Built of solid Yorkshire stone this was once (as the name suggests), a golf club house until the M62 cut the course in half. In contrast to the very modern Park Inn this is a very traditional style property, impressively run by very friendly staff. There is a large, bright restaurant, a cosy lounge and 52 spotlessly maintained en-suite bedrooms, each with TV, direct-dial telephone, hairdryer and hospitality tray. Holmfirth (Last of the Summer Wine location) is just a short distance away, we call there on our way to Manchester, just 25 miles away.

We also spend a full day in Liverpool, the charming spa town of Harrogate and nearby Bronte Parsonage. In the evening we return to a welcome three-course dinner with a little entertainment on two nights.