Curated romantic hotels in North West England

• Two golf courses
• Elemis spa
• Countryside setting

Oulton Hall Hotel is a grade II-listed mansion set in acres of countryside, on the edge of Leeds. It’s a 20-minute drive into Leeds city centre, or to various attractions like the Royal Armouries Museum and Tropical World. But you probably come here for the R&R. And that’s easy.

For starters, there’s an Elemis spa, complete with an indoor pool, jacuzzi, steam room, sauna and relaxation room. You can choose from pampering in all forms – from facials and manicures to lashes and brows. The health club also has a gym, with a full timetable of Pilates, aqua workouts and core-strengthening sessions. Golfers will be in their element with two golf courses, totalling 27 holes. There’s also a driving range, a putting green and a golf shop.

And you can refuel at a couple of restaurants and bars. The Calverley Grill has an elevated menu of seabass, pork belly and risotto, along with options for kids. The Claret Jug, which has views over the golf greens, specialises in pub classics and Sunday lunches. Or, you can go all fancy with a visit to the Champagne Bar, or afternoon tea in the Drawing Room.

The Dunoon is an award-winning hotel of antiques and oak panels: elegant and stylish, warm and intimate, where the service is personal and attentive, rather than fussy and overbearing.

The owners' ethos shows in the individuality and quality of its bedrooms, and in the attention to detail and appreciation of the understated luxuries that separate the grand from the bland: crisp Egyptian cotton bed-linen, fluffy white towels and Molton Brown toiletries in every bathroom.

When you stay at Hellaby Hall Hotel, BW Signature Collection in Rotherham, you'll be in the business district, within a 15-minute drive of Meadowhall Shopping Centre and Utilita Arena Sheffield. This spa hotel is 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from University of Sheffield and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Treasure Island.

When you stay at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa in Windermere, you'll be on a lake, just steps from Lake Windermere and 4 minutes by foot from World of Beatrix Potter. This family-friendly hotel is 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Ullswater and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Bowness Pier.

Located in Alfreton, Boundary, Alfreton by Marston's Inns is a 5-minute drive from Alfreton Golf Club and 6 minutes from Notts Hollinwell. This inn is 18.2 mi (29.2 km) from Peak District National Park and 15.8 mi (25.4 km) from University of Nottingham.

Located in Shifnal, Park House Hotel is a 4-minute drive from Shifnal Golf Club and 6 minutes from David Austin Roses. This hotel is 4 mi (6.5 km) from Telford Town Park and 4 mi (6.5 km) from Telford Snowboard and Ski Centre.

Located in Derby, Kings Highway, Derby by Marston's Inns is within a 5-minute drive of Royal Derby Hospital and Kedleston Hall. This inn is 14.4 mi (23.1 km) from Peak District National Park and 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from Donington Park Racing Circuit.

With a stay at Leonardo Hotel Derby, you'll be centrally located in Derby, just a 3-minute walk from Derby Cathedral and 8 minutes by foot from Derby Museum and Art Gallery. This eco-friendly hotel is 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from University of Nottingham and 13.7 mi (22 km) from Donington Park Racing Circuit.

Located in Shrewsbury, Netley Hall is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Snailbeach and St Laurence's Church. This hotel is 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Church Stretton Teme Leisure Centre and 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from Shropshire Hills.

With a bar and restaurant, Riverside Hotel sits in the Staffordshire village of Branston on the banks of the River Trent. It has its own private island, coarse fishing rights and moorings, with views of surrounding countryside.

Originally a farmhouse, Riverside Hotel has comfortable lodge-style en suite bedrooms. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi throughout the building.

The Garden Room Restaurant and Riverside Terrace both offer seasonal modern and traditional British dishes. To drink, there are real ales, wines and speciality teas/coffees.

The Riverside Hotel is the perfect place from which to explore the historic brewing town, ancient buildings, magnificent gardens and natural beauty of the area.

It provides easy access to Derby via the A38 and Uttoxeter via the A50.

When you stay at Delta Hotels by Marriott Nottingham Belfry in Nottingham, you'll be in the business district, within a 15-minute drive of University of Nottingham and Motorpoint Arena Nottingham. This eco-friendly hotel is 17.4 mi (28 km) from Donington Park Racing Circuit and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Wollaton Park.

Located in Nottingham, Holiday Inn Derby Nottingham M1 J25 by IHG is within a 15-minute drive of University of Nottingham and Nottingham Cathedral. This hotel is 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from Theatre Royal and 8.1 mi (13 km) from Nottingham Castle.

Located in York, The Parsonage Hotel & Spa is within a 15-minute drive of York City Walls and Jorvik Viking Centre. This spa hotel is 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from York Minster and 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from University of York.

Located in Derby, The Priest House Hotel is on the riverwalk, within a 15-minute drive of Donington Park Racing Circuit and Loughborough University. This upscale hotel is 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from Pride Park Stadium and 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from intu Derby.

Located in Seascale, 5.1 km from Wasdale, The Wasdale Head Inn & Apartments provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. The property is non-smoking and is set 24 km from Muncaster Castle.

At the hotel, every room is fitted with a wardrobe. Each room has a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while selected rooms are fitted with a kitchen equipped with a fridge. Guest rooms in The Wasdale Head Inn & Apartments are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

A buffet, à la carte or Full English/Irish breakfast is available at the property. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

Leeds Bradford International Airport is 173 km away.

With a stay at Best Western Plus Nottingham City Centre, you'll be centrally located in Nottingham, steps from Alea Nottingham and within a 5-minute walk of Rock City Nottingham. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Theatre Royal and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from The Cornerhouse.

When you stay at The Ullswater Inn- The Inn Collection Group in Penrith, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Ullswater and Lake Windermere. This upscale hotel is 24.8 mi (39.9 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 18.1 mi (29.1 km) from Derwentwater.

With a stay at Park Regis Birmingham, you'll be centrally located in Birmingham, steps from Broad Street and 12 minutes by foot from Utilita Arena Birmingham. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from The Mailbox and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from International Convention Centre.

With a stay at Radisson Blu Hotel, Birmingham in Birmingham (Birmingham City Centre), you'll be a 3-minute walk from The Mailbox and 10 minutes by foot from Bullring & Grand Central. This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Utilita Arena Birmingham and 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from National Exhibition Centre.

Located in Bewdley, 30 km from Lickey Hills Country Park, Royal Forester Country Inn provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star inn offers room service and free WiFi. Guests can have a drink at the bar.

All units in the inn are fitted with a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer.

Broad Street is 38 km from Royal Forester Country Inn, while Winterbourne House and Garden is 38 km away. Birmingham Airport is 52 km from the property.