Local Reviews
In August 2014, Squirrel-Scribbles said about Village Hotel Bury
There are some really great things about this place but too many niggles to encourage us to return.
The staff we met were all friendly and efficient and check in was smooth. The Starbucks on site was a bonus and we ate in the Victory bar three evenings with no complaints - except very noisy at times. Breakfast was great but due to queuing at the weekend we decided not to bother on our last morning. Easy to find straight off the motorway and lots of parking made things easier and it's surprisingly close to Bury town centre which is brilliant for shopping / cinema / bowling etc.
We booked an upper deck upgrade and on our initial arrival were pleased with the spaciousness of the room. It was, however, very dark - the small window and the very dark decor meant it became stuffy quite quickly. We did have a fan in the room but it's not ideal to sleep with a fan running. The basic cleanliness was fine but there were huge old cobwebs on the ceiling in several places plus two clear greasy hand prints on the hard wood headboard. The hot drinks package was a nice touch although didn't always have everything in it and only one wooden stick for stirring - not ideal if you want to make use of tea, coffee and hot chocolate throughout a day - the addition of teaspoons would be a good idea. Bottle of mineral water very useful though. Bed was plush and comfy but we did struggle to sleep due to lots of noise inside and outside - music thumping until early hours, people shouting in the smoking areas outside and doors continually slamming inside. Our window looked out at the front of the hotel directly above the designated smoking area so our room smelt of cigarette smoke more often than not. TV was fine - Sky package not great as lots of channels (even those readily available on freeview) were not available to watch.
The real asset to our stay, though, was the pool! It is big and quiet if you time it right ie during adult only times. Steam room, sauna and hot tub were fabulous - all very clean.
At over £120 per night b & b, it's doubtful we would choose this again for a couples break but if you're staying because of a function eg hen party, wedding etc. then I think you get a good deal with the fab breakfast, pool & gym plus all the good outlets.
So, as I say ... mixed feelings about this one but probably just that we chose the wrong place for a quiet couples break!
The staff we met were all friendly and efficient and check in was smooth. The Starbucks on site was a bonus and we ate in the Victory bar three evenings with no complaints - except very noisy at times. Breakfast was great but due to queuing at the weekend we decided not to bother on our last morning. Easy to find straight off the motorway and lots of parking made things easier and it's surprisingly close to Bury town centre which is brilliant for shopping / cinema / bowling etc.
We booked an upper deck upgrade and on our initial arrival were pleased with the spaciousness of the room. It was, however, very dark - the small window and the very dark decor meant it became stuffy quite quickly. We did have a fan in the room but it's not ideal to sleep with a fan running. The basic cleanliness was fine but there were huge old cobwebs on the ceiling in several places plus two clear greasy hand prints on the hard wood headboard. The hot drinks package was a nice touch although didn't always have everything in it and only one wooden stick for stirring - not ideal if you want to make use of tea, coffee and hot chocolate throughout a day - the addition of teaspoons would be a good idea. Bottle of mineral water very useful though. Bed was plush and comfy but we did struggle to sleep due to lots of noise inside and outside - music thumping until early hours, people shouting in the smoking areas outside and doors continually slamming inside. Our window looked out at the front of the hotel directly above the designated smoking area so our room smelt of cigarette smoke more often than not. TV was fine - Sky package not great as lots of channels (even those readily available on freeview) were not available to watch.
The real asset to our stay, though, was the pool! It is big and quiet if you time it right ie during adult only times. Steam room, sauna and hot tub were fabulous - all very clean.
At over £120 per night b & b, it's doubtful we would choose this again for a couples break but if you're staying because of a function eg hen party, wedding etc. then I think you get a good deal with the fab breakfast, pool & gym plus all the good outlets.
So, as I say ... mixed feelings about this one but probably just that we chose the wrong place for a quiet couples break!
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In August 2014, 26liz said about Village Hotel Bury
Hotel easy to get to, straight off m66, building old style rather than the "modern box", in serious need of tlc, exterior looked shabby, our upper deck room was large but looked like something had happened previously because there was a paint job done that did not match colour wise or hide inadequate plasterwork! The bathroom was not upper deck as compared to other upper deck rooms we have stayed in, the toilet I assume is very old and took forever to fill, the shower was pitiful and not what you would expect paying for an upgrade, the tiled floor had broken tiles all across one part of the floor. As said we have stayed in a few upper decks and this bathroom appeared to be an attempt (failed) to make it look upper deck.
Pub exactly what you would expect in a village hotel and comfortable area.
Staff were excellent and friendly throughout.
Nights were not great, because fri and sat there were "great nights out" events and as we were on the 1st floor at the front we were woken by (mainly) very loud women between 1 and 2am out on the terrace which is below the rooms,1st night Thursday was really peaceful and we slept well on the very comfy bed.
Food and service excellent as always with a village hotel.
Location good, go to bury, it's a 20-30 min walk, lovely town and very good market.
Breakfast was ok about same as other villages but make sure Sunday you go before 9 as the queue when we came out was ridiculous!
Overall good stay but the hotel needs work.
Pub exactly what you would expect in a village hotel and comfortable area.
Staff were excellent and friendly throughout.
Nights were not great, because fri and sat there were "great nights out" events and as we were on the 1st floor at the front we were woken by (mainly) very loud women between 1 and 2am out on the terrace which is below the rooms,1st night Thursday was really peaceful and we slept well on the very comfy bed.
Food and service excellent as always with a village hotel.
Location good, go to bury, it's a 20-30 min walk, lovely town and very good market.
