Hotels in Cockerham
12 handpicked places to stay
Photo © Jo Grinch, Google Maps
Cockerham is not a hotel-heavy destination, so most visitors base themselves either in the village's immediate surroundings or a short drive away in Lancaster or Morecambe. The standout option locally is Thurnham Hall, a part-medieval, part-17th-century country house just south of the village that now operates as a resort, with self-catering apartments set in the historic main house and in modern courtyard buildings, plus an indoor pool and leisure suite in the grounds. It suits families or couples who want a country-house setting without needing to travel far from the estuary and the coast road.
Beyond Thurnham Hall, options directly in Cockerham are limited, reflecting the village's small size, and a handful of farmhouse bed and breakfasts serve visitors passing through on the way to Glasson Dock or the coast. For a wider range of hotels, guesthouses and chain accommodation, Lancaster is the obvious choice, with its historic centre, castle and railway station all within 20 minutes' drive, while Morecambe offers seafront hotels with sea views across the bay. Both make a sensible base for exploring Cockerham, the Lune estuary and Glasson Dock as day trips, combined with the wider Lancashire coast and the southern edge of the Lake District, which is within easy reach for a longer stay.
Stanley Lodge Farmhouse
B&B · Cockerham Road, Lancaster · 1.2 miles away
Adults-only farmhouse B&B on Cockerham Road near Lancaster Castle and Williamson Park, with free parking and en-suite rooms.
Thurnham Hall by Diamond Resorts
Hotel · A588, Lancaster · 1.4 miles away
Historic manor hotel on the A588 near Lancaster, within reach of Lancaster Castle and Morecambe Bay, with a spa and indoor pool.
Lancaster Barn
Guest Accommodation · Bay Horse, Lancaster · 1.6 miles away
An adults-only converted barn near Bay Horse, Lancaster, suited to couples or friends wanting a quiet stopover with free parking.
Travelodge Lancaster M6
Hotel · Moto Service Area M6 J32/33, Lancaster · 2.2 miles away
Travelodge Lancaster M6, right inside the Moto services at J32/33, offers free parking and 53 straightforward rooms for a break on the road north.
The Stork Hotel
Hotel · Corricks Lane, Lancaster · 2.4 miles away
A small 9-room hotel on Corricks Lane in Lancaster, with en-suite bathrooms and family rooms, plus free on-site parking.
The Fleece Inn
Hotel · Anyon Lane, Lancaster · 2.8 miles away
Traditional pub-hotel on Anyon Lane in Lancaster, with free parking and easy reach of Lancaster Castle and Williamson Park.
The Priory
B&B · The Square, Preston · 3.2 miles away
A characterful small B&B on The Square in Preston, Lancashire, with just seven rooms and a restaurant known for hearty roast dinners.
Lancaster House Hotel
Hotel · Green Lane, Ellel, Lancaster · 3.2 miles away
Lancaster House Hotel in Ellel has 99 rooms plus an indoor pool, spa, sauna and gym, with free on-site parking near Lancaster.
The Coach House
Hotel · Main street, Lancaster · 3.2 miles away
A small four-room hotel on Lancaster's Main Street, close to the castle, with free on-site parking rare in the city centre.
Lancaster University
B&B · Bowland Hall, Lancaster · 3.6 miles away
Campus B&B accommodation at Bowland Hall, Lancaster University, within easy reach of Lancaster Castle and Williamson Park.
Green Bank Farmhouse
B&B · Abbeystead, Lancaster · 4.1 miles away
Adults-only farmhouse B&B in Abbeystead near Lancaster, with breakfast included and a garden setting for relaxing after.
Royal Oak Hotel Garstang
Hotel · Market Place, Preston · 4.7 miles away
Traditional inn on Market Place in Preston, with free on-site parking and easy reach of Lancashire's golf, fishing and walking country.