Country getaways in Manchester

“Our second visit to Ash Farm and didn't disappoint. Another warm welcome from Jan, David and Christian. Rooms are lovely and clean and well stocked with the normal tea, coffee etc Breakfast is excellent, so much choice and cooked to order. 5 minute walk to Dunham Massey and lovely homely pub next door with a real coal fire”

“We stayed here to attend a family wedding; it was truly lovely. We enjoyed the food very much, the setting is very pleasant and the house is very characterful. The opposite of a Premier Inn or something perhaps. Our hosts could not do enough to help us.”

“Love the place, can't wait to go back in Summer. Nice place to go with kids and walk your dog”

“I haven't been to the park for a while, I really enjoyed it. Lots of areas have been deliberately left to go wild. There is also a lovely new playground. Lots of work going on to improve it.”

“friendly staff, very welcoming. Food was tremendous, well cooked, tasty and well worth the visit. Good pint and reasonably priced. will definitely be back to try the Sunday roast.”

“Lovely country park, nice walk around the duck ponds and up to the waterfall, the forest is lovely to explore too. Parking ok, it gets busy at weekends and school holidays but we usually always manage to park up, there are toilets on both ends of the park which is handy with small kids, the cafe is nice too, reasonably priced and good selection. We usually buy duck food from the cafe to feed the ducks with.”

“Such a nice walk. See the lake, ponds and resivoir. Lots of different paths to take. Walked through the cow field with no bother at all and petted the horses. Some lovely views.”

“This stunning spot is great for bird watching and a wonderful habitat There are bridle paths for horse-riding and clearly marked footpaths for ramblers or gentle family walks. Enjoy fresh air, woodland and wildlife!”

“Very nice local place but the local community need to value this beautiful place it’s an asset for Stockport Council please look-after and be respectful to the visitors”

“Best hotel I have ever stayed at. Reception staff are lovely and they offer room service. All of their food is delicious from the restaurant and when delivered to rooms. They have a hot tub as well as a pool (though they don't allow kids in it). Well cleaned, baths and showers are well maintained but you may need to ask for a fan in the summer as the windows don't open fully. Only thing to watch out for (especially for business travellers) is if you require wifi access for more than 1 hour, you have to pay extra.”

“Firstly I think it’s important to note this is a cafe that is connected to a family support centre and counselling service. It’s cheap and it is supposed to be somewhere accessible for people who access the services next door, as well as for anybody who uses the park. I actually came here not because of this but because I had attended a baby class in the adjoining room, so my friend and I had coffee and cake here. It’s a great little place, so cheap and the staff are friendly too. There’s a seating area outside as well for warmer days. It’s a lovely little cafe if you’ve had a walk in the park or want to meet a friend with your little ones. They also offer a range of food and I’ve-cream in summer, but we always went primarily for coffee and cake, both of which were always spot on. We used to go here every week after baby classes, and will continue to do so after Covid. This cafe definitely deserves our support so that it stays open in the future.”

“Great food, service and a good range of beers. Staff were really friendly as were the owners, dog friendly too. We stayed the night in our motorhome, would definately recommend and stay again when we come this way in the furure.”

“Very friendly and accommodating staff. Extremely well decorated and comfortable rooms. Excellent peaceful location - would definitely recommend!”

“This is a great place to stay, room is very nice the garden is perfect and the host can't do enough for you, will come and stay again definitely”

“Hosts very welcoming as I arrived late and they organised a taxi for me . Bed was very comfortable clean and tidy room and bathroom. I was in awe at the view from the breakfast room / lounge - amazing views of the Diglea valley - sheep and lambs in fields - hens clucking around the car park . I chose my breakfast which was freshly cooked whilst I admired the views and peace . The hosts were kind and gave lots of information about the history of the area . A definite recommended from me .”

“Very lovely pub. Lovely waitress called Evie who did a fab job. She was cool. Hope to see her again soon. Great food, exquisite! Very clean and tidy, could lick the floors and it would taste clean!!”

“Wonderful relaxing stay. Beautifully finished apartment at the stables. Fantastic access to the Peak District with beautiful walks and breath taking views. A lovely welcome with home made scones and jam too :)”

“Astounding range of stock. Helpful and innovative staff. Reasonable pricing. Worth revisiting time and time again.”

“Chris is a lovely person, very welcoming and friendly. The type of person who will go the extra mile to help. The room was spacious, clean and comfortable. Location was ideal for me as I was mountain biking in the area and also the B&B is right next to the amenities at Hollingworth Lake. Definitely recommended.”

“Would 100% recommend. Really good value for money, premises and bedroom/bathroom/showers all spotless. Bed sheets clean and very obviously freshly dressed. Garden beautiful. Just wished our plans gave us the opportunity to enjoy the premises for longer. Would definitely recommend opting in for the breakfast, fantastic value for money and the owner was very keen to cater for personal or dietary needs. Very welcoming.”

“A great free house, with great hand pulled bitter, and to my delight, Timothy Taylor's landlord,it was,spot on.The pub itself, is clean and comfortable, with friendly staff,and the out side space,has great seating,and Fabulous views.”

“Wow! What a magical experience! We always have a great time at Reddish Vale Farm but the Santa Experience was something else. The amount of creativity and magical touches that have gone into creating magic and memories blew me away. The outfits are amazing , the decorations are spot on, the Christmas trees are huge and it all really makes you feel like you are at the North Pole. My son is 5 but I can see us going for a few years to come as it was so cleverly done and watching his face take in all the magic was so wonderful. There are even silly things for the Adults to spot like the Elf and Safety poster and there are photographs in Santa’s grotto of the actual actors. All the elves and Santa were brilliant but my personal favourite was Mrs Claus you are a star. The experience is so organised there are no long waits and it all feels covid safe you need to wear a mask but the spaces are large and well ventilated and some of it is outside too. We couldn’t believe how much you got to do and keep there was an large plush Elf toy that you stuffed yourself and an elf certificate then a letter to Santa and then a gingerbread decorating session which you could eat or take home and hot chocolate for the parents. They got sweets from the elf shop and then the usual toy from Santa was age specific and not one of those that falls apart on the way home! To anyone wondering if it’s worth the money it absolutely is, go for it!”

“Really professional, efficient and with the personal touch,service with a smile”

“Food is beautiful. The staff are very accommodating. I love the fact that u can have English or Thai food. It was all lovely”

“Had a very tasty lunch here with 4 friends -chicken in a creamy sauce. Can recommend. The Baileys hot chocolate was also much enjoyed”

“Lovely clean modern room with en suite looks newly refurbished. Comfy bed. Tv, tea/coffee facilities, biscuits and toaster, fridge freezer. Definitely recommend. Joan is an accommodating host.”

“Lovely hotel. Staff exceptionally friendly. Lee (Owner) helpful and very accommodating. Food tasty and well presented. Well stocked bar. Rooms excellent. Breathtaking views! What more could you want!! Thoroughly enjoyed our overnight stay with my daughter and son-in-law Hope to visit again. Evelyn & Paul Kavanagh.”

“Just arrived home after a week staying at the red Hall and feel I need to write a review as the service and hospitality was exceptional Especially clare on reception who never seems to leave and is always happy to help with a smile. The room was clean comfortable and spacious with great WiFi, I will be returning to Bury and the red hall again Oscars restaurant and chef are equally amazing fresh tasty well thought out food on the menu good size portions and reasonably priced Well done guys thanks for having me”