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 Welcome to Stay UK -- England -- North West -- Country House Hotels


Browse through our selection of Country House Hotels in the Lake District and North West of England, listed alphabetically first by COUNTY
and then by NEAREST TOWN

Country House Hotels in the Lake District and North West of England:
The Lake District, Cumbria, Manchester, Cheshire, Lancashire
, Merseyside

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CHESHIRE  

Rowton Hall Country House Hotel CHESTER

Set in over eight acres of award winning private gardens and grounds Rowton Hall Hotel is just 1 mile from Chester City Centre. The Hall, originally built in 1779 stands on Rowton Moor, the site of a major battle of the English Civil war between the Royalists and Parliamentarians. Established as a hotel in 1955 it still retains many of the features of the original Hall, including extensive oak panelling, a self supporting hand carved staircase, an original Inglenook fireplace and an elegant Robert Adam fireplace. Rowton Hall is renowned for its warm informal Country House welcome

 

BROOK CRABWALL MANOR HOTEL AND SPA CHESTER

n beautiful, peaceful grounds on the outskirts of the historic city of Chester, just 4 miles (6.5 km) from the heart of the city, this beautifully preserved manor house is today a luxury 4-star hotel. Crabwall is set in acres of its own grounds, providing the perfect retreat. With a red brick castellated frontage, complete with turrets, the residence features a magical medieval feel, whilst the individually designed en-suite bedrooms are beautifully appointed with the amenities expected of a luxury hotel. The conservatory restaurant offers a high standard of interesting and varied cuisine. To help you unwind, the contemporary leisure facilities are very well equipped with an indoor swimming pool, sauna, gym and the spa includes many treatments.

 

Best Western Llyndir Hall Hotel  BURTON ROSSETT, CHESTER

Best Western Llyndir Hall Hotel and Spa is the perfect country house retreat, located only 5 miles from both Chester and Wrexham just off the A55 junction for Chester Business Park. Individual in style, this graceful country house is very special in the tranquil setting of the countryside. All of our 48 bedrooms are individually designed and equipped with every modern convenience. Guests can also enjoy the ultimate dining experience in our highly acclaimed restaurant. Take advantage of our indoor swimming pool, sauna and fully equipped gymnasium and beauty salon (extra charges apply)

 

Grosvenor Pulford Hotel and Spa  PULFORD, CHESTER

Winner of Visit Chester & Cheshire's Large Hotel of the Year 2007. The privately owned Grosvenor Pulford Hotel and Spa is ideally located just a 5 minute drive from Chester's historic city centre. This beautiful hotel, set in its own grounds, has 73 superb comfortable bedrooms, all with en-suite facilities. Ciro's Brasserie is a magnificent Mediterranean themed restaurant offering modern European cuisine. Alternatively, you may prefer to relax in Nelson's Bar where you will find a good selection of gastro style bar food and fine traditional ales. Take time during your stay to visit Karma Spa where we provide natural, holistic and organic treatments to completely nourish, rebalance and repair the face and body.

 

Crewe Hall CREWE

Contrasting the best mix of old and new styles, Crewe Hall is a Grade 1 stately home with a sympathetic modern addition offering stylish comfort. Enjoy a break in the modern West Wing and dine in the contemporary Brasserie with its unique revolving bar (open all week), whilst soaking in the atmosphere of history.

 

Barcelo Shrigley Hall POTT SHRIGLEY, MACCLESFIELD

Barceló Shrigley Hall Hotel, close to Manchester, is an impressive manor house set in 262 acres of leafy Cheshire countryside. You cannot fail to be impressed as you sweep up the climbing driveway alongside Shrigley's Championship Golf Course. The hotel sits on the edge of the Peak District National Park. Historically a private manor house, Barceló Shrigley Hall Hotel now welcomes visitors with the scent of fresh flowers in the grand entrance hall and the warmth of a real log fire in the newly refurbished Courtyard Bar.

 

Rookery Hall Hotel and Spa  WORLESTON, Near NANTWICH

Rookery Hall is set in 38 acres of beautiful Cheshire countryside, and yet conveniently located close to the M6, Crewe, Manchester and Liverpool. The Hall was built in 1816 and today is a fully refurbished country house mansion. As you pass through the wrought iron gates beside the lodge, and sweep down the long drive between the lawns to the house, you could almost be forgiven for momentarily thinking you had somehow been transported to France.

