Horse riding

What better way to enjoy the Cheshire countryside than hacking out along the sandstone trail and into nearby Delamere forest. Willington Hall riding stables offer a range of riding packages from the beginner to the accomplished. The fully BHA approved stables couldn’t be more convenient, situated within the grounds; if you’re serious about riding this is the place!

With prices starting from £23 per lesson or hack, you can ask reception to book for you, or contact them directly to discuss your requirements. www.willingtonriding.co.uk

Shooting and Fishing

There are several shooting schools in the area, offering different packages according to ability and requirements.

North Wales shooting school, based in Chester, can arrange packages tailored to your shooting needs, or if you are an accomplished shooter you can just rent the traps.

Prices start from £5.50 for 25 clays.

More details can be found at www.shootingschool.net

Mouldsworth Shooting School and fishing is closer to the hotel. In a beautiful countryside setting, the school offers a varied style of clay traps, replicating different types of shooting. If you want a shooting event at the hotel they have a portable trailer trap the ‘Promatic Hunsman’ which has 3 traps and can be set for the beginner or random fire for the expert shot. Their coarse fishing lake is also very popular, with prices from £6.00 per rod, contact elizebeth@swinfordstud.co.uk for details and availability.

Catton Hall Shooting ground, also in a stunning countryside location, has a range of country pursuits including shooting, archery, quad biking, and paintballing.

More details can be found at www.cattonhall.co.uk