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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scenic views abound at this elegant guest house, the stylish, beautifully presented guest rooms enjoy views as does the delightful garden

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an intimate, traditional country house set in 4 acres of tranquil grounds overlooking Borrowdale; elegant rooms have welcoming extra touches

Beaumont House

Windermere

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many of the original Victorian features have been retained at this stylish accommodation and they blend pleasingly with the elegant guest rooms

Low Fell

Bardsea

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set in a tranquil spot, enjoy a relaxing stay at this quaint guesthouse offering a warm welcome, cosy accommodation with period charm

The Coppice

Windermere

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a former Vicarage part constructed from local stone situated within a short walk of Windermere centre with classic or modern style rooms

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enjoy home from home comforts, an award winning breakfast and a convenient location for both town and lake at this welcoming B&B

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peaceful B&B, a former cheese dairy, set against a scenic backdrop of the Forest of Bowland countryside, yet has easy access to the M6

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

Fairfield House

Bowness-on-Windermere

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a late Georgian house set in half an acre of tranquil and secluded gardens close to the centre of Bowness and offers a homely ambience

Dome House

Bowness-on-Windermere

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each of the contemporarily styled rooms at this architecturally fascinating B&B feature a balcony affording views of Windermere

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traditional Lakeland house dating from 1890 located close to the village amenities and offering a high standard of accommodation

Kentwood

Arnside

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a renovated Victorian house, with views over the Kent Estuary to the Lakeland Fells, offers tastefully-decorated rooms, generously equipped

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character period house set in an elegant terrace moments from Crosby Beach, an elegant suite with seating area and sea views is offered

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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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set in quiet gardens, this most comfortable hotel has elegant interiors, boutique, individually styled rooms and a relaxing lounge and bar

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enjoy the tranquility of this rural retreat with comfortable, traditional accommodation and offering locally sourced produce for breakfast