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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set in beautifully restored Victorian cottages where charming original features combine with contemporary styling and a relaxed ambience

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

Rickerby Grange

Portinscale

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smart and updated in a contemporary style, a 1920s house set in a peaceful village with elegant, well-appointed guest rooms

Rye Flatt Farmhouse

Laneshawbridge

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warm, cosy B&B, with stylish, well-presented rooms, in a lovingly restored 16th century farmhouse near the Lancashire/Yorkshire border

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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

Maple Bank

Braithwaite

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an Edwardian residence nestled in an acre of gardens and enjoying views towards Skiddaw; stay in cosy, comfy rooms, some with fell views

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a much-praised Edwardian B&B, in an elevated position affording fine views of nearby Derwentwater, has spacious rooms, smartly decorated

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traditionally furnished rooms feature at this family-run guest house situated 2 miles from Windermere and easily placed to explore

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set in a quiet hamlet on the Solway Coast and well placed as a relaxing base to discover the Scottish Borders, Gretna Green and the Lakes

Barnes Fell

Ambleside

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from its elevated spot there are scenic views of the surrounding fells, homely rooms, apartments and shared kitchen facilities are offered

The Mount B&B

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this attractive period house in pretty gardens is highly rated by former guests for its well-appointed rooms and scenic views of Derwentwater

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a combination of traditional and contemporary styling can be found in the guest rooms and throughout this homely, luxurious guest house

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Victorian guest house close to the village centre with well-appointed rooms decorated to a high standard and a gourmet cooked breakfast

Brathay Lodge

Ambleside

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some of the comfortable rooms at this Victorian guest house have views over Wansfell and Loughrigg and it is easily located for the village

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centrally located guest house with village shops, pubs, and restaurants moments away and Lake Windermere within a 15 minute walk

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an inviting, friendly guest house in a peaceful spot, close to Oxenholme Station and a country pub affording guests high quality accommodation

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enjoy the cosy traditonal atmosphere in this Yorkshire Dales inn, offering French-inspired dining and the comfort of tastefully refurbished rooms

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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

Rosegarth

Ravenglass

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Victorian dwelling that retains period features set overlooking the estuary in a pretty village, homely and inviting rooms are offered

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stylish and contemporary rooms feature at this family-run guest house situated moments from the village centre; offers secure cycle storage

Lords Seat B&B

Thornthwaite

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large, spacious rooms and modern, en-suite bathrooms are on offer at this luxurious B&B set just off the southern end of Bassenthwaite Lake

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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

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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

Rothay Garth

Ambleside

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a classic Lakeland house ideally placed between the village centre and the lake with cosy rooms that are traditionally decorated and furnished

The Gables

Ambleside

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a good base to explore the Lake District's glorious scenery on foot or bicycle, the secure bike storage and drying facilities here are a bonus

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this attractive stone country farmhouse has been praised for its warm welcome, and offers high quality rooms and a convivial bar and lounge

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stylish, luxurious bedrooms feature elegant furniture and contemporary design and there is a relaxing conservatory that overlooks the gardens

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dating back to the 1700s, this relaxing country house offers individually styled rooms, a pleasant walled garden and a fine restaurant

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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

Pomona

Lowick Green

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this beautifully presented B&B dates from the 16th century, is packed with period furnishings and sits just 3 miles from Coniston Water

The Kings Arms

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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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