaging and cold ! Surely in these days a reasonable option could be offered to a full English breakfast

This was the second time we had stayed at The deanwater hotel. Great value for money, spacious rooms, good breakfast service and nice evening meal too. Good car parking.

Just stayed at this lovely hotel for 3 nights. From the moment we arrived we were made to feel really welcome by every member of the friendly team of staff. Nothing was too much trouble. The hotel is really cosy and spotlessly clean in every area. Our room was lovely and spacious and the bed was really comfy with a TV and tea and coffee in the room. Breakfast was beautifully cooked as was dinner which we had on 2 of our 3 evenings here. Food was delicious with generous portions and great service. The only slight improvement that could be made would be to our bathroom which was rather outdated and could do with redecoration. I noticed a few black spots starting to appear on the ceiling. The bathroom was spotlessly clean as was everything else but a bit of a refresh would be a good idea. Thank you to all the staff who made our stay a thoroughly enjoyable one.

Whenever we have something to celebrate, we visit the Deanwater, Cheshire. We met here 44 years ago and even had our ruby wedding celebration here and have never been disappointed. From lunch for two to a family dinner, the food has always been excellent and the service friendly and efficient. Would always recommend this hotel,

First visit with my elderly mother, interested in the building and heard goid reports of cuisine.Thouroughly enjoyed the 2 course Sunday Lunch which was ok quality if not a little expensive - a little suprised that they had no Horseradish Sauce to accompany the Beef and found the staff friendly but sparse and inexperienced.Enjoyed the visit but wouldn’t rush back

Everything about this place is an illusion. A nice painting and lighting job outside a good reception area and they think they have you fooled. Well they fooled me.A boutique, not a chance. Such words are associated with quality.The bed is prison worthy see the photos with a mattress to match. So small you couldn't swing a mouse left alone a cat. Cheap nasty furniture and no built in air conditioning.A premier inn is the same price and twice the quality.

Service lent médiocre, plats apportés sans laisser le temps de finir les apéros qui ont d'ailleurs mis une éternité a arriver. Beaucoup d'autres restaurants beaucoup mieux dans les environs. On s'est fait piégé par la deco ... dommage pour nous!

Went on reviews as we were taking elderly relatives out for lunch and this was local. However, the food was just not very good. Over cooked meat, a lot of fat on the lamb chops, mash that was on the cold side. Wouldn't rush back...

Food was appalling and no safety precautions to speak of, we did not feel safe. Will not be returning.

Comparing my experience with other reviews I wonder what standards people have - how can anybody give this establishment any stars?The building is not only down at heel, it's falling to bits and dirty to boot. The barman was cheerful enough but service was absent - we had to pour our own drinks from the bottle.We chose food from dirty, greasy, ripped menus offering a very limited choice - whatever you have comes with chips!The table was sticky dirty and there were signs everywhere instructing patrons what they could and couldn't do. Fish, Chips and Peas arrived - fish portion looked quite reasonable but was 75% greasy batter!

So pleased they have been able to re-open Went for lunch today - small roast dinner and a sandwich, tasty and hot, delicious. Excellent service, nothing was too much trouble, asked for seconds on the gravy and stuffing, no problem whatsoever. Service brilliant. Delightful, clean restaurant

We booked into the Deanwater recently when we were visiting family. It was a reasonable price in a good location so we booked it. What a great place. The room was large, clean, nicely decorated with a very comfy big bed. Barry was very friendly and looked after us brilliantly, he was very attentive without being over the top.We will definately be staying there again.

12 of us went to the Deanwater on New Year's Eve. From arriving to going home in the early hours everything was excellent. Food staff DJ. Could not recommend it enough.Would definitely go again.Thanks to everyone who worked so hard.

Tuesday, my wife and I traveled to The Dean water Hotel for a delicious lunch with a family friend. Arriving for our lunch at 1pm we were shown to our table by our very pleasant waiter Paul who really looked after us from the word go. We started with mains, my wife had special lite2, or friend had scampi and I went for my usual fish& chips with mushy peas all of which were delicious. Our three desserts with extra custard were scrumptious. Our waiter was very helpful with all our choices and we cannot wait to return. Many thanks to our waiter Paul. See you again soon.

