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HOTELS
IN LANCASTER
Crows Nest Hotel
10 King street , Lancaster LA1 1JN
Tel: 01524 382888
Adjoining Crow's Restaurant + Wine Bar. • Stayed here? Send us
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Duke of Lancaster Hotel 75 Church street,
Lancaster, LA1 1ET
Tel : 01524 34316 PE (Oct 2006):
The rooms are nothing special and are in fact quite dingy, including the communal bathroom areas.
Take ear plugs if you plan on staying there on a Sunday and getting to sleep before 12.30am as the karaoke in the bar downstairs is very loud! However, the couple who run the place, Shelby and Chris, are lovely and provide a nice breakfast custom-made to your tastes.
A very good atmosphere and at the price is decent enough for a couple of nights, but if you plan on staying in Lancaster longer, it may be worth paying the bit extra for a posher hotel. • Stayed here? Send us
a review!
The Greaves Hotel
Greaves Rd, Lancaster LA1 4UW tel: 01524 63943 • Stayed here? Send
us a review!
Venkata Guha (Dec 2007): You don't expect much at 2 star, and the Greaves manages to both please and disappoint. It's a totally unpretentious and informal place, quite friendly, clean, comfortably warm, and the bed I had was exceptionally good. The so-called "traditional" decor means it's a little dated, and there is little emphasis on staff appearance (e.g. stud, Tshirt at reception - which is a bit disconcerting). The bar area is quite pleasant, whilst the breakfast room in contrast seems from the Soviet era, and the English breakfast is decidedly greasy-spoon (the 2 slices of fried bread provided, in particular, will be enough cholesterol for 6 months). Opt for continental breakfast instead, and it's either sliced bread or DIY toast, unfortunately in a toaster which somehow only ever manages to warm the bread. And if you need to be on the move early, this is a problem too, as breakfast only starts at 0730, and even trying to order something quick and simple like scrambled eggs proved impossible at 0740.
The double glazing shut out a lot of traffic noise, but I was bothered by the strange chemical smell from the bathroom. Room security is weak (i.e. only cylinder locks on the doors), but it was on checking out that I had the biggest shock. The car park is as big as a football pitch, and always 95% empty, so no potential supermarket hazard of ever being shunted here - BUT instead (for the first time ever in 40 years of car ownership), my car had been broken into overnight - or rather a joyrider had smashed the rear quarter window, only to realize it was alarmed, and then turned his attention to an easier target, and managed to damage the interior and render it off road. The local Autoglass branch (Kendal apparently) couldn't even help that day, whilst in contrast the local police were superb. So if you are thinking of staying at the Greaves, don't bring your car, but do bring a toaster, and perhaps your own supply of bread rolls or croissants. Or alternatively, consider the Garstang Country Hotel for the same price, for a pleasant surprise.
Juan Kermode (Feb 2007): We stayed at the Greaves early Nov 2006 and again in the last week of January 2007. Both times we found the hotel to be very clean, the staff were extremely friendly and the breakfasts filled us for most of the day!. Room 5 STILL needed its heating sorted though as each time we were allocated the room but had to change as the rads were cold. It has a huge car park alongside, is only about a 10/12 mins walk into town and, all in all, the tariff was good value at £65 prpn in an area where accommodation is not that cheap!
The
Holiday Inn
nr M6 J34, Waterside Park, Caton Road, Lancaster LA1 3RA
Reservations: 0870 400 9670
Front Desk: 44-870-4009047
Fax: 44-1524-841265
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Penny Street Bridge
Penny St, Lancaster LA1 1XT
Tel: 01524 599900
Fax: 01524 599901 www.pennystreetbridge.co.uk info@pennystreetbridge.co.uk Penny Street Bridge is a brand new £2 million development in the centre of Lancaster and offers a bar, hotel and dining experience in the heart of the city.
This impressive landmark is based at the junction of Penny Street and Aldcliffe Road, overlooking the canal, with a private cobbled courtyard with seating for around 40 people.
The bar stocks cask ales as well as lagers and beers from around the world.
An extensive wine list is on offer to complement the carefully chosen seasonal dishes.
