Curated romantic hotels in North West England

Situated just 8 minutes’ drive from the city of St. Asaph, the White House boasts free parking on-site, free Wi-Fi access, a bar and a restaurant. Set in the Vale of Clwyd, it is surrounded by picturesque countryside views.

The individually designed rooms at the family-run White House each include an en suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries, a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities and a work desk. Some of the rooms also benefit from a view of the vale.

With an emphasis on fine dining and family favourites, the restaurant serves a variety of dishes using fresh, local ingredients. In the afternoon, teas, cakes and sandwiches are also available to guests.

After a day of exploring, guests can enjoy a drink in the bar. It offers a range of ales, spirits, liqueurs and soft drinks. Alternatively, there is also a coffee bar.

From the hotel, Bodelwyddan Castle and Kinmel Park Golf are an 8-minute journey in the car. The A55 main road is also nearby.

With a stay at Rainhill Hall in Liverpool (Rainhill), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Anfield Stadium and Sefton Park. This hotel is 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Royal Albert Dock and 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from Knowsley Safari Park.

With a stay at Best Western Premier Knowsley Suites Hotel & Spa in Liverpool (Knowsley), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Anfield Stadium and Knowsley Safari Park. This hotel is 8 mi (12.8 km) from Royal Albert Dock and 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from Liverpool ONE.

When you stay at Copthorne Hotel Manchester Salford Quays in Salford, you'll be on the riverwalk, just steps from Salford Quays and 11 minutes by foot from Old Trafford. This eco-friendly hotel is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Trafford Centre and 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Heaton Park.

With a stay at Mercure Manchester Norton Grange Hotel & Spa in Rochdale (Castleton), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Heaton Park and Boundary Park. This family-friendly hotel is 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from Etihad Stadium and 17.5 mi (28.2 km) from Trafford Centre.

• Huge rooms for groups
• Lively rooftop terrace
• Flamboyant interiors

The Shankly Hotel is a Liverpool legend. And it’s inspired by one – Bill Shankly, the legendary football manager. You’ll find memorabilia from his life in the restaurant. But the Shankly’s also made a name for itself as an institution, thanks to its party-sized rooms that sleep up to 24. And events like cocktail masterclasses, murder mysteries and bottomless brunches.

The hotel’s standard rooms are far from average. They’re big and all come with whirlpool baths. But if you’re after a group stay, you won’t get better than here. This place is a party hotel at heart, with a variety of rooms to suit. There’s the Flamingo Room, with double bunk beds (glam ones, of course), swinging egg chairs and flamingos on the ceiling. Or, the Champagne-inspired Laurent Perrier Room, which spreads out over two floors with individual cabins – each with their own bed, shower and TV in the ceiling. The latter also boasts a 25-foot Roman-style bath, a bar, surround sound and a cinema projector.

The party theme extends to the hotel’s glitzy rooftop terrace, where you can order food and cocktails – including their take on sangria, the Shank-gria. You can take in some of Liverpool’s top sights from above here. The hotel’s as central as it gets. It’s housed in the former Victorian-era headquarters of the Liverpool Daily Post & Echo, so you’re a five-minute stroll from Liverpool One shopping centre and the famous Cavern Club. And Royal Albert Dock is only 20 minutes’ walk, too.

When you stay at Radisson Blu Hotel Liverpool in Liverpool, you'll be in the business district, within a 15-minute walk of Liverpool ONE and Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Royal Albert Dock and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Anfield Stadium.

With a stay at Mercure Liverpool Atlantic Tower Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Liverpool, just a 5-minute walk from Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal and 10 minutes by foot from Royal Albert Dock. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Liverpool ONE and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Cavern Club.

Located in Accrington, Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa is within a 10-minute drive of King Georges Hall and Ewood Park. This spa hotel is 5.1 mi (8.3 km) from Forest of Bowland and 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from Turf Moor.

Located within the Cheshire countryside, The Macdonald Portal Hotel is 10 miles from Chester. It offers 3 golf courses, an indoor pool, a spa and an award-winning restaurant.

Rooms at The Macdonald Portal Hotel Golf & Spa feature spacious bathrooms with baths and walk-in showers. They also have flat-screen TVs and WiFi access.

The spa centre has a sauna, salt and ice rooms and a wide range of beauty treatments. There is an air-conditioned gym and one of the golf courses is of Championship standard.

Ranulf Restaurant serves traditional cuisine and has an emphasis on organic food. The Lounge Bar brews fresh coffee and has a light snack menu.

Oulton Park Race Circuit, which hosts events such as the British Touring Cars and British Superbikes, is only 2 miles away. Free parking is available at the Portal Hotel.

A stay at Holiday Inn Chester - South by IHG places you in the heart of Chester, within a 10-minute drive of Chester Racecourse and Chester Cathedral. This hotel is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Chester City Walls and 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Crocky Trail.

Located in Whitchurch, Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel, Golf and Spa is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Hill Valley Golf Club and Victoria Jubilee Park. This golf hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Whitchurch Heritage Centre and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from JB Joyce and Company.

Located just minutes from Manchester Airport, Delta Hotels by Marriott Manchester Airport, Hotel offers an extensive leisure centre, spa facilities. Set within 18-acres of private grounds near the Cheshire Countryside, it is close to Altrincham and Knutsford.

The property also boasts 2 restaurants, Brasserie Blanc and San Carlo. Free Wi-Fi is available in these areas.

The Four Seasons spa features a pool, steam room and sauna, offering 6 treatment rooms and various beauty therapies. There is also a gym and fitness suite.

Situated off the flight path, the Delta Hotels by Marriott Manchester Airport is alongside the villages of Hale and Wilmslow

Free wifi across the hotel.

With a stay at Park Hall Hotel & Spa Lancashire, a member of Radisson Individuals in Chorley, you'll be on a lake – a 3-minute walk from Battlefield LIVE Pennine and a 3-minute drive from Heskin Hall. This family-friendly hotel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Heskin Farmers Market & Craft Centre and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Yarrow Valley Country Park.

Located in Preston, Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel is on a river, within a 5-minute drive of Brockholes Nature Reserve and Deepdale. This eco-friendly hotel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from University of Central Lancashire and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Samlesbury Hall.

Ideally located just off M6 Junction 31, Garner Hotel Preston Samlesbury, an IHG Hotel offers accommodation with a fully licensed restaurant, separate lounge bar, 24-hour room service and fully equipped gym. There is ample free parking for all types of vehicle plus a helipad.

The hotel had a complete refurbishment throughout 2019 and has 80 en-suite bedrooms with rainfall showers, flat screen TVs and tea and coffee making facilities plus free WiFi throughout.

Preston and Blackburn are less than a 10-minute drive away. Manchester and Liverpool are 56.3 km away. The popular Lake District National Park is about 64.3 km away.

With a stay at DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel & Spa Liverpool, you'll be centrally located in Liverpool, within a 10-minute walk of Liverpool ONE and St. George's Hall. This luxury hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from World Museum Liverpool and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Walker Art Gallery.

Located in Macclesfield, Champneys Mottram Hall is in the suburbs, within a 15-minute drive of Adlington Hall and Quarry Bank Mill and Styal Estate. This golf hotel is 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Peak District National Park and 16.3 mi (26.3 km) from Old Trafford.

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.

When you stay at Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester in Ellesmere Port, you'll be in the historical district, within a 10-minute drive of Chester Zoo and Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet. This eco-friendly hotel is 13.2 mi (21.3 km) from Royal Albert Dock and 20.1 mi (32.3 km) from Anfield Stadium.