Curated romantic hotels in North West England

With a garden that leads onto a lovely canalside footpath, The Cheshire Cat by Innkeeper's Collection offers free private parking. A roaring log fire features in the country-style Cheshire Cat restaurant and bar, which serves a seasonal menu and cask ales. All rooms have an en suite bathroom.

Chester’s historic, walled city centre is just a 5-minute drive away and Chester Zoo can be reached after a 10-minute drive. A refreshing drink can be enjoyed in one of the bars on the banks of the River Dee, and pedalos and motorboats can also be hired within 3 miles of the Innkeeper’s Lodge.

Traditional wooden furnishings are provided in each room, as well as a hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities and a selection of toiletries.

Located in Congleton, 13 km from Capesthorne Hall, The Egerton Arms Astbury provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. With free WiFi, this 4-star inn offers luggage storage space. Fletcher Moss Botanical Gardens is 35 km away and Tatton Park is 35 km from the inn.

At the inn, all rooms are equipped with a wardrobe. Each room is fitted with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At The Egerton Arms Astbury the rooms include a desk and a flat-screen TV.

Trentham Gardens is 25 km from the accommodation, while Buxton Opera House is 30 km away. Manchester Airport is 26 km from the property.

The 17th-century Grade I-listed Crewe Hall is set in extensive grounds in the Cheshire countryside, with historic Jacobean and modern architecture. There is a spa and leisure club, and Crewe Station is just 3 miles away, while Junction 16 of the M6 motorway is a 10-minute drive from the hall.

With free WiFi, each room provides an en-suite bathroom, a flat-screen TV with some Sky channels, a hairdryer and tea and coffee-making facilities.

You can make use of the hotel's leisure facilities which include a spa with a swimming pool, a steam room, sauna and whirlpool. There also 6 treatment rooms offering massage, facials and manicures.

The brasserie restaurant offers a contemporary space with a bar, too.

The hotel has 500 free parking spaces.

Crewe Hall is a 40-minute drive from historic Chester and Alton Towers is 25 minutes away by car. Tatton Park and Chester Zoo can be reached in 45 minutes by car.

Manchester Airport is just 40 minutes' drive away.

Just outside the Peak District National Park, The Three Horseshoes Inn offers stylish rooms and high-quality restaurant dining, as well as access to the spa facilities for a surcharge. This Staffordshire hotel provides free parking and WiFi.

Each room has a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee facilities, and some have a luxurious four-poster bed, whirlpool baths or hot tubs. All rooms have an en suite bath or shower with a hairdryer and toiletries.

The hotel offers informal dining the country inn, as well as a terrace and garden with outdoor seating. It also has the facilities to cater for weddings and other large functions.

The Three Horseshoes Inn is on the A53, 5 minutes’ drive north of Leek. It is around 10 miles from the Derbyshire spa town of Buxton, and around 20 miles from Chatsworth House & Park near Bakewell. Macclesfield and Stoke-on-Trent are approximately 30 minutes’ drive away.

Located in Newton-le-Willows, Holiday Inn Haydock M6 Jct23 by IHG is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Haydock Park Racecourse and Ashton-in-Makerfield Golf Club. This spa hotel is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Knowsley Safari Park and 17.2 mi (27.7 km) from Trafford Centre.

The Eccleston Hotel; BW Signature Collection offers accommodation in Saint Helens. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar.

The rooms include a flat-screen TV. You will find a kettle in the room.

Knowsley Road is 700 metres from The Eccleston Hotel; BW Signature Collection, while St Helens Rugby Ground is 1.3 km away. The nearest airport is John Lennon Airport, 14 km from the property.

When you stay at Last Drop Village Hotel and Spa in Bolton, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute drive of Turton Golf Club and Jumbles Country Park. This golf hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Turton Tower and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Smithills Hall.

This 4-star Grade II listed beautiful Georgian house is set in 3-acre mature gardens, within just 5 minutes’ drive of the M6, M61 and M65 Motorways. It offers luxurious rooms, traditional dining and charming period features.

Rooms at Farington Lodge Hotel feature tasteful decor and plenty of natural light, with some rooms offering a four-poster bed. All include satellite TV, tea and coffee making facilities and a luxurious en suite bathroom with hairdryer. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout.

The Garden restaurant overlooking the extensive grounds is open for lunch and dinner, while the cosy Balmoral Lounge Bar has a lounge menu. Afternoon tea is available, as is a room service menu.