So many choices for my husband's birthday lunch but this is his favourite. Lots of variety on the menu including for vegetarians. I opted for the very good Risotto and he went for the excellent Lamb Shank. I managed a Tiramisu Ice Cream dessert as well. The wine and coffee were a nice compliment to our meal.Great value and the staff here are excellent. Highly recommended.

We got married here end of September & wow! Could not have asked for a better venue. All staff were amazing, especially Barry, so helpful & will do anything for you. Plus the bar man on in the Balmoral that evening - Sorry didn’t get his name but what a great guy & all guests commented on how great he was. Food amazing, from restaurant food night before, wedding breakfast, evening hot buffet & breakfast. All fantastic. The toastmaster - i just loved you - really needed you with my family haha!! Rooms great - no they are not ultra modern but they are all clean to a very high standard & comfortable. So what more do you need. Could not fault any part of the service for my wedding - Thank you so much xx

Went for afternoon Christmas dinner for a group of us. One of the worst Christmas dinners I've ever had. They even couldnt get the vegetables right. Could have been an off day, but wont bother trying again

Went for a Xmas meal with friends. Appalling quality of food. Hard sprouts. Roast beef looked and tasted like it had come out of a tin! Hard and turnedr over at edges like it had been microwaved. Best bit was the mince pie. Did not Complain as I was with friends and did not want to spoil the night. Would not go again.

Went for a wedding and the hotel was great . We stayed for one night on the Saturday . The room was clean and a nice size for a hotel. The wedding reception room was set out really well. The food was really nice and the service was fast for 100 plus setting . Prices at the bar were expensive but it did stay open till late . The bed was very comfortable and clean ,I did check the cleanliness of the room 100.persent. Breakfast was full English this could have been warmer and that's all it gives me something to moan about

We visited the Henry Tudor Bar at the Deanwater Hotel in August 2019 for a family birthday. There were 6 people in our party, and we were made to feel very welcome. We all ordered different dishes, and everyone was very impressed with their food. I had the roasted vegetable lasagne and it was really delicious! My husband and I also had a dessert each which we were very pleased with. We will definitely return!

We booked lunch in the restaurant at the Deanwater Hotel to celebrate our 30th Wedding Anniversary having held our wedding reception there in 1989. We were really disappointed. I had the Braised Lamb Rump which was Ok but the meat was very dry. My wife had the Ploughman's Cheese Platter and was asked if she'd like a bread roll with it? Surely a Ploughman's comes with crusty bread or a roll. Again, it was OK but nothing out of this world. Also, despite discussing our special occasion we weren't made to feel special at all, just another customer. The manager did let us have a look round the Gold Suite and the grounds where we held our reception 30 years earlier which was nice.I'm afraid we won't be returning for a meal in the near future.

Booked this venue for my daughters wedding. I had never heard of it before so didn’t know what to expect. All I can see is amazing we stayed on Friday before the wedding with some other family members and had a lovely meal in the restaurant a little mix up with one of the meals but that was but right. One person I’m particular needs a mention and that’s Barry he was very much in charge of his staff an amazing team who served our wedding meal to perfection and there was 100 people attending. Food was good well cooked and beautifully presented. The hotel rooms need a little attention but nothing major we had 28 rooms out of the 40 available not one complaint off anyone if your thinking of booking this venue for your wedding don’t hesitate you won’t be disappointed

Prior to our visit I had read reviews on here and also looked at the photos. They really do not do it justice. Upon arrival we collected our room keys promptly from a very friendly member of staff. All information was given regarding breakfast times etc. The hotel itself is deceiving as there are far more rooms than it looks. Our room was a twin. The bathroom was between the front door and a heavy fire door separating this from the main sleeping quarters. This posed no problem as such but was slightly in the way and it was so heavy so not fluid, although it is a legal requirement so can't really complain. The room itself contained two single beds. They were neatly made but very narrow. TV, iron, hairdryer and tea and coffee facilities provided. A good number of coat hangers also in the wardrobe. Booklet containing thorough and detailed information. We had a great night in the bar area on the Friday prior to a family wedding the following day. Staff fantastic and facilities very clean. I would certainly recommend and would return. Would love a swimming pool please.

