Best Western Manchester Bury Bolholt Country Park Hotel

Anna Downs
5 Star
I feel bad for not giving a review sooner!! I stayed here by accident in 2021 when my birthday trips to Iceland- then glamping- were both cancelled! I was feeling pretty glum but the manager (I think) went above and beyond to make my stay amazing. We had drink vouchers and I think Manchester United were playing in the downstairs bar anyway- a much better time! Easy check in and explanation of how to use the health club next door, I think everything we needed was provided. We had lunch the next day and it was a huge portion of golf club snacks (sandwich crisps and coleslaw), well worth the price. Couldn't praise this place and all the staff here enough, comfy bed, very relaxing and such a good location, there was plenty to do and loads of leaflets in the bar. If we are ever in the area we would stay again without a doubt! Excellent value for money.
Sunday 21st May 2023

Michael Wray
2 Star
Very poor value for money. This was probably a nice hotel in the 80s however they have failed to update and my how it shows. Threadbare carpets in the smelly corridors, dated decor and dusty dirty yellow lighting. Our room was small with poor quality furniture although I liked the mattress. The TV was old and small and none of the channels worked . The bath had no plug and when reception got us one it leaked from underneath appearing in the carpet in the bedroom. We complained but whilst it was noted down there was no attempt to apologise. Music from the wedding in the hotel pumped out till midnight and children and adults alike sang and screamed in the courtyard surrounded by bedrooms. Service in the bar was poor despite having a wedding event. The breakfast was nice and the dining room modern and clean. The staff were friendly and helpful. Swimming was available included at The Stables ( a short walk outside) and that was a very high standard, modern clean and warm with lots of facilities from saunas to plunge pools. Overall at £134 for two I'd much rather have stayed in a Premiere Inn. Update, after complaining directly they kindly refunded 50% of my booking fee.
Thursday 10th November 2022

Diane Parry
5 Star
Booked in for Spa weekend in December with my friend. Staff very friendly and helpful. Made me feel very welcome. Receptionist brought me coffee and biscuits whilst waiting for my friend to arrive and we had a chat. The hotel was spotless and so was our room. Good choice on the menu for evening meal. Breakfast was self serve and an array of food to choose from. Couldn't fault the hotel or food. The only thing that concerned me was the walk along the cobble stone road to the leisure club for the spa. There is a lack of lighting from hotel to the Spa. It was icey (no grit thrown down) and dark. For the H&S of the hotels customers lighting should be installed. Apart from that issue , we enjoyed our stay.
Tuesday 3rd January 2023

Kathryn Gosby
2 Star
Stayed here for two nights while visiting friends for the weekend. Staff are amazing, friendly and nothing is too much trouble. The rooms have had what appears to be an attempt to update them, however the execution isn’t fantastic. The bathrooms are dismal with a shower that is unnecessarily difficult to use and there isn’t even a hairdryer which I would expect. The bed was sagging so badly in the middle and was extremely uncomfortable. The hotel holds multiple functions which unfortunately meant it was very noisy, we were woken at half past one in the morning to yobs fist fighting in the corridors, who nearly broke down the door to one of our friends rooms. There is no sound proofing and despite quiet notices in the corridors, fellow guests don’t seem to be able to respect this. The breakfast provides the standard hot and cold options and you can request additional items if you have dietary requirements such as vegan etc. the spa facilities are a short walk across the site in a country club. They actually have some great facilities and are incredibly clean. Gym, two pools, multiple hot tubs/jacuzzis and steam room + sauna. I was particularly impressed with the plunge pool which was actually freezing! Overall I wouldn’t stay again as I don’t think it’s particularly good value for the cost.
Sunday 4th December 2022

Ross McDonald
3 Star
Friendly staff and a lovely setting for the restaurant and bar, but my room looked very tired. I searched for online reviews and found numerous photographs of cracked tiles, torn wallpaper and stained carpets. They matched my experience, sadly. However, the room was clean and serviceable, so while it was a little disappointing, it's not something that would affect my decision to stay there again. Access to the neighbouring leisure facilities at Stables was excellent.
Thursday 1st December 2022