Ollerton Holidays from £127

An old mansion that’s been touched up having recently been taken over from an old hotel. I found this out having met the owner, lovely chap. Nice base set outside the city, but easily accessible from the nearby tram

Ok… reviews are not that good .. and I can understand, however the hotel seems in somewhat of a transition period ; (an old hospital conversion it seems with period architecture) ….work being done and plaster foot prints all through the dining hall when we arrived . Man behind desk was helpful and talkative once he understood us (yes , it’s the north and a lot of Asian run hotels now ) and a nice friendly guy. First impressions … hotel needs brightening and updating. Walk up to first floor to our ‘ upgraded’ room …first impression was the damp smell.. not great. Big four poster bed … tv not tuned in .. blinds instead of curtains and a window that didn't close properly … big bathroom ( shower only )… his n hers sinks ( with wobbly taps !!)… frosted glass and no curtains BUT.. clean bedding, plenty of towels and soap and shampoo bodywash provided. Breakfast was fine , and quickly served. Choice of standard breakfast ( egg, bacon ,sausage hash brown , beans and two toast. Help yourself to serial snd instant coffee/ tea ; or a Halal breakfast or veggie of similar food. No fuss . Parking limited but we were fine , in after midnight. To be honest , for a one night stay was fine … staff were pleasant I’d stay again . Could be a lovely place when upgraded.

This hotel is a gem. You arrive and the host is there to greet you. The room is immaculately clean. It has tea/coffee facilities. Good wifi The host is very helpful.

This was a good hotel, now it is a restaurant first, hotel rooms second. They no longer offer breakfast, but you can enjoy a good curry in the evening, when the restaurant opens. The carpark is still free to use, which goes hand in hand with the restaurant. The rooms are now showing their age with lack of investment. Our bed was comfortable if small, our friends said theirs was very firm. Not sure if we will stay here again, which is a pity.