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

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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

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set overlooking parkland and the fells and offers smart, well presented rooms and is ideally placed for the town centre and Derwentwater

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

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

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cosy and welcoming guest house situated on the approach to Keswick with good access to the A66, the garden is an ideal spot in summer

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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

Bank House

Penrith

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period house on a quiet street within a 10 minute walk of the centre, some of the elegantly decorated rooms are furnsihed with antiques

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

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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offers tastefully furnished guest rooms, a lounge with log burner, a hearty breakfast prepared using local produce and a peaceful setting

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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

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

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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a smart, single storey guest house with a cottage style separate accommodation providing well equipped, spacious rooms

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

Eden Green

Keswick

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a late Victorian house built of local Cumbrian slate and ideally situated close to the town centre and to explore the area by car, bike or on foot

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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

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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

Beechwood

Bowness-on-Windermere

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a period property with well-presented, traditional style rooms and a relaxing garden and is situated between Bowness and Windermere

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a former gentleman's residence built in 1897 from the local Skiddaw slate, the contemporary guest rooms assure guests of a comfortable stay

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comfortable well-equipped rooms and a substantial and varied breakfast will set you up for visiting the Lakes from this pretty market town base

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

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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

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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just outside of the town centre, a relaxing guest house, with well-appointed rooms, where the day starts with a Cumberland breakfast

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with good access to local sporting facilities, including an on site tennis court, this welcoming guest house offers comfortable accommodation

Craigwell

Morecambe

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many of the spacious rooms enjoy views across Morecambe Bay to the fells of the Lake District at this welcoming and friendly guest house

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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

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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spacious well appointed rooms in a beautiful imposing Victorian home on the Hadrians Wall Route

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

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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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comfy, well-presented rooms are the order of the day at this charming Victorian town house, built 1851, set on the edge of the town centre

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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

West View

Keswick

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Victorian house retaining period features yet with all modern comforts expected including light and elegant guest rooms some with fell views

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ideally situated guest house with the shops of Lord Street being a few minutes away on foot; stay in bright and spacious bedrooms

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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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this imposing Edwardian villa boasts spacious, elegantly furnished rooms, set in a residential spot just a half a mile from the city centre

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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

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a traditional, beautifully presented guesthouse retaining period features and offering well-appointed rooms that are traditionally decorated

Lynebank House

Westlinton

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

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

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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comfortable guest house located a 5-minute walk from the town centre, providing stylish guest rooms, a hearty breakfast and parking

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comfortable, traditional guest house situated just 5 minutes walk from the town centre with homely rooms and serving a Cumbrian breakfast

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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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