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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The New Inn

Yealand Conyers

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enjoy fine dining and wine tasting at this stylish inn with boutique-style rooms, located in a a peaceful village just inland from Morecambe Bay

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

The Alma Inn

Laneshawbridge

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traditional inn set in peaceful countryside on Colne's outskirts with scenic moorland views; stylish rooms come with the latest facilities

The Red Pump Inn

Bashall Eaves

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restored country pub set amidst the natural beauty of the Forest of Bowland; cosy rooms blend casual French elegance and rustic charm

The Fleece Inn

Dolphinholme

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character and charm are retained, oak beams and fireplaces, at this inn near the Forest of Bowland; the renovated rooms have luxurious comfort

The Royal

Heysham

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a restored historic inn, located within a 5-minute drive of the Isle of Man ferries, with charming rooms luxuriously equipped with comfy beds

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welcoming inn, set in a pretty village on the Forest of Bowland's fringes, offering beautifully presented rooms, honest food and real ales

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a beautifully restored 18th century coaching inn, in a picturesque Dales village, offering luxurious rooms and food and ales locally sourced

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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an historic coaching inn attached to a castle is the setting for an atmospheric stay in gorgeous refurbished rooms, with exceptional dining

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rooms in the main Grade II listed inn blend character features with more modern twists, whilst rooms in the annexe are smart and contemporary

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a seventeenth century country inn which has been thoughtfully modernised to provide comfortable, spacious accommodation

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placed in a peaceful village just 3 miles from Kendal and has benefited from a careful restoration that has delivered stylish, light and airy rooms

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quietly located on the edge of the village with uninterrupted views over Langdale and Elterwater, many of the rooms have the same vista

The Derby Arms

Witherslack

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friendly country pub in a quiet spot ideal for exploring The Lakes and Furness Peninsula with elegant rooms that feature classic decor

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17th century, former coaching inn set amidst spectacular scenery at the foot of Helvellyn offering well-appointed rooms many with scenic views

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a 350 year old former coaching inn sympathetically restored to retain period touches whilst introducing smart and contemporary styling

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a cosy inn where hearty food, real ales and open fires are the order of the day situated a short drive from Beatrix Potter's home, Hill Top Farm

The Lower Buck

Waddington

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cosy, independent village inn dating from 1760 with stylish rooms that have a touch of French chic, a bar with cosy fires and a beer garden

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serving the community of Walshaw since 1860 when the pub was first licensed, today guest are offered comfortable, well-presented rooms

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characterful, 400 year old inn set on the fringes of the Lake District, beamed ceilings and the original post boxes have been preserved

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an atmospheric country inn near several beauty spots offers a convivial bar, quiet and comfortable rooms and much praised meals and breakfast

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a stylish inn with elegant guest rooms, topped off by a myriad of awards for its field to fork ethos, where possible produce is sourced locally

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guests can enjoy a tour of the brewery attached to this attractive, ivy-clad inn, nestling between the Lakes towns of Windermere and Kendal

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welcoming country inn in the Gilpin Valley featuring traditional interiors, roaring log fires, seasonal food and drink and stylish guest rooms

The Kings Arms

Temple Sowerby

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a 400 year old former coaching inn set in a pleasant village sandwiched between the North Pennines, Lake District and Yorkshire Dales

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