WHITE HOUSE MANOR
A luxurious haven within striking distance of Manchester
OWNERS Ryland and Judith Wakeham have infused this Cheshire Georgian manor house in the village of Prestbury (top of the county's des-res enclaves) with lashings of enviable style. Eleven brilliantly conceived bedrooms in the heart of upmarket Cheshire's Golden Triangle let guests choose from the sensuous to the traditional, and the flamboyant to the downright decadent.
Feeling naughty? There’s the Crystal room, with its stunning chandelier, whirlpool bath, Monsoon power shower and tile TV, whose four-poster is trimmed in icicle glass beads. Opulent Aphrodite (aptly named after the goddess of love) is a real lovers’ lair, while Campion boasts a four-poster swathed in chiffon.
Regal cerise and gold taffetas are the theme of Minerva, while Earl Gray is done out in Wedgwood china-plate blues. The Millennium room has a huge glass bed and wicked Turkish steam room – a 21st century harem for two. The Coach House meanwhile – all muted browns and sultry golds – has a state-of-the art bathroom and its own private entrance.
Hit the Spot
In the des-res village of Prestbury
Bedtime
Honeymooners adore Aphrodite – a real lovers' lair
Be Savvy
The restaurant is a short walk away
Be Smitten
Suite serenity – serious style, fabulous food, and you
Private sanctuaries
Individual pieces of art, furniture and collectibles have been chosen with consummate care to create sumptuous private sanctuaries perfect for putting up the ‘Do Not Disturb’ sign.
Limed oak beams, parchment block walls and designer tableware set the scene in the White House retstaurant, where modern British cuisine is served with continental flair. Try the assiette of goat’s cheese, followed by the grilled sea bass with risotto nero and champagne lime sauce. Sweet tooths should get stuck into Ryland’s plate of British desserts for sharing (we couldn't resist the melting chocolate fondant).
White House Manor was reviewed by Room for Romance
Feeling naughty? There’s the Crystal room, with its stunning chandelier, whirlpool bath, Monsoon power shower and tile TV, whose four-poster is trimmed in icicle glass beads. Opulent Aphrodite (aptly named after the goddess of love) is a real lovers’ lair, while Campion boasts a four-poster swathed in chiffon.
Regal cerise and gold taffetas are the theme of Minerva, while Earl Gray is done out in Wedgwood china-plate blues. The Millennium room has a huge glass bed and wicked Turkish steam room – a 21st century harem for two. The Coach House meanwhile – all muted browns and sultry golds – has a state-of-the art bathroom and its own private entrance.
Hit the Spot
In the des-res village of Prestbury
Bedtime
Honeymooners adore Aphrodite – a real lovers' lair
Be Savvy
The restaurant is a short walk away
Be Smitten
Suite serenity – serious style, fabulous food, and you
Private sanctuaries
Individual pieces of art, furniture and collectibles have been chosen with consummate care to create sumptuous private sanctuaries perfect for putting up the ‘Do Not Disturb’ sign.
Limed oak beams, parchment block walls and designer tableware set the scene in the White House retstaurant, where modern British cuisine is served with continental flair. Try the assiette of goat’s cheese, followed by the grilled sea bass with risotto nero and champagne lime sauce. Sweet tooths should get stuck into Ryland’s plate of British desserts for sharing (we couldn't resist the melting chocolate fondant).
White House Manor was reviewed by Room for Romance
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Dining in
Set in a 17th century farmhouse, this place is bang up to date decor wise. Antique cherry wood Spanish furniture and a wealth of glass help set it alight visually. Savour first-class modern English cuisine, with regularly changing and seasonal menus. Innovative dishes might include seared Cornish scallops with mint pea salsa, rocket salad and red pepper essence, oven roasted rack of lamb with dauphinoise potatoes, wilted spinach and a basil lamb jus.
Dining out
Places worth trying include the Plough and Flail gastro pub at Mobberley, Amba Restaurant and Lounge at Hale, and Graze Bar and Restaurant. Prestbury is also home to Thai and Italian eateries.
Where?
White House Restaurant, two minutes from the hotel
What’s cooking?
Try innovative dishes such as smoked trout and tomato jelly, roast loin of Cheshire pork and lemon and lime cheesecake.
Dress the part
Chinos and skirts will do nicely
Top table?
Ask for a table in the conservatory
See & Do
Live out your own period drama at Chatsworth, the country house pile of Mr Darcy in the 2005 film version of Pride and Prejudice, or visit the awesome stately homes at Lyme Park and Tatton Park. Alternatively chill out at nearby Tytherington leisure club, where guests get discounted entry to use the golf course, Olympic-sized pool and gym. If you’d rather watch then do, take a tour of Old Trafford’s football and cricket ground in Manchester, 15 minutes away by train. There are many golf courses in the area and you can be barefooting it along a Welsh beach after an hour’s drive.
