The Old Bell Inn - 4-Star Hotel in Oldham

The Old Bell Inn's restaurant serves a seasonal menu built around fresh local produce, with dishes such as rag pudding and Sunday roast beef. A full English breakfast is served daily, and the bar offers a selection of fine wines, ales, and over 1,600 gins. The property holds a Guinness World Record for the largest number of gins commercially available, displayed in a wall-mounted gin emporium.

Bedrooms are individually decorated, some retaining original 18th-century features like exposed beams, and include flat-screen TVs and private modern bathrooms. Room types range from Small Double to Superior Double, with some rooms offering village views. The property also provides a guest lounge and a balcony seating area away from the main bar.

The Old Bell Inn is situated in the Saddleworth village of Delph, 3 miles from the Peak District National Park and 15 minutes from Oldham. Dove Stone Reservoir and Clayton Hall Museum are within easy reach, with Manchester a 25-minute drive away. Free on-site parking is available, and the area offers walking routes such as the Donkey Trail to Uppermill.

The bar stocks over 1,600 gins, a collection recognized by Guinness World Records, along with fine wines and hand-pulled ales. Live music is occasionally hosted, and the bar area includes a cozy lounge with an open fire. The property also has an outdoor terrace and a small koi carp pond.

Family rooms are available, and the restaurant offers a children's menu and high chairs. The hotel provides luggage storage, ironing and laundry services, and meeting or banquet facilities. CCTV covers common areas and the property exterior, and designated smoking areas are present.

Dining: Seasonal menu with local produce

Bar: Guinness World Record gin emporium (1,600+ gins)

Location: 3 miles from Peak District National Park

Parking: Free on-site parking

Rooms: Individually decorated with original features