Such a lovely hotel..Staff really helpful and pleasant ..Food very good and rooms most comfortable lovely outdoor seating area to realax with a drink

We took my husband’s parents out for lunch (their choice of venue) and it was a very good choice. Lovely setting and decor. Staff friendly and polite. Service was a little slow but it was busy which is nice to see on a weekday lunchtime. (About a half hour wait from ordering to lunch arriving). Food was fabulous though. Everyone enjoyed what they chose to eat. And the smaller portion option that was offered on many of the main menu meals was one of the reasons my in-laws chose to come here. Definitely would come again.

Great and helpful staff. Really cozy and feel good place. Decent breakfast. Great bar and okay rooms. Free parking. Restaurants within taxi range :-) Will come back next time we are filming in the area.

Small family celebration which everyone enjoyed immensely. Environment was perfect as a semi private space off the main dining area. All facilities close to hand. Lovely, friendly and helpful staff from the first enquiry to the day itself. Fluctuating guest numbers and last minute menu requests all handled effortlessly by Manager Alex. Waiting staff always there when you needed them and happy to help with everything.

Great food; fantastic service; friendly, helpful and efficient staff. Superb venue for a large-scale event. We had a fantastic evening with over 200 people, with a 3-course meal and all was perfect. The food was excellent and even with such a large number was efficiently served and still hot. Special diets such as gluten free were also catered for.

Attended an event here in the Balmoral suite, which gives a decent sized entry area with bar and then a large dinning room that looks like it can be divided into two function rooms.

Great food and service for large groups. Happy to help you if you take your own cake. There were 2 90th birthday parties, wedding and another function in addition to normal diners and we did not feel unattended. Our group could pre-order food in advance which must have helped. Would go again with family or friends if I lived locally.

The Gold Suite is an ideal venue for a group booking.

Excellent Sunday lunch served in a restaurant with a lovely atmosphere and helpful members of staff. Highly recommended.

My first time at the Deanwater Hotel Restaurant. Will certainly be coming back! I could not fault it! Sunday Roast was such a high standard. Soup as a starter - hot and delicious. A dessert - lemon tart that was equally faultless. Very reasonably priced too. Keep up the good work and congratulations to all staff and management.

Very disappointed. We booked this restaurant to celebrate, wish now we hadn't gone. There was 7 of us, the last to order wanted specifically no veg or salad, saw the water write this down and 2 people asked him again to make sure no veg or salad or relish. Everybody elses food came, but when the order with a, special request came it was like the request had been ignored. There was salad and vegetables on the meal. When it was pointed out that the order was wrong, they took the meal away and scraped the veg etc off and brought the food back. With all the food allergy scares in the news recently, you would think specific orders would be adhered to, and not just scraped off the plate. Admittedly that meal was not paid for, but the person whose order it was did not eat whilst everybody else did. Not a pleasant experience, would definitely not recommend. Basically below average pub food

Today we had lunch at The Deanwater, I had been previously but because they were so busy we couldn’t have a table, I was quite surprised. I know now why they are so busy, the food is excellent, we all had different dishes, each one was delicious, I eat out quite a lot, I am often disappointed. They offer a good selection, prices much the same as any other establishment, they also offer small plates.Staff were friendly, not overly attentive, such as asking if everything was alright more than once. Will definitely be visiting again.There was just one downside, the plates they serve the food on were a little small for such a lot of food, which is unusual, it’s more often a case of large plates with a small amount of food.

The restaurant is terrific. An interesting and varied menu, delicious food and first class service. We loved it.

I really don’t know where to begin..... Our daughter & her new husband held their wedding reception in The Deanwater Hotel 1/9/18 & it really was the perfect venue for their celebrations. Barry the hotel manager & his staff provided an outstanding service. The venue looked beautiful, the food was plentiful & delicious, the staff were attentive and the bar was well stocked & staffed..... Every single guest (there was quite a few!!!) enjoyed the day & had only good things to say about the choice of venue. Any couple looking for the perfect place to celebrate their special day should look no further than The Deanwater Hotel. A massive thank you to Barry & his team for their outstanding input in to what was a beautiful day.

What can I say about this place!!!! Really cannot speak highly enough about The Deanwater or the staff.

Booked here again for an anniversary lunch and it did not disappoint.

Stayed here for one night whilst travelling for business. The accommodation is in a stable block style building that is separated from reception, the restaurant and the so you will need to go outside to get to/from your room, which would be annoying in bad weather.

