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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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

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

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

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

The Red Pump Inn

Bashall Eaves

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restored country pub set amidst the natural beauty of the Forest of Bowland; cosy rooms blend casual French elegance and rustic charm

The Fleece Inn

Dolphinholme

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character and charm are retained, oak beams and fireplaces, at this inn near the Forest of Bowland; the renovated rooms have luxurious comfort

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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 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

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

Hipping Hall

Cowan Bridge

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where three counties meet, part of the landscape for 350 years, this characterful hotel now offers luxurious rooms and fine dining

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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

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an 18th century former coaching inn placed in the heart of Keswick and features cosy rooms, a traditional pub and serves a seasonal menu

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quietly located on the edge of the village with uninterrupted views over Langdale and Elterwater, many of the rooms have the same vista

The Borough

Lancaster

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elegant, listed, Georgian townhouse with tasteful rooms upstairs, feature Italian marble wet-rooms, and a bar with microbrewery downstairs

Grange Boutique Hotel

Grange-over-Sands

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a classic Victorian residence that has been extensively refurbished to offer oppulent rooms and suites whilst retaining character features

The Pheasant

Bassenthwaite Lake

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a charming former coaching inn with elegant rooms, a traditional bar and a choice of dining options situated near to Bassenthwaite Lake

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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

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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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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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a Victorian mansion that has been sympathetically refurbished to offer an elegant hotel and dining that reflects the lakeland landscape

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