Stanley House Hotel & Spa

With views of the Ribble Valley countryside, this modern hotel built around an 18th-century manor house is set in 54 acres of grounds and is 7.1 miles from Preston. With 30 Luxurious, individually decorated rooms all have satellite TV and free WiFi. Rooms in the manor house have countryside views, and the stylish modern rooms in the annexe have media hubs, walk-in showers and double-ended baths. With views over the garden, the grill restaurant serves Lancashire produce, and a lounge bar with sun terrace offers light dishes. There's a stylish spa with hydro pool and treatment rooms.