Name: Grains Bar Hotel
Address: Ripponden Road, Saddleworth, Oldham, Oldham District, England, United Kingdom, Saddleworth, Greater Manchester, GB
Price range: $67–$166 per night
Rating: 9

What guests think

Across recent reviews, Grains Bar Hotel stands out for its scenic rural setting with sweeping countryside views, friendly staff, and good value, while feedback also notes ongoing refurbishments and occasional service or room niggles that affect some stays.

Many guests praise clean, comfortable rooms and the popular shepherds huts or glamping pods. Food draws positive comments, with an included light breakfast and reasonably priced cooked options, though some report dated dining spaces or uneven breakfast service. Expect a welcoming, good-value rural stay with character and the odd rough edge.

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Facilities

Accommodation includes hotel rooms and well-liked shepherds huts or glamping pods. Some areas, particularly the restaurant and bar, are dated or mid refurbishment.

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6

Dawn

Oct 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I have sstayed at this hotel many times I love all the updates that have been done Makes a massive difference More sitting areas , Everything in the room are new and done to high standards Recommend for families down to single people Plenty to do in surrounding area Definitely a 1st class hotel Mrs Dawn Hartle

10

Gary

Jan 17, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Have stayed here a few times but not for a while & was hit with a wow factor walking through the new refurbishment hotel ,room was excellent was given the bridal room with balcony with view over the moors ( fabulous), they have new glamping pods which al try when am next in the area .meals were also excellent had the classic burger also the ribeye steak on another evening cooked to perfection 👌, all round a great stay & very reasonably priced compared to what other hotel are charging but not with the same service or homemade meals 10/10 😀

8

Mark

Dec 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room, lovely views, friendly staff. Restaurant & bar could do with refresh & better options.

10

Scott

Jan 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was so refreshing and relaxing, we stayed the night as we was viewing for our wedding venue and had a very pleasant stay. Renovation being completed on our stay but it wasn't anything disturbing, can not wait to visit again and see the new upgrad

8

Pauline

May 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice room, hotel is being done up so it’s difficult to say what it’s going to look like. The restaurant is a little bit tired and dated but the staff are really lovely and the food was good. My only criticism was that at breakfast. I wasn’t given a choice of what to have, and when I asked if I could order a cooked breakfast, the waitress went away and came back with a full English without giving me a choice of poached/fried eggs, whether I wanted hash browns and sausages, etc. also the evening menu, although the food was very good, I would have preferred a couple of slightly healthier options if possible.

10

Catherine

Jul 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely facilities in and out. Beautiful scenery. Great staff and food. Not far from motorway and tram station in to Manchester

10

Ross

Jan 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fabulous location with stunning views from room, friendly welcoming hosts. Plenty of parking. Clean and comfortable facilities and property full of character. Would definitely return without hesitation.

10

Sallyann

Apr 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect! Stayed in a shepherds hut which was cosy and had everything we could need. Hostess was friendly and couldn’t do enough for us and we had an evening meal which was fabulous! Not overpriced and a really god choice on the menu to suit everyone! Would definitely stay again

10

Louise

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed in one of the shepherds huts and they were superb, really cosy and comfortable.

8

Tim

Oct 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A great stay and staying in the shepherds huts is great fun for a few nights

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently describe rooms and common areas as clean and fresh. Housekeeping standards appear reliable.

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6

Chris

Dec 7, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was comfortable and clean but other than one helpful member of staff, the others we came across were inattentive. It took several attempts to get the attention of bar staff and after helping ourselves to breakfast cereal, the juice was empty and no one came to take a breakfast order so we left and had breakfast elsewhere.

10

Julie

Apr 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fresh..clean..

10

Cole

Jan 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely fantastic service and wonderful location. Staff extremely friendly and care about their guests. Dinner was amazing, highly recommend the burger. Cooked breakfast was a bit mediocre for £8 but the free coffee, juice, cereal, fruit etc on offer would've more than been enough. Booked a very small room for a very small price. Didnt expect much, but what i got was a very clean and decently well laid out room that is also well equipped and has a killer view. (Kettle, tea, coffee, work desk and plenty of places to hang clothing) Next time my boss sends me up this way I'll definitely be insisting on this accommodation.

10

Shaun

Jan 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed in the winter in room 11 & it had an amazing view over the hills & fields. Outdoor play area for kids which would be amazing in the summer.Rooms was clean, cozy & beds really comfortable. Cold breakfast is included with stay which was good & you can upgrade to hot if you want. Owners have a beautiful Weimaraner who's very friendly once you get to know it. Overall great stay, would definitely recommend.

10

Stephanie

Jan 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed New Year’s Eve and even on New Years Day they were serving breakfast. Inclusive light breakfast of cereal and toast and tea/coffee and you could upgrade to full breakfast. Lovely clean rooms and friendly staff. Would stay again.

10

Ian

Oct 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I stayed for one night on business the hotel staff were very helpful and friendly the room was clean and tidy Wi-Fi was available free of charge.

10

Ross

Jan 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fabulous location with stunning views from room, friendly welcoming hosts. Plenty of parking. Clean and comfortable facilities and property full of character. Would definitely return without hesitation.

