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Hotels near Lancaster

Beach front location. Relaxing atmosphere. Superb interior design. With an elegant Jacobean Great Hall, this resort a features a leisure centre and traditional restaurant. Thurnham Hall Resort is a 12th-century country estate, set in nearly 30 acres of grounds in scenic Lancashire. Free WiFi is available throughout the resort. The stylish, self-catering accommodation is set in either the historic main house or in modern courtyard buildings. All apartments and studios have a satellite TV and a private bathroom. The leisure centre at Thurnham Hall Resort has a large indoor swimming pool and a state-of-the-art fitness suite. Guests can relax in the sauna and spa bath, or enjoy treatments in the beauty salon. All apartments have a kitchen/kitchenette with full self-catering facilities. Show full description

Historic. Great location. This 17th century, luxury, boutique hotel is the only 4-star hotel in the centre of Lancaster, and is superbly situated in the heart of the city centre. The hotel was originally built in the 17th century and is the oldest bar/hotel still operating in Lancaster. The hotel is situated in the very centre of Lancaster, within yards of the castle and all the city's other attractions. With luxurious rooms and comfortable furnishings, the hotel is an ideal base for an upmarket stay in the city. St Martin’s College (University of Cumbria) and Lancaster University are both an easy commute from the hotel. The hotel regularly welcomes many visiting academics from both institutes. Show full description

Comfortable beds. This charming hotel overlooks historic surroundings, The Royal Hotel and Bar provides comfortable, modern en-suite rooms. Opened in 2008, the Royal Hotel and Bar has spacious rooms with double glazing, a plasma-screen TV, and free WiFi internet access. The castle, priory, train station, bus station, and the beautiful River Lune are within 10 minutes' walk of the property. Guests benefit from a separate entrance, allowing convenient access to and from the rooms. The Royal Hotel and Bar is ideally positioned in the heart of Lancaster, next to the shops and the nightlife. The University of Cumbria is also just 20 minutes' walk away and Lancaster University can be reached after a 15-minute taxi journey. Show full description

With a convenient location, superb dining and great facilities, this 4-star Preston hotel is stylish and contemporary, whilst simultaneously retaining all the traditional charm of the original manor house. Just 2 miles to junction 32 of the M6 motorway and with ample free parking, this family-run hotel offers beautifully decorated accommodation with superb en suite bathrooms. Recent refurbishments have created a stylish, contemporary look for the hotel, while carefully preserving all the traditional charm of the original manor house. All rooms are situated within the grounds of the hotel. The hotel’s superb facilities include 'The Walled Garden Bistro' and exclusive leisure facilities with a swimming pool, sauna and gym. The property is 5 miles from the centre of Preston, and 20 minutes' drive from Blackpool and its attractions. Show full description

Nice style. Great value. Stirk House Hotel & Restaurant overlooks the historic Ribble Valley in the heart of rural Lancashire. Seasons Restaurant at Stirk House features menus inspired by the remarkable Lancashire landscape, with ingredients sourced from local, artisan producers or foraged from our own 22 acres of grounds. It is a 16th-century manor house surrounded by picturesque views of Pendle Hill, the Forest of Bowland and Yorkshire Dales. The 12th-century Clitheroe Castle is 15 minutes’ drive from the hotel, and the Yorkshire Dales can be reached in 20 minutes by car. The building still retains a magnificent stone-arched fireplace, original ceilings and a priest hole. All of the 33 bedrooms at Stirk House reflect a commitment to comfort and combine character, style and luxury. Visitors can expect rooms equipped with all the customary modern conveniences, with the addition of tea and coffee-making facilities. Golf, fishing and hot air ballooning are all available in the Ribble Valley. Show full description

Charming. Lovely interior design. Mitton Hall Hotel is located in the heart of fabulous Ribble Valley, 10 minutes' drive from Clitheroe, in Lancashire. This country style house hotel is set in a 15th century manor house. Clitheroe Castle is a 9-minute drive away. It offers luxury accommodation with free Wi-Fi, a bar and a brasserie. Each stunning room at Mitton Hall Hotel features a flat-screen TV, a spacious en-suite bathroom with a bath and a shower, and tea/coffee making facilities. The ancient architectural features are complimented superbly by the contemporary interior design. The brasserie menu offers an exceptional showcase of the region's produce, using the freshest ingredients, locally sourced whenever possible. Guests can also enjoy afternoon tea. The well-stocked bar is open from dawn until night, and offers a wide range of wines, liqueurs and ales. Clitheroe Golf Club is just over 3 miles away. Show full description

Very cosy. Comfortable beds. Offering a restaurant and a pub, Snooty Fox is located in Kirkby Lonsdale. All rooms are en suite with a shower and a hairdryer. The building dates back to the 17th century and features many period features, including the doors. Each room has a TV. At Snooty Fox you will find a garden, a bar and a snack bar. Other facilities offered at the property include a luggage storage. The Yorkshire Dales National Park and the Lake District are both within a 30 minute drive of the property. The seaside resort of Morecombe is 20 miles away. Show full description

