Britannia Country House Hotel

The hotel is within easy reach of Manchester City Centre, The Trafford Centre, Manchester United football club and Lancashire County cricket club. Situated near to Manchester University and Manchester Metropolitan University, the hotel also offers easy access to the many attractions of the Cheshire countryside such as Jodrell Bank Science Park and the many National Trust properties in the area.

The hotel has its own nightclub and a Spindles Leisure Club with a large indoor pool and fully equipped gymnasium. Set in its own grounds, the hotel provides ample car parking facilities for up to 500 cars.

For visitors who wish to stay before flying from Manchester Airport the hotel operates 24-hour airport transfers. This accommodates an inclusive overnight stay and parking whilst you are away. For more information click on Stay and Fly

Please note that the M63 and the M66 have been re-numbered as the M60. Exit numbers have also changed.

>From M6

Join M56 for Manchester and go to the end of the motorway. Following signs for A5103 for City Centre, take exit for Northenden (B5166), just after exit 3A. At traffic lights, turn right into Palatine Road. The Hotel is exactly 1 mile on the left.

>From M62

Join M60. Follow signs for Manchester Airport. Exit at junction 5. Stay in left lane on exit road and dual carriageway. Turn left when you reach the traffic lights in Palatine Road (B5166). The Hotel is exactly 1 mile on the left.

>From Sheffield

Join M67 and M60. Exit at junction 5 (M60). Follow A5103 for half a mile. Turn right (A5145), signposted for Stockport. After half a mile, at traffic lights turn right into Palatine Road. The main entrance to the Hotel is half a mile on the right.

>From A6

Join M60 at Stockport. Exit at junction 5. Follow A5103 for half a mile. Turn right (A5145) signposted for Stockport. After half a mile, at traffic lights turn right into Palatine Road. The main entrance to the Hotel is half a mile on the right.

>From A34

Turn left half a mile after the M60 turn off (A5145 signposted Stretford). At fourth set of traffic lights, turn left (still A5145). At next set of traffic lights, turn left into Palatine Road. The Hotel is half a mile on the right.

By Rail

The nearest British Rail station is Manchester Airport. There is a 15 minute connection train from Manchester Piccadilly station. Please see below for details on courtesy transport from the Airport to the Hotel.

Courtesy transport from Manchester Airport

The Hotel operates a regular minibus service to Manchester International Airport. When arriving at the airport or rail station, please use the courtesy telephone, by dialling 0808, to call the Hotel. Please give your name, how many in your party and the terminal that you are at.

The courtesy telephones are located as follows:

Terminal 1 (International) : Near information desk

Terminal 2 (International) : At meeting point

Terminal 3 (Domestic) : Near exit door

Rail Station : Near ticket desk

Whilst every effort is made to maintain a regular service, delays do occur due to load factors and traffic conditions.

The Country House offers a varied selection of restaurants and bars that will cater for everyone. For a super value start to the day try The Big Britannia Breakfast served with an extensive selection of hot and cold dishes.

Jenny's Carvery Restaurant

Offers excellent value for money serving traditional English fayre.

The Overstuffed Pizzeria Restaurant

Enjoy the jolly Italian atmosphere found within our Pizzeria. Offers a variety of light meals and snacks. Open until daily until 2.00am.

Fridays Pub

The ideal, informal place to unwind and meet the locals after a busy day and, for those who are more energetic, you can sample south Manchester's premier nightclub, 'Fridays'.

The Residents Bar

Offers a relaxed and formal atmosphere to enjoy a quiet drink with friends and family.

Leisure Facilities

Spindles Health & Leisure Club - the ideal location to unwind or work out in the gymnasium using the latest state of the art technology. Take time to relax in the heated indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room or jacuzzi. A hair and beauty salon is also available for those who wish to pamper themselves.

The Britannia Country House Hotel is situated between Manchester City Centre (6 miles) and Manchester International Airport (4 miles). The hotel operates a courtesy bus service to the airport and also has a large car park which is included in the delegate rates. This convenient location makes it a perfect venue for your conference or meeting.

The six versatile function rooms can accommodate from 5 to 360 delegates. All the suites are located on the ground floor and are air-conditioned. The Lancashire, Cheshire & Derbyshire suites also benefit from outside access and natural daylight.

Our dedicated account managers are located in house and will always be available to you both in the organising and running of your event, ensuring that it will be a complete success.

High-Speed Wireless Internet Access

Catering for technology-dependent travellers and corporate meeting planners, the wireless LAN (WLAN) offers users the opportunity to turn on their laptops and connect to the Internet at 40 times traditional modem speed without having to plug in any cables or dial up via a modem.

Hotel Overview

6 Conference Rooms

Meeting rooms for up to 360 people

255 bedrooms

Jenny's Carvery Restaurant

The Overstuffed Pizzeria

Fridays Pub

Fridays Nightclub

Spindles Health & Leisure Facilities

On site car parking

Airport transfers