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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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

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

Sun Inn

Kirkby Lonsdale

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a 17th century inn, set at the heart of an historic market town, where traditional features and contemporary style pleasingly fuse together

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set at the foot of infamous Pendle Hill in a quiet village, this country pub has been updated and offers traditional, cosy rooms and hearty food

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this former coaching inn sits just outside of Blackburn with access to the countryside of the Ribble Valley; rooms are smart and comfortable

Derby Arms

Longridge

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a beautifully updated country pub offering stylish bedrooms, bar with feature fireplace and tap room and a contemporary dining room

The Fenwick

Claughton

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located in the Forest of Bowland, this characterful inn has gorgeous contemporary rooms and fine dining with a seafood and steak emphasis

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many of the comfy, well-presented rooms at this welcoming guest house enjoy fell views, advise on walks and on-site parking are a bonus

The Royal

Heysham

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a restored historic inn, located within a 5-minute drive of the Isle of Man ferries, with charming rooms luxuriously equipped with comfy beds

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in a stunning location overlooking Coniston Water, this well-appointed, farmhouse B&B provides a relaxing stay in the heart of the Lake District

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a bright and colourful guest house ideal for those looking to stay in a quieter area but with easy access by tram into the bustling centre

Hillthwaite

Windermere

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in an elevated spot with scenic lake and fell views from the terrace and pretty gardens, rooms are elegantly decorated in a variety of styles

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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

Warwick Hall

Warwick-on-Eden

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this magnificent mansion prides itself on a relaxed welcome; rooms are in grand period style with antique furniture, and dinner can be ordered

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cozy hotel and log cabins set in 3 acres of woodland near Grange-over-Sands, bedrooms are well-appointed and there is a restaurant and bar

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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

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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

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a modernised Georgian farmhouse set on the Main Street of the village near to the station, shops and pubs, the beach is 10 minutes walk away

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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

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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a well-appointed guest house - some of the rooms have sea views - set on Queen's Promenade with easy access into the town centre by tram

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in a perfect location for exploring The Lakes, this elegant, restful B&B overlooks the waters of Grasmere where the owners have fishing rights

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a comtemporary, light and airy lodge set in a scenic spot with views of Great How, rooms are simple in style and there is an all day coffee shop

Howarth House

Lytham St. Annes

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a beautifully refurbished Victorian house offering elegance and style in every room and ideally located for the town centre and the beach

The Bear's Paw

Warmingham

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escape to the countryside at this updated, 19th-century, red-brick inn, stay in spacious, boutique rooms and enjoy award-winning cuisine

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set in a traditional inn that has been stylishly modernised to provide smart, comfortable accommodation with a friendly ambiance

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an historic coaching inn attached to a castle is the setting for an atmospheric stay in gorgeous refurbished rooms, with exceptional dining

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located in the old stable yard within the grounds of Muncaster Castle, comfy rooms, a relaxing lounge and shared kitchen facilities are offered

Rooms 36

Keswick

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a traditional Lakeland house located a few minutes walk from the town centre and Theatre By The Lake; guest rooms are sleek and modern

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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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enjoy well-presented rooms, hearty regional dining and a bar with log fires, in the centre of atmospheric Alston, high in the North Pennines

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17th century, former coaching inn set amidst spectacular scenery at the foot of Helvellyn offering well-appointed rooms many with scenic views

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a cosy inn where hearty food, real ales and open fires are the order of the day situated a short drive from Beatrix Potter's home, Hill Top Farm

Thornton Manor

Thornton Hough

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listed Elizabethan manor house, once home of industrialist Lord Lever, now a wedding venue and accommodation in a tranquil setting

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serving the community of Walshaw since 1860 when the pub was first licensed, today guest are offered comfortable, well-presented rooms

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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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comfortable, well-presented rooms, many with sea views, are offered at this seafront guest house that is ideal for a base from which to explore

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enjoys a peaceful setting just outside the village and glorious scenic views of the surrounding fells, many of the rooms have the same vistas

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guests can enjoy a tour of the brewery attached to this attractive, ivy-clad inn, nestling between the Lakes towns of Windermere and Kendal

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a traditional country house that has retained many of its original features that sits in 20 acres of quiet grounds overlooking Lake Windermere

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in the heart of the famous Lakeland village, this elegant hotel, with its sumptuous furnishings, makes an ideal base for exploring the area

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surrounded by open countryside, charming, this ivy-clad hotel features all the facilities needed for a place from which to explore the Lakes

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a period property set in 3 acres of mature gardens offering traditional charm, individually designed rooms and a popular restaurant and bar

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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historic building, a former private club, now home to a small, family-run hotel and restaurant with just 8 traditional or contemporary rooms

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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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in a quiet setting, yet with easy access to Chester and Liverpool via the M53 or by train from Hooton Station, 10 minutes away on foot

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set in an acre of garden in an idyllic, Eden Valley village, this welcoming, well-appointed hotel is ideal as an exploring base

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magnificent building refurbished to reflect its former grandeur and now home to stylish guest rooms, an elegant restaurant and events space

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