   

Nunsmere Hall Hotel OAKMERE, NORTHWICH

AA Four Star, award winning country house hotel set in hundred acres of gardens and surrounded on 3 sides by a lake. Spectacular views of the lake and gardens from our 36 beautifully appointed bedrooms. Our award winning Crystal Restaurant has a reputation for fine food and fine wines

 

Wild Boar Hotel and Lodge  TARPORLEY, near CHESTER

Nestling in the beautiful countryside of Cheshire, beneath the outcrop of Beeston Castle is the historic Wild Boar Hotel. This dramatic half timbered typically Cheshire black and white building was originally a hunting lodge. The hotel is within easy reach of Chester, Liverpool and the international airport of Manchester.

 

Peckforton Castle  TARPORLEY near CHESTER

Nestled in the pictureque Cheshire countryside, Peckforton Castle Hotel is a spectacular medieval style castle built in the mid 19th century, situated in beautiful landscaped gardens. Entering the castle doors, the luxurious interior welcomes visitors into its unique surroundings, steeped in history.

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CUMBRIA / THE LAKE DISTRICT

Lovelady Shield Country House Hotel   ALSTON

Lovelady Shield Country House Hotel has been described as England's best kept secret by our guests. This elegant Georgian Country House Hotel stands on the former site of a 13th century convent on the banks of the River Nent, which nestles in the foothills of Alston Moor. 2 rosette restaurant.

 

Appleby Manor Country House Hotel   APPLEBY IN WESTMORLAND

The Appleby Manor Country House Hotel is beautifully located in wooded grounds overlooking Appleby Castle. Here you will find a place to relax, sit back and enjoy real pleasure. Open log fires, a fine selection of wines and whiskys, together with an award winning restaurant, excellent bedrooms and superb views over the Eden Valley.

 

Armathwaite Hall Hotel BASSENTHWAITE

Few hotels are so beautifully situated as Armathwaite Hall - one of the original stately homes of England. Magnificently set in the secluded spendour of 400 acres of deer park and woodland, bordered by the beauty of Bassenthwaite Lake and framed by the dramatic Skiddaw mountain and fells, Armathwaite Hall is as romantic as the surrounding countryside.

 

The Belsfield Hotel BOWNESS-ON-WINDERMERE

Built in Victorian times, the hotel stands in six acres of beautiful gardens overlooking Lake Windermere and the Cumbrian Hills beyond. Lunch and dinner are served daily in our restaurant overlooking the lake, and afternoon teas can be "taken" on the lawns or in one of our lounges.

 

Lindeth Howe Country House Classic Hotel BOWNESS-ON-WINDERMERE

A warm welcome awaits you at Lindeth Howe - a member of Classic British Hotels, a property once owned by Beatrix Potter. Set in 6 acres of beautiful grounds, with stunning views over Lake Windermere and to the fells beyond. The hotel boasts beautiful bedrooms, cosy lounges, log fire, a 2 AA Rosette awarded restaurant with a delicious seasonal menu to suit all tastes, and an in house leisure facility with holistic treatments available

 

Broughton Craggs Hotel GREAT BROUGHTON, COCKERMOUTH

Family-run country house hotel set in 4 acres of delightful grounds, overlooking Derwent Valley and the Fells beyond. Broughton Craggs provides a warm, friendly service.

 

Rothay Garden Hotel   GRASMERE

"Heaven on Earth" said the Yorkshire Post on writing about Rothay Garden, the Lake District's newest 4-star hotel, perfectly situated in two acres of riverside gardens and offering stunning designer bedrooms, chic lounges and 2-rosette Conservatory Restaurant. The ideal choice for a relaxing short break or holiday, Rothay Garden has recently undergone a £2 million redevelopment programme and now offers 25 beautiful bedrooms, five amazing Loft Suites, cosy lounges and bar and the elegant candlelit conservatory restaurant with garden views, serving award-winning two-AA rosette standard food.

 

Overwater Hall Hotel  IREBY, Near KESWICK

Set in 18 acres of gardens and woodland, this elegant Grade II listed hotel in the unspoilt northern Lake District is family run, offering genuine hospitality in a relaxed, friendly and caring atmosphere. Chef-proprietor Adrian Hyde is committed to making imaginative use of fresh local produce wherever possible, and our restaurant enjoys an excellent reputation among locals and visitors alike. The perfect setting for a host of walks, your dog is as welcome to stay here as you are - free of charge!. During the past five years, the hotel has been completely refurbished. This is the ideal location for a perfect break from life in the fast lane. Accolades: 3 AA Stars, 1 Red Rosette

 

Swinside Lodge Hotel  KESWICK

Swinside Lodge Country House Hotel is a unique Georgian Lakeland property set in its own gardens situated at the foot of Cat Bells in the beautiful Newlands Valley, making it one of the best Keswick Hotels. It is surrounded by fells - Skiddaw, Blencathra, Cat Bells, Causey Pike and Swinside. The tranquil beauty of the shores of Derwentwater is a mere 5 minute stroll away. The entire area is a perfect place for the nature lover as well as an ideal base from which to tour and explore the many treasures of the English Lakes!

