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North West England Hotels

  • The Imperial Hotel Blackpool

    The Imperial Hotel Blackpool Review

    Location: Standing proudly along Blackpool’s North Promenade, the hotel’s grand Victorian façade immediately sets the tone for a historic stay. First opened in 1867, the Imperial has hosted an extraordinary roll call of guests, from Charles Dickens to Winston Churchill, members of the Royal Family and international leaders. Arrival and check-in: We arrived by train and as it was…

  • School Lane Hotel, Liverpool

    School Lane Hotel, Liverpool Review

    Hotel Review: Location: School Lane Hotel is a stylish boutique hotel housed in an 1850’s building located along a quiet lane just steps away from the heart of the Liverpool One shopping district with its many high end shops, bars and restaurants. Getting there: Liverpool is well connected by road via the M6, M62, M58…

  • Offshore Hotel, Lytham St. Annes

    Offshore Hotel, Lytham St. Annes Review

    Hotel Review Offshore is a newly opened hotel located in St. Anne’s-on-Sea, on Lancashire’s Fylde Coast. Two former seafront hotels have been remodelled and completely refurbished to create Offshore, the newest addition to the Inn Collection Group’s portfolio. Location: The hotel is located in a prominent position on the seafront just a few minutes walk…

  • Shireburn Arms, Clitheroe Review

    Location: Steeped in history and renowned for its good food and its friendly welcome, the Shireburn Arms is situated in the idyllic village of Hurst Green in the scenic Ribble Valley. This beautiful part of east Lancashire is centred around the prosperous market town of Clitheroe five miles away and is easily accessible being only…

  • The Ullswater Inn, Glenridding, Cumbria

    The Ullswater Inn, Glenridding, Cumbria Review

    Location: The Ullswater Inn is situated in Glenridding on the south western shore of Lake Ullswater in the Lake District National Park.  The hotel was formerly known as The Glenridding Hotel but since its recent change of ownership and major refurbishment by the Inn Collection Group it has adopted a new name. Arrival and check…

  • The Fenwick, Claughton, Nr. Lancaster

    The Fenwick, Claughton, Lancaster Review

    Hotel Review: Overview: The Fenwick is a historic pub full of character dating back over 250 years making it the perfect place for a cosy short break in north west Lancashire. Location: The country inn is located in the village of Claughton (pronounced Clafton) on the A683 east of Lancaster, just north of the Forest…

  • The Angel Inn, Bowness-on-Windermere

    The Angel Inn, Bowness-on-Windermere Review

    Location: The Angel Inn is a classic Lakes style country hotel situated in Bowness-on-Windermere in the Lake District National Park in the north west of England.  The town lies approximately halfway along the lake between Waterhead at the north end and Lakeside to the south. For motorists, the A591 is one of the main routes into…

  • Royal Kings Arms Hotel, Lancaster

    Royal Kings Arms Hotel, Lancaster Review

    Hotel Review Location: The Royal Kings Arms Hotel is centrally located in the historic city of Lancaster and within easy walking distance of all the main sights and shops.  The hotel was originally constructed in the 17th century in the reign of Charles 1 but was later rebuilt in 1879 following a devastating fire. Getting…

  • Midland Hotel, Morecambe

    The Midland Hotel, Morecambe Review

    Hotel Review The Midland Hotel is an iconic 1930’s hotel and a classic example of Art-Deco architecture with its graceful curved lines designed to reflect the sweep of Morecambe Bay. This modernist masterpiece was built opposite the former Morecambe Promenade railway station and more recently has undergone extensive renovations to return it to its former…

  • The Swan, Grasmere

    The Swan at Grasmere Review

    Hotel Review The Swan, Grasmere is a characterful inn located on the edge of the village of Grasmere enjoying a backdrop of spectacular fells yet within a few minutes walk of the village centre and beautiful lakeside.  Grasmere is one of the Lake District’s prettiest villages and is famous for its association with the poet…

