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3-star hotels in Lancaster
This shortlist gathers 3-star stays in Lancaster, and most of them are self-catering cottages and barns in the villages and countryside around the city rather than rooms in the centre. It suits couples, families and dog owners who want space, a kitchen and parking.
Staying in Lancaster
Lancaster is a historic city, and its surrounding countryside of villages, farms and quiet lanes is what shapes this shortlist. Every property here is rated 3-star, and their addresses place them in villages and hamlets such as Lower Bentham, Bentham, Austwick, Clapham, Tatham and Newby, between 18.0 and 27.8 km from the centre. These are cottages and barns rather than city hotels, so the day usually starts with a drive.
Because of that, the list suits travellers who want a self-catering base: kitchens, gardens, fireplaces and free car parking recur across the properties. Couples get quiet space, families get high chairs and cots at several addresses, and dog owners find pets allowed at many of them. Business travellers and short-break visitors who want to walk to Lancaster's sights will find the distances less convenient, as nothing here sits in the city itself.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
The Coach House
Main Street, Lancaster, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA 3-star house on Main Street in Lancaster, The Coach House welcomes pets and has a lake on its grounds, so you can bring the dog and still wake up to water. Free car parking takes the stress out of arriving, and free wifi keeps you connected. There is a dishwasher, washing machine and oven if you would rather eat in. Good for self-catering guests and pet owners who want space.
See The Coach HouseUsherwoods Barn
Usherwoods Tatham, Lancaster, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereUsherwoods Barn is a 3-star property at Usherwoods Tatham with a fireplace and a garden, a combination that suits cool evenings indoors and slow mornings outside. Pets are allowed, and free car parking means you can leave the car and settle in. A kitchen and washing machine make longer stays practical. It fits families and pet owners who want a quiet rural base with room to spread out.
See Usherwoods BarnHay Barn
Lower Bentham, Lancaster, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereAt Lower Bentham, Hay Barn offers a fireplace, a garden and free car parking, with pets allowed. A kitchen, dishwasher and washing machine cover the practical side of a self-catering break, and a cot plus high chairs are there if you are travelling with young children. The 3-star barn suits families and pet owners looking for a rural Lancaster stay where everyone has room.
See Hay BarnOrcaber Farm Barn
Orcaber Farm Cottages Austwick, Lancaster, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereOrcaber Farm Barn at Austwick is a 3-star property with a games room and a garden, handy when you want something to do without going far. Pets are welcome and free car parking is available. A kitchen, fireplace and washing machine make it work for longer self-catering stays. Suits groups and families, including those travelling with a dog, who want shared space and a rural setting.
See Orcaber Farm BarnOrcaber Cottage
Orcaber Cottage Austwick, Lancaster, United Kingdom
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereOrcaber Cottage is a 3-star property at Austwick with a terrace and free wifi. Cleaning and sheets are provided, so you can arrive and settle in without arranging the basics. A safe adds somewhere secure for valuables. It suits guests who want a simple, well-kept rural base in the Lancaster area without self-catering equipment to manage, and works for couples or small parties.
See Orcaber CottageGreen Smithy Cottage
Green Smithy Cottage Mewith Bentham, Lancaster, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereGreen Smithy Cottage at Mewith Bentham is a 3-star property with a garden, free car parking and free wifi. The combination covers the essentials for a rural Lancaster stay: somewhere to park, somewhere to sit outside, and a connection when you need it. It suits guests who want a straightforward cottage base and plan to spend their days out in the surrounding countryside.
See Green Smithy CottageWenning Bank
Wenning Bank Clapham, Lancaster, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereWenning Bank at Clapham is a 3-star house with a fireplace and a garden, plus free car parking. A kitchen, dishwasher and washing machine make self-catering straightforward, and high chairs and a cot are not listed here but high chairs are, useful for families. It suits guests who want a rural Lancaster base with room to cook, relax by the fire and let children play outside.
See Wenning BankUsherwoods Dairy
Usherwoods Tatham, Lancaster, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereUsherwoods Dairy at Usherwoods Tatham is a 3-star property with a fireplace and a garden, and pets are allowed. Free car parking is available, and a kitchen, dishwasher and washing machine handle longer self-catering stays. A cot and high chairs are provided for younger guests. Suits families and pet owners who want a quiet rural base near Lancaster with practical facilities on site.
