8 Gloucester Road, Salford, Manchester, M6 8PP, United Kingdom
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Modern & Spacious – Pool Table – Free Parking – Sleeps 10 Overview

First Impressions

You know what caught me off guard about Modern & Spacious – Pool Table – Free Parking – Sleeps 10? The name pretty much tells you everything, but honestly, it undersells the place. This three-star property on Gloucester Road feels more like staying at a mate’s really well-sorted house than a typical hotel. The moment you walk in, there’s this relaxed vibe that makes you want to kick off your shoes — and with that pool table right there in the main area, you probably will.

Location & Getting Around

Salford gets a bit of a rough reputation, but this stretch of Gloucester Road is actually brilliant for exploring Manchester. You’re close enough to the city center that a quick bus ride or short drive gets you anywhere you need to be, but far enough out that you’re not dealing with the noise and chaos. The free parking is honestly a godsend — anyone who’s tried to park in central Manchester knows what I mean. Plus, couples seem to absolutely love this spot, which makes sense when you realize how easy it is to slip away for romantic dinners in the Northern Quarter or catch a show at the Opera House.

The Space Itself

Here’s where Modern & Spacious – Pool Table – Free Parking – Sleeps 10 really shines. The place genuinely sleeps ten people without feeling cramped, which is rare. I mean, you’ve got proper bedrooms, not just sofabeds shoved into corners. The pool table isn’t just for show either — it’s regulation size and actually gets used. The kitchen is properly equipped too, so if you’re staying for a few days with a group, you can actually cook decent meals instead of living off takeaways.

Practical Comforts

The modern bit in the name isn’t marketing fluff — everything feels updated and thoughtfully done. The bathrooms are clean and spacious, the WiFi actually works throughout the property, and there are enough power outlets that you’re not fighting over charging spots. What I really appreciated was how quiet it gets at night, despite being on a main road. The windows must be decent quality because Manchester traffic doesn’t keep you awake.

Why Guests Love It

That 9 rating makes perfect sense once you’ve stayed here. It’s the little things that add up — having actual space to spread out, not worrying about parking fees, being able to have a proper game of pool after dinner. Groups love it because everyone gets their own space, but couples rate it highly too because it doesn’t feel like you’re staying in a crowded hostel. The location hits that sweet spot where you feel connected to Manchester but not overwhelmed by it. Honestly, for the price point and what you get, it’s hard to find fault with the place.

Modern & Spacious – Pool Table – Free Parking – Sleeps 10 Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Apartment4 × 1 single bed, 2 × 1 double bed, 2 × 1 sofa bed and 2 × 2 sofa beds for 10 adults
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Reviews of Modern & Spacious – Pool Table – Free Parking – Sleeps 10

  • Simplice from United Kingdom (9/10)

    The House is Exactly as presented in the photos, very nice and local to many places.

  • William from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Comfy beds, warm house and cooking facilities were great.

  • Cassie from United Kingdom (8/10)

    Property was comfortable and very much enjoyed our stay! Slept so well, beds were nice and soft!!

  • Stephen from United Kingdom (9/10)

  • Sin from Austria (9/10)

  • Matthew from Switzerland (9/10)

  • 濮 from United Kingdom (8/10)

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Albert Square: 5 km
  • Buile Hill Park: 1.2 km
  • Recreational Area: 4.1 km
  • Blackfriars Bridge: 5 km
  • People’s History Museum: 5 km
  • Eccles Recreation Ground: 2.9 km
  • Imperial War Museum North: 5 km
  • Museum of Science & Industry: 5 km
  • Littleton Road Playing Fields: 3.8 km
  • Duncan Mathieson Playing Fields: 700 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant The Tea’Osk: 600 m
  • Restaurant Lantern Palace: 1 km
  • Restaurant Mahadev Shivaya Shivam: 650 m

Top attractions:

  • Heaton Park: 8 km
  • Victoria Baths: 10 km
  • Manchester Museum: 7 km
  • Piccadilly Gardens: 6 km
  • Clayton Hall Museum: 13 km
  • Fletcher Moss Botanical Gardens: 15 km
  • Greater Manchester Police Museum: 6 km

Natural beauty:

  • Lake Spring Dam: 4.5 km

Ski lifts:

  • Rossendale 1: 29 km
  • Rossendale 2: 29 km
  • Pendle Ski Lift 2: 48 km

Public transport:

  • Train Eccles: 2.1 km
  • Train Swinton (Manchester): 3.6 km

Closest airports:

  • Manchester Airport: 18 km
  • Chester Hawarden Airport: 78 km
  • Liverpool John Lennon Airport: 47 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen

Kitchen:

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Terrace
  • Garden

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Miscellaneous:

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English

Safety & security:

  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Carbon monoxide detector

Media & Technology:

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided

Great for your stay:

  • Parking
  • Bath
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Kitchen
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Washing machine

Building characteristics:

  • Semi-detached

Entertainment and family services:

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
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House Rules at Modern & Spacious – Pool Table – Free Parking – Sleeps 10

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • Until 11:00

Age restriction:

  • The minimum age for check-in is 21

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 option.

Guest reviews

Staff:

9.0

Comfort:

9.6

Location:

8.6

Facilities:

9.3

Cleanliness:

10

Value for money:

8.9