Breakfast was ok about same as other villages but make sure Sunday you go before 9 as the queue when we came out was ridiculous!
Overall good stay but the hotel needs work.
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In August 2014, 973SimonR973 said about Village Hotel Bury
We got a good deal here through booking.com, £116 for two nights B&B. large hotel easy to find, although Satnav hasn't caught up with De Vere/Village swaps. Large car park with plenty of blue badge spaces. There are a lot of steps up to the front door, but a lift is available at the side of the hotel. The hotel was very busy with at least three large functions going on, a wedding, a 40th birthday and a hen night. Our room was on the second floor in the main building which saved a walk from the annex. There is a large pool and excellent spa facilities. We ate in the Verve grill the first night and had an excellent meal, delicious ribs and a very tender fillet steak. This grill isn't open on a Sunday as they do an all day carvery until 6.30pm. We ate in the Victory pub the second night, good food and the same ribs are actually a couple of quid cheaper here! However this bar is noisy and several large screen TVs are constantly on. We managed to get some seats in the lobby area which was much quieter. As the hotel was so busy there was a large queue for breakfast on the Sunday, the staff said that no one had been before 9.00am and then everybody came at once, maybe a good tip would be to come early for your breakfast. Breakfast was pretty good and set us up for the day.
An enjoyable stay but look out for a good deal.
An enjoyable stay but look out for a good deal.
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In August 2014, pk&award said about Village Hotel Bury
Stayed here bank holiday weekend on booking asked for twin beds and walk in shower as I have walking problems and use a wheelchair. When we pulled up in the car park we were met with 15 or so steps. My husband had to go and find out how to get in with a wheelchair This was a lift at the side of the hotel and only just fitted a wheelchair with a leg extent ion and my husband Getting in and out of the lift was small ramps and the walk to the reception was along a paved area which in parts was uneven. Arriving at the room it was a double bed which was higher than the wheelchair so I couldn't get on Husband went to reception it was the ONLY room with a walk in shower so they had to split the bed. The housekeeper saw my predicament and got a lower mattress out of store . Reception said they did not have lower beds Even the bar area was paved so wasn't really suitable for a wheelchair and we had to move bar stools as there was no direct path we have stayed in the village hotel at Hull before and that was 100% better catered for disabled
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In September 2014, anna_d1981 said about Village Hotel Bury
Enjoyed a girlie night away for a friends hen do, the dinner & entertainment was great. Was excellent value for money & have visited many village hotels & enjoy staying at them. I Would recommend that you try the themed evenings. Friendly & helpful staff
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In September 2014, LandanLady said about Village Hotel Bury
I stayed on a one night business trip. The sports/spa facilities were fab, as was the food in the main restaurant. Room was nice and modern, but the bathroom was tired and dated. The room had not been cleaned fully since the last guest- clothes labels stuck to wall and on floor, ,hairs. Pretty gross and dissapointing as the place is generally nice. I did report it to reception who said they would pick this up with the housekeeper, but who knows! Would stay again, but needs some attention
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In September 2014, Lauren H said about Village Hotel Bury
We always stay here when we come to bury , it's clean comfortable and modern and breakfast is always lovely. It also has a nice bar if you want a night cap! It's a little bit out of the way for bury centre but you can be there in 5 mins by car/taxi. I've stayed here at least 10-15 times and we have never had a problem
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In September 2014, dawng3 said about Village Hotel Bury
Just been for Sunday lunch with a living social voucher....5 course Sunday lunch for 2 people for £16 & worth every penny.Lots of choice & all very tasty. Would definitely go again if the offer came up.
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In September 2014, gold123456 said about Village Hotel Bury
Great for a one night stop over - spa and pool is really nice and clean. The rooms were nicely decorated only down point was a huge crack in the sink and not enough TV channels.
Breakfast is definitely worth the extra £10!
Breakfast is definitely worth the extra £10!
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In September 2014, Chris R said about Village Hotel Bury
I've stayed here quite a few times now either over Christmas, or to meet back up with friends locally. The hotel is generally good but there are a few issues.
The rooms are constantly way too warm, both in winter and summer. The windows don't offer sufficient ventilation to address the issue, nor is there any air conditioning. The rooms are quire modern, but as you enter the bathroom you are transported magically back into the 1980's even though the hotel was built a decade later!
Our stay was spoilt slightly by the noise from the disco for a wedding downstairs, thankfully the baby was oblivious and it didn't disturb us too much, had we been on the 3rd floor I don't think that this would have been heard.
The main facilities are excellent, Victory Bar food was great, the breakfast is a must as it's the best hotel buffet breakfast I have had.......ever. The spa / pool / leisure club is great as well.
Overall, the rooms just need a little more attention and a cooling system, but to be honest we'll happily go back again soon.
The rooms are constantly way too warm, both in winter and summer. The windows don't offer sufficient ventilation to address the issue, nor is there any air conditioning. The rooms are quire modern, but as you enter the bathroom you are transported magically back into the 1980's even though the hotel was built a decade later!
Our stay was spoilt slightly by the noise from the disco for a wedding downstairs, thankfully the baby was oblivious and it didn't disturb us too much, had we been on the 3rd floor I don't think that this would have been heard.
The main facilities are excellent, Victory Bar food was great, the breakfast is a must as it's the best hotel buffet breakfast I have had.......ever. The spa / pool / leisure club is great as well.
Overall, the rooms just need a little more attention and a cooling system, but to be honest we'll happily go back again soon.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk