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Accommodation for Courses in Whiston
*PLEASE NOTE: We do NOT book accommodation for candidates.*
Please AVOID booking the Park View Guesthouse – it continually receives bad reviews from anyone who manages to end up there!
Air BnB Studio, Cronton
(7 minute drive from Village Hotel)
Approx £55/night
Link: https://www.airbnb.com/slink/EFznanoe
“I wanted to mention as well the Airbnb that I stayed in was fantastic, and isn’t yet on your list of recommendations for accommodation. The room is in a separate building in the garden of the owner’s house, in Cronton. It has its own bathroom, kitchenette and most importantly the bed is incredibly comfortable and the area is super quiet.”
Rooms in Detached House, Whiston
Contact: Steve
Email Address: [email protected]
£50 a Night
Rooms available in a quality detached house situated in Sandstone Drive, Whiston, L35 7NJ.
All rooms are extremely clean, & fully furnished with wardrobes, chest of drawers and a tv. Also, clean bedding and towels if required.
The house comes with all all modern features including double-glazing, central heating, & security alarm. Also included is free wireless broadband & off-road parking
Approximately 2 miles from the Village Hotel.
12mins walk from Eccleston Park railway station
All in all – a nice, friendly, clean house.
Candidate Feedback:
“Steve’s beautiful house is ideal for Whiston Hospital as it’s literally 3mins walk away on a quiet residential road. I stayed in the single room which was warm and had a comfy bed, TV and broadband (no desk). Bathroom was shared with one other. I was welcome to use the well-kitted and tidy kitchen.
Steve (the live-in landlord) is brilliant: great communicator, provided everything I asked for, and was friendly and welcoming. We had some good laughs in the evenings over dinner, a great way to relax after an intense day of MCQs. I was lucky to have found this place and wouldn’t consider staying anywhere else.”
Comfortable Terraced House in Rainhill
[email protected]
Within walking distance of Whiston Hospital.
Entire 2 bedroom house for rent.
Spacious and airy rooms easily accommodate 4 people.
Fully furnished to a very high standard with large modern bathroom and fully fitted kitchen.
Price varies on Airbnb depending on the time of year.
https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/6267645
Candidate Feedback:
“We had a lovely warm welcome, clean home and John was really flexible about our arrival time and a prompt responder to queries. He was also really kind and allowed us to have an extra person staying on an air bed. Staying in John’s house made the Mersey course so much more bearable! Thank you!”
“A wonderful house, exactly as in photos. The 4 of us were here for the Mersey course at Whiston Hospital and it was a short, easy walk (10-15min) away. There’s a direct bus which stops almost directly outside the house but the weather made for good walking. The house is right beside the Rainhill train station which made transport with luggage significantly easier. John was easily contactable and approachable throughout (even when we accidentally locked ourselves out and had to call him at 8pm at night, sorry John!). The house itself was clean and neat. The 2 double beds easily sleep 4, but the sofa on the first floor looked pretty comfy too. The kitchen was well-stocked with a large fridge for all our shopping from the nearby supermarket. The shower was powerful and provided a nice warm bath every night. We didn’t get to enjoy the playstation 2 or TV much, but the large selection of vinyl records and a gramophone provided some entertainment as we had dinner. A perfect place to relax in after a long and tiring day!”
The Barn Bed & Breakfast
Hale Village, L24 5RP
Website: http://www.barnbandb.com/
Single Occupied Room: £45
Double: £65
Family: £90
All rooms are modern & self contained which means that you will have your own WC/Shower.
Prices also include Breakfast which is provided in the room and consists of cereal, yoghurt, fresh fruit, cereal bars, orange juice and tea or coffee.