8

Ian

Nov 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A very clean room and I had a great nights sleep. The wi fi was very good.

10

anita

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely views, friendly staff, easy to find, clean rooms

10

Greg

Dec 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely clean room. Friendly staff. Lovely location. Great value

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable, with many offering countryside views; Wi-Fi is reported as good. A few mention dated features, missing storage or minor issues (e.g., TV quirks), and occasional noise between rooms.

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10

Spiky

Feb 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel under going refurb, room nice but no draws etc. Big TV. Therefore, great for a couple of nights only. Staff and food make the place.

10

Alison

Jan 7, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

This is a great hotel our room was spacious clean with a comfy bed and beautiful view of the countryside. The team at Grains Bar were very friendly and made us so welcomed

10

Gary

Jan 17, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Have stayed here a few times but not for a while & was hit with a wow factor walking through the new refurbishment hotel ,room was excellent was given the bridal room with balcony with view over the moors ( fabulous), they have new glamping pods which al try when am next in the area .meals were also excellent had the classic burger also the ribeye steak on another evening cooked to perfection 👌, all round a great stay & very reasonably priced compared to what other hotel are charging but not with the same service or homemade meals 10/10 😀

8

Gary

Apr 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room could do with a little update, but excellent value for money. Beds really comfy, as we're the pillows and im really fussy! Really nice quiet room, didn't hear any noise. Breakfast was great too

8

Helen

Jan 4, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely stay. Nice warm rooms. Good to chose either complimentary light breakfast or opt for a cooked breakfast at a very reasonable price. Fabulous views and sunrise/sunsets too

10

Sallyann

Apr 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect! Stayed in a shepherds hut which was cosy and had everything we could need. Hostess was friendly and couldn’t do enough for us and we had an evening meal which was fabulous! Not overpriced and a really god choice on the menu to suit everyone! Would definitely stay again

6

Yusuf

Jan 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were absolutely fantastic, going above and beyond. One of them took us outside, despite the cold, to show us the night door. Expedia room description is incorrect. Many of the room amenities were not present. However, a free light breakfast is included with all the rooms. This was a pleasant surprise. The room was clean, tidy and functional but very noisy. We could hear people talking & the TV in the room next door, creaking floorboards & snoring from above and various other noises, which disturbed our sleep. The location is absolutely fantastic, within a short walk of the highest point in Oldham, and lots of other interesting walks, including a quarry where there's a waterfall.

8

Ian

Nov 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A very clean room and I had a great nights sleep. The wi fi was very good.

10

Ben

Jul 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, very different, shepherd hut was excellent with great views. Tv situation is a bit of a pain.

10

Louise

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed in one of the shepherds huts and they were superb, really cosy and comfortable.

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, welcoming and helpful. There are occasional service lapses, such as slow restaurant service, difficulties at breakfast, and one report of early-morning access and communication issues.

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10

CLARE

Oct 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I love this hotel, the team are so warm and welcoming! Always a fantastic stay! X

6

Chris

Dec 7, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was comfortable and clean but other than one helpful member of staff, the others we came across were inattentive. It took several attempts to get the attention of bar staff and after helping ourselves to breakfast cereal, the juice was empty and no one came to take a breakfast order so we left and had breakfast elsewhere.

10

Juliette

May 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent value for money. Great location. Staff exceptionally good. Helpful, welcoming and informative.

8

David

Nov 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay. Lovely cosy hotel and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful.

10

Alison

Jan 7, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

This is a great hotel our room was spacious clean with a comfy bed and beautiful view of the countryside. The team at Grains Bar were very friendly and made us so welcomed

10

Ian

Sep 28, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Fantastic stay, 2 nights, check in was easy, breakfast fantastic (cheap and proper ingredients) Attention to detail from Jasmine who checked me in and boxed the breakfast off. Hotel has super views and there’s a random Peacock knocking about. Would definitely stay again

10

Sallyann

Apr 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect! Stayed in a shepherds hut which was cosy and had everything we could need. Hostess was friendly and couldn’t do enough for us and we had an evening meal which was fabulous! Not overpriced and a really god choice on the menu to suit everyone! Would definitely stay again

10

Deborah

Nov 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing place to stay with very friendly staff who are very helpful. Fabulous location and very reasonable in price

2

David

Sep 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Started off well with the exception of the room smelling of smoke, but woke up in the morning to find the reception door was locked between 7am and 7.30am that prevented us from getting to the breakfast hall (breakfast started at 7) and from being able to check out. We tried to knock and even called reception but to no avail. Sent two emails to the hotel and received no response after a week. Seems this hotel is in need of a new manager.

10

NICKY

Oct 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed just for one night but if im back in the area will definitely be returning Super helpful and friendly staff, beautiful room.

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Location

Scenic rural setting with wide countryside views. Several guests also note easy access to Oldham, the motorway and tram links.

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10

Dave

Nov 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent value , cheap upgrade from included basic breakfast to cooked breakfast. Lovely location not to far from Oldham

10

Afolabi

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent service , peaceful beautiful views !!

