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

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

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

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this listed Victorian townhouse is close to the city centre and on the Border Reiver Trail

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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

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

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affording fine views across Derwentwater and the hills beyond, this elegantly furnished B&B sits just a mile from the town centre

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

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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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spacious, Victorian town house located a stone's throw from Penrith's centre, guest rooms are well-appointed and immaculately presented

Woodside

Keswick

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features light and spacious rooms that come well-appointed, an award winning breakfast and additional facilities for walkers and cyclists

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a welcoming and relaxing guest house situated a short walk from the town centre featuring classic, individually designed guest rooms

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in a peaceful part of the town, under two miles from Derwentwater, this attractive Victorian villa provides rooms with both charm and comfort

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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

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