A family home for over 200 years Egerton House Hotel retains the essential warmth and character from days of old. A delightful retreat just 3 miles away from Bolton and on the doorstep of the beautiful Lancashire Hills. Set in beautiful formal private gardens the hotel enjoys views of the grounds and a cosy open fire in the lounge it is the perfect place to just relax all year round for both leisure and business visitors.www.egertonhouse-hotel.co.ukBlackburn Rd Egerton, BL7 9PL

Set within 20 acres of mature woodlands, the hotel comprises a 16th Century tower house and steading. Retaining its original character and offering exclusivity and seclusion, it's hard to believe Edinburgh and Glasgow are within such easy reach. Close by are many places rich in history such as Linlithgow and its ancient palace.www.houstounhouse.co.ukHospital Rd Bromley Cross, BL7 9PZ

The Swallowfield Hotel is a handsome late Victorian house set in its own grounds with ample parking space. The Hotel has 32 ensuite bedrooms, a pleasant dining room and a well stocked bar. All bedrooms have direct dial telephone, colour television, radio, tea and coffee making facilities. It is a family run establishment which offers home cooking along with personal service.www.swallowfieldhotel.comChorley New Rd Horwich, BL6 6HN

Formerly Moat House Hotels, you'll find QMH hotels in 19 locations across the UK. Customer service is always top of the agenda but we can now offer you totally refurbished hotels with air conditioning throughout, including in every bedroom. Lounge, bar and restaurant areas have also been refurbished providing relaxing areas to enjoy a drink, snack or romantic dinner. With conference facilities available for between 2 and 800 delegates we can cater for all kinds of functions and events, so please come and see for yourself.www.moathousehotels.com1 Higher Bridge St, BL1 2EW