Shop
Manchester possesses a huge range of big-name shops including top department stores like Harvey Nicholas and Selfridges.
Play
In the summer head off for an evening stroll, then kick back and relax in the hotel’s lounge. Head for the city lights of Manchester for a wealth of bars and restaurants, cinemas and theatres.
Make a date
July
Garden lovers flock to the RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park, rated almost as highly as London’s Chelsea Flower Show.
Summer
Make a day of it at the Chester Races – there are meetings through the summer.
August
Enjoy the Gayfest at Manchester’s Mardi Gras, complete with a pink picnic and parade.
Set in a 17th century farmhouse, this place is bang up to date decor wise. Antique cherry wood Spanish furniture and a wealth of glass help set it alight visually. Savour first-class modern English cuisine, with regularly changing and seasonal menus. Innovative dishes might include seared Cornish scallops with mint pea salsa, rocket salad and red pepper essence, oven roasted rack of lamb with dauphinoise potatoes, wilted spinach and a basil lamb jus.
Dining out
Places worth trying include the Plough and Flail gastro pub at Mobberley, Amba Restaurant and Lounge at Hale, and Graze Bar and Restaurant. Prestbury is also home to Thai and Italian eateries.
Where?
White House Restaurant, two minutes from the hotel
What’s cooking?
Try innovative dishes such as smoked trout and tomato jelly, roast loin of Cheshire pork and lemon and lime cheesecake.
Dress the part
Chinos and skirts will do nicely
Top table?
Ask for a table in the conservatory
See & Do
Live out your own period drama at Chatsworth, the country house pile of Mr Darcy in the 2005 film version of Pride and Prejudice, or visit the awesome stately homes at Lyme Park and Tatton Park. Alternatively chill out at nearby Tytherington leisure club, where guests get discounted entry to use the golf course, Olympic-sized pool and gym. If you’d rather watch then do, take a tour of Old Trafford’s football and cricket ground in Manchester, 15 minutes away by train. There are many golf courses in the area and you can be barefooting it along a Welsh beach after an hour’s drive.
Shop
Manchester possesses a huge range of big-name shops including top department stores like Harvey Nicholas and Selfridges.
Play
In the summer head off for an evening stroll, then kick back and relax in the hotel’s lounge. Head for the city lights of Manchester for a wealth of bars and restaurants, cinemas and theatres.
Make a date
July
Garden lovers flock to the RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park, rated almost as highly as London’s Chelsea Flower Show.
Summer
Make a day of it at the Chester Races – there are meetings through the summer.
August
Enjoy the Gayfest at Manchester’s Mardi Gras, complete with a pink picnic and parade.
GETTING THERE
Location
Prestbury village, Cheshire SK10 4HP
Parking
Free guest parking
Trains
Prestbury station is just 500 yards away
Taxis
GBP 25 to Manchester Airport
Airport
Manchester – ten miles
Rooms and suites
Eleven rooms
Special features
Why not book a room with a four-poster bed, a whirlpool bath or a Turkish steam room?
Also…
All rooms also have complimentary wi-fi, LCD TVs and DVD players.
ESSENTIAL INFO
Rates guide
GBP 95 -125
Open/closed
Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day
Check-in
3pm
Check-out
11am
Minimum night stay?
No
Breakfast
Breakfast (not included in room rates) is worth getting up for. The full English includes BBC award-winning bacon, and sausages sourced from Moorland Smokehouse in Wilmslow.
Room service
Available in the morning and the evening
Children
No children under ten
Pets
No
Air conditioning
In some rooms
Languages
English, French and Spanish.
Wedding license?
No
Coming soon
A new larger orangery with a pink theme opens soon, with a groovy pink glass bar, antique furniture, and an array of grey, amber and pink glass bottles.
Your contact
Ryland and Judith Wakeham – owners
Location
Prestbury village, Cheshire SK10 4HP
Parking
Free guest parking
Trains
Prestbury station is just 500 yards away
Taxis
GBP 25 to Manchester Airport
Airport
Manchester – ten miles
Rooms and suites
Eleven rooms
Special features
Why not book a room with a four-poster bed, a whirlpool bath or a Turkish steam room?
Also…
All rooms also have complimentary wi-fi, LCD TVs and DVD players.
ESSENTIAL INFO
Rates guide
GBP 95 -125
Open/closed
Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day
Check-in
3pm
Check-out
11am
Minimum night stay?
No
Breakfast
Breakfast (not included in room rates) is worth getting up for. The full English includes BBC award-winning bacon, and sausages sourced from Moorland Smokehouse in Wilmslow.
Room service
Available in the morning and the evening
Children
No children under ten
Pets
No
Air conditioning
In some rooms
Languages
English, French and Spanish.
Wedding license?
No
Coming soon
A new larger orangery with a pink theme opens soon, with a groovy pink glass bar, antique furniture, and an array of grey, amber and pink glass bottles.
Your contact
Ryland and Judith Wakeham – owners
