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MIDLANDS
Set in a quiet and elegant residential area within easy walking distance to the village, LAVENDER HOUSE 193 LOUGHBOROUGH 3m/LEICESTER 9m
has been tastefully renovated to retain its orginal character. The Garden room has patio doors onto a small,
private garden. The Manor House pub and restaurant is 250 yards and the village has a variety of shops,
pubs and restaurants. Conveniently situated for Nottingham, Leicester, Loughborough University and
Welbeck College. Transport links to M1 and railway stations. Nearby are the stunning natural parks of
Beacon Hill and Bradgate Park and the Great Central Railway. WiFi access. Singles welcome at £70.00.
1 superking double/twin ensuite, 1 super king double/twin/family with private bathroom
Suzanne Price, Lavender House, 118 Chaveney Road, Quorn, Leics, LE12 8AD
www.lavenderhousequorn.co.uk enquiries@lavenderhousequorn.co.uk
☎ 01509 412166 £90.00 to £100.00 per room
MANOR FARM is a Grade II listed Georgian farmhouse overlooking the village green in the attractive 194 BURTON UPON TRENT 6m
village of Coton-in-the-Elms. Located in the National Forest, it is well placed for walking, cycling and
other outdoor pursuits and is within easy reach of National Trust properties, Lichfield (8 miles) and the
National Arboretum. Excellent road links to Birmingham, Nottingham and Burton upon Trent. Enjoy
an informal, relaxed atmosphere and a hearty farmhouse breakfast using locally sourced produce;
special diets catered for. Good local pubs. WiFi access. Singles welcome from £45.00.
1 double, 1 twin, 1 family, all ensuite or private facilities CHILDREN ALL
Mrs Shaw, Manor Farm, Coton-in-the-Elms, Swadlincote, Derbys, DE12 8EP
www.manorfarmbb.co.uk info@manorfarmbb.co.uk
☎ 01283 760340 £80.00 to £85.00 per room
Enjoy the tranquility of this part-moated, 16th century Tudor farmhouse with spacious, comfortable 195 ASHBOURNE 4m
bedrooms. Furnished in keeping, the house retains much of the original timbering and is on a working
sheep and arable farm. Set in interesting lawned gardens amid rolling countryside on the edge of the
Peak District. Several National Trust properties, small market towns, fishing, good walking and cycling
all nearby. A hearty breakfast is served and within walking distance of the village with a pub serving
good evening meals. WiFi access. Singles welcome from £50.00. Two night minimum stay.
2 double/twin, both ensuite CHILDREN 12+
Ruth Crabtree, Shirley Hall Farm, Shirley, Ashbourne, Derbys, DE6 3AT
www.shirleyhallfarm.com shirleyhallfarm@gmail.com
☎ 07799 762624 £80.00 to £90.00 per room
PARK FARM is a family run working farm set in a scenic location with wonderful views of the countryside. 196 MATLOCK 7m/ALFRETON 4m
Accommodation is in a converted barn and the well equipped rooms have ensuite showers, WIFi, TV and
hospitality trays. The guests’ lounge/dining room has a TV and small DVD library, books and games.
Guests are welcome to use the kitchen facilities to prepare a light evening meal or village pubs serving food
are 2 miles. Only 15 minutes from M1 and A38 this is an ideal base for exploring the Peak District National
Park and there are several National Trust houses nearby such as Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall.
1 double, 2 double/twin, all ensuite
Sue Seals, Park Farm, South Wingfield Park, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7LR
www.parkfarmbandb.com info@parkfarmbandb.com
☎ 01773 853072 or 07968 235371 £80.00 per room
GLENDON is a Victorian Grade II listed house in the Derbyshire town of Matlock. An ideal base to 197 MATLOCK
explore the Peak District National Park and many of Derbyshire’s fine historic houses and villages.
Breakfast is served in the elegant dining room. Vegetarian/vegan options available. All guest bedrooms
ensuite with TV, mini fridge, tea/coffee trays and are individually styled to provide a restful ambience.
