Curated romantic hotels in North East England

Located in Durham, Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa is within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Beamish Open Air Museum. This golf hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Top Gear Karting and 3.1 mi (5 km) from St. Nicholas Church.

Centrally located in the historic city of Durham Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County boasts views of Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle and is situated on the banks of the River Wear.

Each room at Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County Hotel features a flat-screen TV. Some rooms offer views of the River Wear and upgraded bathroom facilities.

Cast Iron restaurant serves a buffet-style breakfast. The Cast Iron Bar, along with the Terrace, serves a selection of sandwiches, mains, sides and desserts along with classic and contemporary cocktails, wines, spirits, beers and soft drinks.

The hotel offers an indoor gym accessible to hotel guests 24 hours.

The hotel is 13 miles from Sunderland and less than 20 miles from the centre of Newcastle. High Force Waterfall is 36 miles away and Beamish Museum can be reached in 15 minutes by car.

Dogs are welcome and T&C's apply. Maximum of 2 dogs per room. An anti-allergy deep cleaning fee of £30 for 1 dog and £50 for 2 dogs will apply. For stays longer than 7 days, there will be additional weekly fee of £50. Maximum of two dogs per room applies.

With a stay at Tweeddale Arms Hotel in Haddington (Gifford), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lennoxlove Historic House and Nungate Bridge. This hotel is 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Yester Castle and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from St Mary's Church.

Located in Darlington, Hotel Bannatyne Darlington is within a 15-minute walk of St Cuthbert Church and Raby Castle. This spa hotel is 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Darlington Civic Theatre.

With a stay at Pine Marten, Dunbar by Marston's Inns in Dunbar, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of John Muir Way - East and John Muir's Birthplace. This inn is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Dunbar Golf Club and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Dunbar Harbor.

With a stay at Macdonald Leeming House in Penrith, you'll be on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of Ullswater and Aira Force. This hotel is 15.3 mi (24.6 km) from Lake Windermere and 19.6 mi (31.5 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Situated in Hardraw, 16 km from Aysgarth Falls, The Green Dragon at Hardraw features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel features free WiFi and a bar. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and luggage storage space.

The rooms are fitted with a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while some rooms also boast a kitchen fitted with a fridge. All rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

A Full English/Irish breakfast is available at The Green Dragon at Hardraw.

Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Hardraw, like hiking and cycling.

Forbidden Corner is 28 km from The Green Dragon at Hardraw, while Brough Castle is 32 km from the property. Teesside International Airport is 67 km away.

A stay at Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood places you in the heart of Edinburgh, within a 10-minute walk of Royal Mile and Princes Street. This spa hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Grassmarket and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from University of Edinburgh.

The JA The Bruntsfield Edinburgh is a townhouse hotel just a short walk from Edinburgh city centre, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s perfectly located for both leisure breaks and business in the city and enjoys open views across Bruntsfield Links park and the Meadows park.

Each spacious bedroom at the JA The Bruntsfield Edinburgh is well equipped with a flat-screen TV with international satellite channels, a work desk, a seating area and a private bathroom. Guests could enjoy a wholesome afternoon of fine food and good company in The Neighbourhood Kitchen, Bar and Garden.

The hotel has limited parking, an electric vehicle charging point and super fast free WiFi in all public areas and guest bedrooms.

Edinburgh Castle, overlooking the city centre, can be reached with a 15-minute stroll. Just 5 minutes further away guests will be in Edinburgh’s main shopping area, Princes Street.

DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre is centrally located in Edinburgh – a 3-minute walk from Usher Hall and 6 minutes by foot from Grassmarket. This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Princes Street and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from University of Edinburgh.

When you stay at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa in Windermere, you'll be on a lake, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. This spa hotel is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Ullswater and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Treetop Trek.

Just 6 miles from the historic city of Carlisle, The Crown Hotel is set in the picturesque village of Wetheral. It boasts leisure facilities that include a 12-metre pool and EV Charging Points on site.

Elegantly decorated, each room features an en suite bathroom, complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer. A safe, a radio and a telephone are also included.

Within the hotel leisure club, there is also a sauna and a steam room.

The award-winning The Conservatory Restaurant uses local produce to create English/French-style cooking. Walton's Bar serves traditional pub food with a selection of Real Ales.

The Crown's beautiful landscaped gardens overlook the Pennines and the River Eden.

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Located right next to the world famous Old Blacksmith's Shop, you too can become part of an unbroken thread of romantic history spanning over 250 years. The new, exciting Smiths at Gretna Green embraces both tradition and modern day comforts with inspirational design, set against a historical backdrop. Enjoy a blend of professional, relaxed hospitality, along with 1st class facilities.