On our way home from a lovely afternoon out, driving past The Deanwater, we decided to call on the off-chance they had a free table. We were made very welcome, quickly seated and subsequently enjoyed a delicious meal. My friend and I chose different dishes - strips of fillet steak in peppercorn sauce and for me pork loin steak in cider apple gravy, both equally good. What we particularly liked is that there is an option to have smaller portions (lunchtimes and before 7.15pm) and they were definitely big enough for me. I highly recommend the food, service and setting and shall certainly go back again I do recommend that you book first.

Spent 2 nights here for a family wedding at end of a very hot week ! Had booked twin room (he snores!) very comfortable (loads of storage!) big clean bathroom (tho the radiator was on !). We ate in the rather dated restaurant but the food was excellent and not too expensive! The wedding reception was in the Balmoral suite. Loads of space access to garden good bar lovely staff and great food! Would recommend as a stop over or family do but I did think £100 a night was over priced! (That included breakfast which if you went for full English was good!) only major downside apart from price is (and hotel can do nothing about this!) the sound of the planes from Manchester airport!

Had my daughter's wedding here. From start to finish the whole day was amazing! The food is 5 star couldn't fault any courses. Would highly recommend.

Regularly use the Deanwater as a base of conferences or adhoc meetings with work. We are also looked after and nothing is too much trouble for them to arrange.

As you can image organising a wake in the wake of a death is not something that anyone relishes nor wishes on anyone. I cannot praise Barry and his team more for their professionalism and care at this time. My father was a ‘regular’ at the Deanwater and so it was a fitting place to celebrate and remember his life.

What to do when you want an intimate but professionally managed family party; we had 50 invitees to this very special event, we wanted room to sit, talk, eat and more than anything enjoy the company of a family that we rarely get all together to celebrate.

Management were Marvellous,understood our needs and organized everything without hassle.Hot food was excellent and nothing was to much trouble for the staff. Please keep up these high standards Deanwater. Michael and Mary Stephenson.

This was the 2nd visit to this venue as guests of friends and the Husband who was Eighty. They and their friends hold nearly all their functions here so it shows how popular it is. The location is ideal for all functions with accommodation on site as well if anyone needs to stay over. The staff are excellent very friendly, helpful and welcoming. The meal we every time has been well cooked and presented over each course. We would highly recommend the venue and will certainly be returning in the near future.

This is the first time I have been here, the service was wonderful, thank u Chris The food was absolutely fantastic too . I definately will be coming back bringing my Husband Everything was 100% and perfect

Nice Hotel with a lot of character. Super clean and quiet. Good beds and service . A bit isolated but this is why it's so calm ! My only point is that temperature control is something to deal with. I had to shut down the heating system and open the windows otherwise it's too hot, specially in the bathroom. Nice stay, convenient bar and breakfast .

The staff tried hard but the ambience was poor and the food dreadful. The scallops were badly cooked with some burnt and bitter bacon alongside, the main courses featured chips and peas in a down at heel school canteen way which hardly matches the cost of the meals. The wine list was limited an the three that I tried within our group of 20 were all overpriced and poor quality

By far the most amazing wedding venue, in such a picturesque location. From the moment we found The Deanwater we knew we'd found somewhere special. Barry and his team are incredible and looked after our every need. Nothing was too much trouble. Many of our wedding guests stayed at the hotel and have had nothing but positive things to say about their experiences. The Balmoral suite where our reception was held has recently tly been decorated to a very high, classy standard- something many guests commented on. The food was second to none - the wedding breakfast was simply delicious, so to was the evening buffet of sausage and bacon barms as well as the breakfast the following day. We feel very lucky to have found this gem and it now holds very special memories for us as a family. We will continue to visit for meals, just so we can relive our perfect day. Thank you xxx

We went for a birthday meal at lunchtime and it was just excellent. The service was unhurried which was fine and the waiting staff helpful and friendly. We had scallops, salmon, steak, and a ginger sponge that was very tasty. All the food was excellent. The room was decorated for Christmas but not overdone.

Called here for dinner after a late night shopping trip to Norcutts Garden centre just up the road. Had a pleseant meal in clean comfortable surroundings. Was happy with the amount of food and the quality although the starters seemed expensive for what they were.