Guests at Farington Lodge can use the local FX Leisure Health Club for a small fee. Leyland Train Station is only 10 minutes’ walk away, while Preston City Centre is 10 minutes away by car.

Just 15 miles from Liverpool John Lennon Airport, this Inkeeper’s Lodge has free parking on site. Liverpool city centre can be reached in 20 minutes’ drive, and Aintree Racecourse is 10 minutes away by car.

In the restaurant, guests can enjoy steaks, burgers, fish and vegetarian dishes and a choice of beers, wines and cocktails.

Rooms are spacious, modern and come with a Hypnos bed with mattress topper, free WiFi, a large digital TV, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities, and a modern powerful shower in the en-suite bathroom. Some bathrooms also have a roll-top bath.

The village of Aughton has a pretty location just 20 minutes’ drive from Knowsley Safari Park, where you can see lions, tigers, elephants and rhinos, as well as majestic birds of prey. The 16th-century Old Rufford Hall is a 15-minute drive away.

Located in Knutsford, Mere Court Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Mere Golf & Country Club and Tatton Park. This hotel is 16.6 mi (26.7 km) from Old Trafford and 17 mi (27.3 km) from Trafford Centre.

With a stay at Townhouse Hotel Manchester, you'll be centrally located in Manchester, steps from Canal Street and 7 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.

You'll be centrally located in Manchester with a stay at AC Hotel by Marriott Manchester City Centre, within a 15-minute walk of Manchester Arndale and AO Arena. This hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Royal Exchange Theatre and 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Manchester Art Gallery.

With a stay at Crowne Plaza Liverpool - John Lennon Airport by IHG in Liverpool (Speke), you'll be a 2-minute drive from Speke Hall and 5 minutes from Calderstones Park. This hotel is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Otterspool Adventure Centre and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Sefton Park.

• Free 24-hour shuttle to airport and train station
• Family and interconnecting rooms
• Early and late dining options

The Clayton Hotel Manchester Airport takes the stress out of travelling. It’s walking distance to all the terminals at Manchester Airport, but you don’t even have to pound the pavements. Why? Because there’s a free 24-hour shuttle service that will drop and pick you up from the airport and train station.

If that wasn’t obvious already, this is an airport hotel with a difference. You can grab pre-ordered takeaway breakfasts from 5.30am – perfect for early flights. Plus, there’s 24/7 room service, for late landers. The Grill Restaurant’s open the rest of the time for locally sourced, freshly prepared meals. And the Aviator Bar’s the place to come for coffee or cocktails, depending on the hour. And there’s a garden terrace to sit out on when the weather’s playing ball.

Young diners have their own menu here, too. But that’s not the only family-friendly feature. You can also book dedicated family rooms for up to two adults and two kids, or interconnecting rooms for up to nine guests across three rooms.

If you’re in town for business, you’re in luck. Manchester Conference Centre and MediaCityUK are 25 minutes’ drive away. But the Clayton Hotel Manchester Airport also has 13 meeting rooms with space for up to 70 people. Shopaholics, meanwhile, can reach the popular Trafford Centre in 20 minutes.

Located in Manchester, Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport by IHG is within a 15-minute drive of The Runway Visitor Park and Trafford Centre. This eco-friendly hotel is 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from University of Manchester and 9 mi (14.5 km) from Deansgate.

With a stay at Hilton Liverpool City Centre, you'll be centrally located in Liverpool, steps from Liverpool ONE and 3 minutes by foot from Royal Albert Dock. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from The Beatles Story Museum and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from M&S Bank Arena.

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.

Located in Liverpool, Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa is by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Royal Birkdale Golf Club and Hillside Golf Club. This golf hotel is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Formby Beach and 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Southport Marine Lake.

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.

Situated in Lytham St Annes and within 15 km of Coral Island, The Birley Arms Hotel Warton has a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is around 15 km from Blackpool Pleasure Beach, 16 km from Winter Gardens Conference Centre and 16 km from Blackpool Winter Gardens Theatre. North Pier is 16 km away and Blackpool Tower is 16 km from the inn.

At the inn, each room is equipped with a wardrobe. The Birley Arms Hotel Warton features some rooms that have a safety deposit box, and rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. At the accommodation each room is fitted with a desk and a flat-screen TV.

At The Birley Arms Hotel Warton you will find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested.

King George's Hall is 36 km from the inn, while Reebok Stadium is 45 km from the property. Manchester Airport is 83 km away.