Wifi Available
Offers: Stay on a Saturday Night & Get either Friday or Sunday night half price. (Excludes Public Holidays & Grand National Weekend)
Candidate Feedback:
“I can’t recommend this highly enough
15mins drive from whiston hospital
Gorgeous quiet rural location on a farm. Lovely friendly owners who were so helpful and kind. Several country pubs to choose from in easy walking distance (the owners actually drove us there and back one day as it was raining). Brilliant cheap rates with the second night half price if you stayed at the weekend- I paid £67.50 for two nights in a lovely double Ensuite room with breakfast included. There are also family rooms with 2doubles in 2 separate rooms and self catering facilities which work out even cheaper if you travelling with a friend. I’ve stayed in Liverpool a few times for the course and this is by far the best value and nicest accommodation I’ve found!
Only drawbacks – at least one person staying there will need a car. They have several dogs – I quite like this and they were all friendly but it might be a problem if you really hate dogs! ”
The Clock Face, Prescot
L34 3LL
6 Minute Drive to/from Whiston Hospital
8 Minute Drive to/from The Village Hotel
Free Parking.
The Village Hotel, Liverpool
Fallows Way, Whiston, Liverpool,Merseyside, L35 1RZ
The Village Hotel usually offer MSA Candidates discounted rate. This includes access to the Leisure Club. This Rate is Subject to Availability. Details of any rate provided will be made available to applicants of Courses.
https://www.village-hotels.co.uk/hotels/liverpool/
400 yards from the M57/M62 Junction, this hotel has a leisure club (with swimming pool), restaurant, pub and cafe.
All within easy reach of Liverpool (8 miles) and Warrington (15 minutes).
The Village Hotel has parking and free Wi-Fi internet access throughout all areas of the hotel.
Candidate Feedback:
“Expensive for location but quiet and good to have a swim”
“Gym and Spa which was nice for unwinding! Also 2 restaurants”
“Rooms need updating and can be very noisy on a weekend”
Premier Inn
Premier Inn are currently not offering any Special Rates for the MSA.
It is advised that you book in advance to get cheaper rates.
“Our Liverpool Rainhill Premier Inn has everything you’d expect, free parking, incredibly comfy beds in every room and an onsite pub restaurant.
1.8 miles from Whiston Hospital. Located within easy reach of the M62, junction 7. Conveniently situated for Rainhill train station, with excellent links to Liverpool city centre, Liverpool Airport and Knowsley safari park. There are a variety of retail parks and restaurants near to this hotel.
Our Liverpool (Roby) Premier Inn has everything you’d expect, incredibly comfy beds in every room and an onsite Table Table restaurant for a fresh new twist on eating out.
4.9 miles from Whiston Hospital. An ideal location for the airport, this Premier Inn is just 7 miles from Liverpool John Lennon airport. Ideally located within easy reach of the M62. Conveniently located for Roby train station. For shops and local amenities Liverpool city centre is only 5 miles away.”
Rainhill Premier Inn Feedback:
“Excellent accommodation, large rooms, clean ensuite bathrooms. Friendly & helpful staff”
“£50 per night a little expensive for the area”
“It was cheaper to book on the hotel website plenty of time in advance than to use the discounted rate”
“Good location for hospital”
“Good restaurant attached”
Roby Premier Inn:
“Approx 10 minute drive – would need a car”
“Friendly, basic accommodation. Safe area”
“I booked 4 weeks before the course and the prices were much cheaper”
Tarbock Premier Inn:
“Basic but clean with ensuite. Good value. I booked in advance and shared a twin room with a colleague”
“Good food onsite”
“Only 2 miles from hospital, the 40minute walk was actually quite pleasant at the end of the day”
“Wifi was good and £10 for 7 days”
“Tesco Express nearby”
Sutton Heath Lodge
A Self Check-In, Home from Home Experience
Contact: Mark
Phone: 01744 368268
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.suttonheathlodge.com
Recently refurbished for your comfort and situated on the southern edge of St.Helens. Guests will enjoy the “whole house” experience finished with a contemporary, but bright and cheerful décor and complementary furnishings of a high standard. Naturally, all towels and bed linen are provided.
8 minutes by car or 32 minutes by bus (1 change) to Whiston Hospital.
For your convenience, you can visit my website to view the property details and check availability.
However, please email me first to benefit from an MSA “promo” rate.
