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

Plato's

Kirkby Lonsdale

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character Georgian building transformed into a boutique bar and restaurant with elegant, individually styled rooms and social dining

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stay in guest rooms that are decorated to a high standard and feature luxurious bedding and start the day with an award-winning breakfast

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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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contemporary styling abounds at this beautifully appointed B&B, in a peaceful spot within easy reach of Wast Water and Scafell Pike

Middle Flass Lodge

Bolton-by-Bowland

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character barn conversion and annexe surrounded by the peaceful Forest of Bowland countryside, ideal for a true escape to the country

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a unique hotel, in a unique location, at the heart of a 100 square mile wilderness nature reserve yet with all the comforts that are expected

The Garsdale B&B

Garsdale Head

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get away from it all at this warm and comfortable luxury guest house set amidst a wild and rugged landscape on the A684 5 miles from Hawes

1 Park Road

Windermere

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situated within a short walk of the town centre for shops, pubs, places to eat and transport links, stylish, well-presented rooms are featured

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14th century manor with a rich heritage set in the foothills of the Lake's western fells offering well-appointed rooms, a lounge bar and restaurant

Link House

Bassenthwaite Lake

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a late Victorian property with high ceilings and spacious rooms, many have scenic views, just a few minutes walk from the shores of the lake

Wayside

Whitbeck

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a beautifully renovated 17th century barn in the Westen Lakes with spacious, characterful rooms, home cooking and a unique Whisky Barn

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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

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in a quiet location just outside Troutbeck, with fell views, lies a splendid converted farmhouse with welcoming hosts and cosy rooms

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historic house, parts date from the 16th century, set in extensive riverside gardens and offers elegant accommodation, traditionally furnished

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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

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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

The Punch Bowl

Barrows Green

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at the gateway to The Lakes, on the A65 between the M6 and Kendal, this traditional inn makes an ideal en-route stopover or exploring base

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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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traditional, friendly inn perched on the shore overlooking the Leven Estuary, it has well-appointed rooms, some with scenic estuary views

Lynebank House

Westlinton

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offers a licensed bar and an onsite restaurant as is only 5 miles from Hadrian's Wall

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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enjoy a meal in front of a cosy fire in winter or on the terrace with fells views in summer or a relaxng pamper treatment after a long fells hike

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