The _saloon_ is a splendid apartment; it is a square of 30 feet, formed into an octagon by arches across the angles, which give to the vaultings a beautiful form; there are three windows, enriched with tracery, and nearly filled with painted glass, through which a subdued light is admitted, giving to the Gothic character of the saloon a very rich and striking effect. The elegant fan tracery of the ceiling is supported by twelve slender columns in the angles and sides; the Roman circle, forming the centre, is composed of numerous mouldings, and ornamented with fruit and foliage. The stained glass windows represent the heraldic achievements of the noble house of Grosvenor, with those of the ancient families with whom they have formed alliances; and in the upper compartments are six full-length figures of William the Conqueror; Sir Gilbert le Grosvenor, his companion at the time of the Norman invasion, and the nephew of Hugh Lupus; the lady of Sir Gilbert; Sir Robert le Grosvenor, the Crusader; Joan Lady Grosvenor, heiress of Eaton; and Odo, Bishop of Bayeux, uncle of the Conqueror. The furniture of the room is chaste, both in colour and design. The chimney-piece is of statuary marble, and opposite to it is an organ, both highly adorned. This room has recently been richly decorated in the Alhambresque style, by Mr. John Morris of Chester; each panel being most beautifully embellished with landscapes. The ante-rooms, though of similar proportions, are differently decorated; the ceiling of each is covered with a delicate pattern of tracery, and both are superbly furnished. The windows are composed of stained glass, representing the figures and arms of six of the Earls of Chester. The ante-dining-room is a handsome apartment, recently decorated in the Alhambresque style, by Mr. Morris, though with less elaborate finish than the saloon.