The Arthington in Lytham St Annes

This trendy, family-run B&B is a 2-minute walk from Blackpool's famous promenade, 9 minutes' walk from Blackpool South railway station, and 15 minutes' walk from the Pleasure Beach.The 8 funky rooms feature en suite shower-only bathrooms. All have flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, plus iPod docks, free Wi-Fi, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Children aged 10 and over are welcome.Free English breakfast is served in bright, modern dining room. There's also a cosy lounge bar with a TV showing live sport.