Bolton is home to Black Dog Inn. Heaton Park and Doffcocker Lodge reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Go Ape at Rivington and Queens Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ewood Park or Victory Park. Visit our Bolton travel guide
4 Church St, Bolton, England, BL7 8AB
What's nearby
Trafford Centre
27 min drive - 28.7 km
Old Trafford
30 min drive - 32.0 km
Smithills Country Park
5 min drive - 5.0 km
University of Bolton Stadium
13 min drive - 15.9 km
Bolton Arena
13 min drive - 15.6 km
Getting around
Manchester Hall-I-th-Wood Station
8 min drive
Manchester Airport (MAN)
50 min drive
Restaurants
Bake And Roast
6 min drive
The Sportsman
7 min drive
Starbucks
7 min drive
The Flag Inn
7 min drive
Lower Barn (Great House Barn)
6 min drive
About this property
Black Dog Inn
Property highlights
At Black Dog Inn, you can look forward to a garden, a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
Free self-parking
Room features
All guest rooms at Black Dog Inn have amenities, such as free WiFi.
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: 1:00 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 10:00 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 are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
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)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Property is also known as
Black Dog Inn Hotel
Black Dog Inn Bolton
Black Dog Inn Hotel Bolton
Frequently asked questions
Is Black Dog Inn pet-friendly?
Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much does it cost to stay at Black Dog Inn?
As of 7 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Black Dog Inn on 8 Mar 2026 start from HK$589, 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.
How much is parking at Black Dog Inn?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Black Dog Inn?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 15.00 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Black Dog Inn?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 15.00 (subject to availability).
Where is Black Dog Inn located?
Situated in Bolton, this hotel is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Terraced Gardens Rivington Country Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Dunscar Bridge Brewery and Smithills Hall. Go Ape at Rivington and Moss Bank Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Reviews
Black Dog Inn Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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8.6
Cleanliness
10
Amenities
9.6
Staff & service
7.0
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 4 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 4 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Carl
3 Jan 2026
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
Carl
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
18 Jul 2025
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.
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.
Christopher
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Neil
1 Mar 2026
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