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De Vere Cranage Estate

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Venue Type

Hotel Venue

City

Crewe

Region

North West

Standing

300

theatre

300

dinner

220

bedrooms

152

About Venue

Located in the heart of the Cheshire countryside near Holmes Chapel, De Vere Cranage Estate is a contemporary country house hotel and conference venue set within 20 acres of landscaped grounds. Combining a historic Grade II listed mansion with purpose-built conference facilities and stylish accommodation, the estate provides an exceptional setting for conferences, meetings, training events, gala dinners and residential corporate events. Its tranquil surroundings and excellent transport links make it one of the North West's leading business event destinations.

The venue features an extensive collection of flexible meeting rooms centred around the impressive Stephenson and Baird Suites, alongside executive boardrooms, breakout areas and contemporary social spaces. Modern technology, dedicated event management and extensive outdoor space for team building are complemented by leisure facilities including a swimming pool, gym and spa, creating an ideal environment for multi-day conferences and corporate retreats.

Situated just minutes from Junction 18 of the M6 and within easy reach of Manchester Airport, De Vere Cranage Estate combines countryside tranquillity with excellent accessibility for delegates travelling from across the UK.

Event Spaces

Stephenson Suite

The Stephenson Suite is the venue's largest conference space, offering a modern pillar-free environment with integrated audiovisual technology and flexible layouts for conferences, exhibitions, gala dinners and large corporate events. The suite can also be divided into smaller sections to support multi-stream programmes.

Baird Suite

Designed for conferences, presentations and banqueting events, the Baird Suite provides a spacious contemporary setting with adaptable configurations and excellent production facilities. It works particularly well for medium to large corporate events requiring breakout flexibility.

Executive Meeting Rooms

The estate offers a wide range of naturally lit meeting rooms and boardrooms suitable for strategy meetings, workshops, interviews and training sessions. Modern furnishings, integrated technology and comfortable surroundings create productive business environments for smaller groups.

Outdoor Spaces

The landscaped grounds surrounding the estate provide excellent opportunities for team building activities, networking events and informal breakout sessions. The extensive gardens create a peaceful backdrop that complements residential conferences and corporate away days.

Facilities and Services

De Vere Cranage Estate offers integrated AV technology, high-speed Wi-Fi, hybrid meeting capability, dedicated event management, extensive breakout space, leisure club, swimming pool, spa facilities, gym, landscaped grounds for team building, restaurant and bar, accessible facilities, complimentary parking and contemporary residential accommodation.

Location and Access

Located near Holmes Chapel in rural Cheshire, De Vere Cranage Estate is just minutes from Junction 18 of the M6, providing excellent road access from Manchester, Birmingham and Liverpool. Manchester Airport is approximately 30 minutes away, while Holmes Chapel railway station offers direct rail connections to Manchester and Crewe. The venue benefits from extensive complimentary on-site parking, step-free access to the principal event facilities and dedicated supplier access for efficient event setup and logistics.

Ideal For

Corporate Conferences
Residential Meetings
Training Events
Board Meetings
Team Building
Product Launches
Networking Events
Award Ceremonies
Private Dining
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Key Features

Grade II Listed Mansion
20 Acres of Landscaped Grounds
Purpose-Built Conference Centre
28 Flexible Meeting Rooms
152 Bedrooms
Leisure Club & Spa
Integrated AV Technology
Complimentary Parking
Excellent M6 Access
Dedicated Event Team

Why Hire

De Vere Cranage Estate combines the character of a historic country estate with purpose-built conference facilities, extensive accommodation and modern event technology. Its flexible meeting spaces, peaceful surroundings and excellent accessibility make it an outstanding choice for conferences, residential meetings and corporate events in the North West.