Guest sitting room available. Car parking and secure cycle storage on site. Credit cards accepted.
Walking distance to pubs and restaurants. Free WiFi. Singles welcome at £65.00 to £80.00.
2 kingsize double, 2 kingsize/twin, 1 family, 1 four poster, all ensuite CHILDREN ALL
Adrian Cunningham, Glendon Guest House, 7 Knowleston Place, Matlock, DE4 3BU
www.glendonbandb.co.uk contact@glendonbandb.co.uk
☎ 01629 584732 £85.00 to £105.00 per room
Accommodation for the less mobile
Many B&Bs have a wide range of facilities to make things easier.
Many have recognised categories, see page 11.
Many, especially bungalows have ground floor rooms, this is mentioned in
their write up
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198 CHESTERFIELD4.5m/BAKEWELL 6m You will be given a warm welcome at TEMPERANCE HOUSE FARM, a lovely Grade II listed farmhouse
on a small working sheep farm on the edge of the Peak District. Spacious, well decorated ground floor
bedroom has flatscreen TV, tea/coffee facilities and easy chairs. Home baking served on arrival and
delicious breakfasts include home baked bread. Good pubs and restaurants nearby. Ideal for enjoying
all the nearby delights of The Peak District, Chatsworth, Haddon and Hardwick Halls, Castleton and
Derwent Dams. Singles welcome at £50.00. Closed December to February inclusive.
1 double ensuite SORRY NO CHILDREN
Angela Dethick, Temperance House Farm, Bradshaw Lane, Wadshelf, Chesterfield, Derbys, S42 7BT
www.temperancehousefarm.co.uk angeladethick7@aol.com
☎ 01246 566416 £80.00 to £85.00 per room
199 BUXTON Offering comfortable accommodation and warm hospitality, 9 GREEN LANE
makes the perfect base for exploring Buxton and the surrounding countryside of
the Peak District National Park. Only a 10 minutes’ walk from the town centre
with its magnificent Georgian architecture and beautiful parks, and an easy drive
to Bakewell, Whaley Bridge and 12 miles Chatsworth House. Close to good
restaurants. Private off-road parking, ground floor rooms and WiFi available.
4 double, 2 twin, 2 single, all ensuite CHILDREN 12+
Rupert & Caroline Cotton, 9 Green Lane, Buxton, SK17 9DP
www.9greenlane.co.uk book@9greenlane.co.uk
☎ 01298 73731 £64.00 to £100.00 per room
200 MACCLESFIELD 5m YEW TREE FARM is a working farm which captures the magic of the countryside. Relax in
country cottage style rooms with comfortable furnishings and a friendly atmosphere. Generous
breakfasts and award winning marmalade - a true taste of the country! Manchester Airport is
only 30 minutes and M6, junctions 17 and 18, just 20 minutes. Visit The Potteries, magnificent
historic houses nearby and the Peak District National Park. WiFi access. Credit cards
accepted. Singles welcome from £60.00.
1 double ensuite, 1 twin/family (3) ensuite CHILDREN ALL
Mrs Sheila Kidd, Yew Tree Farm, North Rode, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 2PF
www.yewtreebb.co.uk yewtreebb@hotmail.com
☎ 01260 223569 or 07720 444685 £75.00 to £85.00 per room
201 MACCLESFIELD 4m This Edwardian farmhouse on a working farm, set in beautiful countryside with panoramic views, is situated
near the Alderley Edge National Trust woodlands where there are many walks. The Cheshire Cycleway is
nearby. Manchester is a 30 minute drive and Manchester Airport, M56, M60 and M6 are all within easy
reach. Macclesfield is a thriving town famous for its silk museum and has many good shops. Relax in the
comfortable lounge in front of a log fire or take a stroll round the well-stocked garden or walk down to the
fishing lakes. WiFi access and credit cards accepted. Single occupancy of double/twin room £40.00.
