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The Boat & Horses Inn

3.0 star property
Inn in Oldham with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Terrace/patio
Classic Double or Twin Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
The Boat & Horses Inn combines a cozy bar and restaurant with practical amenities like in-room WiFi. Guests highlight two standout features: the traditional English breakfast that fuels exploration and the genuinely helpful staff who enhance the experience.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Classic Double or Twin Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(48 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Double Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Double Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

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Broadway, Chadderton, Oldham, England, OL9 8AU

What's nearby

  • Heaton Park - 7 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Co-op Live Arena - 9 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Etihad Stadium - 10 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • AO Arena - 11 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Deansgate - 12 min drive - 5.7 miles

Getting around

  • Moston Station - 13 min walk
  • South Chadderton Tram Stop - 13 min walk
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gardeners Arms - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Treasure - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Whitegate Inn (Beefeater) - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Boat & Horses - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Boat & Horses Inn

Inn near Heaton Park
Take advantage of a terrace, a bar, and a restaurant at The Boat & Horses Inn. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this inn include:
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and smoke-free premises
  • An elevator and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Boat & Horses Inn include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 12.95 for adults and GBP 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 12.95 for adults and GBP 8.00 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Property is also known as

The Boat & Horses Inn Inn
The Boat & Horses Inn Oldham
The Boat & Horses Inn Inn Oldham

Frequently asked questions

Is The Boat & Horses Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Boat & Horses Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Boat & Horses Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Boat & Horses Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Boat & Horses Inn located?

Situated in Oldham, this inn is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Boundary Park and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Middleton Shopping Centre. Heaton Park and Etihad Stadium are also within 6 mi (10 km). South Chadderton Tram Stop is 13 minutes by foot and Hollinwood Station is 18 minutes.

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The Boat & Horses Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 378 out of 518 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 518 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 518 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 518 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 518 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very accessible Great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location fantastic room fantastic breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable, breakfast nice service very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Amenities
Jus a fab place to stay everything was top notch Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic clean comfortable place to stay and good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, very clean, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seoknam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facilities were overall clean and convenient. The breakfast was excellent, so there was nothing lacking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, clean and tidy. Staff very helpful. Breakfast and meals at restaurant were amazing. Would highly recommended, good base for concert we attended
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Grant

Liked: Amenities
Staff helpful and good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great an food was good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well located with very friendly staff and exceptionally clean rooms. Breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was really tidy and comfortable room. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quite Excellent breakfast lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent, only stayed one night
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jenni

Liked: Staff & service
Nice a few hairs on pillows
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

F

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service from check in staff again - arrived early and we were allowed to check into our room which was a great help Staff here always lovely - excellent breakfast and overall great value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay food was great and the room was clean and comfortable. Great little beer garden over looking the canal. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very easy to get to and handy location. Rooms are a good size and the canal is pretty. The rooms/pub have a lot of stains on the carpets/furnishings but it is clean and a good price. Breakfast is lovely but could do with being warmer (especially the sausages). I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Julian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
😕
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We certainly picked the right place for our visit to Heaton Park Our room was ready for 11am when we arrived early Location excellent Parking excellent Room spacious clean ,well appointed Staff were very friendly and helpfull Carvery first class Breakfast first class I highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isobel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Stay For Concert Visit At Co-op Arena. Would Stay Again 👍😁
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean and spacious.great amount of amenities.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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