Britannia Country House Hotel
Palatine Road
Didsbury, Manchester M20 2WG
(255 Rooms)
Known for its "buzz" the Britannia Country House Hotel, situated at the heart of the country's road and rail links, and only a few short miles from Manchester International Airport offers the comfort and efficiency of one of Manchester's leading hotels. The hotel runs 24 hour airport transfers.
Fridays famous night club bas been a meeting placed for "boys" and "girls" for many years.
Within easy reach of Manchester City Centre, the Trafford Centre, Manchester United Football Club, 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 Spindles Leisure Club with a large indoor pool and fully-equipped gymnasium. Fridays, nationally famous nightclub is probably the most popular for miles around. Set in its own grounds, the hotel provides ample car parking facilities for up to 500 cars.
Bedrooms
255 bedrooms
All en-suite
Direct dial telephones
Trouser press
Hairdryer
Colour television
Complimentary tray
Restaurant and Bars
The Country House offers a varied selection of restaurants and bars that will cater for everyone. The Big Britannia Breakfast, with an extensive selection of hot and cold dishes, makes a super value start to the day.
Jenny's Carvery Restaurant offers excellent value for money serving traditional English fayre.
The Overstuffed Pizzeria Restaurant offers a variety of light meals and snacks and is open until 2.00am every day.
Fridays Pub is 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'.
As an alternative, the Residents Bar offers a more relaxed and formal atmosphere.
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.
Conference & Banqueting
Our conference facilities cater from 5 to 400 delegates in a range of 5 versatile rooms. Our larger suites offer outside access, full air conditioning, audio visual equipment and natural daylight. From formal banquets and weddings to civil marriage ceremonies, our facilities are second to none. The wood panelled Boardroom offers the privacy and grandeur fit for any occasion.
Driving Directions
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.
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