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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this family-run, former coaching inn provides welcoming cosy accommodation in gorgeous boutique rooms, and has three dining areas

The Pheasant Inn

Higher Burwardsley

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tucked away in a peaceful corner of Cheshire, this 300 year-old inn sits in an elevated spot with scenic views across the Cheshire Plains

Derby Arms

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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 Dibbinsdale

Bromborough

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Britain meets Italy at this family-run pub quietly placed on the Wirral, there is a traditional bar, an informal Italian eatery and comfy rooms

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updated pub situated in open-countryside just outside Fence offering super smart rooms, Mediterranean inspired food and a large terrace

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

The Cartford Inn

Great Eccleston

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this former 17th-century coaching inn has been beautifully updated to a very high standard and sits peacefully alongside the River Wyre

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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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18th-century former coaching house located in a quiet village yet with easy access to the M62, Manchester and the Peak District

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enjoy award-winning cuisine and world-class service at this luxuriously appointed inn, boasting spacious, elegantly furnished, en-suite rooms

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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18th century inn at the heart of the community in a pretty Lakeland village, guest rooms are cosy and comfy and there is a traditional bar

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welcoming country inn in the Gilpin Valley featuring traditional interiors, roaring log fires, seasonal food and drink and stylish guest rooms

The Sun Inn

Hawkshead

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there are plenty of characterful features still on display at this charming 17th century inn including oak beams, stone floors and wood panelling