We had a group Christmas lunch for 14 people and were well pleased with everything. The Henry Tudor room was tastefully decorated, the staff were welcoming and looked after us efficiently.

Stayed in the Deanwater for work at the start of the year. To start the rooms are basic, but clean and unoffensive, the bed is confortable.

My wife and I enjoyed a very pleasant dinner at the Deanwater Hotel. There was a comprehensive menu and we selected roast rump of lamb. This came - done medium as requested - with very fresh vegetables, cabbage, peas and carrots along with mashed potato. The gravy was delicious and brought the meat and veg together very well. A range of desserts was offered and we enjoyed the creme brulee and chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. A cabernet sauvignon house wine went well with the food. Of particular note was the service which was excellent - friendly helpful staff. We will certainly be returning there.

I never thought I could say that a restaurant could be overly attentive, but we were asked so many times so quickly if we would like to order a drink that it became annoying. We were asked as soon as we were seated and we said could we have a few minutes to decide, we were given approximately a minute, but as we had just arrived we had not even picked up a menu. Again we asked for more time and had just started looking at the wine menu when our server returned. Not a good start.

Visited for a wedding reception. Lovely room and outside seating area. Food was really good. Drinks expensive though and the choices of draft keg beer could be better for this kind of hotel.

We booked a table in the Tudor Bar for a family Saturday lunch - 6 adults and 4 children. It is relatively local for all of us and was chosen for the wide range of food on offer for adults and children, covering all tastes. Although we had been to previous functions at the Deanwater, it was our first meal in the Tudor Bar for a long time. It was a rainy day but we were made very welcome with a single long table in a separate part of the room, away from other guests, although it was not very busy at the time we arrived. The staff were attentive without being intrusive as we waited for everyone to arrive, and later throughout the meal. Drinks were brought promptly at the beginning and again later during the course of the meal. There were two belated birthdays and one qualification recently achieved to celebrate. The adults chose starters and main courses and the children were served at the same time as the starters, as requested, to avoid a long wait as they were hungry. Three of us had the whitebait, which was delicious, but lacked the usual addition of slices of brown bread. In retrospect, perhaps we should have requested this and I am sure it would have been provided. The Tempura prawns were apparently very tasty too. The mains selected comprised braised lamb shanks, turkey and salmon - all very nice and served with roast or mashed potatoes and a selection of fresh vegetables on the plate. The lamb shanks were huge, flavoursome and tender, satisfying even those with a large appetite. They were a bit lacking in gravy but this was provided very quickly on request.The children cleared their plates too. Three had the children's menu and the other chose a children's portion from the main menu. The children had brought a birthday cake which we were allowed to serve at the table, and the staff were kind enough to provide plates and a lighter for the candles.In summary, it was an excellent choice for the occasion - pleasant surroundings, good food, good choice of food, good service and good value for money. One suggestion for future improvement would be to perhaps offer set prices for 2 or 3 courses.We have every intention of returning.

We visited here for my in-laws Golden wedding reception. The room has been very newly decorated. It looked stunning. It definitely had the wow factor as you walked in. The meal was delicious and there was more than enough. My son who is a vegetarian loved his food too. The staff were very professional and friendly. Just a perfect venue for such a special occasion.

We booked the Deanwater for a 90th birthday party in August 2017 having had a previous party there which was excellent .From the moment we arrived we were made very welcome , being greeted by the staff ,the party manager could not have been more helpful , nothing was too much trouble for him , he genuinely wanted the party to be a success , which it was .The staff were friendly , efficient and attentive. The food was perfect and everybody said how wonderful it was . My wife and I are both vegetarian and the butternut squash roulade was delicious with lots of vegetables to go with it .The Tudor Suite was very pleasant and whole experience made for a perfect afternoon.

An amazing location. Beautiful building and great night sleep. Food is good but not amazing, beer and drinks again good but not the best and is quite pricey, also service is quite slow throughout. The main disappointment is the lack of information about the area and building. It's a very old building with lots of buildings added to it I'd like a leaflet of information on the hotel, buildings and area informing people of its past and how it became a hotel.

The staff food and location could not have been better . Thank you for a very memorable day . We will be visiting again the staff looked after everyone so well . Nothing was to much trouble . Sylvia and Tom Coleman Cheshire

We always enjoy a visit to this restaurant. The staff are welcoming and friendly and the food is excellent. On this occasion I loved the Vegetarian Roulade. Something different and extremely tasty. My other half enjoyed the Lamb Shank and our teenage Granddaughter thought the Veggie Burger was delicious. Very good and reasonably priced wine and good coffee. Two of us shared a yummy Eton Mess for dessert.Lots of choice on the menu and some dishes are served in smaller portions for smaller appetites which is such a good idea. I can't fault the Deanwater but so many people forget hotel restaurants when eating out, often thinking they are just for residents. Not the case and I can highly recommend this restaurant. Good idea to reserve a table.

The so-called Caesar salad would have defied the Trades Descriptions Act! Limp assorted leaves, carrot, onion, tomato, cucumber? Come on! Where was the pancetta, croutons, Parmesan, Romaine lettuce? I suggested the chef should check his recipe books, and was given just a complimentary coffee. My husband's gammon was overcooked, as was the egg, which was hard. Would certainly not recommend.

From the very moment we walked in to 'The Balmoral Suite', we knew it was the place we had to marry; the staff were so friendly but not intrusive, welcoming and police. I really wanted to find an excuse to come & have a meal, it was my 30th in April, so there lay the perfect excuse. We all ordered a starter, boy they were ALL amazing; they tasted fresh and flavoursome. I had a steak with peppercorn sauce for my main and it was cooked to perfection, melting in the mouth style!I'm going to return in the next month or 2, for a catch up with the girls, which they're all so excited about. Bring on the wedding next year!!

Stayed here for 1 night only on business . A beautiful location , although had to go up quirky steps here and there , it added to its beauty . The bedroom was more like a little apartment , good solid doors between bathroom and bedroom , making feel more of a home . Very nicely decorated , immaculately clean and comfy bed . Only thing missing was a small fridge - but that wasnt a minus ! Had a wonderful evening meal in the small but cosy restaurant . Food menu was fabulous and took myself and colleagues a while to decide . Could not fault it ,, excellent staff and too beautiful food ( hence had to have pudding and another glass of vino !! Only downside - one night wasn't enough !!Would definitely return and recommend ,, also it would be a beautiful place to hold a celebration , including weddings ! Thank you for an enjoyable visit

Great hotel for Events and Weddings as the staff have serving large parties down to a tea.Rooms are pleasant but the showers need updating.The main bad point is the beds are terrible. Poor springs. I have spinal issues since fracturing my spine some time ago and ended up sleeping on the floor the bed was so bad.

Stayed here a few times on business.countryside setting.Rooms in need of an update however clean with conplimenery tea and coffee/water and biscuits and also bathroom items. Very hot throughout night even when radiator set to low. Corridor leading to bathroom. Room service available. Restaurant and reception in a separate building. Staff very helpful. Breakfast buffet style continental and also cooked breakfast available. Approx 20mins from airport.

Stayed here last night, room was large and very clean, wedding venue was beautiful, food was excellent, breakfast was yummy

Both food and service are excellent. I love the way they serve small portions as sometimes I find a meal too much.

Lovely room and staff. But please when we come again on ladies luncheon could we have a change from green beans. Veg very bland .......nothing like the veg at the Hunting lodge.

Probus Group Bramhall meet every year for an annual lunch ,previously at the Hunting Lodge Adlington ,but they do not want Lunchtime Business any longer , but the Deanwater jumped at the chance and provided an excellent lunch for 86 people.Staff all well trained , Parking good for 50+ cars , Two very large rooms to sit and have a drink prior to dining ,together with an excellent Dining room . We were offered a very good choice of menu ,selected prior to the day and at a modest cost of £23-50 pp which included the tip

Had to wait 55 mins for ordered food with only a half hearted 'apology' when paying the bill.All four dishes were some way short of good cooking. My fried eggs were cold, chips were stale and tepid.My wife's battered fish was soggy and undercooked.The desserts were sort of OK, but not very nicely presented.Overall, it's a rather charitable average rating. Looking at other reviews, did we hit a bad day in the kitchen? With so many excellent pub/restaurants in the area, don't feel like risking another visit.

Visited last Friday for our works Christmas meal. This was my first visit and I have to say I was very impressed.The food was good and served hot on warmed plates. The serving staff were really efficient. This can be difficult to achieve when every table is sitting down to eat at the same time. The venue provided a decent sized dance floor for a bit of a bop after dinner. Would not hesitate to recommend the Deanwater as a venue.