2 double, 1 twin, all ensuite
Dyllis Hatch, Goose Green Farm, Oak Road, Mottram St Andrew, Macclesfield, SK10 4RA
www.goosegreenfarm.com info@goosegreenfarm.com
☎ 01625 828814 or 07721 024493 £70.00 per room
202 FRODSHAM 4.5m/NORTHWICH 9m THE POPLARS is set in a tranquil rural location on the edge of Crowton where there is a pub,
church and bus route. All bedrooms are ensuite, enjoy open views and are well equipped including
hospitality trays, fridges and trouser presses. Close to Delamere Forest, Oulton Park, the
Anderton boat lift, Chester and several National Trust houses. Easy access to M56 and M6,
Liverpool and Manchester airports as well as rail links to both cities. There are several local pubs
for meals and many interesting walks. WiFi access. Singles welcome from £40.00.
2 double, 1 twin, all ensuite CHILDREN ALL
Barbara Holloway, The Poplars, Norley Lane, Crowton, Northwich, CW8 2RR
www.the-poplarsbandb.co.uk thepoplarsbandb@aol.com
☎ 01928 788083 or 07801 827351 £74.00 to £80.00 per room
Dogs and horses
Please see pages 8 & 9 for a list of B&Bs that welcome dogs
and page 7 for those homes with stabling and/or grazing for horses.
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MERE BROOK HOUSE provides high class award winning B&B in an elegant, Edwardian country 203 CHESTER/LIVERPOOL 6m
house on the interesting Wirral peninsula, in 4 acres of grounds that include a beautiful garden,
paddocks and woodland area. Facillities for weddings and business meetings are also offered. The
main and coach houses each have their own superb, individually decorated bedrooms with lounge
and kitchen for guests’ use. Breakfast is in the conservatory, using local ingredients, Mere Brook
honey and apple juice and milk from the farm. Liverpool and Chester are both a 20 minute drive.
4 double, 3 double/twin, 1 single, all ensuite CHILDREN ALL
Lorna & Donald Tyson, Mere Brook House, Thornton Common Rd, Thornton Hough, Wirral, CH63 OLU
www.merebrookhouse.co.uk lorna@merebrookhouse.co.uk
☎ 07713 189949 or 0151 3345474 £79.00 to £139.00 per room
This former farmhouse is an 18th century delight on the outskirts of historic Chester. Jane offers a 204 CHESTER 3m
warm welcome after a day’s sightseeing. Ample parking, the ‘park and ride’ 2 miles away as is the
Shropshire Union Canal. Local bus from front door. Excellent pubs and restaurants nearby. The
breakfast menu includes smoked salmon with scrambled eggs, homemade preserves and freshly
baked bread. French and German spoken. Open all year. Singles welcome at £45.00. Sorry no
credit cards WiFi access. Off peak breaks and 3+ night deals excluding weekends.
1 kingsize ensuite, 1 twin/superking with private facilities CHILDREN 12+
Jane Mitchell, The Old Farmhouse, 9 Eggbridge Lane, Waverton, Chester, CH3 7PE
www.chestereggbridgefarm.co.uk jmitchellgreenwalls@hotmail.com
☎/I 01244 332124 ☎ 0794 9820119 £75.00 to £80.00 per room
Set in the heart of rolling countryside THE GARDEN ROOM BARN is a private, luxury barn with fantastic views towards the 205 NANTWICH 6m/WHITCHURCH 9m
river, woods and fields below. It is furnished with squashy sofas, single day bed, log burner, super-sized copper bath and
large shower. It has a romantic hide-away mezzanine floor with a king sized bed beneath 2 huge skylights. Let on a room
only basis, full cooked and continental breakfasts can be arranged on request and there is a microwave, small fridge, freezer
and toaster. For evening meals the barn is between 2 award winning gastro pubs. The barn also has its own private garden
area with loungers and firepit. There are three further barns offering full self catering, please see our self catering section.
