Somewhere near Manchester for short hotel/lodge stay - Peaks?

nightofjoy

Hi.

I'm looking for somewhere nice to go, within an hour or two of Manchester by train, that will allow us to stay only for a couple of nights. Either a hotel or some kind of lodge.

I've had a quick Google and the number of places that it's thrown back at me is bewildering, so I thought I'd come on here and see if anyone can suggest some hidden gems.

Nice scenery, either pub/bar on the premises, or a nice pub nearby. Doesn't need to be loads of activities or anything like that, just fancy getting away for a night or two. Done the lakes a fair bit, so was thinking Maybe the Peaks? No further ideally.

An offer would be nice, or somewhere reasonable, but not actively looking to scrimp on it.

Cheers.

suejb2

Take a look at Buxton or Bakewell

artichoke

Edale


the YHA is nice and there are a couple of nice pubs in the village

nightofjoy

Hi.

Thanks for these suggestions, should probably have added more details.

We're in our mid 40s so places like the YHA won't really do.

And I'm hoping to find actual hotel names, rather than towns & villages...

Cheers.

Ilona

nightofjoy wrote: »

Hi.

Thanks for these suggestions, should probably have added more details.

We're in our mid 40s so places like the YHA won't really do.

And I'm hoping to find actual hotel names, rather than towns & villages...

Cheers.

Why? Have you been in a hostel lately? I am 69 and use the YHA regularly, they have fantastic hostels in great locations. They have private rooms, some ensuite, a good breakfast, lovely lounge and some have a bar. If you don't fancy the hostel, there is The Nags Head in the village.

If you can only travel by train though you might find hostels difficult to get to. May have to look for somewhere near a railway station.

ilona

nightofjoy

Yeah, was really looking for a bit of luxury at a reasonable price and hoped through personal experience someone might be able to suggest some hidden gems...

Ilona

Holiday Inn's are quite nice.

ilona

parking_question_chap

The Peaks is a very popular destination in the UK, so luxury doesnt come cheap. Even a reasonable bed and breakfast will be costing £75+ a night.

Suggest you look on Trip Advisor for some reviews.

nightofjoy

Yeah, I know the ballpark figures, I was just hoping someone might offer some advice from personal experience, there are loads on TripAdvisor I know...

Ilona

The thing is that you could get a hundred suggestions, but you would still have to sift through them, and even then there might not be one to your liking.

How I do it. Google place name and B & B, or hotel. Check the booking agents, put your dates in, look at what's on offer. See something you like and go onto the B&B/hotel web site, speak to a person, ask questions, and book direct with them on the phone. Works for me.

ilona