Clough Manor (Saddleworth)

Went for a special meal on Saturday 25th April, upon arrival the taxi was met in the car park to ensure parking was organised and we could be dropped off near the entrance. Good first impression! Went into the bar and found the decor modern, tasteful and sophisticated. Drinks were priced as per any good restaurant or hotel, Guinness slightly warmer that I would have liked but not an issue. The Head Barman come Chief Guest entertainer Alex was a superb host who made you feel relaxed and important as a customer straight away. He used a mix of humour and perfect restaurant etiquette to start off the evening. Alex was able to talk through menu in detail and even recommend ...  Read the complete review

Another weekend and another family gathering in the north, in some sad circumstances this time. A hotel for a couple of nights was required and I decided to try Clough Manor in Denshaw, which despite the grand name is a small boutique hotel with, I believe, about 25 bedrooms. I had come across Clough Manor a few months earlier when I was considering venues for my father's 70th birthday party, although in the end we decided against it for reasons not related to the hotel itself. For those not familiar with the area, Denshaw is one of a few extremely pretty villages surrounded by the Saddleworth Moors. It is a few minutes drive from junction 22 of the M62 and ...  Read the complete review