Last-minute romantic hotel deals in North West England

Located in Crewe, The Vicarage Freehouse & Rooms is in the suburbs, within a 5-minute drive of Cranage Village Hall and Delta Force Paintball Holmes Chapel. This hotel is 15.9 mi (25.7 km) from Peak District National Park and 15.8 mi (25.4 km) from Oulton Park Circuit.

A stay at ABode Chester places you in the heart of Chester, within a 15-minute walk of Chester Racecourse and Chester City Walls. This hotel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Chester Zoo and 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet.

• Grade I-listed surroundings
• Romantic wine cellar bar
• Four-poster bed rooms

Hotels don’t get much more romantic than Peckforton Castle, in Cheshire. I mean, it’s a castle. So your surroundings will include arrow slides, spiral staircases, suits of armour and French tapestries. It’s easy to see why so many celebs have got hitched here. And why it’s the backdrop for TV series, like Robin Hood, Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Who.

It’s not all looks and no substance, though. The 48-bedroom castle hotel has nailed dinner and drinks, as well. There’s the award-winning 1851 Restaurant, which blends the best of French and British. Or, fancy dining in the castle’s former kitchens? Head to 2010 Brasserie for a more informal meal of burgers, fish and chips, or pasta. The pièce de résistance is the wine cellar bar. It oozes ‘date night’ with its lantern lighting and dramatic vaulted ceiling.

You don’t come here for the location. It’s the kind of place you go to drop off the map and spend all weekend in bed. And they’ve got some seriously impressive ones of those. The Four Poster rooms give off fairytale vibes, while Executive rooms come with charming rolltop baths. And some of the rooms even have fireplaces that can be lit in the chillier months.

This traditional 4-star inn has a rural location in Cheshire, overlooking the Peak District. It is an hour’s drive from the National Park, has a peaceful garden, and offers free Wi-Fi and free parking on site.

Rooms at The Plough Inn are traditional in style, with an en suite bathroom and a hairdryer. Each comes with a flat-screen TV, as well as facilities for making tea and coffee.

The Plough has a regularly changing food menu, with a wide choice of vegetarian options. Food is fresh and homemade, and is served in the Old Barn and pub area. Full English breakfasts are available in the morning, along with other options. The hotel also offer free room service for those wishing to dine in their rooms.

The building is situated just off A536, close to M6. Macclesfield, Congleton, and Sandbeach town centres can all be reached within 30 minutes’ drive.

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.

The Bay Horse is convenient for Haydock Racecourse, the M6, local train stations, and it is 16 km from Manchester's Trafford Centre. It offers free unlimited WiFi.

Rooms come with a flat-screen TV, a desk, hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities. Irons and ironing boards are available upon request. Some rooms can take 2 adults and up to 2 children (under 16 years).

Breakfast has the expected cooked items, including vegetarian sausages, as well as a wide continental selection.

The hotel is on the A580, a major road link for Manchester and Liverpool. It is next to the Bayhorse restaurant for good-value meals and has free parking. We do not accept cash to pay for hotel bookings.
attached bar and restaurant does accept cash

Situated in the Cheshire countryside, only 20 minutes’ drive from Manchester city centre, The Black Swan offers elegant rooms, free Wi-Fi, free parking, and an on-site pub restaurant.

Each room at The Black Swan features an en suite bathroom with free toiletries, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and tea/coffee making facilities. Some rooms also boast a seating area.

The on-site restaurant serves a varied menu which features specialities such as Char grilled burger topped with smoked bacon and melted cheese, our famous award winning fish and chips with homemade tartare sauce , chicken hanging kebab, we have a large family friendly beer garden with zip wire and play area and freshly made soups. An extensive wine list and real ales are also available.

Warrington town centre is 6 miles away and Liverpool is half an hour’s drive from the property. Trafford centre is 6 miles away also 10 miles from manchester aiport , local walks ask at reception for details

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 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.

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.

Located in Warrington, The Park Royal Hotel & Spa is in a rural location – a 1-minute drive from Apple Jacks Adventure Farm and 5 minutes from Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden. This eco-friendly hotel is 18.2 mi (29.4 km) from Knowsley Safari Park and 12.7 mi (20.5 km) from Oulton Park Circuit.

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.

A stay at The Ainscow Hotel places you in the heart of Salford, within a 15-minute walk of Manchester Opera House and Deansgate. This upscale hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Manchester Central Convention Complex and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Old Trafford.

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.

When you stay at DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Airport in Manchester, you'll be near the airport, within a 15-minute drive of Trafford Centre and Old Trafford. This hotel is 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Peak District National Park and 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from Salford Quays.

• 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.