Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Luxury Historic Hotel in Lancashire
Established in 1970 within a historic 1874 mill-owner's residence, The Birch Hotel combines timeless elegance with modern comforts. Nestled on three acres of landscaped Lancashire countryside, we offer 30 fully furnished bedrooms, each blending contemporary design with traditional charm. Our dedicated team ensures every guest experiences warm hospitality, from super-comfortable beds with premium linens to attentive service. As a renowned venue for weddings and events since 2000, we provide bespoke planning and full catering services. The hotel's 2004 refurbishment enhanced its facilities while preserving architectural heritage. Guests enjoy convenient access to Manchester via M62 junction 19 and Castleton Train Station (4.1 miles).Our restaurant serves traditional English breakfasts alongside international dishes, with room service available evenings. Despite ongoing renovations, we maintain operational excellence, ensuring minimal disruption to our guests' experiences. With 54 years of hospitality expertise, we remain committed to creating memorable stays through authentic service and unique countryside settings.
Services
Accommodation
Wedding Venue
Event Catering
English Breakfast
Conference Facilities
Details
- Year established: 1970
Highlights and features
- 149-year heritage as a luxury venue since 1874
- Strategically located near Manchester with excellent transport links
- 2004 full property refurbishment maintaining historical charm
- Expert event planners with 24 years' experience since 2000
- Award-winning wedding venue with scenic countryside backdrops
Services
Accommodation
Our 30 tastefully furnished bedrooms combine traditional charm with modern comforts including flat-screen TVs, hairdryers, telephones, and tea/coffee making facilities. Most rooms feature unique opulent designs with super-comfortable beds ensuring excellent sleep quality. Located in a peaceful countryside setting with easy Manchester access via M62 junction 19.
Wedding Venue
Licensed for civil ceremonies, we offer bespoke wedding packages including the Brides Little Helper option. Our experienced planners assist with decorations, seating plans, and catering. Scenic three-acre grounds provide beautiful photography backdrops, with full event coordination from initial planning to final dance.
Event Catering
We provide comprehensive catering for weddings, business events, and private functions. Options include traditional banquets, business lunches, and themed dinners. Our team offers full table service, with menu customisation available for special occasions and large group requirements across multiple venue spaces.
English Breakfast
Start your day with a hearty traditional English breakfast served 7-9am weekdays and 8-9:30am weekends. Alternatives include fresh fruit, yogurts, and juices. Our restaurant offers both hot and continental options daily, with ingredients locally sourced where possible to ensure quality and freshness.
Conference Facilities
The hotel provides adaptable spaces for business meetings and conferences. Facilities include modern audio-visual equipment, high-speed internet, and flexible room configurations. Complimentary daytime refreshments and customised catering options available for corporate events of various sizes.
Questions
What wedding packages do you offer?
We offer the Brides Little Helper package and custom options. Contact our wedding coordinators at 0170 636 6137 for detailed package information and venue tours.
Are payment plans available for event bookings?
We currently require full payment for event bookings. Please contact our team to discuss specific arrangements for large functions or weddings.
What are your breakfast serving times?
Breakfast is served Monday-Friday 7:00-9:00am and weekends 8:00-9:30am in our restaurant.
Is the hotel accessible for guests with mobility needs?
We recommend contacting our team directly at +44 1706 621 000 to discuss specific accessibility requirements and check current facility capabilities.
Are there ongoing renovations affecting guest stays?
We are currently undergoing renovations and appreciate your patience. We work to minimise disruption while maintaining high service standards during this improvement phase.
Reviews (5)
John Ellis
May 20, 2022
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As soon as I arrived I was met with smiley and happy staff which was very welcoming, the place was beautifully designed and modern whilst waiting to check in. Arrived inside my room and again it was Clean and Tidy. I needed an iron for my clothes for the night and when asked at Reception a few seconds later a knock on the door with the items was delivered. there was a party that evening but inside the room we couldnt hear a thing even whilst being the room closest too it. Breakfast was beautiful, warm with a variety if options. Check out at 11am was brilliant too. Lovely place to stay, nothing was too much for the staff and I will deffo be back.
Richard Marsland
May 12, 2022
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I have stayed here several times over the past few months and can say that each time has been exactly what was required and expected. The rooms may be old but from my experience are clean and well maintained. The staff go out of their way to be helpful, even making sure to recognise you as a recently returning guest. The food at breakfast is good with a good choice of options.
Karen Martin
May 12, 2022
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Would not recommend. Rooms dated and desperately need refurbishing. First room was filthy and needed a good clean. Budget price and very budget hotel.
Kay Braden
Apr 11, 2022
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Staff were great, food was great, especially the steak pie. Yummy. If i had to criticise anything it would be that the room and bed needed major renovations and the cleaning staff need to learn how to clean. We were there 12 days and they only left me 7 tea bags that whole time, luckily I bought my own, i didn't say anything as i wanted to see how long it took them. The bathroom bin had no bag for 10 days and the carpet was not vacuumed the whole time we were there.
There was crumbs and god knows what else under the bed. The bathroom wasn't cleaned properly at all the whole time. Cleanliness should be number 1 in the middle of a pandemic. There was no fridge to store anything. Other guests were noisy with the slamming of doors in the middle of the night and early morning.
There was crumbs and god knows what else under the bed. The bathroom wasn't cleaned properly at all the whole time. Cleanliness should be number 1 in the middle of a pandemic. There was no fridge to store anything. Other guests were noisy with the slamming of doors in the middle of the night and early morning.
Peter Gibbons
Apr 05, 2022
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Nice staff at reception, very pleasant hotel reception and bar areas. The big let down was the rooms and bathrooms.
