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Black Dog Inn

Property class: 3
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Bolton hotel

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A bar with a long counter, multiple taps, and a variety of bottles.
Outdoor picnic tables with potted plants and umbrellas.
A cozy room with a checkered floor, a fireplace, a television mounted above it, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A framed artwork on a textured wall, a wooden hanger, and a bed with a patterned bedspread.
A corner of a room with a plaid-patterned armchair, a round wooden table, and a patterned wallpaper.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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4 Church St, Bolton, England, BL7 8AB
  • Place, Lever Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Smithills Country Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Go Ape at Rivington
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, a framed picture, a bathroom visible through an open door, and a chair.

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, each with white bedding and a red pillow. There is a nightstand with a lamp between the beds. The room has a window with curtains, and the walls are textured.

Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Two single beds with floral bedspreads, a framed picture on the wall, and a textured ceiling.

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Bolton

In Bolton .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Bolton hotel, you'll find Smithills Hall and Go Ape at Rivington. Moss Bank Park and Turton Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Lever Park - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Smithills Country Park - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Dunscar Bridge Brewery - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Go Ape at Rivington - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Smithills Hall - 11 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Manchester Hall-I-th-Wood Station - 8 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sportsman - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Curley's Dining Rooms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • Fika Rivington
  • ‪Bob's Smithy Inn - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Black Dog Inn

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Bolton hotel
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.
  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Garden
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Black Dog Inn offers 3 accommodations. This Bolton hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 15.00
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 15.00

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 15.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 15.00 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Black Dog Inn Hotel
Black Dog Inn Bolton
Black Dog Inn Hotel Bolton

Frequently asked questions

How close is Black Dog Inn to the airport?

Black Dog Inn is 25.4 mi (40-min drive) away from the Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Black Dog Inn?

As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Black Dog Inn on Oct 25, 2026 start from CA $92, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Black Dog Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Black Dog Inn.

Does Black Dog Inn offer free breakfast?

Black Dog Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Black Dog Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Grosvenor Casino Bolton (11-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Black Dog Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Early check-in costs GBP 15.00 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Black Dog Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Black Dog Inn have a pool?

Black Dog Inn does not have a pool.

Does Black Dog Inn have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Black Dog Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Black Dog Inn to downtown Bolton?

Black Dog Inn is 4.9 mi away from Bolton.

Black Dog Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an excellent stay. The room was clean and spacious and the staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly and the village pub atmosphere, I wish we had longer there.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice Inn- dog friendly and the food is very good. Staff are friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Brilliant stay staff couldn't be more helpful the landlady was amazing went above and beyond to make are stay great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were excellent the land lady was a joy room was everything you needed and also dog friendly The £15 charge for the dog wasn't clear on website but the £10 voucher we received covered more than enought Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Bedroom needed some maintenance. Wash basin tap was very loose, and the central reading light (only one in room) would not work. Noise from powerful motor bikes every night between 6pm and 8-30pm was unbelievable. They use the main road outside the pub like a formula one racing circuit. Apparently several riders have been killed over the years.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service

Could have been so much better.

The Black dog offers affordable accommodation. An excellent restaurant, friendly bar service and comfy beds. Unfortunately the room wasnt cleaned properly with my bathroom bin full from the previous occupier, bottle tops in the corner and a loo that hadnt been clean with a broken seat. Its these little things that make a good score.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A good place to stay

The hotel is about a 15-minute drive from Bolton town centre in a quiet location next to a church. The rooms are next to the pub and restaurant, which can be accessed by an entrance out back. If you prefer to come and go without going through the pub, you are given a key to a side entrance. My room was clean and spacious and the bed large and comfy. The bathroom was modern and clean. The restaurant has a good menu. I didn’t have time for breakfast, but it looked and smelled very good! Parking is free in the pub/hotel car park just across the road. The location is perfect, away from the centre but only a short drive to all amenities. If you like walking then it's great for that. I would stay again, especially for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stayed at the Black Dog Inn in Bolton for two nights. The room itself was comfortable enough for the price, so no major complaints there. However, the overall experience was disappointing. The first night was a write-off in terms of sleep. Staff gave a late booking to a couple who had been drinking in the pub, and they stayed up most of the night with the TV on at a very high volume. There’s clearly little to no sound insulation, as it felt like the noise was coming from inside the room. Housekeeping was also lacking. Despite leaving a sign on the door requesting the room be cleaned, it wasn’t reset after the first night and towels weren’t changed. Small details were missed too, like no cups provided for the kettle and tea-making facilities. For the price, it’s not the worst place to stay, but the noise and lack of attention to basic service would put me off returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was perfect could not fault anything. Elaine and her staff went the extra mile and it's nice to feel completely comfortable, felt like we had known them for a long time Will definitely be back, lovely location, great room and one of the most comfortable beds ever slept in..
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A gente amou se hospedar no Black Dog Inn. O quarto é muito confortável e limpo. A equipe é maravilhosa, conversamos bastante com as meninas. Resolvemos tomar café da manhã no restaurante, estava delicioso. Foi uma ótima experiência, muito acolhedor.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026