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• Grade I-listed surroundings
• Romantic wine cellar bar
• Four-poster bed rooms

Hotels don’t get much more romantic than Peckforton Castle, in Cheshire. I mean, it’s a castle. So your surroundings will include arrow slides, spiral staircases, suits of armour and French tapestries. It’s easy to see why so many celebs have got hitched here. And why it’s the backdrop for TV series, like Robin Hood, Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Who.

It’s not all looks and no substance, though. The 48-bedroom castle hotel has nailed dinner and drinks, as well. There’s the award-winning 1851 Restaurant, which blends the best of French and British. Or, fancy dining in the castle’s former kitchens? Head to 2010 Brasserie for a more informal meal of burgers, fish and chips, or pasta. The pièce de résistance is the wine cellar bar. It oozes ‘date night’ with its lantern lighting and dramatic vaulted ceiling.

You don’t come here for the location. It’s the kind of place you go to drop off the map and spend all weekend in bed. And they’ve got some seriously impressive ones of those. The Four Poster rooms give off fairytale vibes, while Executive rooms come with charming rolltop baths. And some of the rooms even have fireplaces that can be lit in the chillier months.

Located in Wrexham, Hotel Wrexham is in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Wrexham Golf Club and Holt Castle. This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Clays Golf Centre and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Clays Golf Course.

With a stay at Premier Inn Liverpool John Lennon Airport in Liverpool (Speke), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Knowsley Safari Park and Speke Hall. This hotel is 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Royal Albert Dock and 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Anfield Stadium.

Located in Ellesmere Port, Woodcote Hotel is in a shopping district, within a 10-minute drive of Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet and Chester Zoo. This hotel is 7.7 mi (12.5 km) from Vue Cinema and 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from World Museum Liverpool.

With a stay at The Runmere Hotel, Liverpool South (Runcorn), Part of the AG Collection in Runcorn, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Knowsley Safari Park and Manchester Ship Canal. This hotel is 14.6 mi (23.4 km) from Anfield Stadium and 14.9 mi (24 km) from Royal Albert Dock.

With a stay at Crowne Plaza Liverpool - John Lennon Airport by IHG in Liverpool (Speke), you'll be a 2-minute drive from Speke Hall and 5 minutes from Calderstones Park. This hotel is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Otterspool Adventure Centre and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Sefton Park.

With a stay at Hampton by Hilton Liverpool/John Lennon Airport in Liverpool (Speke), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Speke Hall and Calderstones Park. This hotel is 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from Royal Albert Dock and 10.8 mi (17.3 km) from Anfield Stadium.

When you stay at Village Hotel St David's, Nr Chester in Deeside, you'll be in the suburbs, within a 15-minute drive of Chester Racecourse and Chester Zoo. This hotel is 8.2 mi (13.1 km) from Chester City Walls and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Ewloe Castle.

Located in Tarporley, The Foresters Arms is a 4-minute drive from Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre and 6 minutes from Beeston Castle. This hotel is 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Chester Zoo and 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Chester City Walls.

Located in Mold, within 15 km of Chester Racecourse and 19 km of Chester Zoo, Northop Hall Country House Hotel provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 30 km from The Beatles Statue, 32 km from Pier Head and 33 km from Albert Dock. The property is non-smoking and is set 24 km from Delamere Forest.

Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom with a hairdryer, while some feature garden views.

M&S Bank Arena Liverpool is 33 km from Northop Hall Country House Hotel, while ACC Liverpool is 33 km away. Liverpool John Lennon Airport is 49 km from the property.

When you stay at Premier Inn Widnes in Widnes, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Manchester Ship Canal and Halton Castle. This hotel is 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from Anfield Stadium and 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from Royal Albert Dock.

Located in Wrexham, Rossett Hall Hotel is within a 15-minute drive of Wrexham Industrial Estate and Grosvenor Museum. This hotel is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Chester Golf Club and 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Chester Racecourse.

With a stay at Campanile Runcorn, you'll be centrally located in Runcorn, within a 15-minute drive of Knowsley Safari Park and Halton Castle. This eco-friendly hotel is 14.6 mi (23.4 km) from Anfield Stadium and 14.9 mi (24 km) from Royal Albert Dock.

Located in Ellesmere Port, Brook Hall Hotel is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of National Waterways Museum and Blue Planet Aquarium. This hotel is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Chester Zoo and 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet.

Located in Runcorn, Premier Inn Runcorn is a 5-minute drive from Halton Castle and 8 minutes from Norton Priory Museum. This hotel is 14.1 mi (22.7 km) from Chester Zoo and 11.8 mi (18.9 km) from Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet.

With a stay at Village Hotel Wirral in Wirral (Bromborough), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal and Liverpool ONE. This hotel is 6.4 mi (10.2 km) from Royal Albert Dock and 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Anfield Stadium.

Located in Chester, Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Westminster Park and St Mary's Church - Handbridge. This spa hotel is 10 mi (16.2 km) from Chester Zoo and 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Chester Racecourse.

Located in Northwich, Premier Inn Northwich - Sandiway is within a 5-minute drive of Cheshire Falconry and Blakemere Village. This hotel is 14.7 mi (23.7 km) from Chester Zoo and 16.5 mi (26.5 km) from Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet.

Situated in Weaverham, 17 km from Delamere Forest, The oaklands hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers room service. The hotel has family rooms.

Tatton Park is 23 km from the hotel, while Chester Racecourse is 25 km from the property. Manchester Airport is 27 km away.

A charming hotel steeped in history, set in the historical town of Port Sunlight, within easy reach of Liverpool and Chester, and just 5 minutes from the M53.

All rooms have a flat-screen TV with Freeview, iron and ironing board and a large en suite bathroom. Free Wi-Fi is available.

There is a spacious dining room and bar, and the hotel also has meeting and function facilities for up to 60 people.