Best Airbnbs in Altrincham - A local's guide (2026)

Whether you're visiting Altrincham for the weekend (recently judged the best place to live in the North West), looking for a base near Manchester Airport, or just want a self-catering stay with easy access to one of Greater Manchester's best towns, you're in the right place.

As Altrincham's leading and most trusted news site, we know this patch better than anyone - and we've rounded up the best Airbnbs and self-catering stays near Altrincham to save you the searching.

From apartments in the town centre to cottage-style retreats in nearby Hale and Bowdon, there's something here for every type of stay - whether you're travelling solo, as a couple or with the whole family.

Best Airbnbs near Altrincham: Quick picks

1. Ivy Bank – Altrincham's Original & Cosy Airbnb Flat

One of Altrincham's most-loved self-catering stays, Ivy Bank has earned a near-perfect 4.98 rating from over 450 guests – putting it in the top 1% of homes on Airbnb worldwide. This cosy one-bedroom basement flat in a Victorian house comes with free off-road parking, no cleaning fee and a legendary welcome pack – guests consistently rave about arriving to find eggs, milk, bread, butter, wine and more already waiting in the kitchen. The host is repeatedly praised as one of the best on Airbnb: warm, responsive and full of local knowledge – she's even been known to cheer guests on during the Altrincham Marathon. You're yards from the Altrincham Garrick Playhouse and a short walk from both the Market Quarter and the tram. If you're here Thursday to Sunday, the brilliant Hive Stores café and deli on Grosvenor Road is the perfect breakfast stop.

✅ Top 1% of Airbnb homes worldwide – 4.98 from over 450 reviews

✅ The host's welcome pack is genuinely exceptional – wine, eggs, fresh groceries and more

✅ Quiet basement flat, cool in summer, cosy in winter – and ten minutes' walk to the Market Quarter

⚠️ Basement flat with 6ft 5in ceilings – worth knowing if you're tall

Sleeps: 2 | From: £192 (two-night minimum stay) | Location: Barrington Road, Altrincham town centre

2. Apartment Above Kennedy's – Right in the Heart of Altrincham's Nightlife

If Ivy Bank is Altrincham's quietest bolthole, this is its opposite – a spacious, newly refurbished 1,000 sq ft apartment sitting right above Kennedy's Irish Bar on Greenwood Street, in the beating heart of Altrincham's nightlife. With three bedrooms sleeping up to six, it's a great shout for a group weekend away, and the 10% discount on food and drinks at Kennedy's downstairs is a recurring highlight in reviews – one guest only discovered it on their last day and vowed to make up for it next time. The Irish Deli below is a solid breakfast and lunch stop, and Altrincham Market, the interchange and the tram to Manchester are all under five minutes on foot. One reviewer compared the vibe to Covent Garden – buzzy, central and full of life.

✅ Sleeps 6 across three bedrooms – ideal for groups and family gatherings

✅ 10% off food and drink at Kennedy's Irish Bar – including their Sunday roast

✅ Right in the middle of Altrincham's restaurant and bar quarter

⚠️ Kennedy's has live music until 11pm and is open until 1am on Fridays and Saturdays – the front bedroom gets more noise than the two at the back

Sleeps: 6 | From: £492 (two-night minimum stay) | Location: Greenwood Street, Altrincham town centre

3. Cozy Retreat on The Downs

A two-bedroom apartment on The Downs – the handsome historic street that leads straight into Altrincham town centre – the Cozy Retreat lives up to its name with a 4.93 rating from guests and a location that's hard to beat. Host Thomas is consistently praised for being responsive, flexible and easy to deal with, and the apartment itself is spotlessly clean and well-equipped throughout. You're a five-minute walk from Altrincham Market, seconds from King's Court's independent bars including Batch Bottlestore, Cheshire Tap and The Gin Can, and surrounded by some of the town's best restaurants – Dadar, Damo and Jadugar are all on the doorstep, with Two Brothers Coffee and Toast nearby for breakfast.

✅ Unbeatable central location – Altrincham's best bars and restaurants on the doorstep

✅ Host Thomas is responsive, flexible and highly rated across all reviews

✅ 25 minutes to Manchester city centre by tram

⚠️ The Wetherspoons is nearby and can get lively late at night – light sleepers should bear this in mind

Sleeps: 3 | From: £351 (two-night minimum stay) | Location: The Downs, Altrincham town centre

4. Luxury Hale Apartment – A Secluded Retreat with Airport Parking

A beautifully appointed self-contained apartment on the fringes of Hale, tucked away off Bankhall Lane with woodland and the River Bollin a couple of minutes' stroll from the gate – this is the pick of the bunch if you're after something quieter and more romantic than a town centre stay. Rated 4.95 from 38 guests, it offers a large double bedroom with ensuite, underfloor heating, a stunning Mediterranean-style private courtyard and secure garage parking, with Hale village's restaurants, cafés and train station a short walk away. Hosts David and Margie are repeatedly singled out in reviews for their warmth and generosity – expect a welcome of croissants, milk and biscuits, immaculate presentation and genuine local knowledge. Manchester Airport is ten minutes by car, and for longer stays the hosts offer secure garage parking with an airport drop-off and collection service – a genuinely useful alternative to expensive airport parking.