1 double/fam3 with private bathroom
Rachael Hill, Cheshire Boutique Barns, Cholmondeley Road, Wrenbury, CW5 8HJ
www.cheshireboutiquebarns.co.uk info@cheshireboutiquebarns.co.uk
☎ 07922 277292 £349.00 pn or £499.00 for 2 night break
SLINDON HOUSE FARM is a working dairy and sheep farm offering comfortable and 206 STAFFORD 7m
spacious accommodation. Between junctions 14 and 15 of the M6 it is ideally located
for an overnight break or a longer stay to visit local attractions including the Potteries,
Keele, Shugborough, County Showground and Trentham. Enjoy a delicious breakfast
using locally sourced produce and homemade preserves. Good selection of eating
places nearby. Sorry no dogs. Singles welcome from £60.00. WiFi.
1 twin ensuite, 1 double with private bathroom CHILDREN ALL
Mrs Helen Bonsall, Slindon House Farm, Slindon, Eccleshall, Staffs, ST21 6LX
www.slindonhousefarm.co.uk helenbonsall13@gmail.com
☎ 01782 791237 £80.00 per room
A warm welcome and a comfy bed await you at THE GRANGE, a hidden gem just off the A518. This 17th 207 UTTOXETER 3.5m
century barn on the family farm is ideally situated for Uttoxeter Racecourse, Cannock Chase, Alton Towers,
The Potteries, the National Memorial Arboreteum and a short drive from the Peak National Park. A selection
of choices for breakfast using the farm’s fresh eggs, homemade preserves, and local sausages and home-
cured bacon. Complimentary refreshment with home baking on arrival. Minimum 2 nights peak weekends.
£10.00 room supplement for 1 night stay. Singles welcome from £45.00 - £60.00. WiFi access.
2 double, 1 double/twin/family, all ensuite CHILDREN ALL
Mary Phillips, The Grange, Lower Loxley, Uttoxeter, Staffs., ST14 8RZ
www.bandbthegrangestaffs.co.uk mary.grange@hotmail.co.uk
☎ 01889 502021 or 07708 883745 £85.00 to £110.00 per room
Something extra
Please see page 10 for B&Bs that offer something extra including
cookery, art or language courses, fishing and birds of prey experiences
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208 IRONBRIDGE 1m BROSELEY HOUSE, a lovingly restored period townhouse, is in the heart of a small historic town
only 1 mile from Ironbridge. An easy stroll to pubs, restaurants and shops. The unique style
bedrooms are complemented by hand painted furniture with many extra touches including
flatscreen Freeview/DVD, bathrobes and slippers. Some have self catering facilities. Ideally
situated for Telford International Centre, sightseeing, walking and cycling (lock-up available).
Ample off street parking. Singles welcome from £50.00. Credit cards accepted. Free WiFi.
3 double (1 x 4 poster), 1 twin, 2 family, all ensuite CHILDREN 5+
Ros Havard, Broseley House, 1 The Square, Broseley, Ironbridge, TF12 5EW
www.broseleyhouse.co.uk info@broseleyhouse.co.uk
☎ 01952 882043 or 07790 732723 £80.00 to £120.00 per room
209 ELLESMERE 3m/OSWESTRY 8m HORDLEY HALL is a spacious Georgian house dating back to the Domesday Book. It offers very
comfortable accommodation in a tranquil, unspoilt part of the North Shropshire Lake District, close to
Ellesmere with ”The Mere”, Llangollen Canal,Whittington Castle and the Iron Works. A perfect retreat for
walking, cycling, and touring. Easy access to A5, for visiting the towns of Shrewsbury, Ironbridge, Chester,
Llangollen and Powis and Chirk Castles. Sit back and relax in a large garden with views of the surrounding
countryside and the distant Welsh hills. Ample parking and cycle storage facilities. WiFi access.