See Usherwoods DairyBeehive Cottage
4 Bentham Old Hall Cottages Bentham Lancaster, Lancaster, United Kingdom
- Wifi
Why stay hereBeehive Cottage on Bentham Old Hall Cottages is a 3-star, non-smoking property with wifi and a barbeque. The barbeque is the standout: it makes outdoor meals easy when the weather allows. It suits guests who want a simple, smoke-free rural base in the Lancaster area and plan to cook and eat outside rather than rely on a full kitchen setup.
See Beehive CottageCobble Cottage
4 Bank Cottage Burton Road Lower Bentham, Lancaster, United Kingdom
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereCobble Cottage on Burton Road at Lower Bentham is a 3-star property with free wifi and a terrace. Cleaning and sheets are included, and a safe is provided for valuables. It suits guests who want a low-effort rural stay near Lancaster, with the practical details already handled, and who will spend their time exploring the surrounding countryside rather than cooking in.
See Cobble CottageStable Cottage
Lower Bentham, Lancaster, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereStable Cottage at Lower Bentham is a 3-star property with a garden and free car parking, and pets are allowed. A kitchen, dishwasher and washing machine make self-catering easy, while a TV, DVD and CD player cover evenings in. High chairs and a hairdryer are also provided. It suits families and pet owners who want a rural Lancaster base with plenty of practical facilities.
See Stable CottageMill Dam Farm Cottage
Mill Dam Farm Cottage Mewith Bentham, Lancaster, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereMill Dam Farm Cottage at Mewith Bentham is a 3-star property with a fireplace and a garden, and pets are allowed. Free car parking is available, and a golf course is among the facilities. A kitchen, dishwasher and washing machine support self-catering stays, and high chairs are provided. Suits families, golfers and pet owners who want a rural base with room to cook and relax.
See Mill Dam Farm CottageCroft Cottage
Newby Clapham, Lancaster, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereCroft Cottage at Newby Clapham is a 3-star property with a garden and free car parking, and pets are allowed. Fishing is among the facilities, which sets it apart for guests who want to spend time by the water. A kitchen, dishwasher and washing machine make longer stays practical, and high chairs are provided. Suits families, anglers and pet owners after a rural Lancaster base.
See Croft Cottage5 Bank Cottage
5 Bank Cottage Burton Road Lower Bentham, Lancaster, United Kingdom
Why stay here5 Bank Cottage on Burton Road at Lower Bentham is a 3-star property. Cleaning and sheets are provided, and a safe is available for valuables. It suits guests who want a simple, well-kept rural base near Lancaster without managing self-catering equipment, and who will be out exploring the surrounding countryside for most of their stay.
See 5 Bank CottageCosy Dog Welcoming Countryside Retreat
3 Borrans Cottage, Lancaster, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereCosy Dog Welcoming Countryside Retreat at Borrans Cottage is a 3-star property with a garden, free wifi and free car parking. As the name suggests, dogs are made welcome, and the garden gives them somewhere to run. Free parking and wifi cover the practical side. It suits pet owners and couples who want a relaxed rural base in the Lancaster area and plan to spend their days outdoors.
See Cosy Dog Welcoming Countryside Retreat
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Coach House | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | 19.9 km |
| Usherwoods Barn | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | 19.3 km |
| Hay Barn | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | 18.0 km |
| Orcaber Farm Barn | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | 27.8 km |
| Orcaber Cottage | ★★★ | – | – | 27.4 km |
| Green Smithy Cottage | ★★★ | Yes | – | 19.6 km |
| Wenning Bank | ★★★ | Yes | – | 25.7 km |
| Usherwoods Dairy | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | 19.3 km |
| Beehive Cottage | ★★★ | – | – | 19.5 km |
| Cobble Cottage | ★★★ | – | – | 18.4 km |
| Stable Cottage | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | 18.0 km |
| Mill Dam Farm Cottage | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | 21.1 km |
| Croft Cottage | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | 25.8 km |
| 5 Bank Cottage | ★★★ | – | – | 18.4 km |
| Cosy Dog Welcoming Countryside Retreat | ★★★ | Yes | – | 18.3 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Hay Barn, Orcaber Farm Barn, Wenning Bank, Mill Dam Farm Cottage and Croft Cottage all provide high chairs, and Hay Barn, Orcaber Farm Barn and Usherwoods Dairy also list cots. Kitchens, gardens and free car parking at each make them practical for a family stay with children.
Hay Barn · Orcaber Farm Barn · Wenning Bank · Mill Dam Farm Cottage · Croft Cottage
For dog owners
The Coach House, Usherwoods Barn, Hay Barn, Usherwoods Dairy, Mill Dam Farm Cottage and Croft Cottage all state pets allowed.
