Smithy Lodge At Heaton Park Prestwich

Smithy Lodge is in Prestwich, on the Manchester side of Heaton Park. It's a detached cottage in the park itself, next to one of the gates. The garden is private.

The place sleeps four. Two bedrooms upstairs, one bathroom. It's a 3 Star cottage, so it's clean and functional. The thing to know is the stairs. They're quite steep and there's no handrail. It's a listed building, so we can't change them. The lighting is mostly from lamps, not big ceiling lights, which fits the feel of the place.

Heaton Park is right on your doorstep. It's massive. There's a boating lake, a golf course, a tram museum, and a farm. There's often events on, from small things to big concerts. You can walk for miles without leaving the park. Manchester City Council page about Heaton Park.

Prestwich village is a short walk away. There's shops, pubs, and places to eat. A tram stop at the other side of the park goes straight into Manchester city centre, which is about four miles away. That takes you to places like Salford Quays or Didsbury without needing the car.

Facilities wise: there's parking, bedding and towels are included, and there's an electric vehicle charger. No pets.