Oddfellows On The Park
Eccentric Victorian Gothic with a knowing sense of humour. Think dark greens, antique gold, burlesque wallpaper in the Tower Suite and pig portraits in the spa. Design by SpaceInvader studio, architectural restoration by Tim Groom. Quirkiness is the point, but comfort is the foundation.
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Why It Matters
It's one of the few hotels in Greater Manchester that's genuinely interesting to look at. The building is a proper Gothic Revival structure, faithfully restored, with a fully realised interior concept rather than generic boutique-hotel trimmings. The Michelin Guide singles it out; The Telegraph has praised its 'mix of cosiness and glamour'. And you're staying inside a working public park, which is a genuinely unusual setup.
A Gothic Revival Victorian mansion built in 1861 — originally Bruntwood Hall — sitting inside 120 acres of public parkland in Cheadle, about 15 minutes from Manchester Airport. The restoration, completed in 2017, kept the moulded ceilings, archways, original floor tiles and grand staircase intact, then layered in bold wallpapers, Tom Dixon chairs, a bicycle-chain chandelier, and enough eccentric detail to make it feel genuinely odd rather than heritage-themed. Twenty-two individually designed rooms, a restaurant named after the hall's previous life as an equestrian stud, a cocktail bar to match, and a spa called The Pigsty round it out.
Where You'll Stay
6 room types available
Club Plus Room
Slightly larger again than the Club Rooms, with a double vanity unit in most and a 6ft king-size bed. Same park views, same Bruntwood-facing outlook. A comfortable step up if you want more space to spread out without going full suite.
King (6ft)
Club Room
A step up from Park Rooms in size — around 20 sqm — but the same park-facing outlook and playful decorative theme. The upgrade to a 6ft king-size bed is noticeable, and the glass-panelled shower rooms are particularly well done. A small seating area and vanity unit complete the picture.
King (6ft) · 20 sqm
Kendal Suite
These are the original master bedrooms of Bruntwood Hall on the first floor, and they show it. Studio-style layout with a four-poster king-size bed AND a freestanding roll-top bathtub in the room, plus a walk-in power shower, double vanity and original Victorian windows with treetop views. The most romantic option in the house outside of the Tower Suite.
Four-poster King
Park Room
The entry-level room, and still a solid option. At around 17 sqm these are the cosiest in the building, designed by SpaceInvader with splashes of bright colour, tactile fabrics and sleek modern furnishings. A 5ft king-size bed, a small seating area and a vanity unit. Bathrooms are contemporary — walk-in power shower, quality amenities, and ample natural light. All rooms face the park.
King (5ft) · 17 sqm
Playground Suite
Set in the third-floor eaves of the building, which means exposed Victorian beams overhead and a properly characterful feel. Slightly smaller than the Kendal Suites but still genuinely spacious. You get to choose at booking: a Victorian-style roll-top bathtub or a four-poster bed. Either way, there's a walk-in power shower, double bathroom vanity and park views through original windows.
King
Tower Suite
The headline act. Spread over two floors inside the hall's original tower, with stained-glass windows, Jacobean mouldings, burlesque-themed wallpaper and a bouncy king-size bed in the upper bedroom. Downstairs: a separate sitting room with a corner sofa and dining area. The bathroom has twin walk-in rainfall showers. It's three storeys of revivified antique elegance — one of the more genuinely unusual hotel rooms in the North of England.
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Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Served in The Galloping Major, this is one of the most-praised experiences at the hotel. Classic format, well executed, seasonal variations including a winter 'Watercolour Tea' at Christmas. Also available with spa treatments as a package.
The hotel sits inside Bruntwood Park — a 120-acre public park with mature woodlands, ponds, a BMX track and a sporting complex. Guests can walk directly from the hotel into the park. The Abney Hall Nature Park is about a 25-minute walk away.
Bikes are available free of charge for guests. The hotel sits inside Bruntwood Park — 120 acres with woodland paths, ponds and a BMX track. A legitimately good way to spend an afternoon.
Ticketed evening events featuring live tribute acts and a 3-course dinner. The Royal Rhapsody (Freddie Mercury tribute) is a recurring example, with tickets including dinner and a glass of wine.
Seasonal events in collaboration with Stirling Murder. Immersive dining experience with a live murder mystery performance. Includes a 3-course meal and a glass of wine or non-alcoholic drink.
Four event spaces catering from 2 to 120 guests. Weddings can take the whole house on exclusive use or just a single space. Ceremony through to wedding breakfast (up to 72 guests) or cocktail events for 120. The setting does most of the heavy lifting.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Wheelchair access available throughout. Accessible rooms available on request.
Four versatile event spaces totalling approximately 1,023 sq ft (95 sqm). Caters from 2 up to 120 guests depending on format. Includes the private Parlour 3 for intimate dinners.
Complimentary throughout the hotel and in all rooms. Speeds of 100+ Mbps.
Individually controlled in all 22 guest rooms.
Outdoor terrace spanning the side and rear of Bruntwood Hall with 180-degree park views. Heated lamps and waterproof parasols for year-round use.
Available during limited hours. Extensive in-room menu.
Limited parking directly on site. Additional parking available in the adjacent council-run Bruntwood Park car park, a two-minute walk away and reasonably priced (approximately £3/day). No reservation needed.
There is no swimming pool or fitness gym on the property. The spa (The Pigsty) provides treatments and a mud room only.
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