A venue near Macclesfield has been named among the best pubs and inns for an overnight stay in the UK.

Prestbury's The Bridge, which is run by Middlewich-based staycation group Flat Cap Hotels, were bestowed the honour by the Cool Places website, which provides an online guide to bespoke accommodation.

The Village venue were highlighted in the category 'pubs with rooms', and shared the accolade alongside The Vicarage pub in Holmes Chapel.

The Bridge, a newly refurbished 24-bedroom property sat on the banks of the River Bollin, features its own outdoor bar known as 'The Shed'.

It is one of 51 Listed buildings in Prestbury. (Image - Flat Cap Hotels)

Describing The Vicarage, Cool Places states: "The Vicarage is a very comfortable place to both drink and to eat, with lots of sofas, fireplaces and a bar that's always buzzing. It also has no less than 23 elegant and contemporary bedrooms upstairs so you can stay over too, leaving you free the next day to enjoy an excellent breakfast and explore."

The venue is open all year with rooms priced from £79 per night.

It adds: "The Vicarage is not only dog-friendly but family friendly too, with two outdoor terraces and a kids' play area and a bar and restaurant that is open all day and serves good, approachable food from a varied menu that encompasses steaks and burgers, sandwiches and brunch and a selection of roasts on Sundays. Their outdoor 'Hut' bar is a magnet in the summer months, and they host regular live music both inside and out."

It has been a hotel since 1952.

The building dates back to 1626. The property was built partly with sandstone. It has a stone-slate roof from Kerridge. (Image - Flat Cap Hotels)

Cool Places describes The Bridge as a 'contemporary boutique hotel', saying: "Is it a pub? A restaurant with rooms? Whatever it is, The Bridge displays all of the characteristics that we love in the best British pubs and restaurants. In fact it's the very essence of a modern inn, with stylish interiors in public areas and rooms which both do a good job of blending contemporary and vintage styles.

"It occupies an alluring riverside location in a picturesque rural village – in this case Prestbury in Cheshire – and features 24 comfortable yet affordable rooms to flop into at the end of the night."

The building received Grade II listed status in 1967.

The Bridge Prestbury General Manager Laura Fuller was delighted with the recognition for her hard-working colleagues. 

The 4-star hotel can also be booked for meetings and wedding parties. (Image - Flat Cap Hotels)

"Being recognised by Cool Places as one of the top places to visit for UK Staycations is a real honour, and something that we have celebrated internally at length," she told Macclesfield Nub News.

 "We strive to create a home from home experience no matter the time of day or the occasion, whether it be a staycation with your four legged friend, family or friends.

"With our roaring fires & toasted hot chocolates in winter or our expansive outdoor terraces & outdoor bar in summer, we are perfectly suited to tailor for staycations across all seasons of the year."

"The recognition we have received has been great for our teams, who are proud that the efforts they have put in have delivered such recognition."

Click the red link below to book. (Image - Flat Cap Hotels)

Macclesfield: Need a quick getaway? Located at SK10 4DQ, you can call The Bridge on 0330 137 3770.

Book on this link.

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