For overnight guests, Penny Street Bridge offers 28 stylish, comfortable, en suite bedrooms with internet access, air conditioning and flat screen TV’s, in a modern, yet friendly environment. See also the Pub Food listing and reviews for this establishment. • Stayed here? Send
us a review! Jane Sunderland and Graham Pinfield (Nov 2007): We had a tour round the first floor, where there are fourteen of the 28 Penny Street Bridge bedrooms. These rooms are more distinctive than the restaurant and bar areas. Each one is different from the other, using to good effect what the structure of the building offered – original arches and coving, odd-shaped corner cupboards - a nice break from the soul-destroying homogeneity of so many modern hostelries. Reasonably sized and comfortable (the deep pile of the carpets is noticeable even in shoes; tea- and coffee-making facilities), they are also set up for broadband. For those of us who associate hotels with taking time to have a leisurely bath, there is a bathtub in around half of the en-suite bathrooms. In the others, the large, power showerhead promises a great shower (though doesn’t do much for energy or water conservation). There are rooms designed for people with disabilities, and the bathrooms in these are the sort of elegant, tiled wet-rooms many of us would like to have in our own homes. There are also pairs of adjoining double rooms, for families or groups. The ‘shades of brown’ colour scheme applied consistently across the first floor may not be to everyone’s taste but Penny Street Bridge is clearly not compromising in terms of quality finish or attention to detail and convenience. We didn’t expect to come away thinking it would be nice to spend a weekend there (well - we do live just up the hill in Freehold), but we did come away thinking just that.
The Railton
2 Station Rd, Lancaster LA1 5SJ tel: 01524 388364
Currently closed for restructuring.
Royal Kings Arms Hotel
Market St, Lancaster LA1 1JG tel: 01524 32451
Nov 2006: The Royal Kings Arms is currently undergoing a change of ownership. PW March 2004 Here be posh,
albeit a tad faded, but definitely, posh. This is an hotel where they
fold the toilet paper into a little triangle! The baths are gorgeous
and long and flat and come with lashings of hot water, not to mention
a very nice ‘Sea
Kelp' bubble bath. The high ceilings in the rooms mean that it
can take a little while for any warmth to filter through (that's
why I spent so long in the bath - to warm up!) The mashed potato leaves
a little to be desired - when served with the sausages. Breakfast is
a refined affair - There's fruit, three types of cereal (or was
it four?) Muesli, lashings of fruit juice, tea or coffee and that's
before you've had your cooked! Your paper is delivered to your
door too. Single rooms are naturally a bit pricey, but they do some
very good deals on doubles - cheaper than some other places not worthy
of their stars. • Stayed here? Send
us a review!
63 Church Street, Lancaster, LA1 1ET. tel: 01524
66006
After almost three years of building works, the Sun Hotel is now complete. This major refurbishment of a 17th Century coaching inn has resulted in the offering of 15 contemporary, luxury en-suite hotel rooms. Officially awarded 4 stars by the English Tourist Board, the hotel rooms have superb fittings, designer bathrooms, LCD tvs, wireless internet connection and Sky TV. The hotel accomodation is entirely non-smoking and all rooms are extensively sound-proofed to allow a totally peaceful night's sleep.
The conveniently- sited hotel offers single, double, twin and large executive rooms, plus there is the Sun's luxury suite with free standing bath, two LCD screens and
a lounge area.
Beneath the hotel is an award winning bar with a tremendous array of cask ales, unusual bottled beers, wines and spirits.
Prices start from £50 a room and include a full English breakfast available from 7.30am to 11am. Steve Earnshaw (March 2007): I've stayed at virtually every Lancaster hotel in the last 18 months whilst carrying out some consultancy work for a well known Lancaster business. I booked into the Sun Hotel for the first time earlier this week, only because my usual haunt (Lancaster House Hotel) was full. I felt it worth writing as I was hugely impressed by the Sun. Rarely do hotels achieve anything more than mediocrity and getting a clean, pleasant room for less than a £100 a night is getting very difficult. The Sun achieved a lot more for £85. The plusses: stylish, clean, welcoming room; excellent bathrooms; LCD televisions and a really superb bar downstairs. This was a room that I wanted to stay in. Negatives: no attached car park (though a 24 hour carpark 80 yards away) and no lifts. The rooms are better than Lancaster House bedrooms - certainly there is nothing for £85 a night anywhere near the Sun's luxury rooms. The bar area is miles better than the dull lounge bar at the Lancaster House and the location of the hotel in the centre of Lancaster is unbeatable. Excellent. • Stayed here? Send
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Travel Inn
Lancaster Business Park nr M6 J34,
Caton Road,
Lancaster
LA1 3PE
Tel: 08701 977 290
Fax: 01524 384 801
Farmhouse Tavern
Morecambe Road, Lancaster LA1 5JB
Tel: 01524 69255 Felicity Norman writes (June 2006): This is not a
guesthouse, it is a motel! Do not stay here, it is dreadful! The room
was cold and damp. The light in the bathroom didn't work - it went
on and off as it pleased! The shower went from freezing to scalding
and back every three minutes. The TV only had blue and pink working
in the colours. The mattress was thin and laid on wooden slats. The
bed felt it might collapse at any moment... and they wanted to charge
extra for breakfast ... be warned! • Stayed here? Send
us a review!
