Pickmere Country House  

In the village of Pickmere, near Knutsford in Cheshire. This Georgian country house hotel sits amid rolling countryside, minutes from Lion Salt Works Museum and Arley Hall and within easy reach of Tatton Park and the Anderton Boat Lift. A pet-friendly, family-friendly base about 20 minutes from Manchester Airport.

A Grade II listed former farmhouse dating to 1772, now a small family-run hotel with under a dozen guestrooms. Rooms feature flat-screen TVs, private bathrooms, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping, with some rooms air-conditioned. Expect countryside views, a terrace and a cosy lobby fireplace that sets a homely, stylish tone.

Complimentary Wi‑Fi, a garden and terrace, picnic area and bike storage. On-site bar/lounge and restaurant, tour and ticket assistance, wedding services and a fireplace in the lobby. Free self-parking onsite and luggage storage make arrivals easy.

Free on-site parking plus laundry and dry-cleaning services and luggage storage. Complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected; front desk staffed with limited hours.

Hearty English breakfast is served daily and there's a licensed bar on site. The restaurant offers meals on the property and a local pub is within easy walking distance for regional flavours.