Private Townhouse, St Helens
Link to page: https://airbnb.com/h/victorian-terrace-sthelens
Contact: Jo
Email Address: [email protected]
3 bedrooms, sleeps up-to 5 guests (2 kingsize beds, 1 single)
Self check-in with lock box
Candidate Feedback:
This property has lots of good reviews but none as yet from Mersey Candidates. If you stay here, please leave a review or get in touch with us to help us flesh out the reviews section!
Latest reviews:
“Jo’a place was great and we got so many helpful hints from her. We really enjoyed our stay.”
“Great place, brilliant host. A proper home from home just what was required. I’ll have no hesitation seeing if the place is available anytime I’m in the area.”
“Jo’s place is a great size with a huge bathroom. We spent two nights there and it really felt like a home away from home.”
“Jo’s place is lovely – well located, clean and comfortable – had everything we needed! Jo is an excellent host, quick to respond and very flexible with our requests!”
“Beautiful house.”
Single Room in Semi-Detached House, Whiston
Contact: Barrie
Email Address: [email protected]
Phone: 07802551647 (Text only – do not ring)
Single Bedroom, Cabin Bed. 1 guest – £15/night pp, plus £10 cleaning fee – https://abnb.me/xWjSWvUf72
Triple Bedroom, 1 Double + 1 Single – £25/night pp, plus £10 cleaning fee – https://abnb.me/Vt5cbYXf72
Shared Bathroom.
Semi-detached 3 bedroom house about 15 minutes walk away from Whiston Hospital. A quiet area with parking, or host will collect you from the station. Towels available. Cable TV and WiFi available for use.
Host is happy for guests to use the kitchen – coffee machine, milk, butter, bread and eggs.
Candidate Feedback:
“Barrie was helpful and accommodating. Well positioned for Mersey course.”
“Very comfortable room. Short drive to hospital.”
“Very convenient for Mersey anaesthetic courses. Barrie communicates very quickly and clearly, very helpful – thanks again!”
“Basic but convenient”
“Barrie is great host. He is very thoughtful. He had come to pick me from the train station and dropped me to the hospital as well for my course. It’s a perfect location for those who are attending MSA courses..”
“Budget accommodation – you pay for what you get. Great value for the money. Clean child’s room and comfortable raised bed. Good nights sleep. And told breakfast included and accommodation dog friendly 🙂 I arrived v late and left v early, so did not see Barrie or have breakfast, but he was v good with text communication. I would stay again.”
Tomaria B&B
Halebank Road
WA8 8NJ
Accommodation with free secure parking.
Free Wifi
Full English & Continental Breakfast served fresh every morning.
En-Suite or Shared Bathroom Facilities.
The is also a Gym/Sauna/Chill Out Lounge.
15 Minute Drive to Whiston Hospital – Very Easy to Navigate
Triple Room incl. Breakfast: From £90
Double Room incl. Breakfast: From £60
Single Room incl. Breakfast: From £30
Candidate Feedback:
“Very friendly people. TV in Rooms & big sitting room for use by guests as well as pool room. Very clean. I booked late (~2 weeks before course) and still only £184 for 6 nights. I would definitely recommend this B&B. It is also a very easy straight drive to and from Whiston Hospital”
Brook Barn Bed & Breakfast
Contact: Karen & Ian
Email Address: bookings@brookbarnbandb
07948797516
Booking.com link, please click HERE
Set within a converted barn in the grounds, each room includes a flat-screen Smart TV and tea and coffee making facilities. All rooms have a private shower room. Guests have use of a shared lounge with a large flat-screen TV.
From Monday to Friday, both bacon and eggs and a continental breakfast are available. The continental consists of fruit juices, cereal, cereal bars, breakfast biscuits, toast, preserves, fresh and tinned fruit, water, tea and coffee. A full English breakfast is available on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
Free Wifi
Free Parking
Candidate Feedback:
“Comfortable, spacious and clean: a home from home Very modern facilities whilst maintaining a cosy atmosphere. Owners couldn’t have been more welcoming and were more than happy to accommodate our timings for late check in and early breakfasts (which were delicious). 15-20 minute drive. Would thoroughly recommend as a place to retreat to in the evenings!”
