Old Mill Hotel

Springwood Ramsbottom

Bury, GB

Rating: 3 Stars

The Old Mill Hotel is a perfect Lancashire countryside base minutes from Bury town centre and ideal if you are looking for a hotel near Bolton or Manchester. Set within its own private grounds overlooking the Rossendale Valley, the Old Mill Hotel is eaily accessible from the North West motorway networks. The 29 en-suite rooms have been recently refurbished in a smart, contemporary style. All rooms have flat screen TVs and many offer views over the valley. The Health and Leisure facilities include a high-tech gym complete with a full range of resistance trainers and cardio equipment and heated swimming pool. Excellent conference and banqueting facilities for up to 75 delegates.

Room Information

Standard Double room

Standard Double room Standard Double room

Directions

If approaching from the South on the M66 leave at Junction 1 and stay in the right hand lane on the slip road, turning right at the end onto the A56. Continue on this until you reach a set of traffic lights where you turn left there is a tourist signpost to the Old Mill at this junction. Continue down into Ramsbottom, over the level crossing and through the village high street. Straight over the traffic lights and up the hill and you will see signs for the Old Mill, which is down Springwood Street on your right. If approaching from the North on the A56 then take the exit to Ramsbottom just before the Motorway starts. Follow the road into Ramsbottom and turn right at the traffic lights in the centre of the village. Travel up the road a short distance and turn right into Springwood Steet.

Restaurants

Restaurant / Dining Information

Candles Restaurant is well renowned for its traditional home cooked food. The decor of the Restaurant is in keeping with the Tudor-style theme with traditional beamed ceilings. Our head chef carefully prepares the tempting cuisine, Guest have a wide choice of menus to choose from including a extensive wine menu. We are also open for Sunday lunch offering a five course meal which is excellent value for money and makes it the perfect day out for every one. Prices start from just GBP12.95 and are half-price for children. Whether it is formal or a relaxing meal the Candles Restaurant will make any occasion special, our restaurant caters for everyone.

Area Attractions

Ramsbottom, Walk down into the town to look at the delightful array of small shops. Browse amongst the antiques or walk further down towards the award winning East Lancashire Steam Railway and watch the steam trains go by. You could take the train along the line to Rawtenstall, the terminus for the railway, in the heart of Rossendale. The Weavers Cottage at Fall Barn Fold, Rawtenstall, is one of the finest examples of an 18th Century loom-shop. The Rossendale Valley is one of the most beautifully picturesque areas of Lancashire's Hill Country, with a wealth of stone-hewn buildings, museums, churches and mill shops. The influence of the Pennines is breathtaking. The land has a timeless quality and rugged peace. Bacup, Described by English Heritage as the best-preserved mill town in Britain, Bacup has a thriving shopping area and market on Wednesday and Saturday. Haslingden market dates back to 1676 when King Charles II granted the right to charge tolls and stallage. It is a bustling town and makes an ideal base for walking out onto the stunning Haslingden Grange or West Pennine Moors. Helmshore Textile Museums, Internationally famous for their collection of early textile machinery. These working museums are excellent examples of the region's industrial past. Wider Area, The Lowry Centre is a National Landmark Millenium Project for the Arts. The Centre houses the largest selection of Lowry paintings and drawings in the World. It has two galleries, two theatres, shops, restaurants and bars.

Recreation

Recreation Information

Guests of the Old Mill have full access to the Leisure Club which has a fantastic gym area with cardio-vascular and resistance equipment. For those who prefer to take things a little slower there is a fully heated indoor pool, steam room, sauna and spa bath.