2 double, 1 twin, 1 single, ensuite or private facilities
Mrs Hazel Rodenhurst, Hordley Hall, Hordley, Ellesmere, SY12 9BB
www.hordleyhall.co.uk hazel@hordleyhall.co.uk
☎ 01691 622772 £50.00 to £85.00 per room
210 OSWESTRY 4m A homely family atmosphere and warm welcome to rural bliss is guaranteed at THE PENTRE, a 16th century listed
farmhouse that has been sympathetically restored. Enjoy the stunning views overlooking the Welsh borders and
explore the beautiful scenery and miles of paths and bridleways including Offa’s Dyke. Helen has a series of
detailed walks that start right from the front door and are freely available for guests to use. Relax in the luxury of
the oak-beamed lounge, complete with inglenook fireplace and wood-burning stove. Speciality dinners available.
Minimum 2 nights at peak weekends. Discount for 2+ nights. Singles welcome from £50.00. WiFi access.
1 family, 1 double, 1 twin, all ensuite CHILDREN ALL
Helen & Stephen Gilbert, The Pentre, Trefonen, Nr Oswestry, SY10 9EE
www.thepentre.com helen@thepentre.com
☎ 01691 653952 or 07929 135165 £80.00 per room
211 SHREWSBURY 12m/WELSHPOOL 11m BRIMFORD is a comfortable Georgian farmhouse, on a working farm, in tranquil, scenic countryside
on the Shropshire/Welsh border. Enjoy breathtaking views, wonderful walks, log fires, romantic
weekends and stylish, spacious bedrooms. Farmhouse breakfasts served with homemade
preserves and free range eggs. A country pub is just a 3 minute walk. An ideal base to explore
Shrewsbury, the Welsh borders and Ironbridge. Oswestry is 12.5 miles away. WiFi access.
Mid week discounts available. Credit cards taken. Singles welcome from £65.00 to £70.00.
2 double, 1 twin, all ensuite CHILDREN ALL
Mrs Elizabeth Dawson, Brimford House, Criggion, Shrewsbury, SY5 9AU
www.brimford.co.uk info@brimford.co.uk
☎ 01938 570235 £85.00 to £95.00 per room
212 SHREWSBURY 4m Enjoy a warm welcome from Lord Col & Lady Margaret at THE OLD STATION, a superbly restored 1847 former
railway station set in large grounds only 8 minutes from Shrewsbury town centre. The spacious bedrooms (one
on ground floor with ensuite wetroom) feature beautiful 19th century antique beds and fine furrnishings.
Delicious breakfasts and evening meals are made to order with local produce wherever possible, served on
Minton bone china. Halfboard available. Walkers and cyclists welcome, also well behaved dogs, free use of
kennel. Free parking. Free WiFi. On a bus route. 10% discount from 3rd night. Singles welcome from £45.00.
2 double, 3 triple, 1 quad, all ensuite CHILDREN ALL
Lord & Lady Langley-Ingress, The Old Station, Leaton, Shrewsbury, SY4 3AP
www.theoldstationshropshire.co.uk langley.cm@gmail.com
☎ 01939 290905 or 07714 068305 £75.00 to £85.00 per room
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Built in approximately 1620, RECTORY FARM is a beautiful half-timbered farm house which happily combines 213 CHURCH STRETTON 5m
unspoiled, ancient charm with first class modern accommodation. Situated on the lower slopes of the famous
Long Mynd, enjoying spectacular views across the plain to Shropshire’s best known land mark, the Wrekin.
Easy distance for Shrewsbury, Ludlow and Ironbridge. Guests may relax in the spacious oak beamed lounge
and cosy snug television room. There are many good pubs and restaurants within easy reach. WiFi access.
Singles welcome from £55.00. Also available Lawley View deluxe modern caravan for that rural escape.
