The Best North West England Mid-Range Hotels

recommended three star and other mid-range hotels in N W England


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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

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a delightful Edwardian house nestled in 2 acres of mature grounds at the heart of Borrowdale and affords guests a slice of peaceful, country life

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a good value hotel in an attractive central city building next to the iconic Royal Exchange Theatre, has comfortable rooms and a relaxing bar

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an inviting, family-run hotel, set in 6 acres of grounds surrounded by the majestic fells of Great Langdale, there are cosy rooms and good food

The Fleece Inn

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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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relaxing hotel set on the lower slopes of Skiddaw boasting scenic views, a candlelit dining room and spacious, well-appointed rooms

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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 combination of a historic 400 year old pub on one side and smart, well appointed rooms on the other all set on the A591 near to Rydal Water

Three Shires Inn

Little Langdale

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a charming Lakeland inn offering homely comforts, good home-cooked food and a peaceful location with a magnificent outlook over the fells

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contemporary, stylishly furnished rooms are provided at this well-appointed hotel, in a quiet location, 2 miles from the centre of town

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an affordable designer hotel pays tribute to Manchester's music scene in its contemporary décor, and has a great location near all the main sights

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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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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 in either the restaurant or brasserie at this luxuriously appointed inn, boasting airy, sumptuously furnished rooms

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for a city stay, choose this restored Victorian former cotton mill, offering a range of well-equipped boutique suites and studios, all with kitchens

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to enhance the peaceful setting of this stylish inn, the smart guest rooms have no TVs, mobile phone signal or radios, a true country escape

Burn How Garden House Hotel

Bowness-on-Windermere

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a relaxing, family-run hotel set in peaceful gardens 5 minutes stroll from Lake Windermere with individually decorated rooms set in the grounds

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quayside hotel perfectly placed for Salford Quays's museums and shops as well as nearby MediaCityUK and trams into central Manchester

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located at the vibrant Eventcity venue, a large modern chain hotel with high quality contemporary rooms and a super breakfast buffet included

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revitalised Georgian townhouse, now a swish hotel, buzzy all day bar and kitchen, with quirky, individually styled bedrooms upstairs

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