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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this family-run, former coaching inn provides welcoming cosy accommodation in gorgeous boutique rooms, and has three dining areas

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set in one of Lakeland's most picturesque village, this 450-year-old inn features a cosy restaurant, boasting an open fire for the cooler months

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discover plenty of original character at this classy inn from its former life as a Toll House combined with contemporary facilities and bedrooms

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"The Jug", as known locally, is a friendly inn tucked away from the bustle of Heswall's main street and makes a comfy base to explore from

The Sun Hotel

Lancaster

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a 300 year old inn with well-appointed rooms decorated with bespoke furniture upstairs and a bustling, character bar downstairs

The Legh Arms

Prestbury

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a traditional, country inn providing smart, comfortable accommodation with welcoming staff commended by previous guests

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a welcoming inn overlooking the natural landscape of the Dee estuary, it offers well-appointed rooms, an open fire in the bar and a heated patio

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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

Bowling Green

Chorlton-cum-Hardy

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in a sought-after part of Manchester, an attractive traditional pub serving home-cooked food offers an enjoyable stay in stylishly refurbished rooms

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enjoy the tastefully decorated rooms and the sociable bar, in this historic inn in a prime location within the city walls, adjacent to Chester Castle

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former cotton warehouse in the historic industrial area of the city, now a characterful and lively pub and boutique hotel with stylish rooms

Red Dragon Inn

Kirkby Lonsdale

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a welcoming pub set on the bustling High Street offering a comfortable base to explore the Yorkshire Dales, Forest of Bowland or Lake District

The Kirkfield Hotel

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5 minutes drive from Haydock Racecourse, this sensitively modernised inn serves classic pub dishes, highly regarded by previous guests

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stay in sumptuous rooms that are well-equipped and enjoy the two bars, one a Prosecco lounge with terrace and a buzzing sports bar

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a Grade II listed building, elegantly decorated throughout, featuring a wide choice of rooms including 4-poster and sea view rooms

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250 year old, Grade II listed former coaching inn in a bustling village providing well-equipped, individually furnished guest rooms

The Swan Inn

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set close to the Wybunbury Moss National Nature Reserve, a comfortable, traditional inn with an English country pub atmosphere

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18th century roadside inn ideally placed as a comfy base to explore the scenic delights of the Forest of Bowland and the Yorkshire Dales

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contemporarily decorated, themed rooms and a lively, convivial bar, inspired by the popular period TV series, in a handy, Lord Street spot

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an early 17th century inn where character features blend pleasingly with 21st century comforts including stylish rooms and award-winning food

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dating from 1797, The County has been a long-time landmark of the town, today this updated inn offers contemporary rooms and comforts

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an 18th century former coaching inn placed in the heart of Keswick and features cosy rooms, a traditional pub and serves a seasonal menu

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featuring light and airy accommodation, this welcoming, modernised inn is well placed for visiting the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District

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19th century coaching inn - opposite the Cathedral - with spacious, well- presented rooms and a vibrant restaurant serving traditional cuisine

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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

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

The Lower Buck

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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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just over a mile from the sea, this interestingly themed bar offers luxuriously furnished rooms and a lively bar serving a variety of beers

Yewdale Inn

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built of local stone in 1896 and once a bank, today it is a thriving pub in the village centre with homely rooms, a cafe bistro and convivial bar

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with Tatton Park historic gardens nearby, this friendly inn provides smart, comfortable accommodation in a classic English pub

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spacious, well-appointed rooms, furnished to a high standard - many with sea views - above a seafront bistro and bar serving niche beers

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stay in the heart of Manchester, opposite Piccadilly Station, at this traditional inn offering comfortable rooms and a self-serve breakfast

The Crown Inn

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refurbished former coaching inn set in a pleasant riverside spot, there are bright rooms with a modern rustic feel and an extensive terrace

The Sun Inn

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set in an attractive village a short walk from the shores of Ullswater, there are smart, well-appointed rooms, a cosy bar and a beer garden

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smart, stylish rooms situated above a popular town centre bar and restaurant where local cask ales and cocktails can be enjoyed

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in Keswick's oldest coaching inn you can enjoy the historic atmosphere, well-presented rooms and award-winning food in the restaurant

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this former coaching inn stands proudly in the centre of the bustling village and features modern rooms and an open-plan lounge bar

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serving locals and travellers since the 14th century, today's guests will find stylish rooms that retain original character and good food and drink

The Sun Inn

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there are plenty of characterful features still on display at this charming 17th century inn including oak beams, stone floors and wood panelling

The Inn

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an 18th-century former coaching inn that has undergone an extensive transformation and today offers stylish rooms and good food and drink

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

Wateredge Inn

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a warm and cosy inn, sitting on the shores of Lake Windermere, just metres from the steamer pier, many of the rooms feature lake views

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