 

Sharrow Bay  HOWTOWN, PENRITH

Sharrow Bay and its Michelin Star restaurant is a legend; the finest luxury hotel in the Lake District. Nestled in twelve acres of private gardens and woodland on the shore of stunningly beautiful Lake Ullswater, its reputation as a magical luxury hotel in a breathtakingly beautiful setting has spread worldwide. Quite simply, Sharrow Bay has no equal amongst all the hotels in the Lake District.

 

Temple Sowerby House Hotel   PENRITH

Temple Sowerby House is a delightful country hotel in the heart of a peaceful conservation village and set beneath the majestic sweep of the Pennines. A Grade II listed building dating from 1727, the house has been sensitively restored to create just 12 individually-styled, en-suite bedrooms all with newly fitted, contemporary bathrooms. Enjoy drinks on the terrace in summer or by blazing log fires in the comfortable lounges on cooler days. The restaurant, overlooking the walled garden is the perfect setting for our 2 Rosette dining experience.

 

Macdonald Leeming House  WATERMILLOCH, ULLSWATER

Macdonald Leeming House is ideally located for exploring the beautiful Lake District countryside. Set in 22 acres of grand gardens and woodland, this 200-year-old country house hotel boasts direct access to the shores of Ullswater and a private fishing license. Offering exclusive use to large parties, a 3AA Rosette award-winning restaurant, plus a helipad and a dedicated events co-ordinator, this Ullswater hotel is the ideal setting for a romantic wedding.

 

Rampsbeck Country House Hotel   WATERMILLOCH, ULLSWATER, PENRITH

Rampsbeck is an elegant 18th Century Country House with a wonderful Lakeland setting on the shores of Lake Ullswater, and is listed as one of the most beautifully situated hotels in Great Britain. An AA Inspectors’ Choice Hotel in Britain & Ireland 2006-2007 (This is a supreme accolade used by the AA to recognise hotels that stand out as the very best, regardless of size or style)

 

Lakeside Hotel  NEWBY BRIDGE, WINDERMERE

Overlooking the Lake, Lakeside Hotel offers you a unique position on the water's edge of Lake Windermere, with its luxury 17 metre pool and spa exclusively for hotel residents. Individually furnished bedrooms, a choice of two restaurants, Lakeview with fine dining and John Ruskin's Brasserie and a superb conservatory with breathtaking lake views. Its location allows you to discover the lake from the water.

 

Linthwaite House Hotel   WINDERMERE

Linthwaite House Hotel is a relaxing Lake District Edwardian country house hotel, with a perfect location overlooking Lake Windermere and the surrounding Lakeland fells. Linthwaite House Hotel is distinctly an 'unstuffy' country house hotel offering luxury accommodation, award winning food and a warm welcome, arguably one of the finest luxury hotels in the Lake District.

 

Cedar Manor Hotel   WINDERMERE

This 150 year old former country residence is set in gardens, 10 minutes walk from Windermere village and lake. Located adjacent to the A591 next to St Mary's Church, Cedar Manor is a distinctive period property. The hotel offers wonderful accommodation and has been awarded 2-star Hotel status by the AA, with a quality score of 80%. The Cedar Manor Restaurant has just been awarded a coveted AA Rosette for dining and offers a seasonal à la carte and table d'hôte menus.

 

Storrs Hall   WINDERMERE

Amongst all the Hotels in the Lake District, Storrs Hall is unquestionably one of the most spectacular. The Hotel, a grade ll Georgian Mansion, offers a most idyllic setting for people who enjoy life's luxuries. Storrs Hall, with its National Trust-owned folly the "Temple", has for years been a landmark to sigh over. In consideration of our many guests who join us to escape family and business pressures, we are unable to welcome children under the age of twelve years.

