Mercure Bolton West Hotel

Guests can relax in one of the most beautiful spots of the Lancashire countryside, built around a former Georgian manor house. Charming English rose gardens and landscaped grounds lead to a contemporary lobby and fully equipped meeting rooms. The family-friendly hotel was recently refurbished and consists of a total of 91 rooms. Facilities include 24-hour reception and check-out service, a bar, restaurant, room service and a car park.

The standard rooms have a satellite/cable TV with movies on demand as well as a music centre and Internet access (fees may apply). Guests can refuel with complimentary speciality teas, mineral water and biscuits. Rooms are decorated in a modern style with light wood furnishings, and those at the back of the hotel offer lovely views over the West Pennine Moors. Each is en suite with a shower, bath and hairdryer. Further in-room amenities include a double or king-size bed, a direct dial telephone and an ironing set.

Guests can enjoy a sumptuous roast dinner or light snack in the luxurious contemporary surrounds of the Arts Bar and Grill. The hotel serves a continental breakfast buffet, whilst both lunch and dinner can be selected from a set menu.

A Sebastian Coe Health Club is onsite, featuring a gym and heated indoor swimming pool. Guests can also chill out and relax in the spa with treatments on offer for an additional fee.

By car: take the M61 Southbound/Northbound: Leave the M61 at junction 6, following signs for Blackrod A6027. After 200 m, join the A6 Chorley. Follow the road for about 800 m and the hotel is on the right-hand side.