Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere
Mere, on the edge of Knutsford · Hotel
A five-star resort on 157 acres overlooking The Mere lake, with an 18-hole golf course, spa and a Gordon Ramsay restaurant.
About Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere
Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere occupies a 157-acre estate around a private lake on the edge of Knutsford, close enough to Manchester Airport for an early flight yet set deep enough in parkland to feel entirely rural. The resort's 116 rooms and suites range from standard doubles to lakeside suites, and the grounds include an 18-hole championship golf course originally laid out by James Braid.
Dining is a genuine draw here, with a restaurant from Gordon Ramsay's group among the resort's several venues, alongside bars and more informal options. The spa runs to a twenty-metre pool, vitality pool, sauna, steam rooms and a full treatment menu, while padel courts and a driving range add to the leisure offering beyond the golf course itself.
The resort suits visitors wanting a full country house experience with genuine five-star facilities rather than a simple overnight stop, and its position just off the M56 and M6 makes it a practical base for exploring Knutsford, Tatton Park and the wider Cheshire countryside despite its resort scale.
At a glance
- Property type
- Hotel
- Location
- Mere, on the edge of Knutsford
- Star rating
- 5 star
- Guest score
- 8.9 / 10 (2,400 reviews)
- Prices from
- £250 per night
- Destination
- Knutsford