Carfraemill has a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Lauder. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is allergy-free and is situated 29 km from Dalhousie Castle.

At the hotel, the rooms are equipped with a wardrobe. Rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Carfraemill each room is equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV.

Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Lauder, like hiking and cycling.

Arthurs Seat is 35 km from Carfraemill, while University of Edinburgh is 36 km from the property. Edinburgh Airport is 45 km away.

Set within acres of wooded parkland, this fascinating 13th century fortress is on the banks of the River Esk. The Dalhousie Castle Hotel offers luxurious accommodation, award-winning fine dining, and spa and leisure facilities.

Guests can descend an ancient stairway towards the atmospheric Dungeon Restaurant and enjoy 2 AA Rosette dining. Alternatively, the Orangery offers a more informal experience with sweeping views over the River Esk.

The spa provides a range of treatments, along with hydro facilities such as a massaging jet pool, sauna, and steam pool. There are also opportunities for guests to enjoy archery, clay pigeon shooting, and falconry within the grounds.

Dalhousie Castle Hotel is just a short distance from the A7 and Edinburgh is only 20 minutes' drive. It takes just 10 minutes to reach Rosslyn and Roslin Chapel, which is a possible resting place of the Holy Grail.

Set in an 18th-century coaching inn in the tranquil village of Ambleside, The White Lion by Innkeeper's Collection offers easy access to the Lake District National Park and the popular destination of Grasmere, 4 miles away. Guests also benefit from free parking.

Each room at The White Lion by Innkeeper's Collection has free Wi-Fi and an en suite shower room. Rooms are set on the first or second floor.

Traditional pub food is served daily and guests can enjoy pub favourites. The pub offers an extensive selection of ales and wines.

Nestled within the Lake District, Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England, is 1 hour's drive from the property. Guests can also enjoy outdoor activities such as mountain biking, fishing, and hill walking.

In the heart of the Lake District, this 4-star woodland estate offers a luxury spa, award-winning dining and 35 acres of scenic grounds. Langdale Hotel is a 10-minute drive from Ambleside.

Rooms at Langdale each have a modern bathroom with designer toiletries and luxury robes. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi and an iPod dock, and the beds have Egyptian cotton sheets. All the rooms are located in the historic building around 50 metres from Stove restaurant and Langdale Fitness and Leisure facilities.

Wainwrights' Inn is a traditional pub with open fires and real ale, whilst on-site there is informal dining in Stove Bar and Restaurant overlooking a working water wheel.

Langdale Fitness and Leisure facilities have an indoor swimming pool and a fully equipped fitness centre. Guests can relax in the whirlpool bath, steam room or tropical showers. Brimstone spa is available for pre-booking at extra charge for residents only and offers beauty treatments and thermal experiences.


Surrounded by rolling hills and gentle streams, Langdale Hotel is situated in Chapel Stile. Free on-site parking is available, and the shores of Lake Windermere are within a 10-minute drive.

Located in Melrose, Buccleuch Arms is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Scott's View and St Abbs & Eyemouth Voluntary Marine Reserve. This inn is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Dryburgh Abbey and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Hawick Museum & Art Gallery.

A stay at The Roker Hotel, BW Premier Collection places you in the heart of Sunderland, within a 15-minute walk of Whitburn Sands and National Glass Centre. This hotel is 12 mi (19.3 km) from Quayside and 12.5 mi (20.1 km) from St. James' Park.

• Top-of-the-range spa
• Restaurant, lounge & bar
• Countryside location

This 17th-century manor turned hotel is nestled within 26 acres of grounds in County Durham, a half an hour drive from pretty Durham city centre. Redworth Hall Hotel is every inch the classic country retreat. Even its spa is aptly named The Retreat. And what a spa it is.

The Retreat houses a 14-metre indoor heated pool, Jacuzzi, steam room and sauna. There are ESPA treatments on the menu, and there’s a hair salon for extra pampering. It’s also home to an impressive gym with Technogym equipment and a timetable of HIIT, Pilates, dance and yoga classes.

When it comes to wining and dining, there’s the 1744 Restaurant. It’s a refined place, offering meals like beef bourguignon, grilled salmon and ribeye steak. You can even dine al fresco when the weather’s nice. There’s also a casual dining lounge by the spa, where you can eat in your robe and slippers. After dinner, the Cocktail Bar & Lounge is a must.