Holiday homes & rentals in Preston

Charming Preston is located in the heart of tourist-friendly Lancashire, and the busy town has over a thousand years of history and culture to explore, with a wide range of unique accommodation options. Whether you crave a modern apartment for a luxurious weekend break or a cosy holiday cottage, you'll find quality accommodation dotted through the heart of the city and all around its green belt. Pick your location and prepare to enjoy everything from busy shops, museums and art galleries through to beautiful green spaces, the River Ribble, parks and the wonderful Ribble Steam Railway - all on your doorstep.

Getting to Your Preston Accommodation

It's easy to travel to your Preston holiday cottage or accommodation, as the city enjoys great links across the country. The M6 connects Preston to the North and South, and the M61 links with Manchester Airport for those connecting via plane (about an hour's journey.) Preston is also just an hour's drive away from Liverpool Airport.

By rail, you'll find a huge array of trains stopping at Preston Train Station, which is located on the West Coast Mainline for journeys between London and Glasgow amongst others. At the main coach terminal, you can catch regularly scheduled buses from National Express, Megabus and local services.

Activities and Accommodation for Families

Preston is packed with family leisure activities, whether your heart craves excitement or the great outdoors. Why not burn off some energy at the local paintball centre or head to the climbing wall to learn a new skill together?

If you book accommodation on the River Ribble, you'll be spoilt for choice with walks, kayaking, and visitor attractions such as Turbary Woods Owl and Birds of Prey Sanctuary.

During your stay enjoy the culture at St Walburge Church and Winckley Square, with its 19th-century Georgian architecture. The Harris Museum and Art Gallery is also a must-see, with a large collection of important works.

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