The Washing Well
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The Washing Well

84 Palmerston St, Macclesfield, SK10 5PW4.9(31 reviews)

Opening Hours

Monday
9am-4pm
Tuesday
9am-4pm
Wednesday
9am-4pm
Thursday
9am-4pm
Friday
9am-4pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

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Pricing

Other prices

Duvet/quilt cleaningSingle size duvet
£12 per wash
Duvet/quilt cleaningDouble size duvet
£14 per wash
Duvet/quilt cleaningKing size duvet
£16 per wash
Duvet/quilt cleaningSuper King size duvet
£18 per wash
Duvet/quilt cleaning - All feather duvetsAdd £3 surcharge to base duvet cleaning price
£12-£21 per wash
Blanket cleaningRegular hollow fibre pillows
£12 per 2 pillows
Blanket cleaningFeather pillows
£15 per 2 pillows

Payment

Cash
Card

Pay at end of service rather than upfront with coins. Both cash and card accepted. No need to pre-load coins or guess drying time.

Services and Amenities

  • Service Wash
  • Self Service
  • Card Payment
  • Collection Delivery
  • Delivery Service
  • Dry Cleaning
  • Duvet Cleaning
  • Express Service
  • Ironing
  • Pick And Delivery Service
  • Pillow Cleaning
  • Sports Kit Cleaning
  • Wash Dry Fold
  • Collection And Delivery
  • Accessible Parking
  • Cash Accepted
  • Eco Friendly
  • Family Run Business
  • Flexible Payment
  • Flexible Turnaround
  • Multiple Payment Options
  • On Site Staff
  • Parking Available
  • Staffed Service

Customer Reviews

4.9
31 Google reviews

The Washing Well receives overwhelming praise for its friendly, personable owner (Rob) and comprehensive laundry services. Customers consistently highlight the convenient flexible payment system, reliable same-day service, and exceptional value for money. A single negative review expresses concern about pressure to rush during self-service use, but this is outweighed by the strong positive consensus.

Based on automated analysis of customer reviews

Staff ServiceStrong positive signal
18 mentions
Quality ResultsStrong positive signal
12 mentions
PricingStrong positive signal
10 mentions
Facility CleanlinessStrong positive signal
8 mentions
Payment OptionsStrong positive signal
7 mentions
Speed EfficiencyStrong positive signal
11 mentions
Machines EquipmentStrong positive signal
6 mentions
Convenience AmenitiesStrong positive signal
9 mentions
Common positives
  • Same-day service with items returned clean, dried and neatly folded
  • Owner provides pickup and delivery outside standard hours for convenience
  • Competitive pricing described as 'excellent value'
  • Clean, well-maintained facility with reliable working machines
  • Comprehensive services including dry cleaning, ironing, and specialist washing (duvets, pillows)
Watch-outs
  • Short opening hours (mitigated by collection/delivery service)
  • Limited privacy during self-service wash (one customer complaint)

* These highlights and concerns are based on automated analysis of user feedback and are not independently verified.

About this launderette

The Washing Well

The Washing Well is a family-run launderette based in Bollington, Cheshire, offering comprehensive domestic and commercial laundry services. This professional laundry service provides reliable, efficient, and affordable washing, ironing, dry cleaning, duvet cleaning, and sports kit cleaning with hand-finished quality work. The launderette features an eco-friendly collection and delivery service using an all-electric van, covering Bollington, Wilmslow, Prestbury, and Alderley Edge. With many years of experience, The Washing Well combines personalized attention with professional expertise, serving both individual customers and commercial clients including hotels, restaurants, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions. Open Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm, this customer-focused launderette delivers convenient, flexible solutions for all clothing types.

Questions people ask

How does the payment system work at The Washing Well?
The Washing Well operates a flexible pay-at-end system, allowing customers to settle their bill after their laundry is complete rather than pre-loading coins upfront. Both cash and card payments are accepted, eliminating the need to guess drying times or juggle loose change. This approach has been consistently praised by customers for its convenience and simplicity.
What specialist cleaning services does The Washing Well offer?
The Washing Well provides a comprehensive range of services beyond standard self-service washing, including service wash (wash, dry, and fold), dry cleaning, ironing, and specialist cleaning for duvets and pillows. The launderette also offers collection and delivery services, making it particularly convenient for customers with large or delicate items. Service wash orders are typically completed within a few hours with same-day collection available.
Is there parking available at The Washing Well?
Parking is available free of charge outside The Washing Well, providing convenient access for customers. The launderette also maintains eco-friendly machines on-site and accepts card payments, making the visit straightforward whether dropping off laundry or using the self-service facilities.
What are The Washing Well's opening hours?
The Washing Well closes at 16:00 (4 PM). For customers unable to visit during standard hours, the launderette offers a collection and delivery service, which the owner Rob arranges flexibly to accommodate individual needs. This service is particularly popular with narrowboaters and other canal users in the area.
What do customers say about The Washing Well?
The Washing Well maintains an excellent rating of 4.87 out of 5 stars based on 31 customer reviews. Customers consistently praise the friendly and helpful owner Rob, the convenient pay-at-end payment system, fast service wash turnaround (typically 2.5 hours), and excellent value for money. The launderette is particularly popular with narrowboaters using the local canal network, and reviews highlight that clothes are returned clean, dried, and neatly folded.
Does The Washing Well have self-service washing and drying machines?
Yes, The Washing Well offers both self-service washing and self-service drying facilities. The launderette features eco-friendly machines in a clean, well-maintained setting. In addition to self-service options, customers can also use the staffed counter service for full-service wash, dry, and fold orders, or specialist services like dry cleaning and ironing.

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Last updated
2026-05-18
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