This Grade II listed, 17th-century hotel offers bright, modern rooms with period features and a bistro, less than 5 minutes from junction 26 of the motorway.

Rooms at Holland House boast a mixture of period furnishings and modern amenities. Guests can make use of flat-screen LCD TVs with Freeview, Victorian and Edwardian furniture, toiletries, and king-size beds. Some rooms also feature idyllic country views and mahogany furniture.

Guests can visit the onsite Lovel’s Bistro, which includes original 17th-century features, a feature fireplace and contemporary decor. The bistro serves a variety of food made from local, seasonal produce, including 28-day matured steaks.

The hotel is set in an area of outstanding natural beauty and is surrounded by woodland so guests can enjoy excellent views of the adjacent Dean Wood Golf Course and the forest. Wigan is 15 minutes’ drive away, while Skelmersdale can be reached in a 10-minute drive.