bar was reasonably priced

the service was superb, we arrived later than expected and the bar was closed but they could not have been more hospitable and were able to source some drinks for

bar was good, a great evening

the bar meal i had not enough on plate for the price

we ate in the hotel, bar meals, restaurant meals and had a delicious breakfast too

early check in arranged for no extra cost, which was brilliant for us as we travelled from over 2

gym is modern with good equipment

also staff allowed a very early check in which i appreciated as we were visiting someone in a care home nearby and had come

maybe the gym could have been bigger

loved the gym, went almost every day. staff were extremely attentive and friendly

fantastic. so comfortable! good location - just off the motorway. pool and sauna grwat

spacious rooms, comfy bed and great location. breakfast was nice too

warm and welcoming, room was lovely and very clean, pillows are amazing, cookie was so nice, pool was such a bonus, everything was perfect

nice clean hotel, with good room service and atmosphere

the sofas in the bar area are very dirty and need a good clean

chef is italian and is super professional and gives you a practically personalized service the barista of the bar a super friendly and very smiling english lady the waitresses of the restaurant

no room service, keep people out of your room and good one way system

they need to sort the wifi out kept losing connection while making video calls

the wifi should have been entirely free

wifi not available in back part of hotel

parking is over the road and staff at breakfast a little unhelpful

breakfast was delicious

breakfast was lovely

great breakfast (except sausages), free laundry a bonus

the breakfast was good with a good choice, all the staff were very helpful

hotel very clean and nice food served in the bar i found after a nights stay with work

paying pool and spa

i loved the pool and how nice the hotel itself looked. the room was a nice size and very cozy.

decent size room; comfy bed; room service; dinner. nice staff

spa facilities

location, bonus having a swimming pool

the price of food in the restaurant booking the swimming pool due to covid restrictions

er 12 for a glass of wine and a pint of lager)

clean, restaurant and bar looked nice although after a long day with two young children we chose room service instead which was good, quick and easy

use of pool/spa facilities a great bonus

decent sixed rooms and beds, very clean bathrooms which was lovely to see and a kitchenet which was a nice size and centre of the house which was nice

property consists of 5 bedrooms (3 double and 2 twin) 2 shared bathrooms abd a small kitchen

clean and use of shared kitchen facilities

it is shared accomidation with common kitchen with untensils left in the sink for a wash

no microwave in kitchen

fuss free staff that allowed us an early check in at no extra cost.

the members rewards are great especially the late check out

it was great to have the ability to get food on site as well as having a bar in the lobby

breakfast was delicious

i was offered a late check out as a member, and they helped me sort out parking

easy to find. comfy beds and clean room. allowed early check in. good breakfast

good breakfast choice

easy to find. comfy beds and clean room. allowed early check in. good breakfast

the full english breakfast was so tasty, especially the sausage

couldn't be help however they allowed us to order food from the local takeaway and eat it in the bar and even gave us plates and

and also a gym and

i liked the fact that there are at least 2 ev chargers around the property too

for early check in but no receptionist for ages to be able to get key

early check in at no additional cost

gym facility's and sauna and steam room

early check in as requested was easily met with pleasant reception staff.

very minor point was that i struggled to get onto your wifi to be told when we left that i was trying the wrong one and should of been made aware of which

free parking and wifi

ev charges available, had to pre book

nice and loved being able to take hot snack to the room with even the offer to deliver them as room service

the family room was a great size and loved the kids had their own single beds rather than having to share a double

the gym facility

bar and pool sauna

walk around and enjoy the grounds of the place and it comes with a great swimming pool area and bar pool table and a bar

it was luxurious with secure parking. they even have a pool.

great place clean and friendly staff we had lots of fun at the bar and in pool

better wifi

wifi which is free was sooooooo slow :) but i managed to do what i needed to do in the end

only down side to our stay was the wait for food in the bar in the evening which was truly awful

well stocked bar and room service

clean staff tv wifi had a bath and shower room service car park location

we had an amazing cooked breakfast in the morning

lovely host, great breakfast and excellent free parking

comfy and clean breakfast was great too

the full english breakfast was excellent

my dog was allowed to accompany me to breakfast which again was a lovely touch

nice location, good spa facilities, big room, big bed.