Room in Detached House
Knowsley Village
Air BnB Link : https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/810002
Contact: Gina – [email protected]
Feedback:
“Gina is a friendly lady who rents out a room in her mid century home – a true (beautiful) homage to the 1950s. I paid £35 a night; £180 for the week. I was given use of the kitchen. Shared bathroom with a Jacuzzi bath! Bed is comfy and it is quiet therefore will get a good night’s sleep. I took a 30 minute bicycle ride to and from Whiston each day. It would be about 15 minutes in the car.”
Room in Detached House
Room in large characterful house with tranquil garden and off street parking based in a cul-de-sac superbly placed for transport to Whiston Hospital or into Liverpool. Five minute walk to bus route and very convenient for buses or trains to Liverpool. Welcome use of kitchen. Use of own bathroom and common areas of house.
£35 a night.
Contact Vanessa on 0151 489 2830
Chalon Court Hotel
Linkway W, St Helens, WA10 1NG
01744 453 444
12 Minute Drive to and From Whiston Hospital
Wireless Internet access (surcharge)
Satellite TV
Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations
Complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Laptop-compatible safes and desks
Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Parking
Health Club on site
Bar/Lounge/Restaurant on site
Price: Rates from £37 per night
Candidate Feedback:
“Lovely, Clean Room. Got a good night’s sleep every night…this is a must on the MSA Courses! Book early to get better rates.”
Lenox Farm B&B, Hale Village
Ramsbrook Lane, L24 5RP
0151 425 4688 / 07968820038
Single Occupancy: £40/Night
Double Occupancy (Double/Twin): £60/Night
‘No Breakfast Rates’ can be discussed, please state you are with the MSA
En-suite Rooms
Secure Car Parking 24/7
Free Wifi
10-15 minute easy drive to Whiston Hospital
Hale Village Guesthouse
11 Church End, Hale Village, L24 4AX
Website: www.halevillageguesthouse.co.uk
£40 a Night
Double Room Ensuite w/ Breakfast – 66/night (Single Use £45/night)
Double Room Shared Bathroom w/Breakfast – £55/night (Single Use £45/night)
Twin Room Ensuite w/Breakfast – £66/night
Single Room Shared Bathroom w/Breakfast – £40/night
Car Parking – Outside house on quiet road. Secure Car Park available in the rear garden for an extra fee of £2/day
10-15 minute drive to Whiston Hospital
Free Wifi
(Please be aware when booking incase of animal allergies that the house is shared with two (very friendly!) dogs)
TripAdvisor reviews can be seen here on the TripAdvisor.com website
Hillcrest Hotel, Widnes
Cronton Lane
Widnes
WA8 9AR
(0151) 424 1616
For the following prices, please Quote that you are attending an Mersey School of Anaesthesia Course;
Single £55.00 (Bed & Breakfast)
Double/Twin £68.00 (Bed & Breakfast)
Dinner Bed & Breakfast £89.00 single occupancy // £99.00 Double Occupancy
*All rates Subject to availability
All of our rooms offer comfort and modern amenities including the following:
En suite bathroom with shower
Flat screen televisions in all rooms with over 80 digital channels
Tea & coffee making facilities
Telephone with direct outside line
Hairdryer
11 minutes drive to/from Whiston Hospital
Candidate Feedback:
“We felt this is a 3 star hotel. We both had a good comfortable time. We had clean towels and bedding. The staff were very accommodating. Restaurant and bar downstairs to unwind in the evening with reasonable pricings. We paid £30 a night between 2 of us! This may have been due to the quiet time of the year. This was with 2 cooked breakfast every morning!”
Menlove by Faiseur Limited
Luxury Four Bedroom Holiday Home – Sleeps 8
Mossley Hill
Described by candidates on a recent course as a “sanctuary” the house is fully equipped with everything you would expect in a ‘home from home’.
