The Merlin by Ikc, WilmslowThe Merlin by Ikc in Wilmslow, United Kingdom has a corrected score of 2.7 ± 0.3 (thin evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 7 of 9 hotels we score in Wilmslow. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.1 before correction: Booking.com 3.0, Tripadvisor 3.0, Agoda 0.3. Rooms from about $139 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Merlin by Ikc is a 19th-century inn situated on Wilmslow Road in rural Cheshire, positioned between Wilmslow and Alderley Edge. Originally built as a private residence in the 1880s, the property now offers 12 en-suite bedrooms featuring Hypnos beds and workspaces. Guests can dine at the on-site pub and restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The hotel provides free parking and Wi-Fi, making it a practical choice for those travelling to Manchester Airport or exploring the local village. While the setting is quiet and characterful, the limited number of rooms means facilities may feel more intimate than larger hotels.What stands out

On-site pub and restaurant

Free guest parking

Hypnos beds in rooms

Close to village shops

Watch out for

Small number of rooms

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Stanneylands Hotel, Wilmslow: 3.2 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $153 a night. Stanneylands Hotel is a family-run, four-star country house located in the Cheshire countryside near Wilmslow.