to dislike really big if i was going to be really picky, a full buffet style breakfast like they do at hoarcross hall would be nice

pool and grounds well manicured & maintained

the indoor pool and spa area were good and not overcrowded

the indoor pool and spa area were good and not overcrowded

impressed, lovely place, free wifi, nice breakfast, great room with 180cm bed, nice selection of free toiletries and

the parking was amazing and the landscape was better

wifi was terrible!

bar and restaurant good with varied menu

we were warmly welcomed by tom at the bar upstairs - very helpful and professional

there is also a small gym, costa and a bar

it felt odd that reception, bar and restaurant are in a separate building from the accommodation blocks

the bar was still open so unwound with a drink, the young man in the bar was also very friendly

bar well stocked with sports large screen tv

breakfast was great

cereal, which i had though i don't usually eat it the room was good, comfortable bed and great wifi, but i don't recommend booking breakfast ,

the staff member i spoke to was able to secure an early check in

poor wifi in room.

not too mention there was free parking

wifi good

amazing pool and spa facilities

pool was open for family times so i took the kids, but those using spa facilities were consistently rude- moving my towels from chairs where

in family time which is excellent as one can enjoy a swim whilst one’s partner supervises the kids & swap

upgraded to a lovely room in the main old mansion. excellent pool and spa facilities.

pool was open for family times so i took the kids, but those using spa facilities were consistently rude- moving my towels from chairs where

not all children want the usual kids menu of nuggets chips and pizza

breakfast with nice quality ingredients, dinner was also delicious, great kids choice also, kids loved the pool was a little on the cool side but we soon warmed up

the bed was sooo comfortable and we had so much space, the room was clean and beautifully decorated

food is a bit pricey but the kids menu is good value

swimming pool had no lockers

the bar and restaurant were equally impressive, offering a warm, welcoming atmosphere and a cracking

happy to accommodate children and even dogs in the bar area

excellent food, bar and restaurant and staff

wish bar had stayed open after 10pm

very friendly bar staff and restaurant staff

free wifi and continental break are great

excellent value, with free papers, breakfast included and wifi

there is a bar and meal facility available, for the weary traveler

the location and car parking was good, it was good that there was a bar and gym on site

had a pizza late on the sunday night from the room service menu was lovely

only thing i didn't like was that the breakfast started late, at 8am and we waited another 45 minutes for the breakfast after we ordered

frills english breakfast of high quality with the option to get lavazza speciality coffees for free on order

lots of parking

kids loved the big bear on entry and other animals scattered around the family room

not many options to choose especially for kids

my kids slept on the sofa

very noisy, walls very thin could hear kids in next room

room had a little archway annex with 2 single beds for the kids

i have no issues beds were clean wifi for kids devices couldn't ask for anything more

late with 3 kids and all super wet from the rain

showers was a bit small for me the breakfast could of been better and the beer at the bar was not very cleaver and it was a bit noisey at times with the

no room service

breakfast was very good and great selection on the evening menu too

breakfast is self serve, cereals, toast, full english selection, and was included in the price

from the friendly staff to the room and to the breakfast

could do with disabled parking bays near entrance but it was not a big issue

pleased with everything just feel like the kitchen could be better equipped with things like sharp knives for

think it should be a lot more cleaner and have a washer machine in there and more cleaner in kitchen and more up to date

clean and very friendly hotel staff. nice breakfast car parking in front of the hotel

great staff, excellent food, quiet location, easy parking. fantastic value for money.

boutique hotel. excellent location, very comfy beds and a craft beer & gin bar below.

that i physically had to unplug from the wall to stop the incessant noise, complete lack of wifi, no operational television

well stocked bar with lively atmosphere

comment would be that the wifi may need a boost

good parking facilities at the back of the pub

check in at the bar which i found a bit glitchy as some members of staff just stared at me rather than giving any

excellent food. great bar area.

friendly, great atmosphere, good bar and great food

just couldn’t eat all of the breakfast but very tasty

no cooked breakfast

amazing breakfast. helpful staff. great room. cheap bar too

friendly staff can’t wait till 2024 to stay there again ud83dude0a breakfast amazing tv desent picture the only thing i miss is a shower in the room but did enjoy a

even has a 12 hole golf course that looks amazing

it is the perfect hotel, location, room, meals, the owners, the golf course, everything about this hotel is just superb in every way

were amazing fast check in on arrival, room very spacious with wonderful buffet breakfast, excellent customer service, beautiful location and hotel we will return

sofa bed not very comfortable. mattress too thin for older kids. breakfast was slow

village was beautiful, recommend visiting the church and has a playground nearby for kids

the late check out was good . excellent value for money.