The Greaves House Bed & Breakfast
66 Greaves Road, Lancaster LA1 4UR.
Tel: 01524 39344 or 07799 148775
Friendly and comfortable accommodation with excellent facilities. Open all year round. Strictly no smoking.
We are approximately two miles from Lancaster University on the A6 and are in close proximity to the Royal Lancaster Infirmary, St Martins College, Bus and Train Services. The city centre is a ten minute walk and hosts a variety of attractions. Built in the 19th Century the Greaves House Bed & Breakfast displays many original Victorian features throughout the house to make your stay more unique and enjoyable. All rooms have tea and coffee making facilities, towels, colour television and alarm call facilities. Delicious, freshly-cooked breakfast from 8-9.30am and we cater for most dietary requirements (prior notice is appreciated). Arrival before 2pm can be arranged at the time of booking. Our aim is simply for you to enjoy your stay with us. • Stayed here? Send
us a review!
The Shakespeare (Bed and Breakfast) 96 St. Leonards Gate,
Lancaster LA1 1NN
Tel: 01524
841041
The Shakespeare is the last survivor of a dozen
Inns and Taverns that lined the ancient route of St Leonards Gate
into the city of Lancaster. It serviced the shipyards and their associated
maritime industries when Lancaster was a bustling sea port at the
end of the 18th Century, together with the travellers and coaching
services moving up and down the country for whom a stop at Lancaster
was essential until the advent of railways made a night's stop less
of a necessity.
'The Shakespeare Tavern' features in business registers and church
records of the Georgian era, and the name reflects the early importance
of the Grand Theatre, (now the third oldest working theatre in the
country) which first opened across the road in 1782, and where Mrs
Sarah Siddons performed in many of the Shakespearean tragedies (and
where her ghost has lived on ever since).
Today The Shakespeare is a rather more sedate seven-roomed Bed and
Breakfast, close to the heart of Lancaster's city centre, with the
Grand and Dukes' theatres within two minutes walk and a dozen excellent
eating places within five minutes on foot. For those visiting Lancaster
University the main Bus Station is less than three minutes walk and
the Railway Station within ten minutes of the city's pedestrianised
centre. For over two centuries
The Shakespeare has aimed to make every guest's stay as pleasant and
as comfortable as possible, and the same tradition is carried forward
today as strongly as ever. • Stayed here? Send
us a review! Michal Lancaster (Nov 2007): A wonderful stay!!! Not only was the room VERY comfortable but the owners were the most wonderful hosts!! A+ on the breakfast and Tea upon arrival was wonderful! A great value within walking distance of just about everything! Highly recommend this B&B. M&M Carlston (October 2007): In a nutshell: GO! We have just spent another five lovely days at The Shakespeare and we loved it. Fred and Sally do a fabulous job of making sure you are well fed, well rested, and well educated on all the sights of Lancaster. The locale is convenient to bus, trains and taxi as well as major motorways. Lancaster is a wonderful place to explore and The Shakespeare is our favorite. Thanks for our lovely visit from the crazy Californians. As in the words of our infamous governor, ”we’ll be back”…… Dmitry Podolsky (October 2007): For russian-speaking students, professionals etc. visiting Lancaster: I would highly recommend to stay at Shakespeare B&B. Отель маленький, ОЧЕНЬ уютный, над всем витает специфический дух викторианской Англии. Хозяева – милейшие люди, исключительно гостеприимны (пример – я должен был уезжать рано утром, около , вечером хозяйка принесла мне на подносе завтрак, дабы я не чувстовал себя голодным в дороге :)) Вообще завтрак достоин отдльного упоминания – все замечательно вкусно и предлагается в таких количествах, что вам этого завтрака может хватить до вечера. Был вполне учтен тот факт, что я – вегитарианец. В общем и целом можно сказать, что уровень сервиса непривычно высокий для B&B.
