Swan in Manchester

“Great salon for professional and friendly services. I get my nails and brows done by Emily and Sophie and I've never had a bad experience. Highly recommend!”

“Been tattooed at this studio a couple of times now, once by Joe and then by Chris. Great studio with a nice friendly atmosphere. So many amazing artists here.”

“Called in on an off chance as had an engine light come on...Cannot say thanks enough to the owners who immediately helped out, diagnosed and sorted out.... Outstanding 'old school' service. Superb service Would give ten stars on review if I could”

“Had my haircut today from Kofi. One of the best skin fades I've ever had, very good trim! Kofi is a great bloke and I felt very comfortable with him throughout the cut. Will definitely be back soon! Would highly recommend for anyone looking for a new barber”

“The staff are really friendly and have the best advice for my skin. Since starting treatments with them they have really paid a lot of attention and their care is great. My skin is a lot better than when i started the treatment”

“Found Ian on internet , traveling a good distance for him to replace gearbox, wasn't disappointed fantastic find, Ian and his lads where spot on couldn't do enough and also checked and advised on other faults. Many thanks Amazing service , forgot to say car was cleaner after work then when we dropped off, Many thanks to you all, Chris and liz”

“Best garage been going to for years, always sorted me out, great team very helpful and friendly.”

“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.”

“I like it here. A medium sized pond with a view up to the hills, on a quiet gravel road. Sometimes the cows come down to the water's edge, or the mist makes the whole scene gorgeous. Mallards, tufted ducks, coots, the occasional goosander, heron and kingfisher. Flocks of geese in the fields often. Swans nest here in the summer.”

“Lovely olde worlde country village pub serving fine food and ales offering some tasters and nibbles with our beers as the afternoon games session commenced! Great atmosphere will be back.”

“Excellent beer in a real old-fashioned style pub. This is the fire place. Staff friendly & good location.”

“I first visited this pub 50 yrs ago and am delighted it still retains its original charm and character all these years later although original owners have long since retired! Enjoy visiting every time with friendly staff and quality food! Never disappointed! One of the best!!!”

“Not from around this area but all the locals made us feel welcome. Staff were brilliant and the pint was even better. Would recommend for anybody in the area and the tourists that come to Radcliffe!”

“Great boozer in delph, was very busy as it was whit Friday contest, brilliant atmosphere, also had a outside bar. Staff were very good and pleasant to talk to. Well done.”

“I only popped in for a brew whilst I was waiting for my tyres to be done at Halfords. It's was quite, allowed me to get a bit of work done and had a brew. The lady that was there was lovely, really welcoming and checked I was ok frequently, which was sweet.”

“Myself, partner and daughter went to the swan & cemetery tonight. The service was outstanding, the staff are super welcoming & friendly. The food was exceptional and we enjoyed every bite! Tonight there was a brass band playing Christmas tunes which was really festive and uplifting. If you’re looking at the reviews to see whether you should try this restaurant, I highly recommend you do.”

“Had Sunday lunch here today for 1st time & we will definitely be back. Our waitress Clare, Table 9, was so attentive checking if we wanted extra veg, potatoes or gravy. Large portion sizes & lovely food. We had the roast turkey & beef. Lovely”

“Simple and good hotel, with an excellent location in the northern part of the city center. Very close to the Arndale Mall and surrounded by many shops and restaurants. Exceptional service — quick, efficient, respectful, and pleasant. Clean rooms and overall a very clean hotel. The dining area is a bit crowded for my taste, and the English breakfast is basic.”

“We have lots of Equipment on offer for hire We are the event specialists”

