The Cottage Ash Street

Right then, looking for somewhere to kip in town? The Cottage on Ash Street could be a shout. It's basically a house you can rent out—whole place to yourselves. I had a mate stay there last year when his in-laws were over and he needed the space. Said it was clean, tidy, and did the job. It's got a good rating online, something like 4.5 stars from nearly 30 reviews, so others seem to think so too.

It's not exactly The Vincent, mind you, so don't go expecting fancy spa treatments or a doorman. But if you're coming with the family – maybe for a few days at the seaside or even for The Open at Birkdale in 2026 – having a full house beats being crammed into a small hotel room, doesn't it? Especially with the kids.

The owner's number is 07817 528436 if you want to give them a ring. I think they run it through Airbnb so you might find better deals there.

Worth checking the location on a map before you book. Ash Street is pretty central, which is handy for the shops and the pier, but it can get a bit noisy on weekend nights.