The Vincent Hotel, Southport

This stylish, boutique hotel has a 6th-floor gym, the V Spa, a relaxed atmosphere and chic surroundings. Vincent Hotel is on Southport's shopping street, and close to the train station.

Rooms, studios and the luxurious penthouse have air conditioning, satellite TV with sports channels, free internet and added extras.

The V Cafe/Sushi Bar is open from 07:00 to 22:00, and you can relax in Mc Gees private bar with a chilli martini.

The Vincent Hotel offers valet parking and there is plenty of on street parking directly outside.

Lord Street is renowned as one of the greatest shopping streets in the North West. It is even said to have been the inspiration behind the wonderful tree-lined boulevards of Paris.

When you are not enjoying the shops, you can play a round of golf on the Royal Birkdale course, or visit nearby Liverpool, the European Capital of Culture 2008. Aintree Racecourse and wonderful countryside are also found nearby.