Reception venues Rochdale/ Oldham areas

megc_2

We have set a date for 8th November 2014 and are now looking for a suitable reception venue. We don't need a ceremony venue as we will be marrying in our regular church.
As we will both have family coming from several areas of the country, we are thinking a hotel might be convenient for everyone as it will allow people to stay in the same place at discounted rates. We also thought we would probably have to provide a wedding breakfast for those coming from far afield and an evening buffet for more local (and numerous) friends.
Several of the local hotels have packages which are going to work out at about £3500 - £4000. We were hoping to spend less than this if possible.
Can anyone recommend any other venues in the Rochdale/ Oldham/ Bury area, please? We are struggling a little as my fiance lives in Wigan & I'm fairly new to the area too and don't attend many weddings.
Thank you in anticipation.

megc_2

Should have said, we would be looking at 45 day guests and 120ish for the evening.

suejb2

Have you considered "The Village Hotel" just of f the motorway going into Bury

megc_2

Thanks, I've not heard of them but will check them out.
Any other ideas, people?

Stephb1986_2

There is the Birch Hotel between Middleton and Heywood, my fiance is from Middleton and I'm from Wigan how strange!!

We went to a evening reception at the Birch a few months ago it was really lovely.

Steph xx