Between the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales, this former 17th-century coaching inn is rich in original character and traditional charm, offering good food, real ales and log fires. Nestled in the Lune valley, The Barbon Inn has a superb location, with the stunning scenery of the Lake District to the West and the breathtaking natural beauty of the Yorkshire Dales to the East. The M6 motorway is a scenic 10-minute drive away. Quiet and peaceful, the inns charming location makes it a great base for walkers and keen golfers.Enjoy water sports in and around the nearby lakes or try mountain biking. Kirkby Lonsdale is just a few hundred metres away. Dating back to the 1600s, the hotel boasts beautiful period features, such as original wooden beams and real open fires. All of the rooms are individually furnished, with their own unique charm. The bar and restaurant offer fine wines, real ale and good food, made using high quality, fresh, seasonal local ingredients. Show full description

In a 16th-century farmhouse, Roosecote Guest House enjoys a quiet location less than 2 miles from the centre of Barrow-in-Furness. With countryside views, this Cumbrian bed and breakfast offers free on-site parking and WiFi. Each room has a TV with DVD player, seating area and tea and coffee facilities. All rooms have the use of shared bathroom facilities. A cooked breakfast as well as continental breakfast can be served each morning for an additional cost. Barrow docks, train station and shopping areas are all within a 2-minute drive, and Furness Abbey and the Forum Theatre are 8 minutes away. The South Lakes Wild Animal Park is less than 10 minutes' drive, and the beautiful Lake District is only a 25-minute drive away. Roose Train Station is an 8-minute walk away. Show full description

Beach front location. Great restaurant. With free parking and leisure facilities, this award-winning hotel sits in 14 acres of wooded gardens. Castle Green Hotel In Kendal, BW Premier Collection has free WiFi and traditional pub. The Castle Green Hotel In Kendal boasts a spa and a swimming pool (please see Fine Print for children's swimming times), and is within walking distance to Kendal centre. The Greenhouse offers contemporary, locally-sourced menus with views of Kendal Castle and Lakeland countryside. You can also see the chefs through the special 'theatre window' into the kitchen. Show full description

Lovely property. Outstanding SPA facilities. The Stanley House Hotel is an eclectic 17th-century manor house set in the Ribble Valley. It has a restaurant and a bar, as well as free Wi-Fi and free parking. Designed by leading spa consultants, the luxurious spa is located deep in the heart of the Stanley House Ribble Valley estate. The spa offers special therapies, activities, and massage. All the bedrooms at the Stanley have their own bathroom with toiletries and a hairdryer. They are decorated in rich fabrics and feature under-floor heating, tea/coffee making facilities and satellite TVs. Mr Fred’s Bar and Lounge offers light dishes and a terrace. Blackburn city centre and Ramsgreave Train Station are both a 10-minute drive away from Stanley House. Preston is a 20 minutes’ drive away. It is open to both non-residents and guests of the hotel. Show full description

Relaxing atmosphere. Set amidst rolling parkland, this 19th-century country house has been extensively refurbished to offer luxurious accommodation, while retaining an air of quiet elegance. Many visitors come to The Villa for its historic charm and splendid location, though they stay, and return again and again, for its warm hospitality and personal service. Each room at The Villa Country House Hotel has a TV and tea and coffee-making facilities. Situated in the picture perfect Lancashire village of Wrea Green, the hotel is just minute's drive from junction 3 of the M55. Show full description

Beach front location. Superb breakfast. Set in the centre of Blackpool, less than 1 km from Blackpool South Beach, the historic The Castleton offers accommodation with free WiFi and a garden. This 3-star bed and breakfast offers a housekeeping service and a shared lounge. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. At the bed and breakfast, the units are equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The bed and breakfast provides certain units with sea views, and each unit comes with a kettle. The units feature a wardrobe. Popular points of interest near the bed and breakfast include Blackpool Central Beach, Blackpool Promenade Beach and Coral Island. Show full description

Close to beach front. Stunning pool facilities. Stonecross Manor Hotel in Kendal with its excellent leisure facilities which include the recently enhanced indoor pool, jacuzzi, sauna and steam room, has a contemporary boutique feel and has easy access from the M6 and A591. Kendal is within 30 minutes' drive of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, making it a perfect base for walkers and sightseers. Kendal has some fascinating places of interest, making Stonecross Manor Hotel an ideal place to stay when visiting Cumbria. Free parking is available and there is a good restaurant serving local produce with Kendal town centre just a 15-minute walk away. Show full description

