In 1973 the picture Wicker man was released. In 1997 it was broadcast on Channel 4 and I had the…read morepleasure of watching the cult classic horror. Before Sergent Howie discovers what is going on in the sleepy village it seems perfect does it not? Well for those of us not from England have no doubt ever since, have had this idea of the English country side with "barns" everywhere adventurous places where all kinds of fun and games occur, innocent during the day and not so much at night!! For those of you who were intrigued ever since watching the Wicker man or Straw Dogs or whichever 70's feature exploring the British countryside you might want to stay at "The Barn". I merely speculate of course, you might have a totally different agenda when choosing this place, and that is ok!! Here is the scenario; you are landing in Liverpool, a popular and cheap choice of airport for a lot of European out and inbound flights. You want to experience the buzz of the city centre but at the same time get a taste of the country. How about the Barn I say. Bring a few old classic horror movies to watch on your laptop in bed before some shut eye, guaranteed to go down a treat!! Or perhaps that's just me!! Do watch out for creaking doors and strange noises from outside!! I'm kidding!!!!!!!! This an absolute homely gem of a place to stay especially for those with littlens. The service is impeccable and a fresh recently refurbished interior is a delight. What's more, no room for complaints on the price front with single rooms coming in at a poultry £40 a night. (Yes I do love that word and it does feature in all my reviews...poultry..mmm perhaps its because I love chickens..hmm ) Do be careful when you suggest it to the other half though. "Fancy a night in the barn love" might not go down as well as you think!!! Or maybe it will who knows. Enjoy having a right old "Barn"ey if the latter is the case. What ever you do, don't forget to...Chamon it!! Who's bad?? Ma bad!!

The Victoria Lodge provides a nice atmosphere that feels like home. The owner Paul is a second…read moregeneration Bed and Breakfast guy and he knows what he's doing which is evident with the cleanliness of his B & B, presentation of his breakfast and great personal service. I usually don't opt for B & B but I saw the location of the Victoria next to the police station but in the middle of all the Stockton Heath High Street restaurants and shops and I was hooked. B & B's are big in the UK and this was my first experience using one overseas and I was really pleased and in some cases preferred it to some of the other hotels I've stayed at recently.

Liverpool?!? LIVERPOOL?!? Yes, I heard you the first time. I know, I'm a Manchester Scout, or Mout…read moreas we're called... never. But as a Mancunian who regularly uses the reliable and reliably-stagnated-when-it-comes-to-late-night-travel service Terravision (great band, okay buses), well, I felt I had to impart some fairly gained knowledge. Sometimes, we Mancs need to traverse into the rival land. I myself am a weird hybrid of Romeo and Juliet because my blood is pure Scouse while my heart is a chip off the Morrissey, Gallagher, Abbott, Brown and Wilson block. One of the main reasons for the crossing? Liverpool One. No, you daft apeths, John Lennon Airport, because we all know that Easyjet and especially mental Ryanair are awkward as heck when it comes to their North Westerly flights. Now, Easyjet in particular really grind my gears because it seems all their Fuerteventura flights arrive back at 11pm. We've been having a few delays lately as you know due to freak Day After Tomorrow weather (we were WARNED! Wait, was that 2012? They all blend into one for me) and some plank sewing explosives into his panties. Terravision it seems like to go home early. Getting a bus after midnight is a pain and they make no allowance for late night delays, meaning one thing. Stranded in Arrivals in the freezing cold, hearing Morrissey call to you. 'Come home,' he warbles. 'I can't,' I sob. If you have £59 to spare, your problem's solved. Right opposite Arrivals is a multicoloured multi-storey car park. (I dare you to try and not say that in a Welsh accent when you know how hilarious it will sound.) Up you go to the fifth floor where some well-groomed and smiley young things will greet you at reception. Once you're checked in you can head upstairs to some of the largest rooms I've ever seen (this is a BUDGET Hilton remember... I was impressed), free wi-fi, one of the softest, squishiest and comfiest beds I've slept on, a nice big TV with practically all the Freeview channels on it, your own desk, a big sofa with a corner unit and one of those breakfast-in-bed trays which I found was super for resting my laptop on. Then morning comes. If you can't sleep, and I defy you not to because believe me, these beds are squash-tastic, continental breakfast starts at 4am with croissants, muffins, toasts, yoghurts and cereals. Wait until 6am and you get scrambled eggs, bacon and sausage, beans and delicious little crispy potatoes. It's not anything Gordon Ramsay's going to get aroused by but in an unfamiliar place it lines your stomach just nicely. I had granola with yoghurt, a fresh apple juice, peppermint tea and a few hot things. The croissants are a little powdery and stale sometimes so stick to them moist muffins. This is all free by the way, and they'll have Sky News on a big screen and a bunch of Independent papers for you while you munch. Also, right next to you is a list of all the departing flights so if you're staying prior to flying, you can keep an eye out. Very rarely do I stay in a hotel where I don't want to leave. For one night, cosy comfy Hilton was my little home and I loved it. Travelling Mancunians, take note. This is one bit of Liverpool you can't whinge about.

Couldn't ask for better staff. Hotel was pristine. Comfortable beds and rooms very clean. Would…read morestrongly recommend

Snooze is a little hotel/ b&b just outside Liverpool city centre, well about 2 miles out to be…read moreprecise. The hotel is really modern with spacious rooms and all the little added extras, such as wi-fi, that makes your stay much more comfortable. The prices are really good, probably some of the cheapest in Liverpool. especially when you see the quality of the accommodation. A weekday night will set you back about £40/45 for a double room, and a weekend night is £60. It looks like Snooze have bought two properties either side of where it is currently located, presumably looking to expand. One of the negatives to Snooze is that they don't have any catering facilities on site - it will be interesting to see whether with the expansion, they consider this.

This is a B&b and café in one! Downstairs there is a small and local café. Upstairs 2 or more…read morestairs need to be taken but then you have a view lovely rooms. As well as a kitchen/ breakfast room/ tvroom, with everything what is needed to have a simple dinner to make or a breakfast to eat. That is including the price for the room. The rooms are clean, big and have there own wash stand. The beds are really British, lovely and just good to sleep on. The toilet and shower is to share with all the other guests. Clean and good. The B&B is close to the train and bus station. The buses will take you to the airport and the train to liverpool and farther. It is just 4 minutes walk from the station to this places. The staff is very friendly and helpful.

Unlike some of Garston's other boozers, which can feel hidden or camouflaged in with the…read moresurrounding drabness, the Palatine is a big, bright, prominent pub that stands on the corner of Island Road and Woolton Road. After South Parkway, this is the direction the bus travels into the village so it'd be difficult to miss. Inside, it's a typical locals pub with bars and rooms leading round and through each other. Luckily for me the frontage curved round into a leather seating area, where I could sit and avoid the accusatory glances of the regulars like a cowardly drifter.

Stayed here on our recent trip to Manchester the only thing it has going for it is the location…read more There wasn't one part of the house that I would state as clean. The worst part was that each of us and there was five got bitten all over by something and I'm pretty sure it was bed bugs, mattresses were filthy, pillows had black stains and so did thesheets and duvet, everything was covered in hair, carpet was supposed to be cream, every edge of carpet had mould growing, bars of soap provided were used, mattresses were all past used by they were as hard as the floor with every spring digging into your body, the headboard just fell off my bed while shutting the curtains, the whole place smelt of dog, the light on my room only had one out of the three bulbs, there was stuff open in the fridge and we were the only ones staying there. I'm almost positive there's more but the list was so extensive I've forgotten a few. Feget the bad review it needs to be shut down!