| other amenities include a garden, farm animals and a campsite with space for 5 rvs. set in the lancashire countryside, this classic b&b in a converted brick barn dating to the 18th century is 2. check-in time: 2:00 pm. 8 miles from martin mere wetland centre and 7 miles from southport. featuring wood-beamed ceilings, the cosy rooms come with free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. there's a rustic-style tea room/restaurant, as well as a farm shop and a kids' play area. full english breakfast is provided
Manchester Airport 53 min
Southport Pier (21 min)
Restored 19th-century iron walkway with a train ride & vintage penny-operated arcade machines. The Atkinson (18 min)
Elegant arts venue staging music, comedy and theatre in a 19th-century building, with shop and cafe. National Trust - Formby (33 min) Southport Pleasureland (20 min)
Seaside amusement park with around 100 rides, go-kart track, indoor play area, restaurants and bar. Windmill Animal Farm (8 min)
Farm with animal-feeding/petting sessions, a play barn, a ball pool and sheepdog demonstrations. Haigh Woodland Park (37 min)
Large recreation area with wooded hiking trails, plus a rope course, miniature railway & golfing. Mere Sands Wood (14 min)
42-hectare woodland & wetland habitat with lakes, walking paths & wildlife viewing. WWT Martin Mere (7 min)
Birds/wildlife haven with canoe-safaris, a beaver webcam, a themed play area and seasonal events. Splash World - Temporarily CLOSED for refurbishment (20 min)
Fitness centre and water park on 2 levels, with gym, pool, sports hall, flume rides and bubble spa. Martin Mere (8 min)
Part of a wetland nature reserve, this shallow lake supports a wide variety of migratory birds. Crosby Beach (34 min)
Sandy beach with a modern sculpture installation by Antony Gormley & a coastal walking/cycling path. Hesketh Park, Southport (18 min)
Scenic park developed in the mid-1800s, with Victorian landscaping, a cafe, aviary & a play area. British Lawnmower Museum (17 min)
Display tracing the history of an industry, including makers such as Rolls-Royce, with guided tours. Farmer Teds Adventure Farm (16 min)
Family attraction with farm animals, ponies and birds of prey, go-karts, soft play and restaurant. National Trust Rufford Old Hall (13 min)
Tudor manor visited by a young Shakespeare, with period furnishings and smart Victorian gardens. | 
