The Clough

Come and join us

Nestled in the heart of the the beautiful Saddleworth countryside. Eat, sleep and relax at our newly refurbished hotel, restuarant and venue, surrounded by the majestic rolling moorlands.

Whether you want to enjoy a delicious meal, hold a business conference, or book your perfect wedding, just call our friendly team on 01457 87 10 40 and we'll be happy to help.

A little taste of history

The Clough is located in the Denshaw area of Saddleworth. The name Denshaw originally only referred to the old part of the village just past Christ Church around Denshaw Fold, as this was the original site of settlement around 1526 when four members of the Gartside family lived there. Denshaw school was built in 1824 by public subscription but Christ Church with which it is now associated was not  consecrated  until 1863. Henry Gartside who lived at Wharmton Tower in Greenfield built the church. He was the brother of John Gartside, the founder of Gartside’s brewery

The Gartside family, descendants of Roger Gartside along with Arthur Assheton purchased Friamere from Henry VIII after the dissolution of Roche Abbey in the 16th Century. The division deeds allocated the Denshaw valley to Roger Gartside and the Castleshaw Valley to Arthur Assheton. Denshaw therefore is part of the old Friarmere division of Saddleworth, the other meres being Shawmere, Lordsmere andQuickmere.

In the old days Denshaw valley was know as the dark side of the division and Castleshaw valley as the light side.. so all that’s left to do now is to welcome you to the Dark Side!