The Crofters Hotel was recently voted runner-up in the Lancashire Tourist Board’s Small Hotel of the Year 2008 awards and has received a prestigious AA Rosette for the quality of its food.

This Georgian property rests in picturesque countryside on the edge of the Forest of Bowland, midway between Preston and Lancaster.

With a convenient location, superb dining and great facilities, Preston’s newest 4-star hotel is stylish and contemporary, whilst simultaneously retaining all the traditional charm of the original manor house.

This hotel is just 3 minutes' drive from the M6, close to Lancaster University and a short journey from the historic city of Lancaster. The Sandpiper leisure club offers excellent facilities and lets you take life at your own pace.

Bartle Hall is an elegant hotel set in beautiful gardens in the Lancashire countryside. The country house hotel has 14 bedrooms. Each has an en suite bathroom, a writing desk and tea/coffee facilities.

In a stress-free setting beside the pretty River Wyre, Shard Riverside has great food and a traditional bar. Shard Riverside is a family-run, 4-star hotel on the Fylde Coast.

With good food and a friendly welcome, The Park Hotel is a short walk from Riversway and the university, and within a mile of the city centre and station.

Overlooking Morecambe Bay, North Euston Hotel is in the Victorian seaside resort of Fleetwood. There is free Wi-Fi and free parking. Some of the en suite rooms at North Euston have charming bay views.

This historic city-centre hotel is 200 metres from Lancaster Castle and 500 metres from Lancaster Rail Station. It has free parking, a restaurant and bar.

This 17th century, luxury, boutique hotel is the only 4-star hotel in the centre of Lancaster, and is superbly situated in the heart of the city centre.

Set amidst rolling parkland, this 19th century country house has been extensively refurbished to offer luxurious accommodation, whilst retaining an air of quiet elegance.

Another world exists alongside the m6. Just off junction 31, on the banks of the River Ribble stands The Tickled Trout. A haven from the tensions of motorway traffic, it's the perfect location for business travellers.

Set in riverside grounds and located just off Junction 34 of the M6 motorway, this modern hotel is ideally situated for easy access to the historic city of Lancaster.

Occupying a peaceful position on the outskirts of Blackpool, this charming property offers a relaxing retreat, whilst being within easy reach of the bustle of the town centre and all it has to offer.

Ideal for a restful, restorative break, the hotel has excellent relaxation and leisure facilities and a lovely location, within easy reach of the beautiful Lancashire countryside, and the Lake District.

The hotel looks out over Blackpool seafront and is a short tram ride from the town centre. It has free parking, daily live entertainment and a sauna, spa and 18-metre indoor pool.

Situated in a tranquil location overlooking the sea, family-run Leverdale Hotel enjoys picturesque views and is a short tram or bus ride from Blackpool town centre.

For a beautiful holiday by the Irish Sea, this hotel is positioned on the quieter and more picturesque North Shore, and has a superb sea view. The 26-bedroom hotel has modern, elegant rooms, equipped with modern facilities.

This quiet, beautifully refurbished seafront hotel has en suite rooms and easy access to town. It is 2 miles (3.2 km) north of Blackpool Tower and 1 mile (1.6 km) from Cleveleys.

Situated on the promenade, with many of its rooms providing panoramic sea views, The Westleigh offers a range of accommodation within easy reach of the town.