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5-star hotels in Lancaster
A shortlist of 8 five-star stays in and around Lancaster, from riverside rooms at Quite Simply French to self-catering cottages in the villages. It is for travellers who want the highest class of stay, whether for a couple's weekend, a family break or a longer countryside base.
Staying in Lancaster
Lancaster is a compact historic city, known for its castle, its Georgian buildings and the River Lune running through it. St George's Quay, where Quite Simply French stands, keeps the old quayside character and is close to the middle of things, and Sun Street and Wyresdale Road are similarly central addresses. Beyond the city, the shortlist reaches out to Wennington, Capernwray and Chapel Lane, and further to Austwick and Clapham.
Couples will find the riverside rooms at Quite Simply French and the self-contained Sun St Studios well placed for the centre, while families and groups are better served by the apartments at Tewitfield Marina, with a playground and family rooms, or by the cottages at Box Tree Escapes and Low Bank. Business travellers and short-break visitors value the city addresses, 0.7 to 1.6 km from the centre, while guests wanting the countryside and a longer stay have Capernwray House, The Loft and New Inn at Clapham nr Settle.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Quite Simply French
27A Saint George's Quay Lancaster, Lancaster, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereSet on Saint George's Quay, this 5-star picks up riverside views and sits 1.0 km from the centre of Lancaster. Guests eat and drink in-house at the restaurant and bar, and each room comes with bathrobe, slippers and toiletries. Parking is free, and laundry service and luggage storage handle the practical side. With a 4.6 guest rating across 718 reviews, it suits couples or anyone wanting a comfortable riverside base within walking distance of town.
See Quite Simply FrenchNew Inn at Clapham nr Settle
Old Rd Clapham, Lancaster, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereA country inn in Clapham, 27.1 km from Lancaster centre, with free car parking and free wifi for guests arriving by road. Pets are allowed, and there is a lounge plus a smoking area on site. Rooms are air conditioned and come with desk, toiletries and shower. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 774 reviews, it fits travellers who want a rural stopover and are bringing a dog or a car.
See New Inn at Clapham nr SettleTewitfield Marina
Chapel Lane, Lancaster, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Why stay hereThese 5-star apartments at Chapel Lane, 12.4 km from Lancaster centre, are built for longer stays and groups. Each has a kitchen with oven, microwave, refrigerator and dishwasher, plus a washing machine, and family rooms are available. Outside there is a terrace, patio, garden, picnic area and playground, with fishing and canoeing on hand. Pets are allowed and parking is free, so self-catering families get space and practical facilities.
See Tewitfield MarinaSun St Studios
29 Sun Street, Lancaster, United Kingdom
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereOn Sun Street, 0.7 km from the centre of Lancaster, this 5-star property puts guests in the middle of town for shops and sights. Rooms are non smoking, with free wifi and internet access throughout the building. Express check in speeds up arrival, and luggage storage, a safe and security features look after belongings. It suits travellers who want a central, no-fuss base and will spend their days out exploring Lancaster on foot.
See Sun St StudiosCapernwray House
Capernwray, Lancaster, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereAt Capernwray, 11.4 km from Lancaster centre, this 5-star house pairs a garden and lounge with a bar and restaurant on site. Laundry service, housekeeping and free car parking cover longer stays. It suits guests who prefer a quiet countryside setting with dining and service under the same roof.
See Capernwray HouseLow Bank
Low Bank Austwick, Lancaster, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereThis 5-star property at Low Bank in Austwick, 29.1 km from Lancaster centre, is aimed at self-catering guests. A kitchen with oven, refrigerator and dishwasher, plus a washing machine, makes longer stays easy, and there is a garden and golf course nearby for the daytime. Pets are allowed and parking is available. It suits walkers and families who want a rural base and plan to cook for themselves.