Perfect for unwinding at the end of a long day – If you are looking for comfort, space and value for money, it is the best alternative accommodation in Liverpool to hotel rooms.
Free super fast WiFi and digital TV included.
Ten minutes from the city centre by car and near to excellent public transport links the house is on the doorstep of nearby Allerton Road with its wide range of shops, restaurants and takeaways.
Aintree hospital can be reached within 25 minutes; Whiston in 20 minutes and LMI in 10.
The MSA special rate is £120 per night for a minimum three night stay. This rate is for the whole house and applies to any group size up to 8 guests.
For full details of the house and its facilities please visit: http://www.faiseur.co.uk
For more details of the location and surrounding area please visit: http://www.faiseur.co.uk/location
To take advantage of these special rates please quote MSA when contacting us:
Phone: 07919 597 211 – seven days a week
Email: [email protected]
Travelodge – Warrington Gemini Hotel
Gemini 8
off Charon Way
Warrington
WA5 7YA
Tel: 0871 984 6472
Fax: 01925 711237
http://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/507/Warrington-Gemini-hotel
7 Miles from Whiston Hospital (Car Recommended – 10/15minute drive); Wifi; Free Car Parking
Candidate Feedback:
“Roughly £22/night. Clean, 15 min drive with choice of restaurants”
“Book early for cheap rates. Need a car, clean rooms, Starbucks and restaurants nearby: M&S and Asda approx 5mins”
“Excellent accommodation, brand new, very clean and staff were helpful.10 min drive to Whiston. Lots of restaurants near by and supermarket”
‘For other Travelodge hotels in the area click here’
The Griffin Inn
Church Lane, St Helens, WA10 5AD
Website: http://www.griffininn.co.uk/
3 Miles from Whiston Hospital.
The Griffin Inn has 11 ensuite bedrooms and cater for both the business and leisure traveller
All our rooms are maintained to the highest possible standards. All rooms are ensuite and include telephone, trouser press, hairdryer, television and hospitality tray. We also now offer free wireless internet connection.
Additional facilities include a family room and fax/photocopying facilities can be arranged on request.
Additional beds are available at a charge.
Breakfast is available at the following prices:-
English breakfast £7.95
Continental breakfast £5.95
Candidate Feedback:
“Excellent location. Very good value food – £18 for 3 courses including wine”
“The rooms need decorating & minor things needs fixing eg. TV remote. Otherwise it is clean, excellent shower, food is good, friendly epople & the wifi is excellent!”
Park Inn Radisson St Helens
Linkway, WA10 1NG
Website: http://www.parkinn.co.uk/hotel-sthelens
4.4 Miles/ 11minutes to Whiston Hospital. 500m from Train Station
Candidate Feedback:
“Good, cheap food, a limited bar menu but full restaurant menu available. Good gym and pool open till 10pm.”
“Less than 10 minute drive to venue”
“Might be noisy if weddings or parties are taking place”
Suites Hotel, Knowsley
Ribblers Lane, Prescot, L34 9HA
Website: http://www.suiteshotelgroup.com/
5.9 Miles/11 minutes from Whiston Hospital.
Free Car Parking. Free Wifi.
Candidate Feedback:
“Excellent. Would recommend.”
“Has a gym and pool and restaurant with reasonable food. 10 min drive from venue, would need a car or taxi”
Ramada Encore Hotel, Haydock
Galway Crescent (nr East Lancs Road)
Haydock
WA11 0GR
01942290040
Our modern hotel offers an ideal and comfortable location, with free car parking and free WIFI. The hotel has a relaxed restaurant and bar area where snacks or meals are served all day. Each bedroom is brightly decorated with a settee and a desk area and the rooms also include a contemporary wet room (accessible rooms are also available).
20 minutes to reach Whiston Hospital by car via East Lancs Road & B5201
Candidate Feedback:
“No wifi in room; ethernet speed is less than 1mbps…and occasionally slower than dialup!”