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“Did our COVID test here. The results come quick and as committed. Also the staff is multilingual which is helpful to many people. They give you time when booking tickets to try and find cheapest options possible.”

“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”

“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!”

“Visited with relatives from Bolton on New Year’s Eve, good to see so many people out on a mild dry day. Got some coffees an Ice Cream from the Ice cream van. Nice coffee at the van. Great treat for the family. Good walk around the pond kids loved feeding the ducks.”

“Truly fabulous Sunday meals, exceptional quality service and value, looking forward to our next visit”

“This week we were fortunate enough to have our wedding at The White Hart. The whole staff and establishment couldn't have done anymore for us. Their attention to detail on the day was impeccable and even the smallest request was delivered with such enthusiam and the team were so personable. Even when small hiccups occured before the day Charles and his dedicated team made us feel so valued and wen't completely out their way to get everything the way we wanted it. We had comments from our guests that the quality of the food was the best they have had at a wedding and the venue looked incredible with the roaring fire and it's naturally cosy atmoshphere. The rooms were immaculate and incredibly warm and cosy with all details thought of. We'd like to express our sincere thanks and couldn't reccommend this venue and team more to deliver your special day. Thankyou to every single member of the team, you all played a part in delivering our special day. Christian & Emma x”

“Delicious food with a great choice of meats. All fresh & served quickly with great service. The building inside is stunning with all solid wood decor. And they could use some more lighting in the building as it can be quite dull. Will definitely return.”

“We had a great visit yesterday for a family Sunday roast. The pub was really busy and still the service was amazing from start to finish. We had our drinks order delivered to our table within minutes of ordering. Roast dinner was brilliant. Great team that looked after us on a busy Sunday at peak time, the usual service we’ve come to expect and the reason we keep coming back! ❤️”

“What fantastic burgers and so many amazing veggie options. Great choice of craft beers. The staff are super friendly.”

“Great little bar right next to the Millennium Walkway in New Mills. Excellent selection of beers, cheese, chocolate and cake in the shop next door. A real shot in the arm for New Mills!”

“Popped into the Shepherds Arms whilst touring the area in our Motorhome little gem of a pub up a quite street well worth a visit, friendly bar staff are a credit to the pub.”

“Great warm welcoming atmosphere, the beer is in tip top form, Chris has really made a effort to deliver- by far the best tasting original bitter I've had had in here! Great work!”

“You won't find a warmer welcome than at The Diggle Hotel. Wonderful friendly team and the food was the best 'pub grub' I've ever had. Beautifully home cooked and very reasonably priced. Highly recommend this wonderful place whether you need a friendly pint, delicious food or a charming hotel.”

“Very nice food. Veggies catered for - we had the cheese & onion pie and a vegan cottage pie. Lovely. Dog friendly too, which the White House up the road isn't”

“Recently visited The Deanwater for a Business Meeting. A beautiful venue with plenty of space, lovely food and friendly staff. Plenty of space in the meeting suites, could of just done with access to a few more plugs for the laptops but on the whole would definitely return.”

“It's quiet and comfortable with excellent staff who do go the extra mile to take care of the customers. The rooms are a little dated but that is something that doesn't really bother me. The parking is easy and it's close to all local amenities so it's a good deal all round. I didn't get the chance to eat there but apparently it is very good food.”

“Went for the first time yesterday, myself and two teenagers. Wasn't really expecting too much but WOW!! Absolutely loved the place, much bigger than expected, lovely big layout for the animals. All look really well looked after,the goats especially fantastic!. Brilliant value for money ,plenty of places to picnic,clean toilets and lots of handwash stations. Can't recommend enough,don't hesitate just go and enjoy !!”

“I originally visited this place under its previous management for breakfast and ended up with overpriced and bland bubble & squeak, ineptly served and decided that was that. Given its new management sign I decided to give it a go, and was not disappointed at all. Being a vegetarian one is forced by circumstance to become something of a connoisseur of cheese sandwiches, and the vegetarian club sandwich here is pretty close to perfect, with the creaminess of a large chunk of cheddar being well offset by the sweetness of beetroot and tomato that actually taste of beetroot and tomato. The beer selection is small and orientated to German lager, but of a very good quality and dwarfed by the winelist, coupled with an extensive number of teas and coffee and soft drinks, even the non-alcoholics wont be lacking in options. The decor itself isn't particularly anything to talk about, but more than eclipsed by the quality of the food and the character of the staff. In fact the only negative thing I can say about the place is that the mobile signal is dire, which is of no fault of the bar itself.”

“Great area to go for a walk especially if you’re a doggy owner. Plenty of lovely views to enjoy.”

“Perfect hour with the dogs here. Lots of space to roam'and very well maintained”

“Have been here twice for afternoon tea. The first one (in December) was lovely, but unfortunately spoilt by finding out on the day we couldn't stay longer than an hour due to needing to prepare the restaurant for their Christmas parties. This was not explained to us when we booked. To be fair to them after we complained they got in touch straight away and offered us a complimentary afternoon tea. Our second visit was even better. A lovely selection of cakes and sandwiches, plenty of tea in a lovely setting. We will definitely go back.”

“Just had the brisket Yorkshire pudding wrap ..it was delicious..will be having some more of that..”

“Been a good while ago last in there, still a great pub”

“A great pub. One of the friendliest pubs in Swinton. Lindsey is a wonderful land lady and goes out of her way to ensure everyone is happy and has a good time. Lots of events going on games nights, karaoke, dancing. I always look forward to a night in there.”

“We were ALMOST put off by the recent reviews... but decided to go anyway and I'm so glad we did. They are very upfront about the limited menu, and new staff still being in training. We ordered 14 meals, with a few extra sides/starters and everything came out together, well presented, hot and in reasonable time. I had the "Seasoned Bird" chicken burger, it was great! We then went in the soft play for an hour or so, the kids (4, 6 & 7) loved it! Could have maybe done with an extra member of staff in the attached cafe, the lady running it was lovely, she signs everyone in, takes your orders and prepares the hot drinks... she will sleep well tonight! Recent reviews make it clear they've had their fair share of teething problems... but don't let that stop you from going!”

“My daughters wedding was fantastic, right from A.J. picking us up in the white Rolls from the local village. The venue is fabulous the food was excellent, A.J. & family & all their staff went out off their way to make the day perfect. To round the day off we stayed in one of their beautiful rooms overnight followed by a fantastic breakfast. Not one guest had anything bad to say about the day, i would recommend this place to anyone.”

“This is a very well located pub/hotel for visiting Glossop main street and the surrounding countryside. The room was a good size, recently decorated, with a good bathroom. We didn't eat there, but the menu looked good. Breakfast was also available from 9.00am. The room and the food were very reasonably priced. Very nice helpful staff which made for an enjoyable stay.”

“Great location, lovely staff. Rooms & bed great but bathrooms didn't have a fan so was extremely hot in there after shower. Would definitely stay again”

“One of the best Sunday roasts I've had, the sharing platter was incredible and had all the extras you could want. Honey roasted parsnips were incredible and the meat was perfect. Will definitely be back.”