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Set above Waterhead Bay in Ambleside is the Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn Waterhead Inn.

The recently refurbished rooms are individually decorated, and offer tea and coffee facilities, TV, WIFI and a modern bathroom with toiletries. Upon arrival, please make your way to The Waterhead Inn where check-in is located.

Traditional Full English breakfasts alongside continental options are served daily at the The Waterhead Inn which is located across the road from The Lakehouse rooms. The Waterhead Inn also serves lunch and evening dining options if required. Please note The Lakehouse is across the road from The Waterhead Inn and this is up a slight incline so may not be suitable for guests with mobility issues.

Surrounded by scenic walking routes, this recently refurbished Inn is just a few yards from the shores of Lake Windermere. Free parking is available on-site, subject to availability or alternatively, there are chargeable car parks nearby. Ambleside town centre is only a short stroll away for you to explore during your stay or other attractions such as Zip World Windermere are only a short drive away.

Ashley Victoria is centrally located hotel in Blackpool, with free WiFi in public areas and parking is available at £7.50 per day.. It is 4-star accredited by AA.

All of the bedroom have an en-suite bathrooms. Some rooms boast a PlayStation 3 console, heated towel rails and stunning sea views.

The hotel has a fully licensed bar and games room. Guests can relax in the dining room and enjoy a freshly cooked English breakfast, cereals, fruit juices and yogurts.

The Ashley Victoria is a 23-minute walk from Blackpool Tower, a 13-minute walk from the Pleasure Beach, a 27-minute walk from Winter Gardens and a 7-minute walk from Blackpool Football Club. It is just a 1-minute walk from the seafront, cafes, restaurants and entertainments.

Located in Ashton-under-Lyne, Village Hotel Manchester Ashton is in the business district, within a 10-minute drive of Etihad Stadium and Co-op Live Arena. This eco-friendly hotel is 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Canal Street and 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from AO Arena.

Set in tropical gardens, this elegant hotel offers wonderful sea views, an award-winning restaurant and direct access to Carbis Bay Beach, which is a member of The Most Beautiful Bays In The World organisation. Picturesque St Ives is just 1.5 miles away.

Guests can relax in the outdoor swimming pool, or on the spacious sea-view terrace. Carbis Bay and Spa Hotel also has a grand lounge, and live entertainment is often available in the traditional bar.

Sands Restaurants serves a creative menu, including freshly caught Cornish seafood and local produce. The conservatory offers cocktails and tapas, and indulgent afternoon teas are also available.

The bright and airy bedrooms each have a cosy seating area and tea/coffee facilities. All rooms have free WiFi access and a private modern bathroom, and many rooms have views of the bay.

Just 300 metres from Carbis Bay Railway Station, Carbis Bay and Spa Hotel is surrounded by scenic coastal walks. West Cornwall Golf Club is within a 5-minute drive, and Tate St Ives is just 2 miles away.

The Garden Cabin is situated in Carbis Bay village, just a short distance from the facilities at Carbis Bay Estate and Carbis bay beach

With a stay at Hotel Gotham, you'll be centrally located in Manchester, just a 5-minute walk from Piccadilly Gardens and 7 minutes by foot from Canal Street. This luxury hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Deansgate and 0.6 mi (1 km) from AO Arena.

When you stay at Great North Hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, you'll be near the airport, within a 10-minute drive of Quayside and St. James' Park. This hotel is 10.2 mi (16.5 km) from Port Of Tyne and 15.1 mi (24.3 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum.

• Fairytale castle
• Escape room
• Themed events

With its towers, grand interiors and rooms fit for royalty, the Lumley Castle Hotel is like something out of the fairytale books. It sits on a hill surrounded by parklands, between Durham and Newcastle. It’s also opposite Durham County Cricket Ground, so you can walk to matches. You can spend your days exploring the North East England, or making yourself at home in its beautiful rooms, restaurants and bars.

You can choose to stay in the castle itself, or the courtyard. And upgrades to one of the three suites really are worth it for the four poster beds, rolltop or jacuzzi baths and countryside views. When you’re not in your room, there’s a cosy library bar to chill out in – even in winter, there’s often a log fire going. They serve brunch, as well as bits like toasted ciabatta sandwiches, sharing platters and soups for lunch. In the main Knights restaurant, meanwhile, you can dine on duck breast, monkfish or rump of lamb under a dramatic vaulted ceiling.

