Cartford Inn

Northwest England


Cashing in on Cartford's foodie reputation, the 15 rooms over this renowned pub are all extremely elegant – roll-top baths, handsome headboards, luscious toiletries are all standard. In 2017 the owners added two contemporary split-level studio cabins with gorgeous, floor-to-ceiling views of the surrounding countryside. There's a two-night minimum stay for the cabins.


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