Bolton, in Lancashire, England is a small city about 20 miles northwest of Manchester's city center. The city historically produced textiles, with a large agricultural base in the surrounding area providing cotton and other fibers. It is an administrative part of Greater Manchester and encompasses 54 square miles of nearby townships. Bolton has a long history, dating back to the Bronze Age, and is currently home to a pub that has been around since the 13th century -- The Old Man & Scythe. There are few hotels in the town, although accommodations can be found in the surrounding area.
The Holiday Inn in Bolton Centre is one of the only hotels in the town proper, and it is directly across the street from the Market Place Bolton, a large shopping mall. The hotel is a contemporary building that has annexed a 16th century church and converted it for use as an event hall. All of the hotel's 132 rooms and suites have Internet connections, multiple phones and private bathrooms. The hotel has a large business center with copying, fax, printing and secretarial services available. On-site leisure activities include a fitness center with a pool, sauna and gym. Hardies Restaurant is on-site, provides three meals a day and 24-hour room service.
Holiday Inn Bolton Centre
1 Higher Bridge St.
Bolton
BL12EW
United Kingdom
011-44-1204-879988
holidayinn.com
This guesthouse is about a mile from Bolton City Centre and is within walking distance of train and bus stations. The property has 10 rooms that can sleep between one and three people. All rooms have private bathrooms, free wireless Internet access and tea/coffee makers. A full English breakfast is included in the room rate and each room has a hospitality tray with snacks and beverages. On-site parking is free for guests.
Highgrove Guesthouse
63 Manchester Road
Bolton
BL2 1ES
United Kingdom
011-44-01204-384928
highgroveguesthouse.co.uk
The Meadowcroft Barn is a five-star bed and breakfast about six miles north of Bolton's city centre in the town of Edgeworth. The accommodations are located in a rural setting, with the Weaver's Way, a 32-mile hiking and biking trail, running alongside the property. The property has two rooms, both with private bathrooms with heated towel racks, complimentary toiletries and rain showers. Amenities include bathrobes, fresh fruit, and a hospitality tray with cookies, chocolates and coffee. The rooms share a terrace with views of the hillside and horse pastures. Breakfast is included in the room rate.
Meadowcroft Barn
Bury Road, Edgworth
Bolton
BL7 0BS
011-44-01204-85327
meadowcroftbarn.co.uk