“When investigating local childcare options for our daughter, we were stuck between the homely setting of a childminder and the consistency of a nursery - to us Swan’s offered the best of both worlds... The setting As a small setting it has a real family feel and impressed us from the outset with Nicola (Nursery Manager) showing real pride in touring us. There are three rooms: Baby, Tweenies and Pre-School and all are well loved and maintained with changing seasonal displays, toys and activities. There is an outdoor garden area that offers great stimulation - it isn't the largest but they do make great use of it! Overall, it's an inclusive and diverse community atmosphere. The staff All of the staff are excellent and the majority are extremely experienced. Management have been in place 20+ years and Toni in the baby room has been at Swan's for years & years (so many, I forget!) - I found this reassuring when our daughter first started at 9 months old. The staff have remained consistent throughout our daughter’s 3 years at Swan’s with only a small, natural turnover - always a good sign! The staff are friendly, caring and vigilant and work hard to bond with the children and encourage development on an individual basis. They seem to genuinely enjoy their jobs and workplace. Many of the staff also have their own children (not that this matters but some may find it comforting to know.) Ofsted Swans is rated Ofsted 'Good with Outstanding features' (personal development being one area they excel at.) It’s one of the higher rated Ofsted nurseries in the Prestwich area but often seems to get overlooked - I'm never quite sure why! It's a hidden gem. Rates, funding and inclusions Contact the nursery for the latest rates and funding info - all childcare is expensive but I remember it being one of the more reasonable rates in the area! Provisions includes breakfast, lunch and a light tea at around 4pm. Nappies, wipes and suncream are included for comparison purposes. Core hours Included in the standard daily payment rate is drop-off from 08.00am and collection by 5.30pm. You can pay a small fee extra to drop-off earlier (from 7.30am) and collect later (by 6pm.) Location & Parking Swans is located on Whittaker Lane - just 3 minutes walk from the Heaton Park metrolink stop. There is on-street parking behind the nursery on Earl Street - ideal for drop off & pick up, you will never find yourself fighting for a spot. App & tracking Swans uses the Learning Journals app to detail your child's day, communications and events. Up until pre-school - sleep, food intake, toileting and development milestones are all logged on the app along with regular pictures and videos of what your kiddo has been doing during the nursery day. Accidents/Incidents are also recorded via the app. Extracurricular activities My daughter has enjoyed regular seasonal walks/trips to Heaton Park, Stretch & Grow exercise classes (and for a very small fee extra) externally provided French lessons. Pre-school trips have been to Smithill's Farm and the Transport museum. Swans also put on an amazing graduation ceremony - it was above and beyond expectation with some lovely small take-home keepsakes. Other features There is secure on-site pram parking within the nursery boundary for those who need it. Summary We've been extremely happy with our experience of Swans for 3+ years. If we were to have any more children there is no doubt that I'd be popping my name down on the waiting list ASAP. Plus, both of my daughter’s Grandmas are retired primary school teachers and both have independently commented on how good her development has been (and now she's older - her readiness for school) crediting it largely to Swans and its staff. A huge thanks to Nicola, Emma, Joanne, Toni, Sana, Rachel, Leona, Kira and Ciara - you all do an amazing job and we’ll miss you & the amazing environment you work so hard to create on a daily basis.”

“Fantastic teacher, friendly people, great fun.”

“I call them daily and in less that 5 to 10 minutes they promptly arrive. Drivers don't ask you questions they know the Geographical navigation very polite matured and respectful. Of all Taxis I have used they the best and very honest Jake”

“Booked for a hen doo through mojito events for 17 ladies. Given access details well before check in time which was good. All rooms had towels and clean bedding. Lovely rooms and bathrooms. Kitchen area was a bit on the small side but we made do. The roof terrace was lovely, did have a hot tub but unfortunately no chlorine tablets and no chlorine dispenser which wasn't good but was a good hot tub and enjoyed by us. The place was in walking distance to a lot of the city centre. Would def recommend.”

“Went to the swan on a Saturday night and it was absolutely banging. Me and my missus had a great time. Lots of friendly punters and also bar staff was very friendly and nice. Lots of different types of music being played from bounce to clubland classics. Songs that you will all know and love. I will be visiting here again once I am in town.”

“Used Star Taxis several times on a recent trip to the area. The cars always turned up promptly, were clean and well-driven. The drivers were friendly, helpful and knew where they had to go. Great service.”

“My daughter and I love going to Beauty by Chand. She’s very professional, the salon is very clean and she makes my daughter feel comfortable when she’s having her treatments done. My daughter gets her waxing and treading done and I get my eyebrows threaded by Chandrika. She takes her time when doing the treatments and makes sure that you the customer is happy with the results. My eyebrows are always spot on when I’ve been to Beauty by Chand ☺️”

“I had amazing work done by Adam on my knee, full coverup and I'm blown away by it. All of the other artists & customers are super friendly too- definitely recommend and I'll be back many more times”