Bottom line: next time I’ll be visiting Lancaster, I’ll stay in Shakespeare B&B.
(Ed: here's the Babelfish computerised translation of that: "The hotel small, VERY comfortable, above all soars the specific spirit of Victorian England. Masters - mileyshiye people, it is exceptionally hospitable (example - I had to leave early in the morning, near, in the evening mistress it brought to me on the tray breakfast, in order to 4 not chuvstoval itself hungry in the road:)) Generally breakfast is worthy otdl'nogo reference - everything noticeably tastefully and is proposed in such quantities, which to you this breakfast can be sufficient to the evening. Was completely takeed into account the fact that 4 - vegitarianets. By and large it is possible to say that the level of service is unusually high for B&B." Kate Graham (October 2007): I would recommend the Shakespeare for its friendliness and great breakfast. The bed was comfortable too, though the road outside was pretty noisy - strange noises in the early hours! The breakfast with its fresh fruit salad, yoghurt, fresh orange juice and plenty of unhealthy nice cooked stuff was the best I have had in a B and B. Stay there! Janine Ring (July 2006): For all German, Austrian and Swiss students looking for an accommodation in
Lancaster:
Das Shakespeare ist das schönste B&B in dem ich jemals übernachtet habe. Es
hat alle Annehmlichkeiten die man sich wünschen kann und überzeugt besonders
mit einem opulenten englischen Frühstück. Ich fühle mich bei Sally und Fred
immer wie zu Hause und kann es nur jedem international student ans Herz
legen, der auf der Suche nach einer guten Übernachtungsmöglichkeit in
Lancaster ist.
Station House
25 Meeting House Lane, Lancaster LA1 1TX
Tel:
01524 381060 Mike Waitling (December 2006) writes: have stayed in Lancaster a couple of times before & tried to check into the old station house, mainly because of the car park - car parking in Lancaster is a nightmare. But this is the first time I have managed to stay – it’s always been full. We stayed for 2 nights and we loved it! I was greeted by Andrea (whom I later discovered was the proprietor) she was really friendly and welcoming and told us were to go and not to go in Lancaster (always handy). The room was really comfy and cosy just what we needed after our long drive. Spotlessly clean with nice personal touches. Warm soft towels, plenty soaps, shampoo’s etc. Everything that you need for a perfect stay. The breakfast was massive, all you could imagine and plenty of it. Even porridge, fresh fruit, yoghurt etc. Brilliant! I was a little worried about the location. As the name implies it is the old stationmaster's house (obviously near the train station). But I only actually heard one train, which just shows you how bad the UK train system is I guess!! (maybe it was the 2 foot thick walls). I would definitely recommend it. I can see why it was always full when I tried to stay before. I think we fell lucky this time as we just called at the door and they had vacancies – next time I will book in advance! • Stayed here? Send
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Wagon & Horses
27 St Georges Quay, Lancaster LA1 1RD
Tel: 01524
846094 Claire Potter (Sep 2006) writes:
Trying to book a B&B at the last minute, ringing around frantically, I found that the only B&B that wasn't fully booked was The Wagon and Horses on the quay. In fact, they told me that they were completely empty which made me rather dubious - I imagined a dingy, yellow-walled room above a noisy, smokey pub. However, I was pleasantly suprised. The place was as clean and as fresh as a B&B could be, and the noise from the (fairly full) pub below was barely perceptible - although I imagine it might be a little noisier on a live music night. On top of this, I had a view of the river, and yet was only a 5-minute walk from town. Cooked breakfast was only served between 9 and 10am, but as I needed to eat before this, I was told to help myself to cereals, toast, fruit, yoghurts, cheese, and meats from the special "breakfast kitchen". With this, and a lovely, large (shared) bathroom, I felt a bit like I was staying in a friend's flat! And it was the cheapest place I came across too. Next time I'll put The Wagon and Horses at the top of my list and not the bottom. • Stayed here? Send
