Nestled in the heart of Whitworth, The Sportsman offers a warm welcome with its cozy bar and in-room WiFi. Enjoy smoke-free premises for a relaxing retreat.
Peak District National Park - 58 min drive - 42.0 km
Getting around
Manchester Airport (MAN) - 46 min drive
Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 68 min drive
Manchester Castleton Station - 12 min drive
Manchester Smithy Bridge Station - 12 min drive
Manchester Littleborough Station - 14 min drive
Restaurants
Alpine Ayingerbrau Gasthof - 6 min drive
The Healey Hotel - 5 min drive
Red Lion - 7 min walk
The Oxford - 4 min drive
Healey Dell Tea Room - 5 min drive
About this property
The Sportsman Whitworth
When visiting Rochdale, The Sportsman Whitworth is a great choice to consider.
At a glance
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Hotel size
4 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
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Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Bar/lounge
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Electric kettle
Freshen up
Shower only
Free toiletries
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Special features
Dining
Onsite venue - pub.
Fees & policies
Policies
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does The Sportsman Whitworth offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Sportsman Whitworth does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Sportsman Whitworth?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Sportsman Whitworth?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Sportsman Whitworth.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Sportsman Whitworth?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at The Sportsman Whitworth?
No, this inn doesn't have a casino, but Grosvenor Casino (24-min drive) and Grosvenor Casino Bolton (28-min drive) are both nearby.
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Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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8.0
Cleanliness
9.0
Location
8.0
Staff & service
7.8
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 30, 2025
Good comfortable stay, service was amazing definitely value for money.
Raja Ahsan
Raja Ahsan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 4, 2023
Friendly staff. Great room and great service
Nathan
Nathan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 5, 2022
Excellent pub with lovely clean rooms above lovely freindly people really made me feel welcome
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 27, 2022
Pub stay over for Oldham pride July 2022
Really nice pub stay as attended Oldham pride .
Craig was nice and room was spacious and like a upmarket bedsit
Joanne Alice
Joanne Alice, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Aug 8, 2022
The room was a nice size. There was 1 mug for 2 people.
It was an ideal location for an event we were attending nearby.
Angela
Angela, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 23, 2022
Booked on the last minute for a relative, landlord was very approachable and accommodating..room was larger than expected, very clean with en-suite, tea & coffee making facilities
Robert
Robert, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 29, 2023
It’s a pub with rooms, the room I was in was spotlessly clean. Normal pub noise then quiet at 11 and silent by 11:30.
Wouldn’t hesitate to stay again.
Kylie
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 24, 2022
Nice pub stay
Really enjoyed my stay above a pub!
I was made comfy in the bar and the beer and whisky served was excellent.
Massive amounts of Coffee and Tea provided and across the road was a friendly pizza take away .
Massive room with a private entrance and a great shower.
The room was an upmarket bed sit and only negative with it being a pub stay was noise in the back yard which was acceptable
Good transport connections buy public service bus outside of the Sportsman to Blackpool via Accrington, Blackburn and Preston and Manchester via Rochdale
Joanne Alice
Joanne Alice, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Dec 15, 2022
Very cold
Francis
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2/10 Poor
Dec 23, 2022
*I would avoid staying at this hotel!*
Simply the worst Hotel experience I have ever had anywhere in the world! When I checked in the hotel staff was rude and his body language suggested they did not want me to be there. I was given the keys to the room (it looked ok at a glance and the room room temperature was warm). I left for a few hours for dinner and upon my return, the room was stone cold, almost as cold as outside (the temperature outside was below zero with snow). The central heating had been turned off, there was no way for me to turn it back on, and all the staff had gone home. Nobody answered the emergency night phone number or replied to my text messages. I was forced out into the cold at 4am to find alternative accommodation because I could not take the cold any longer. The hotel sent a blunt text the next day simply asking for the room key and did not apologise. I used none of the facilities including the bed and yet the hotel refused a refund for the room! Dirty carpets, outdated decor... simply the worst hotel ever!!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 7, 2022
Great stay for a great price. Basil the owner very friendly and accommodating
Jacob
Jacob, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 30, 2021
Paul’s stays
I was working on a construction site just round the corner so it was perfect for my needs , I have no complaints
Paul
Paul, 4-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Oct 19, 2021
Horrible
I didn’t stay, I was kicked out for clarifying I booked a double room. Absolutely rude staff.
Junaid
Junaid, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 19, 2021
The property was perfectly adequate. Nothing else to wish for.
David
David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 3, 2021
😁😁😁
Great place to stay was warmly welcomed and the staff were very helpful would highly recommend this place for those that wish to have a good night sleep.
Joseph
Joseph, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Aug 23, 2021
Good stay
We booked in late August here as lots of other places were booked up. We were not disturbed once we were shown upstairs and the room was comfortable.
The noise level was not great but expected as it was a pub downstairs.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 16, 2021
Great stay here
The sportsman's B&B was a very nice place the stuff was lovely couldn't do enough for you...the room was lovely an clean we really enjoyed are stay there...we will be definitely booking to stay again sometime soon 👍
Lindsey
Lindsey, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Jul 30, 2020
It was a pub not a hotel if I’d known this wouldn’t have booked arrived there very rough so didn’t stay
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 5, 2020
Great stay.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 18, 2019
Value for money
Good large bedroom
Wahab
Wahab, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 25, 2019
Good rooms, lovely stay, will.stay again
Enjoyed stay, lovely rooms and hotel, only down fall was having to park over the road.