10

Stuart

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

When everyone else had lost their minds for prices on the day of Oasis, this place offered a fabulous service at a great price. Only disappointment was that we didn’t get to spend enough time in the hotel to enjoy the fantastic views.

10

Michael

Dec 27, 2022

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Stayed 19,352 nights

Stunning rural location. We only met one member of staff and she was lovely.

10

Catherine

Jul 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely facilities in and out. Beautiful scenery. Great staff and food. Not far from motorway and tram station in to Manchester

8

Helen

Jan 4, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely stay. Nice warm rooms. Good to chose either complimentary light breakfast or opt for a cooked breakfast at a very reasonable price. Fabulous views and sunrise/sunsets too

10

Ross

Jan 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fabulous location with stunning views from room, friendly welcoming hosts. Plenty of parking. Clean and comfortable facilities and property full of character. Would definitely return without hesitation.

10

Deborah

Nov 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing place to stay with very friendly staff who are very helpful. Fabulous location and very reasonable in price

10

SIMON CHARLES

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great rural location. Calm and clean room - Brand new bathroom. Nice big TV that connects to Netflix. Home made food excellent

10

anita

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely views, friendly staff, easy to find, clean rooms

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Dining

Food is often praised, with an included light breakfast and the option to upgrade to a cooked breakfast; many enjoyed dinners and found prices reasonable. Some guests noted dated dining spaces, limited menu balance, or inconsistent breakfast service.

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Chris

Dec 7, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was comfortable and clean but other than one helpful member of staff, the others we came across were inattentive. It took several attempts to get the attention of bar staff and after helping ourselves to breakfast cereal, the juice was empty and no one came to take a breakfast order so we left and had breakfast elsewhere.

10

Gary

Jan 17, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Have stayed here a few times but not for a while & was hit with a wow factor walking through the new refurbishment hotel ,room was excellent was given the bridal room with balcony with view over the moors ( fabulous), they have new glamping pods which al try when am next in the area .meals were also excellent had the classic burger also the ribeye steak on another evening cooked to perfection 👌, all round a great stay & very reasonably priced compared to what other hotel are charging but not with the same service or homemade meals 10/10 😀

10

Cole

Jan 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely fantastic service and wonderful location. Staff extremely friendly and care about their guests. Dinner was amazing, highly recommend the burger. Cooked breakfast was a bit mediocre for £8 but the free coffee, juice, cereal, fruit etc on offer would've more than been enough. Booked a very small room for a very small price. Didnt expect much, but what i got was a very clean and decently well laid out room that is also well equipped and has a killer view. (Kettle, tea, coffee, work desk and plenty of places to hang clothing) Next time my boss sends me up this way I'll definitely be insisting on this accommodation.

10

Ryan

Jun 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely stay, very attentive staff and amazing breakfast.

10

Christopher

Oct 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice comfortable room and good food available in the restaurant.

8

Pauline

May 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice room, hotel is being done up so it’s difficult to say what it’s going to look like. The restaurant is a little bit tired and dated but the staff are really lovely and the food was good. My only criticism was that at breakfast. I wasn’t given a choice of what to have, and when I asked if I could order a cooked breakfast, the waitress went away and came back with a full English without giving me a choice of poached/fried eggs, whether I wanted hash browns and sausages, etc. also the evening menu, although the food was very good, I would have preferred a couple of slightly healthier options if possible.

8

Helen

Jan 4, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely stay. Nice warm rooms. Good to chose either complimentary light breakfast or opt for a cooked breakfast at a very reasonable price. Fabulous views and sunrise/sunsets too

10

Sallyann

Apr 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect! Stayed in a shepherds hut which was cosy and had everything we could need. Hostess was friendly and couldn’t do enough for us and we had an evening meal which was fabulous! Not overpriced and a really god choice on the menu to suit everyone! Would definitely stay again

8

Gillian

Jun 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was comfortable unfortunately I had room looking into a central car park so no views of the stunning country side but I guess someone has to have this room also the food was excellent but the service was slow I sat for 40 mins after finishing my meal waiting for someone to ask if I wanted a desert and eventually gave up and went to find someone to pay my bill. I also found it difficult to dry my hair as there was no mirror in the bedroom

10

SIMON CHARLES

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great rural location. Calm and clean room - Brand new bathroom. Nice big TV that connects to Netflix. Home made food excellent

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Month	Average price
January	$89
February	$88
March	$86
April	$87
May	$98
June	$86
July	$89
August	$99
September	$93
October	$93
November	$89
December	$92

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6 $87	7 $86	8 $96	9 $87	10 $67	11 $91	12
13 $86	14 $89	15 $87	16 $88	17 $91	18 $87	19
20 $88	21 $88	22 $88	23 $91	24 $91	25 $87	26
27 $88	28 $86	29 $89	30 $88

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $84	2 $88	3 $166
4 $86	5 $90	6 $82	7 $89	8 $81	9 $97	10 $109
11 $88	12 $91	13 $89	14 $91	15 $91	16 $83	17
18 $82	19 $83	20 $88	21 $82	22 $83	23 $81	24 $112
25 $87	26 $88	27 $83	28 $83	29 $88	30 $124	31 $126

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