About 4km from St Helens, this B&B, built in the 1980s by a Frenchman homesick for his country home, exudes Gallic charm. Upstairs are four compact en-suite rooms with TV and fridge; downstairs is a country kitchen and fire-warmed guest lounge. Not frilly or kitsch, just simple and stylish. Breakfasts are generous cooked affairs. Oui, oui!
The French House
The East Coast