Hotels in Lytham St. Anne's

Lytham St Annes Introduction

Overlooking the Irish Sea, the traditional seaside town of Lytham St Annes may be just south of Blackpool, but it has a very different style from its neighbour. With a vast windswept beach framed by sand dunes, the promenade has a traditional pier and rows of beach huts for retro appeal. In the town centre, you'll find fish and chip shops, tea rooms and independent shops, all with a mixture of old-fashioned and modern styles.

Hotels in Lytham St Annes

For a traditional seaside holiday, B&Bs and guesthouses are popular accommodation choices in the area and are great for a family-friendly break. With facilities such as free WiFi and a full English breakfast to start your day, these Lytham St Annes hotels are basic but comfortable and homely. If you are looking for luxury hotels in Lytham St Annes, there are some bigger 4-star hotels along the promenade. With sea-view rooms available, they're ideal for a romantic break and have amenities such as restaurants, free parking and indoor swimming pools.

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Where to stay

If you’re looking for convenience but still want to enjoy a traditional seaside holiday, Lytham St Annes town centre is a blend of traditional and modern. You’ll find Victorian shopfronts in the charming town square alongside a variety of high-street stores and restaurants that bring the town up to date. The town leads into St Annes, also known as St Anne’s-on-the-Sea, where many of the hotels in the area are situated. Those wanting sea views or long evening walks along the sand should look to book accommodation in this neighbourhood.

Things to see

Visit St Annes Pier, built in Victorian times, for a taste of a traditional British seaside holiday. Enjoy the fresh sea air and views across the water, or while away the hours (and pennies) in the arcades. While making your way around Lytham St Annes, you might spot Lytham Windmill on the horizon. Overlooking the sea, this black and white windmill is now a museum, and you can climb up the winding steps for stunning views over the town. The windmill is far more spacious inside than it looks, with lots of hidden rooms set up to show how people lived in Victorian times. Lytham Hall, a Georgian country house, is built in red brick and surrounded by neatly kept gardens, giving it a grand look. Enjoy the sweeping staircases, chandeliers and marble floors inside, then explore the grounds with their colourful flower beds and roaming swans.

How to get to Lytham St Annes

St Annes-on-the-Sea railway station is close to both the town centre and beach. The journey from Manchester Piccadilly takes about an hour as the town is on the line between Blackpool and Preston. There's also the smaller Lytham railway station, which is close to cheap Lytham St Annes hotels in the east of the town, although the station has fewer services. Manchester Airport is just an hour away by car, perfect for those arriving by domestic flight. From the airport, you can take a train to Preston and then change to one of Lytham St Annes' railway stations.