✅ Stunning Mediterranean-style private courtyard and River Bollin walks on the doorstep

✅ Hosts David and Margie go well above and beyond – consistently praised across all 38 reviews

✅ Airport parking, drop-off and collection available – a real money-saver for fly-stay guests

⚠️ Semi-rural location – you'll want a car if you're planning to explore beyond Hale village

Sleeps: 2 | From: £263 (two-night minimum stay) | Location: Hale

5. Modern Victorian Semi between Hale and Altrincham

Perfectly positioned on Hale Road between Hale village and Altrincham town centre, this bespoke four-bedroom Victorian semi is the standout choice for families – spread across four floors with a high-spec finish, a basement cinema room with Apple TV, bi-fold doors opening onto a private garden, and a master bedroom with ensuite. It's a genuinely impressive property: electric gated entrance, EV charging point, Sky Glass TV and underfloor heating throughout the lower ground floor. Nostro Café is seconds away for breakfast and lunch, Hale village and Altrincham Market Quarter are both a ten-minute walk, and Manchester Airport is 15 minutes by car. Rated a perfect 5.0 from its early reviews.

✅ Sleeps 8 across four bedrooms – the best family option in this list

✅ Basement cinema room, private garden and EV charging point

✅ Seconds from Nostro Café; ten minutes' walk to both Hale and Altrincham

⚠️ Hosts specify families and business travellers only – not suitable for groups of friends or parties

Sleeps: 8 | From: £1050 (two-night minimum stay) | Location: Hale

6. The Downs Townhouse – A 4.99-Rated Victorian Home in the Heart of Altrincham

With a near-perfect 4.99 rating from 150 guests, this is one of the most consistently praised Airbnbs in the whole of Greater Manchester – and it's not hard to see why. This 1,600 sq ft Victorian townhouse on The Downs sleeps six across three double bedrooms, with a large log-burning living room, a generous kitchen and two bathrooms spread across three floors. Hosts Alison and Declan are repeatedly singled out in reviews for going above and beyond – welcome baskets, flexible check-in, baby equipment, local tips – and the location is as central as it gets: Sainsbury's, the Market Quarter, the tram and train stations are all within a five-minute walk, with Manchester city centre 25 minutes away.

✅ 4.99 from 150 reviews – one of the highest-rated Airbnbs in Greater Manchester

✅ Hosts Alison and Declan are exceptional – repeatedly praised for going above and beyond

✅ Spacious 1,600 sq ft townhouse with log burner – sleeps 6 across three double bedrooms

⚠️ Spread across three floors – not suitable for guests with mobility issues

Sleeps: 6 | From: £1,305 (five-night minimum stay) | Location: Altrincham (near Manchester Airport)

7. Luxury Timperley Retreat – Sleeps 12 with Hot Tub, Games Room and Cinema

If you're looking for something genuinely special for a big group occasion – a hen do, a birthday weekend, a family gathering – this Timperley retreat is in a different league entirely. Rated 4.94 from 148 guests and consistently described as exceeding expectations in person, this four-bedroom, four-bathroom home sleeps 12 and comes with a private hot tub in an enclosed dome, a games room, a cinema room, a gym area, Sky Sports and Netflix in every room, underfloor heating and floor-to-ceiling windows throughout. Host Zoe is praised across virtually every review for her responsiveness and warmth – she's been known to allow early access for hen party decorating, arrange welcome baskets and check in personally to make sure everything is running smoothly. Altrincham town centre is ten minutes away by car, Manchester Airport is even closer, and there's a pub within easy walking distance at the bottom of the road.

✅ Hot tub in a private enclosed dome, games room, cinema room and gym – all included

✅ Host Zoe is exceptional – responsive, warm and endlessly accommodating for special occasions

✅ Sleeps 12 across four bedrooms – the best large-group option in this list

⚠️ No noise after 11pm – this is Zoe's home, not a party venue, and she asks guests to respect that

Sleeps: 12 | From: £533/night | Location: Timperley