See Low BankBox Tree Escapes
Box Tree Wennington, Lancaster, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereAt Box Tree in Wennington, 16.5 km from Lancaster centre, this 5-star escape keeps things simple: a jacuzzi, a garden and a golf course close at hand. The kitchen has an oven, microwave, refrigerator and toaster, and the bathroom includes a shower. Parking is free, and rooms are non smoking. It is a good fit for couples or small groups who want self-catering space and a countryside setting away from the city.
See Box Tree EscapesThe Loft
Wyresdale Road_X000d__X000d__X000d_, Lancaster, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereThe Loft on Wyresdale Road sits 1.6 km from Lancaster centre, close enough to reach town easily while staying residential. This 5-star property has a kitchen with dishwasher and washing machine, plus a garden, garage and free car parking. Free wifi and internet access run throughout, and towels are provided. Fishing is available nearby. It suits guests who want a self-contained base with parking and quick access to Lancaster.
See The Loft
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quite Simply French | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | 1.0 km |
| New Inn at Clapham nr Settle | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | 27.1 km |
| Tewitfield Marina | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | 12.4 km |
| Sun St Studios | ★★★★★ | – | – | 0.7 km |
| Capernwray House | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | 11.4 km |
| Low Bank | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | 29.1 km |
| Box Tree Escapes | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | 16.5 km |
| The Loft | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | 1.6 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For couples
Quite Simply French is a 5-star riverside address on Saint George's Quay, 1 km from the centre, with a restaurant, bar and room service. Sun St Studios is the most central option on this list at 0.7 km, with express check-in and a garden. Both suit a two-person weekend in the city.
For families
Tewitfield Marina offers apartments with kitchens, a washing machine, a playground and family rooms, 12.4 km from the centre. Box Tree Escapes has a kitchen, garden and jacuzzi in Wennington. Both give families space to cook and relax rather than eat out every night.
For longer stays
The Loft, Low Bank and Box Tree Escapes all come with kitchens, so guests can settle in for several days. The Loft adds a garage and free parking 1.6 km from the centre; Low Bank and Box Tree Escapes are rural, with gardens and golf courses nearby.
For pets
New Inn at Clapham nr Settle, Tewitfield Marina and Low Bank all allow pets. The New Inn is 27.1 km from the centre with 774 reviews, Tewitfield Marina 12.4 km with a garden and picnic area, and Low Bank 29.1 km with a garden in Austwick.
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to the centre of Lancaster?
Sun St Studios is the closest, at 0.7 km from the centre, followed by Quite Simply French at 1.0 km and The Loft at 1.6 km. The other five are between 11.4 km and 29.1 km away.
Do any of these hotels have parking?
Quite Simply French, New Inn at Clapham nr Settle, Tewitfield Marina, Capernwray House, Low Bank, Box Tree Escapes and The Loft all offer free car parking. Sun St Studios does not list parking among its facilities.
Which hotels here allow pets?
New Inn at Clapham nr Settle, Tewitfield Marina and Low Bank all list pets allowed.
Do any have a pool, jacuzzi or spa?
Box Tree Escapes lists a jacuzzi. No hotel in this shortlist lists a pool or a spa, so if either is essential, none of these 8 fits.
Which is best for families?
Tewitfield Marina lists family rooms, a playground, a kitchen and a washing machine, with a guest rating of 4.4 from 774 reviews. Box Tree Escapes and The Loft also have kitchens, but neither lists family rooms.
Which hotel here has the highest guest rating?
Quite Simply French has the highest rating at 4.6 out of 5 from 718 reviews. New Inn at Clapham nr Settle follows at 4.4 from 774 reviews.
Do any of the hotels serve meals?
Quite Simply French, New Inn at Clapham nr Settle and Capernwray House list a restaurant, and Quite Simply French also lists a bar, room service and special diets. The remaining five are self-catering, with kitchens in Tewitfield Marina, Low Bank, Box Tree Escapes and The Loft.
Can I stay near the River Lune?
Quite Simply French is on Saint George's Quay, one of the riverside addresses on this list. Sun St Studios and The Loft are also central, at 0.7 km and 1.6 km from the centre.