1 double, 1 twin, 1 super king, all ensuite CHILDREN 14+
Mrs Allison Rodenhurst, Rectory Farm Woolstaston, Church Stretton, SY6 6NN
www.rectoryfarmbandb.co.uk rectory.farm@btconnect.com
☎ 01694 751306 or 07816 402753 £85.00 per room
ALCOTT FARM is a country house situated in beautiful grounds and rolling countryside yet only 20 214 BIRMINGHAM 7m
minutes from Birmingham airport and perfect for NEC convention centre. Solihull, Stratford upon Avon
and Redditch are easily reached. The M42 (J3) only a 5 minutes’ drive. This interesting country home has
spacious ensuite bedrooms with all facilities and safe parking. One double room is on the ground floor.
Stabling available with good pubs and restaurants nearby. Beautiful fishing pools available to guests.
Singles welcome at £60.00. WiFi access. Protected by CCTV. Credit cards accepted and dogs welcome.
2 double, 2 twin, all ensuite CHILDREN 10+
Jane Poole, Alcott Farm, Icknield St, Weatheroak, Alvechurch, Worcs, B48 7EH
www.alcottfarm.co.uk alcottfarm@btinternet.com
☎ 01564 824051 or 07736 445188 £80.00 per room
G&G B&B is convenient for the NEC. It is modern, quiet and extremely comfortable with all 215 NEC 5m
facilities, in a quiet, residential area with village amenities nearby. Perfect also for access to
Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Business Park, Warwick University, Westwood Business Park, the
NAC and JLR at Fen End. Berkswell Station, just a mile away has trains to Coventry, Birmingham
New Street and Birmingham International for the NEC and airport. A wide choice of eating places
just a walk away. Tea and cake on arrival. Free WiFi. Singles welcome from £50.00.
2 twin, 1 double all ensuite CHILDREN 10+
Gilly & Grant Matthew, G&G B&B NEC, 68 Needlers End Lane, Balsall Common, Coventry, CV7 7AB
www.bedandbreakfast-nec.co.uk gillymatthew68@gmail.com
☎ 01676 532847 £65.00 to £75.00 per room
Escape and relax at this Grade II listed Georgian farmhouse set in attractive gardens with many 216 RUGBY 2m
mature trees, shrubs and a traditional walled vegetable garden. Some of the comfortable and
well equipped bedrooms are on the ground floor in the converted stables. Ideal for business
people or tourists; centrally located near to M6, M1 and M45 with easy access to Stratford upon
Avon, Warwick, the Cotswolds, NAC and NEC. Credit cards accepted. Dogs welcome by
arrangement with dog exercising area. WiFi access. Singles welcome from £55.00.
3 double, 2 twin, 1 family, 1 single, all ensuite
Mrs. S. Moses, Lawford Hill Farm, Lawford Heath Lane, Nr. Rugby, CV23 9HG
www.lawfordhill.co.uk lawford.hill@talk21.com
☎ 01788 542001 £85.00 to £95.00 per room
LORDS HILL FARM is in a quiet rural location, just off the ‘Fosse Way’, surrounded by green fields yet only 217 RUGBY/COVENTRY 6m
1 mile from A45 with easy motorway access. Ideal for guests wishing to enjoy the peace and quiet of the
countryside yet be within easy reach of Coventry, Rugby and Leamington Spa. Accommodation, including
a lounge where breakfast is served, is in a ground floor annexe with its own front door. Away from farm
buildings and surrounded by pleasant gardens and large pond, there is a patio if you wish some privacy or
sit by the pond enjoying the views and watching the wildlife. Singles welcome at £43.00.
2 double ensuite CHILDREN 4+
Mrs Jane Gibbs, Lords Hill Farm, Coalpit Lane, Wolston, Coventry, CV8 3GB
www.lordshillfarm.co.uk jane@lordshillfarm.co.uk
☎ 024 76544430 or 07531 438074 £75.00 per room
Self-catering
For longer stays in self-catering accommodation see a selection on page 90
and also visit our self catering website:
www.holidaycottagesnationwide.com
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