Great value. Holiday Inn Express Preston South off m6 junction 29 at Preston. It offers free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking, as well as a lounge bar and restaurant. Cuerden Valley Park, a 650-acre estate featuring woodland, parkland and gardens, is 2 miles from the hotel. Contemporary-style rooms feature views of the tree filled gardens. All include an en suite bathroom, 26-inch LCD TV with DVD player and tea/coffee making facilities. A hot breakfast buffet can be enjoyed in the Great Room, which overlooks the patio area and gardens. It features a large flat-screen TV with Sky channels. Bamber Bridge Rail Station is just over a mile away. Situated within the Bamber Bridge Motorway Hub, which includes the M6, M61 and M65, the Holiday Inn Express Preston South is within a mile of each motorway. Blackpool is just 20 minutes’ drive away. Show full description

In a secluded location near Bowness Bay, The Wild Boar offers en suite rooms, just 3 miles from Lake Windermere Ferry crossing. The Wild boar is a former coaching inn, named after the legend of Richard de Gilpin, who bravely fought a wild boar nearby. The individually designed rooms are all en suite and have a TV. Some rooms feature copper baths or log burners. Full of character, the Grill and Smokehouse restaurant has a theatrical open kitchen, and serves locally-sourced produce. The Wild Boar also has a bar with real local ales, a wine cellar and an open fire. Windermere Golf Club is a short walk away. Show full description

Charming. Friendly staff. Popular among couples. Situated in the rolling hills surrounding Esthwaite Water, the village of Hawkshead is home to The Queen’s Head Inn. This 17th Century inn has been awarded an AA 4-star rating for its varied menu, serving the finest local ingredients in a traditional country pub setting. Each bedroom has a modern tiled bathroom and a contemporary design, some feature original beamed ceilings and a four-poster bed. The hotel features free Wi-Fi and each bedroom has an LCD TV. The Queen’s Head serves lunches and dinners ranging from fresh steamed mussels to Cumbrian rib-eye steak. An extensive wine list and local ales are available at the bar, as well as a selection of malt whiskies. The village of Hawkshead is within a 10-minute drive of both Coniston Water and Windermere, and within 15 minutes by car, hikers can be at the feet of the renowned central Lakeland fells. Show full description

Delightful property. Great views. Popular among couples. Ees Wyke Country House is an elegant Georgian property in the Lake District, less than 3 miles from the town of Hawkshead. Set on high-ground the house overlooks Esthwaite Water and offers free parking. Ees Wyke, once a holiday home of Beatrix Potter, features 2 traditional lounges, both with a fireplace. Stunning views of some of the most well-known fells in the Lake District can be enjoyed from the terrace area. Bedrooms feature striking picturesque views of the surrounding countryside. Each room includes an en suite bathroom, as well as a TV. Some rooms also feature slopped beamed ceilings. Most mornings you will awake to the aroma of freshly baked bread, which accompanies the locally sourced bacon and Cumberland sausage at breakfast. In addition to this there is a menu featuring tasty options such as Loch Fyne kippers. The Lake District is famed for its many countryside walks and the Moss Eccles Tarn walk starts from the house. The Windermere Ferry is 2 miles from the house and goes to Ferry Nab near Bowness-On-Windermere. 7 rooms are ensuite, 2 rooms have seporate bathrooms .  Show full description

Great breakfast. Popular among couples. Overlooking Lake Windermere and the Langdale Pikes, the Craig Manor is 5 minute walk from Bowness. The rooms have modern decor, en suite bathrooms, and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Craig Manor offers free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi. Windermere Railway Station and the town center are 1.2 miles away and Craig Manor is just 10 minute's walk from Lake Windermere itself. Many rooms have lake views. It was built as a private residence in 1848, while the bar and lounge provide coffee and drinks. Show full description

Luxurious. Great restaurant. Popular among couples. Gilpin Hotel & Lake House, an AA 5 Red Star, Relais & Châteaux hotel near Windermere in the beautiful Lake District. Gilpin is dedicated to nourishment, recuperation, and relaxation, and is made up of two hotels on two separate estates, just over a mile away from each other. GILPIN HOTEL Set in 21 acres of country gardens, moors and woodland, Gilpin Hotel has a Michelin starred restaurant, a casual pan Asian restaurant, a Champagne Bar, lounge and terraces, a relaxing Spa Space as well as resident llamas, alpacas, and micro pigs. All bedrooms have incredible Lakeland views, leading onto the beautiful hotel gardens. GILPIN LAKE HOUSE Just over a mile away from Gilpin Hotel, within 100 acres of breathtaking grounds and situated on the bank of Knipe Tarn, Gilpin Lake House is a true sanctuary far away from the crowds, but just a stone’s throw from the breath-taking lakes and fells. With a lounge, shared swimming pool and hot tub and spa treatment rooms, it has the feel of a country house with all the services of a hotel. (Please note that only Lake House guests have access to the spa facilities at the Gilpin Lake House.) .  Show full description