Rural in Manchester

“I had my son's 5th birthday party here and he loved it. It's a great experience for children to meet different animals. My son particularly enjoyed walking the Alpaca. It's a party that is different from the regular soft play centres and you also support a local not for profit organisation.”

“Such a lovely place to see Alpacas up close. Claire was really knowledgeable and the alpacas were really friendly. Lovely setting too. Easy to find with what 3 words. Great to be able to feed the animals and stroke them. Claire clearly cared a lot about the animals and making sure they were well fed, clean and looked after. Good value for money in a group.”

“Local, traditional really lovely lady running it who will do everything she can to help. Small but has everything you can imagine for animals especially horses, rabbits, wild birds and the BEST quality at reasonable prices. Pop in see for yourself!”

“Marc and his other half were amazing, really informative and genuine in all areas. They helped us pick the right stroller and car seats and spent plenty of time with us explaining all relevant aspects. They gave us a really good deal in the end. Highly recommended, thanks!”

“Fab salon! Everyone is really friendly and they do such a wonderful job - and very reasonably priced! Definitely recommend!”

“What a fabulous, happy yard this is! The horses are so well looked after and loved. Greg and the staff are so friendly, helpful and fun. Thanks especially to Evie who took me on my hack, lovely girl.. and to my trusty steed Patch, a real gent xx”

“I have left my beautiful grumpy cat storm with these guys. I have used thier service 5 times and I’m so happy. They are caring and I know my cat is being well looked after. It’s right next to my house and they charge £9 per day which is so reasonable and cheap compared to others. I will 100% go back to them and will come recommend you guys 100% use thier service for your cats. Thankyou guys for looking after my cat I really appreciate your service and will be coming back to you guys again xx”

“I have been taking my dogs and previous dogs here for years. They look after my dogs like they are one of their own. The best moments for me are when I drop them off and see how excited they are to see everyone. They are so very happy to leave me and go off with them, that is the biggest reassurance I could ask for. Highly recommend!”

“We stayed in the B&B for one night. Fabulous place and views. Really comfortable, quiet and clean room. The breakfast was delicious and our host Alice was very friendly. We will definitely be back.”

“We booked a table online for 10/9/25 and mentioned we would be bringing our well behaved dog.. Absolutely wonderful dining experience. The service was fantastic. The food was absolutely delicious. The owner?/chef came and checked everything was ok and had a chat. We will definitely be back. Doggo was very welcomed too... much appreciated. Thank you team Swan.”

“As I spend my working week in hotels, it’s great to find the odd jewel whilst away, This place is absolutely that,,, A lovely room on a beautiful farm with only a few animals to entertain, what stood out for me was the amazing service from Caroline, from the initial greeting to the best bacon sandwich the next day… I am sure this will be my base from now on as I stay in the west…”

“Excellent shop! Lots more f craft materials for many crafters and very very well priced”

“Went for something to eat. Great service and a good menu to choose from. When the food came it was top quality and value for money. We went in the dark so found the drive a bit tricky but that would not stop me from going again.”

“We have been here twice now for our work Christmas meal as well as various times throughout the year and we have always found the venue to be very friendly and welcoming. The menu is ideal for me. Thank you so much for making our Christmas meal a lovely event.”

“What an amazing B&B. Sharon and Dave were simply wonderful hosts, with my family descending on them for the weekend for a nearby wedding. The beautiful flowers on the door were a good omen that we were in safe hands. The decor in the cottage was lovely and the whole place was well maintained. Sharon did a great job providing breakfast for all of us and they made us feel very welcome. It was a lovely break from urban life, would definitely recommend to others and I'd happily stay there again!”

“It's a fantastic park with something for everyone! The area is huge and well-maintained. There's a lovely playground for children, picnic areas with barbecue facilities for families, and clean toilets that are free to use. Parking is reasonably priced—£1.50 for 2 hours and £2.50 for a longer stay. One of the highlights is the large lake with beautiful views, perfect for a relaxing walk or just enjoying nature. Highly recommended for a day out with family or friends”

“Fantastic quality and service! I recently shopped at Hollands Country Clothing, and I couldn’t be more impressed. The website is easy to navigate, the product range is excellent, and everything arrived quickly and beautifully packaged. The clothing quality is outstanding — classic, durable, and stylish. Customer service was friendly and responsive, making the whole experience a pleasure from start to finish. Highly recommended for anyone who loves quality country wear and great service!”

“HIDDEN GEM !..WoW gorgeous hearty delicious food. We ordered 2 x Full English with 2 Teas and the quality of the food and meats was great. If you are visiting the Antique Market, please pop in visit the ladies and the food is amazing.”

“Such a lovely place. Wonderful food, volunteers, people and atmosphere. There is a nice store that sells nice wine, soaps, salt, jewellery, greeting cards including wooden greetings cards, chutney, tea, jams..and many more. For me, it's love at first sight.”

“Absolutely beautiful place! We stayed in the deluxe family room with our 4 month old which was really big with two bedrooms open to each other joined by steps with a king bed and double bed. You can reach the bedroom via the path outside which is good for a pram, or via the stairs through the pub. The owner and all staff are extremely friendly and chatty. We stayed for one night and had breakfast which was a lovely cooked breakfast with a good choice, and they also had cereal and yoghurt options with fresh juices, The bar is welcoming and had a good selection of drinks, also had their lovely little dogs walking round too. It’s very popular and busy, we stayed in October so I can imagine it’s very popular in the summer. The kids playground was good too with the animals in it and two lovely goats. We’d highly recommend this pub either for food or to stay too, and we’d love to return.”

“Nice area for walk, picnic, and get together. Views are awesome, 3 tracks for walk, including one middle of the lake. One side lake and one side river. Nice view of mountains and forest from parking side of lake. Lot of sitting places. Parking available 0.9 £ per hour, need cash or through App. Need some maintenance and cleaning.”

“Visited with work colleagues for a few drinks and had a great time. The bar wasn't overly busy and we were able to talk to one another without shouting which was nice. The drinks were good and not very expensive. The toilets upstairs were clean and tidy even though it was towards the end of the night.”

“Excellent Food & Service. The food was excellent! The menu is very good and caters for everyone. Highly recommend the cheese and onion pie and the BBQ beef brisket sandwich. The staff are all very helpful and friendly. Excellent service!”

“Such a find! Very much a locals place! Sat round the fire after a lovely walk with the dog, oatcakes were outstanding and finally a proper coffee! Wish we lived closer and we would never leave!”

“Clean,nothing to much trouble,full breakfast and a veg breakfast cooked to perfection as asked for ,coffee was in with price of food and prices good,nice people,will recommend.”

“Excellent pub, by chance we find it! Fantastic chief and staff we'll be returning”

“Christmas lunch today was delicious and presented beautifully. 1st Class. Well done to the chef! Service was excellent. Highly recommend. From the Winesday Ladies.”

“We got married at Rylands Farmhouse in May and we couldn’t recommend it enough. From our first viewing of the venue to the morning after our wedding the service provided was second to none. The staff went above and beyond for us at every opportunity and nothing was too much to ask. Our wedding guests were blown away with the venue and the staff. The rooms were beautiful and clean and the breakfast the next day was delicious. Luis was with us from the beginning and throughout our whole wedding day and he was absolutely amazing! He made sure that everything was perfect for us and we can’t thank him enough! We can’t wait to revisit for every anniversary in future! Thank you Rylands x”