Top of the House!

11, York Street Whitefield, Manchester, M45 6BH, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.0/10! <small>(score from <b>63</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
63 reviews

The room here is very clean. The environment is quiet and people are also very nice.

东升 United Kingdom
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Situated in Manchester, 5.8 km from Heaton Park and 7.6 km from Chetham's Library, Top of the House! features accommodation with free WiFi in a historic building. The property is around 8.9 km from Opera House Manchester, 9 km from John Rylands Library and 9.1 km from Greater Manchester Police Museum. The property is non-smoking and is located 7.8 km from Manchester Arena. The guest house features a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are available in the guest house. Albert Square is 9.2 km from the guest house, while Manchester Central Library is 9.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Manchester Airport, 31 km from Top of the House!.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Laundry

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 double beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
10
High score for Manchester
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  • 东
    东升
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The room here is very clean. The environment is quiet and people are also very nice.”
  • Philip
    Australia Australia
    “Everything you want and need in a stay.I also didn't realise when I checked in that the bedroom) ensuite included fridge and microwave which was such a delight. The room is massive with 2 queen size bed ,iron, hairdryer, everything thought...”
  • L
    Lidia
    Italy Italy
    “We loved everything about staying at Top of the House. The room was clean, warm, perfectly equipped with everything we may need for a few days and extremely quiet. John and Chris were amazing hosts, always kind and helpful. We also loved the...”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by John Knight & Chris Proctor

9.7
9.7
Host review score
Host review score
John Knight & Chris Proctor
We have just the one large en-suite room and it's on the top floor of a 4 storey house. So, YOU ARE THE ONLY GUESTS, so it's very quiet & it's spacious. IMPORTANT! This accommodation is in a private home & is classified as a Guest House. It's not a hotel with lifts & reception. It is situated in a quiet area. Some aspects may be unsuitable for some:- - Not suitable for lots of luggage or large heavy luggage. - Not suitable for infirm people or smokers. - Strictly no check-in after 10.00 pm The house looks somewhat smaller than it actually is inside, and is like Doctor Who’s 'Tardis'! It was built around 1880, so around 140 years old, with 4 floors. The top floor is self-contained and is for guests, particularly families. It has 2 double beds, fitted wardrobes and cupboards, some is available for guests. It has a spacious, en-suite bathroom with a walk-in corner shower unit. One reviewer stated as follows:- "Great spacious tidy room with decent sized shower and very comfortable beds. Safe parking outside house in quiet area with several amenities close by. Storage for clothes ...much better than a lot of hotels we have used in the past...great value and friendly knowledgeable host”. We can take 4 adults or a family of 2 adults and 3 smaller children, or 2 adults and 2 teenagers under 18. We are near the M66 Manchester Orbital Motorway, 2 Metrolink Tram stops and buses almost at the end of the street. It’s only 20 minutes to Victoria Station by tram, buses take slightly longer depending on traffic. It’s 2 tram stops to Bury or 10 minutes or so by bus from the stop nearby. There is 32" Terrestrial TV & we provide an Amazon Firestick with Netflix, Prime etc. Free WIFI which runs at over 200 mps.
Hi there, My name is John and my partner for over 29 years is Chris. We both lived in Spain for over 8 years near Valencia and in China for over 2 years in Shenzhen. We both like travelling but have now settled down in Whitefield near Bury, Greater Manchester and lived here since 2013. We enjoy meeting people. Chris is a fully qualified IELTs and ESOL teacher and would love to host students who also have a requirement for English Lessons during their stay. Chris also used to speak fluent Spanish, but is a little rusty now. We hope you will give us the opportunity of meeting you and making your visit to Manchester enjoyable and memorable too. To help we can give you an info pack. John & Chris Please note that the whole house is no smoking and there are smoke alarms all over. This accommodation is the whole top floor, so for smokers you may find it inconvenient. This is because the only place to smoke is in the front garden or street. This means coming down and going back up two flights of stairs and unlocking and locking the door every time! Also, every time the front door opens there is a loud buzzer sounding. (Door alarm for advising us of entry/exit for security).
The house is in a quiet neighbourhood, even though the main road is a few hundred metres away. There are many local shops and takeaways close by too. The main Supermarket (Morrisons) is also 0.8 km away and a smaller one (Aldi) is about 0.4 km away. There are about 12 good restaurants and 3 pubs within walking distance. We are only a half mile away from the M66 Outer Manchester Orbital Motorway and 3 Miles from Bury Town Centre, with it’s famous Market held Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays. Within a one mile walk on side roads is the entrance to our beautiful countryside where you can go off in all manner of directions and always be totally in the countryside. These walks are by rivers, canals, several parks and a disused railway track. You can walk or cycle on these, all the way into Manchester or Bury and beyond. John walks these with Chris and also cycles them on his own. There is so much beautiful countryside so close to us. If you have a car, then we can direct you to beauty spots further afield. Heaton Park is 2 Tram stops away or a short bus ride from round the corner. All 135 buses run every 10 minutes, as do the trams. Victoria Station is only 18 minutes away by tram.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Top of the House!
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Laundry
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Fast free WiFi 452 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Top of the House! takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 17:00 to 22:00

Check-out

From 09:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Damage policy

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to GBP 100 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 3 years are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

No cots or extra beds are available.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 09:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Top of the House! in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 09:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £100 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Top of the House!

  • The prices at Top of the House! may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Top of the House! offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • Top of the House! is 5 miles from the centre of Manchester. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Top of the House! is from 17:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Room options at Top of the House! include:

    • Family