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West
View Farm
Langthwaite Road, Scotforth, Lancaster LA1 3JJ
Tel: 01524 841336 Reiner, Heike and Daniela (13) Plass (Feb 2008): We stayed at West View Farm Bed and Breakfast for a week in early Feb. 2008. The place is well-managed, the owners are very friendly and helpful, the breakfast is simply great, rooms are comfortable and the heating was sufficient even with temperatures below 0 outside (heated beds - very nice!!). With a car you are in town in no time at all, easy to approach when taking the Lancaster South exit of the M6, you don't have to cross town that way. Claire Potter (July 2006) writes: If you have your car with you (or can afford to pay for taxis), this is a great B & B to stay at - especially if you have children with you. It is in a farmhouse on the edge of Lancaster in a lovely rural setting. In fact, it is a classic "Old MacDonalds" farm with some of each type of animal: a bull, cows, horses, foals, sheep, goats, and chickens. The owners were friendly and relaxed and allowed my son to wander around the farm, pet the foals, etc. The rooms were large and comfortable (in an old-fashioned kind of way) and the breakfast was plentiful and cooked perfectly. I highly recommend it. • Stayed here? Send
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SELF CATERING ACCOMMODATION FOR VISITORS TO THE LANCASTER / MORECAMBE
BAY AREA
Town House for self catering holiday
3 Bedroom House
Warm and welcoming house with Sunny "Yarden"
Fully Furnished including Washing Machine
10 min walk from Lancaster City Centre
Close to the river Lune
£300 per week
Call: 07900431170
Mulberry
Cottage
Catherine Fatkin, 8 Castle Park, Lancaster LA1
1YQ
e-mail: welcome@mulberrycottages.uk.com
tel: 01524 64755
Beautifully presented and fully equipped comfort to suit couples. Ideal central location next to castle. "I offer self catering accommodation but,
perhaps uniquely, also offer breakfast provisions for the duration of
the stay with us, but guests organise themselves in their own facility
rather than we serve it at a regimented hour." • Stayed here? Send
us a review!
Pattys
Farm Barn Hillam Lane, Cockerham, Lancaster. LA2
0DY
Tel: 01524 751285
Email: info@pattysfarm.co.uk Overlooking the Lune Estuary with fabulous views
all around, Pattys Farm Barn is a great base for outdoor activity holidays,
get-away-from-it-all weekends or explorer breaks. Just a few miles from
the M6 and yet wonderfully rural, Pattys Farm Barn cottages are available
to comfortably sleep two to eight guests without resorting to sofa beds!
Close to Lancaster University. Prices start from just £210 per
week.
We have Bike hire. Half day hire £7 and Full day hire £10 and Parachuting at Pattys Barn. please contact Chris on 07957888048 • Stayed here? Send
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Redbank Farm - cafe and campsite
The Shore, Bolton-le-Sands, LA5 8JR
Tel: 01524 823196 /
01524 824981
Mob:
07866 512511 /
07814 922061 Cafe open 9.30am-4.30pm daily, except Mondays (closed)
Friendly family run farm, cafe and very pretty campsite with stunning views across the bay. Chickens roam around contentedly and white doves roost along the eaves of the old barn. The cafe serves a range of delicious homemade dishes, several of them from their own organic salt-marsh reared lamb and free-range eggs (which are also for sale here). There's a childrens' animal area with resident pigs Rodney and Cassandra, pigmy goats, rabbits and baby lambs and calves in Springtime. Well worth a visit on a sunny (or rainy) day - its a lovely cycle ride along the canal and seashore from Lancaster (about 6 miles).
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63 Church Street, Lancaster, LA1 1ET. tel: 01524
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96 St. Leonards Gate, 
Overlooking the Lune Estuary with fabulous views
all around, Pattys Farm Barn is a great base for outdoor activity holidays,
get-away-from-it-all weekends or explorer breaks. Just a few miles from
the M6 and yet wonderfully rural, Pattys Farm Barn cottages are available
to comfortably sleep two to eight guests without resorting to sofa beds!
Close to Lancaster University. Prices start from just £210 per
week.
