The Best North West England Luxury Bed & Breakfasts

recommended four or five star, and other luxury B&Bs and guest houses


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elegant and traditional Georgian house - Beatrix Potter had a holiday here - renowned for warm hospitality, a relaxing air, and fine views

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a village centre guest house where luxurious and well-appointed accommodation combines with an environmentally friendly ethos

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elegant, beautifully appointed rooms feature at this stylish B&B, there is a hot tub in the garden and an award-winning breakfast to start the day

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welcoming guest house offering elegant accommodation with a touch of luxury in each of the individually styled guest suites and bedrooms

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scenic views abound at this elegant guest house, the stylish, beautifully presented guest rooms enjoy views as does the delightful garden

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luxurious, award-winning guest house tucked away on a quiet street one mile from the city centre; rooms are beautifully presented and decorated

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boutique accommodation just off of South Shore's seafront, rooms are smart and sophisticated and a creative menu is served in the restaurant

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an elegant and charming country house providing a relaxing and homely atmosphere, stylish rooms and good, locally sourced food

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an intimate, traditional country house set in 4 acres of tranquil grounds overlooking Borrowdale; elegant rooms have welcoming extra touches

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set in a quiet spot just outside Penrith with views over the Eden Valley, stylish accommodation is in guest rooms or Mews Apartments

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classic Victorian house dating from 1860 and retaining fine period details with luxurious, individually styled rooms that offer all modern comforts

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an elegant Edwardian house set in colourful gardens with impressive views over Lake Windermere and spacious, individually styled rooms

The Pheasant Inn

Higher Burwardsley

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tucked away in a peaceful corner of Cheshire, this 300 year-old inn sits in an elevated spot with scenic views across the Cheshire Plains

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a beautiful traditional Lakeland country house dating back to 1680 and retaining many character features set in a quiet, well-tended garden

Sun Inn

Kirkby Lonsdale

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a 17th century inn, set at the heart of an historic market town, where traditional features and contemporary style pleasingly fuse together

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this former coaching inn sits just outside of Blackburn with access to the countryside of the Ribble Valley; rooms are smart and comfortable

Storrs Gate House

Bowness-on-Windermere

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formerly the gate house to Storrs Hall, this luxury guest house is a stone's throw from the lake and offers stylish, well-presented rooms

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unadulterated opulence in a quiet spot in the heart of Windermere, individually designed rooms and suites, some with a private hot tub

The Cartford Inn

Great Eccleston

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this former 17th-century coaching inn has been beautifully updated to a very high standard and sits peacefully alongside the River Wyre

The Bear's Paw

Warmingham

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escape to the countryside at this updated, 19th-century, red-brick inn, stay in spacious, boutique rooms and enjoy award-winning cuisine

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enjoy award-winning cuisine and world-class service at this luxuriously appointed inn, boasting spacious, elegantly furnished, en-suite rooms

Hipping Hall

Cowan Bridge

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where three counties meet, part of the landscape for 350 years, this characterful hotel now offers luxurious rooms and fine dining

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