The Coach House · Usherwoods Barn · Hay Barn · Usherwoods Dairy · Mill Dam Farm Cottage · Croft Cottage
For self-catering
Usherwoods Barn, Hay Barn, Orcaber Farm Barn, Wenning Bank, Usherwoods Dairy, Mill Dam Farm Cottage and Croft Cottage each list a kitchen, plus a dishwasher, oven or microwave, washing machine and a fireplace at several. They are set 18.0 to 27.8 km from the centre.
Usherwoods Barn · Hay Barn · Orcaber Farm Barn · Wenning Bank · Usherwoods Dairy · Mill Dam Farm Cottage
Closest to the centre
Hay Barn and Stable Cottage are 18.0 km from the centre, and 5 Bank Cottage and Cobble Cottage on Burton Road in Lower Bentham are 18.4 km. These four are the shortest drives into Lancaster among the listed properties.
Where to stay in Lancaster
Lower Bentham
Lower Bentham appears in the addresses of Hay Barn, Cobble Cottage on Burton Road, Stable Cottage and 5 Bank Cottage on Burton Road. They sit 18.0 to 18.4 km from the centre, the closest group here, and three of the four have free car parking.
Our picks here: Hay Barn · Cobble Cottage · Stable Cottage · 5 Bank Cottage
Bentham
Green Smithy Cottage at Mewith Bentham, Beehive Cottage at Bentham Old Hall Cottages and Mill Dam Farm Cottage at Mewith Bentham all carry Bentham in their addresses. The three are 19.5 to 21.1 km from the centre, and the two with more than a WiFi listing add gardens and free car parking.
Our picks here: Green Smithy Cottage · Beehive Cottage · Mill Dam Farm Cottage
Austwick
Orcaber Farm Barn and Orcaber Cottage both stand at Orcaber Farm Cottages in Austwick, 27.4 and 27.8 km from the centre. The barn lists a games room, garden, kitchen and free car parking, while the cottage offers a terrace, safe and free WiFi.
Our picks here: Orcaber Farm Barn · Orcaber Cottage
Tatham
Usherwoods Barn and Usherwoods Dairy share the address Usherwoods Tatham, 19.3 km from the centre. Both list a fireplace, garden, kitchen and free car parking, and both state pets allowed, with a cot also given for Usherwoods Dairy.
Our picks here: Usherwoods Barn · Usherwoods Dairy
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels has the highest guest rating?
No guest rating or review count is given for any of the 15 properties on this shortlist, so they cannot be ranked by score. What is known is that every one of them is a 3-star property.
Do these hotels have free parking?
Free car parking is listed at The Coach House, Usherwoods Barn, Hay Barn, Orcaber Farm Barn, Green Smithy Cottage, Wenning Bank, Usherwoods Dairy, Stable Cottage, Mill Dam Farm Cottage, Croft Cottage and Cosy Dog Welcoming Countryside Retreat.
Can I bring a pet?
Pets are allowed at The Coach House, Usherwoods Barn, Hay Barn, Orcaber Farm Barn, Usherwoods Dairy, Stable Cottage, Mill Dam Farm Cottage and Croft Cottage. The remaining properties on the list do not state that pets are allowed.
Are these hotels good for families with young children?
High chairs are listed at Hay Barn, Orcaber Farm Barn, Wenning Bank, Usherwoods Dairy, Mill Dam Farm Cottage and Croft Cottage. Cots are given for Hay Barn and Usherwoods Dairy, and kitchens, gardens and free parking at these addresses support a family stay.
Which of these hotels is closest to the centre of Lancaster?
Hay Barn and Stable Cottage in Lower Bentham are 18.0 km from the centre, and 5 Bank Cottage and Cobble Cottage on Burton Road in Lower Bentham are 18.4 km. The most distant here is Orcaber Farm Barn in Austwick at 27.8 km.
Do these hotels have a pool or a spa?
No pool and no spa appears in the facilities of any of the 15 properties. What they do list includes kitchens, gardens, fireplaces, dishwashers, washing machines and free car parking at many addresses.
What can I do at the properties themselves?
Orcaber Farm Barn lists a games room, Croft Cottage lists fishing and Mill Dam Farm Cottage lists a golf course. Several others have gardens, fireplaces and terraces, and Beehive Cottage has a barbeque.
Where are these hotels located?
They stand in villages and hamlets named in their addresses, including Lower Bentham, Bentham, Tatham, Austwick, Clapham and Newby, between 18.0 and 27.8 km from the centre of Lancaster.