  • Coach and Horses, Bolton by Bowland, Lancashire

    The Coach and Horses, Bolton-by-Bowland, Lancashire Review

    Location: The Coach and Horses is a delightful AA five star country inn located in the picturesque village of Bolton-by-Bowland in the Ribble Valley.  This scenic part of east Lancashire is centred around the prosperous market town of Clitheroe six miles away and is easily accessible from the M6 motorway with Lancaster being 18 miles…

  • The Alma Inn, Laneshawbridge

    The Alma Inn, Laneshawbridge, Lancashire Review

    Hotel Review  Location:  The Alma Inn is located in an idyllic moorland setting high above the village of Laneshawbridge on the East Lancashire/ North Yorkshire border. Although seemingly remote, it lies within 5 miles of the M65 motorway and less than an hour from Manchester.  The inn is also convenient for exploring North Yorkshire and…

  • Hotel Indigo Chester

    Hotel Indigo Chester Review

    Hotel Review Hotel Indigo Chester is a boutique hotel located in the heart of Chester’s beautiful and historic city.  Newly built in 2019, it was designed to reflect the Roman city’s architecture and its famous racecourse. Location: The hotel is conveniently located being just a ten minute walk from Chester railway station.  Direct trains from…

  • Ribblesdale Park, Gisburn

    Luxury Glamping at Gisburne Park, Lancashire Review

    Overview: The Ribble Valley is an idyllic part of the north of England located in north east Lancashire and covering 212 sq. miles of the Forest of Bowland, an area of deep valleys and peat moorland. It’s an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty but despite booming tourism with ever increasing numbers of visitors, it’s still…

  • Leonardo Hotel Entrance, Chester

    Leonardo Hotel Chester Review

    Hotel Review Location:  The Leonardo is a recently opened hotel located within Chester’s historic Roman walls.  It’s just a 15 minute walk from the railway station which has frequent connections between London, Liverpool, Manchester and Leeds.  It’s also just 10 miles (17 km) from Liverpool John Lennon airport for guests arriving from overseas. Arrival and check-in: We…

  • Gibbon Bridge Hotel

    The Gibbon Bridge Hotel, Chipping, Lancashire Review

    Location: The Gibbon Bridge Hotel & Restaurant is located on the edge of the charming village of Chipping in the picturesque Forest of Bowland, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty within the Ribble Valley, Lancashire.  The hotel is set in 23 acres of beautiful gardens in a secluded position yet is easily accessible to the…

  • Citysuites Manchester

    CitySuites Aparthotel Manchester Review

    Hotel Review Location CitySuites is located on Chapel Street in the heart of Manchester city centre and just a five minute walk from Victoria Station. For guests arriving by car, discounted parking rates are available at the adjacent Q-Park Manchester and Exchange Square with its Metrolink tram station is close at hand. The aparthotel us…

  • The Boulevard Hotel, Blackpool

    The Boulevard Hotel Blackpool Review

    Hotel Review Location The Boulevard Hotel is nestled between the beach and Pleasure Beach theme park on Blackpool’s Ocean Boulevard in South Shore.  It‘s a 25 minute gentle stroll along the seafront from North Pier, with trams running along the promenade at up to 15 minute intervals and taking only ten minutes.  The nearest tram…

  • The Inn at Whitewell, Clitheroe

    The Inn at Whitewell, Clitheroe Review

    Hotel Review Location The Inn at Whitewell is located in one of England’s 36 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) on the Duchy of Lancaster estate overlooking the River Hodder in the Forest of Bowland, Lancashire.  This charming 14th century inn is easily accessible from the M6 motorway with Lancaster being 18 miles to the…

  • The Garden Room, Cheshire Boutique Barns, Wrenbury

    Cheshire Boutique Barns, Wrenbury Review

    Hotel Review Leading such hectic lives we decided to enjoy a relaxing break at the lovely Cheshire Boutique Barns located in Wrenbury, in the midst of southern Cheshire’s rolling countryside and leafy lanes.  Although the accommodation’s tranquil setting may sound remote, it’s actually easily accessible from the M6 motorway with Nantwich being only 5 miles…

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