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

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

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

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

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

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