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LANCASHIRE

Mercure Dunkenhalgh Hotel and Spa    BLACKBURN

The hotel is a 700 year old building which you approach down a beautiful tree lined drive. The hotel's 175 rooms blend age old comfort with modern design. The Cameo restaurant has been awarded 1 Rosette and sources only the finest ingredients in order to create to some beautiful dishes. The Cameo bar is a wonderful place to relax in and there is also a bar menu if your looking for something a little less formal. Health Club and Spa.

 

Sparth House Hotel    CLAYTON LE MOORS

Sparth House, with all the majestic splendour of Georgian architecture and set in its own grounds, is a Grade ll listed building built in 1740. Sparth House is perfectly situated on the edge of the Ribble Valley within easy reach of the Lake District and the Trough of Bowland.

 

Eaves Hall Country Hotel   WEST BRADFORD,  CLITHEROE 

This elegant Georgian-style hotel commands a spectacular position in the heart of the Lancashire countryside. Built in 1867-1871 this Grade II listed building is today a fine manor house hotel.

 

Thurnham Mill Hotel    CONDER GREEN, LANCASTER

Thurnham Mill dates back to the 16th century and has 17 en-suite bedrooms, each with its own private bathroom and unique decor, reflecting the style and character of the original mill.

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MANCHESTER

Etrop Grange Hotel    MANCHESTER AIRPORT

This stunning Manchester Airport hotel really does have the individuality and character missing from so many other hotels! Etrop Grange is a gracious Grade II listed Georgian Mansion House, originally built in 1780 and only a few minutes from the main airport complex. The hotel has recently finished a complete refurbishment providing an attractive country house feel with luxurious interiors reflecting the Georgian era. The hotel is 2 minutes from both the airport and M56, convenient for the M6/M62 and offers free car parking for the duration of your stay and complimentary airport chauffeured transfers.

 

Didsbury House Hotel    MANCHESTER

This contemporary Victorian Villa is a statement in individual design, bringing influences from around the world to the fashionable suburb of Didsbury. Didsbury House features 27 bedrooms, a residents bar / lounge and So Spa, providing a chic urban retreat for both business and leisure guests wishing to enjoy a relaxed stay in Manchester.

 

Palace Hotel    MANCHESTER

Right in the heart of vibrant Manchester on the popular Oxford Road, sits the iconic four-star Palace Hotel with its distinctive clock tower that towers over the Manchester skyline. The hotel is opposite Oxford Road train station and just a 10-minute walk from Piccadilly train station.

 

The Midland Hotel    MANCHESTER

The Midland, Manchester is an iconic landmark in Manchester. At the heart of the city since 1903, The Midland has an unrivalled reputation for elegance, luxury, high standards of cuisine and customer service. Close to Manchester’s transport links & centrally located near a multitude of shopping and tourist hotspots. There are two restaurants, including the double AA Rosette winning French Restaurant, and a fully equipped Leisure Club

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MERSEYSIDE

Britannia Adelphi Hotel   LIVERPOOL

The internationally famous Adelphi hotel is a superbly appointed hotel, right in the heart of Liverpool. The elegantly appointed public areas and restaurants have been restored to provide stunning facilities. All 402 en-suite bedrooms and bathrooms are Edwardian style with plenty of character.

 

 

Hope Street Hotel  LIVERPOOL

In the heart of the city’s cultural quarter, Hope Street Hotel is ideally located between Liverpool’s two cathedrals. Built in 1860, in the style of a Venetian palazzo , Hope Street is a privately owned Design Hotel, passionately run with thoughtful service and comfortable, contemporary interiors. The hotel’s individually designed rooms have real wood floors warmed by under floor heating as well as king sized beds draped in Egyptian cotton. There are LCD widescreen TVs, DVD and CD players, along with unmetered broadband access in every room. Hope Street Hotel opened the doors to The London Carriage Works in December 2003. Since then, the restaurant has been described as ‘Liverpool’s best quality dining’ and voted one of the top ten restaurants outside London in the Harden’s Guide.

 

 

Thornton Hall Hotel and Spa  THORNTON HOUGH, WIRRAL

Thornton Hall Hotel, an elegant 4 star country hotel has been shortlisted for the 2nd year running in the British Beauty Awards - Destination Spa category. The hotel Spa - one of the finest in the region, offers state of the art fitness equipment, 20 metre pool, sauna, solarium, steam room, beauty treatments in our holistic or clinical Spa range from relaxing massages to IPL. Our award winning 2 rossette Restaurant has a new look and name, now The Lawns Restaurant, and our Brasserie style second Restaurant complete your dining options.

 

 

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