Belle Epoque (Shortlist*)

Review

In commuter town near Manchester, restaurant-with-rooms in listed Art Nouveau building. Run by Mooney family owners for over 3 decades. Original Venetian glass floor, marble-pillared alcoves, statuary, lavish drapes, tall glass vases, cosy recesses. Bar, restaurant. Background jazz. Mediterranean roof garden. Function facilities. 7 bedrooms. B&B £95 per person. Dinner £40