bar staff were busy but still friendly and approachable, they quickly became familiar with what i

room very clean, and kids didn’t want to leave next morning so got their vote

nice old hotel in the middle of town with free parking

was excellent wiv us i dint get her name bt she was really help ful when we checked in she sorted room service out for us an late check out very bubbly girl always had a smile on her face would

staff, ease of parking, good restaurant, good prices, location right in centre of town, great atmosphere, free

room was lovely, comfortable bed and well appointed, period features were delightful the bar was well stocked with some excellent real ales and the food was excellent

the food, we wanted an early night so got room service for dinner and food was bland

breakfeast was ample and very tasty, the room in which it was served was a wonder to the kids

as a family with kids, we were really worried

the food and views car parking and cleanliness was eexcellent .lovely friendly staff .

good, but most of all the staff on our stay where fantastic friendly welcoming great with the kids liked it so much we have booked already our stay again thanks again

we were welcomed with a smile and everyone was really friendly. lovely bar area.

breakfast was fabulous

we stayed in the 'september' room in the old part of the building, not far from the bar and restaurant

visit to this hotel and spa room and facilities excellent would definately recommend this hotel for a luxury

hotel - amazing pool and spa area

nice touch with card, champagne and chocolate in room as stay was post-wedding friendly staff room service that we preordered was punctual delicious

the waiters, waitresses, bar staff were also brilliant

everything was first class - the bar served excellent real ales

a great welcome and excellent bar and restaurant.

small grumble was the bar closed at 10pm on the sunday and we didn't finish dinner until 9:45 pm, so no time for a drink

all of the staff we encountered were efficient and polite from the manager, the bar man and waiting staff in the restaurant

the hotel was dog friendly and able to come into the bar area

booked 2 bedrooms for our family of 4 (kids 10 and 14) the bedrooms were very comfortable and a good size for the price

they should be more transparent eg an £8 breakfast became £12

really, as with everywhere a double & coke from the bar costs enough to put off buying another - but that's anywhere these days

exceptionally clean with a fab breakfast.

could not access wifi

stayed with two kids for visits to waterworld & alton towers

nice breakfast two poached eggs on toast with bacon the staff, the young lady behind the bar who welcomed us, and matt couldn't have been

very clean hotel nice staff great restaurant and bar couldnt fault anything lovely

liked the parking leading to the hotel, i liked the character of the hotel, the staff were friendly, the room

the rooms were beautiful and clean, & the bar lady working was very helpful and welcoming

property was lovely, staff in the bar were really nice and so was the locals

some noise from the bar until 1 am but what you expect when staying in a pub

good bar downstairs to a pint too

hotel with the code system they have in place, the pub downstairs serves a cracking pint and the bar staff are very friendly

are in the bar and asked if there was a kids menu (we had 2 toddlers and a 9 year old with us), we were told it was just sandwiches and

high quality gym, pool, spa etc

kids can’t be in the pool weekday evenings but i understand it even if i don’t like it.

great location and lovely food. we loved the pool.

service in the bar was a little slow in the evening despite not being very busy but food was very tasty and fresh

bar prices are good as well

food in the bar is very nice and responsible priced

great staff, bar and restaurant provided excellent quality food and drinks. comfortable stay

good food and atmosphere in the bar and restaurant

loved the room and bar area, the hotel was clean and we liked the decor

4h3 bar mqn...... horrible mqn

the bar was very nice and locals were friendly

the view from my room was lovely and it was very quiet away from the noise of the bar area

i am therfore turning this box into a positive until i have said enough to turn the bar gree

the room was a decent size and clean, the staff very welcoming and attentive, the bar downstairs serves excellent ale and the gardens have a lovely view of the canal

staff, great facilities, watching wild rabbits with the kids from the window, beautiful location, close to a pub with a wacky warehouse and great kids

very friendly good with the dog too. great breakfast

distance from the southbound m6 , plenty of parking and efficient check

suggest lowering bar prices

afraid your bar prices for a quiet social drink are ridiculasly high eg

thank you to the cleaner and bar staff for a lovely stay

friendly staff lively bar room clean and tidy

a lovely evening was spent in the bar hosted by ed and friendly locals, they made us feel very much at home

checked in at the bar and the lady who served me was very friendly

would be good to know where the rooms are relative to the pub bar when you book.

