| the modern rooms, some in the cottage annexe, all have en suite bathrooms, free wifi and tea and coffeemaking facilities. based around a country manor house dating from 1900 this contemporary hotel is 5 miles from preston and 7. there's a pool table and bar billiards in the oak-panelled lounge. parking is free. local, seasonal produce is served in the rustic bistro set in the former kitchen garden. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. 3 miles from beacon fell country park. other amenities include free use of the indoor pool, sauna and gym
Manchester Airport 53 min
Blackpool Model Village & Gardens (25 min)
Handcrafted models of buildings, including a castle, cottages & a Tudor village in a garden setting. Avenham and Miller Park (23 min)
Riverside park in a natural amphitheatre with a Japanese water garden, Sebastopol cannon and a cafe. Ribble Steam Railway and Museum (20 min)
Faithfully maintained locomotives dating back more than 100 years, plus steam train rides. The Flower Bowl Entertainment Centre (5 min) Blackpool Zoo (28 min)
32-acre woodland zoo housing big cats, gorillas, elephants, with train tours and member discounts. Stanley Park (26 min)
Municipal park with kids' adventure playground, sports pitches, BMX race track and art deco cafe. Marton Mere Local Nature Reserve (28 min)
Nature reserve featuring reed beds, grasslands, areas of open water, woodland & scrub. Harris Museum, Art Gallery & Library (20 min)
Building with Greek-themed murals and sculptures, displaying textiles/history/photography/fine art. Bowland Wild Boar Park (31 min)
Rural wildlife park offering animal feeding, tractor rides, plays areas, riverside walks & a cafe. Hoghton Tower (23 min)
Fortified Medieval hill-top manor house with gardens, kids' activities, monthly market and a shop. Samlesbury Hall (16 min)
Cosy huts & a cottage in a 14th-century manor house-turned-guesthouse offering dining & tours. Beacon Fell Country Park (16 min) Brockholes (15 min)
Wetland and woodland nature reserve, home to rare bird species, with a floating visitor village. Beacon Fell (16 min)
Expansive hill on a lush, country preserve providing hiking trails to its summit & panoramic views. Astley Hall (25 min)
Set in a park with a Victorian garden, this landmark home features a history museum & art gallery. | 