There’s always something going on at Lumley Castle. The hotel runs lots of fun events, from Elizabethan banquets and Motown nights to 80s-themed bingo and breakfast with Santa. And did we mention the escape room? Yep, you can book in to play Lily of Lumley without leaving the castle walls.

With a stay at voco Manchester City Centre by IHG in Manchester (Manchester City Centre), you'll be a 3-minute walk from Canal Street and 5 minutes by foot from Piccadilly Gardens. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Deansgate and 0.6 mi (1 km) from University of Manchester.

A stay at Kimpton Clocktower by IHG places you in the heart of Manchester, steps from Manchester Palace Theatre and a 3-minute drive from O2 Apollo Manchester. This luxury hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Aviva Studios and 1.2 mi (2 km) from AO Arena.

With a stay at INNSiDE by Meliá Liverpool, you'll be centrally located in Liverpool, within a 10-minute walk of Royal Liver Building and Cavern Club. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Liverpool ONE and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Royal Albert Dock.

With a stay at Hilton Manchester Deansgate in Manchester (Manchester City Centre), you'll be steps from Deansgate and 13 minutes by foot from Canal Street. This hotel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Old Trafford and 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Trafford Centre.

Located in Kendal, Castle Green Hotel In Kendal, BW Premier Collection is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Parkside Road and Kendal Museum. This hotel is 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Lake Windermere.

With a stay at Stonecross Manor Hotel in Kendal, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Lyth Valley. This spa hotel is 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Lake Windermere and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry.

With a stay at Gretna Hall Hotel in Gretna, you'll be in the historical district, just a 3-minute walk from Spoilt Spa at Smiths and a 2-minute drive from Old Blacksmith's Shop. This hotel is 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from The Devil's Porridge and 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from A World in Miniature Museum.

With a stay at The Imperial Hotel in Blackpool (North Shore), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of North Pier and Blackpool Illuminations. This beach hotel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Blackpool Pleasure Beach and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Blackpool Tower.

With a stay at Leonardo Hotel Liverpool, you'll be centrally located in Liverpool, steps from Royal Albert Dock and within a 5-minute walk of ACC Liverpool. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from M&S Bank Arena and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from The Beatles Story Museum.

The Ainscow Hotel is set next to Salford Central Railway Station and just 10 minutes’ walk from Manchester’s lively centre and the trendy Northern Quarter. This contemporary property offers on-site car parking for a small fee and a restaurant serving breakfast.

Each room at The Ainscow Hotel has stylish design with wooden furnishings, grey and blue-coloured fabrics, and a slate-tiled bathroom. Free WiFi is included, as well as a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee-making facilities and free toiletries. Some rooms have a small kitchenette area.

Manchester’s shopping and its famous nightlife, including Spinningfields and canalside, can be reached in around 10 minutes by foot.

Manchester Victoria Railway Station is less than a mile from the hotel, and from here you can catch a train service to Manchester airport is 20 minutes direct service.

Guy's Thatched Hamlet features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Barton. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, an ATM and free WiFi. Guests can make use of a bar.

At the hotel, every room has a desk and a flat-screen TV. Each room includes a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

Guests at Guy's Thatched Hamlet will be able to enjoy activities in and around Barton, like fishing.

Winter Gardens Conference Centre is 24 km from the accommodation, while Blackpool Winter Gardens Theatre is 24 km away. Manchester Airport is 76 km from the property.

With free parking just 5 minutes’ drive from the centre of pretty Harrogate. The Royal Horticultural Society Gardens are only a 5-minute walk away,

Bright and warmly furnished, every room at The Pine Marten, by Innkeeper’s Collection includes an en suite bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guests can relax with a TV and tea/coffee facilities in the room.

A mixture of modern British dishes and Mediterranean cuisine is served in the Pine Marten pub.

The Royal Pump Room Museum, the Royal Baths, and the famous Betty’s Tearooms are 1.5 miles away. Harrogate Station is 2 miles away, and Leeds Bradford Airport is 12 miles from the lodge.

A stay at The Roker Hotel, BW Premier Collection places you in the heart of Sunderland, within a 5-minute drive of Whitburn Sands and Monkwearmouth Station Museum. This hotel is 10.8 mi (17.3 km) from Port Of Tyne and 12 mi (19.3 km) from Quayside.