location, friendly staff, restaurant and bar were great for us (3 blokes hiking), and breakfast was lovely

really good breakfast

the breakfast was amazing, i had pre ordered gluten free sausages however in the morning they

breakfast, brilliant staff, room and bathroom were clean, modern and cosy

staff were so accommodating especially the chap behind the bar all night who then served us breakfast in the morning

wifi bad, even in the main bar / restuarant - worse in the rooms in the annexe

beautiful rooms, lovely bar area and fantastic friendly staff.

food was delicious at the bar in the evening

location, free car parking, welcoming entrance area with its open fire, kind staff, excellent bar snacks, beautifully decorated room, warm towels, good toiletries, spacious bathroom, excellent

attentive polite and professional as well as friendly rooms were fabulous with great amenities breakfast and dinner wear perfect with a great diverse evening dinner menu the owner/proprietor was

i had room service and it was as good as in the restaurant, arrived fresh and hot

ample parking

i enjoyed dinner in the restaurant and breakfast in the morning; both were of good quality

super attentive and helpful staff. great restaurant. easy to access from m6. loads of parking.

lovely setting and location. room was big and well equipped. nice bar for pre party drinks

bed mattress could do with being replaced - would have preferred 2x singles for kids - teenagers don’t really want to share beds

bed mattress could do with being replaced - would have preferred 2x singles for kids - teenagers don t really want to share beds

a bigger pool

schedule for the kids to use the pool was inconvenient

great room, breakfast, nice spa and golf facilitates on site

bar and restaurant were good

great location, inside bar and eating area was very pleasing.

better breakfast

restaurant was lovely, food was really nice for both evening meal and breakfast the next morning

the food was lovely bar area friendly and welcoming

lovely staff, nice and clean, large bar and plenty of different seating areas and the the restaurant was perfect for yhe evening meal

also it was a shame that all bar one of the bedroom windows were painted closed ( couldn’t open

lovely breakfast

great bar and beers on offer

it has a well stocked bar the room was very

nice bar and dining facilities

good easy parking

staff when booking in, in the bar area and night staff ud83dude0alovely clean hotel

good bar area, and a welcoming fire

there could have been a better choice of fruits and meats / cheeses at breakfast

bar area was nice and had a good range of drinks

clean good location nice bar area

staff at reception were very welcoming and the staff on the bar were excellent really pleased with our stay and felt so relaxed we will definitely return thank

building, good location and the staff were very accommodating in giving us an early check

the food at the party was very good as was the breakfast

bar manager was very professional but

were only too happy to help and really knowledgeable about the area too, we had a drink at the bar and sat outside after the long drive to relax before bed, the place is a 3* establishment but

we woke in the morning we were able to finally see the what a wonderful location we were in, the breakfast room was fantastic with beautiful views over the countryside and the choice of breakfast

we had a fabulous meal in the restaurant & a couple of drinks in the bar after

comfortable bar area and restaurant

here next year for this same trip x there is an excellent restaurant and beautifully decorated bar and outside area downstairs

bar was good with a good selection of beers

beautiful place ideal location food fantastic especially the breakfast

good spot for golf courses in the area

great gym, great grounds. wish the sauna was open though.

nothing, evening was lovely. great breakfast too.

nice, warm, cozy room. very quiet location. excellent breakfast choice

peace and quiet plus i played some golf

tv didn't work, room wasn't ready when i tried to check in

apparently, i was unlucky on the weekend i stayed there, but the wifi didn't work at all for my entire stay

used to live near the merlin for about 20yrs, so i knew the bar & restaurant very well

night as we were attending a wedding at a nearby venue they were very helpful in allowing us an early check in to fit in with the ceremony

decor was beautiful, bar area was lovely and it was a great location

power cuts in early evening !.........non-user friendly locks in pool changing room !

the pool and spa

parking is a bit of a hike with bags to reception maybe a ability to check in at the spa entrance

the reasons behind it we did question why we were sent to the claret jug for meals where all the golfers eat

close to manchester airport. has a gym and spa.

so the heating, isolations and windows were working perfectly, which was very much needed as the bar is next door, but they took all steps for the guests not to be bothered by that

location good great atmosphere in bar didn’t try the breakfast as wanted to venture out

the room is in an annex at the rear of the pub, so no problem with noise from the bar

location was good and rooms comfortable. also live music in the bar at night.

impression of the pub didn't do the place justice, as we found out later the bar was lively and friendly and there was a band on