Great place with friendly staff, clean and comfortable rooms, nice menu and food. Great quality for the price!

Just returned home from a lovely lunch at The Deanwater. V pleasant staff, hot food and good service. After a disappointing meal at The Bridge in Prestbury last night, this lunch was nothing close to perfect! The Bridge could learn a fair bit from here!Large portions - some of the older ladies in my party found it slightly over facing. This is my only quibble.

This hotel was absolutely fantastic catering for our son's wedding reception/evening do in November. He was let down by another hotel about 4 weeks before his wedding day and approached the Deanwater for help. They were absolutely fantastic, helped so efficiently and sympathetically and delivered everything that the couple wanted. Food was excellent throughout the day, reception staff so very welcoming and informative and the rooms booked for an overnight stay were clean, warm and comfortable. The full English breakfast on offer the next morning was excellent, possibly breakfast experience could have been improved if the young staff on duty had explained options available and shown guests where to obtain extras - cereal, fruit juices etc, can only put this down to their young ages and lack of experience, maybe something for management to note about training, but apart from that the whole experience was brilliant. We can only thank everyone most profusely, and would have no hesitation in recommending the hotel.

Excellent venue, excellent food, excellent professional polite staff,Loved the relaxing atmosphere, it was wonderful.Can't wait to go again.Great place....lunch with the silver foxes

Went there with my family. Everyone enjoyed their meals. I had a burger which was very tasty. Service was ok but a little bit slow. We will be back!

We took our elderly mother for lunch here on her birthday, as we knew it was accessible and served the sort of food she likes. Service was excellent as usual, and the menu send to have a wider choice than last time we came. There was something for everyone, including one in our party who was lactose intolerant. They also serve smaller portions. A great success.

On a week of random travel we discovered the Deanwater Hotel and rated it highly.Our room next to the closed pool we found disappointing at first but it was so clean and they were generous with what they provided in the room more than made up for it. The food was superb and the staff very attentive and good at their jobs. Our plan had been to go out for dinner on the second night but we knew we would not be able to find anything better so we stayed in.

We attended a family wedding here over the weekend and we couldn't fault the service of the staff. We had a friendly greeting when we arrived and swiftly shown to our rooms. We had a few niggles in the rooms and housekeeping sorted it out straight away no matter that it was fairly late when we arrived. The staff in the breakfast room were very attentive and fast so we didn't have to wait too long. The only downside was the breakfast was very greasy so I didn't eat it all. Apart from that it was fine. The wedding was amazing and again all the staff were very efficient in sorting things out seamlessly so that the wedding breakfast things were quickly cleared away making room for the disco without much disruption. There was plenty of space outside on a covered terrace where people could sit out together with a lawn where children could run around.Overall, a great venue with nice clean bedrooms and bathrooms; we would stay again. A really lovely weekend away spent with family.

We attend a show near wilmslow every year and for the past ten we have stayed at the deanwaterIt is a great placeYes, the bathrooms could do with being refurbished but they are good and the bedrooms, which have been refurbished are greatVery comfy beds and great facilitiesFood is excellent ......normally only eat breakfast at the hotel and the cooked breakfast is great.....non cooked choice also greatThe staff are friendly and very polite and helpful and it is a terrific place

Three of us met up here for lunch on my recommendation and they weren't disappointed. The service is friendly with a warm welcome and the food is extremely good. My other half opted for the Roast of the Day which has a plentiful supply ot turkey, roast potatoes and vegetables and was delicious. The other diner had Gammon and Pineapple and thought it excellent. My Cheese and Onion Pasty contained good strong cheese and I requested mixed vegetables as opposed to the chunky chips and this was no problem. Tasty.Although the dessert menu was tempting, we were just too full so ordered coffee which was very good. We then went into the lounge bar for another drink. Helpfully, a number of the main courses are done in smaller portions which is such a good idea.The surroundings of the hotel are beautiful and the gardens are extremely well looked after. Lots of car parking to the rear and easy to get to from Wilmslow, Macclesfield and surrounding areas. Highly recommended.

The food is good and reasonably priced here. The staff are very friendly.The one thing that let's the place down is its always uncomfortably hot in the restaurant.