Curated romantic hotels in North West England

Nestled beside the Yorkshire Dales, this 17th-century pub is surrounded by stunning countryside. It offers sumptuous, home-cooked food, free Wi-Fi and free private parking in the charming village of Fearby.

Many of the rooms at Black Swan have scenic views of the Dales and the Vale of York. They also feature a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee-making facilities, and a modern bathroom.

The restaurant serves hearty, home-cooked food for lunch, and a bistro menu in the evenings. Breakfast includes full cooked options, eggs Benedict, grilled kippers and smoked haddock. A continental buffet is also available.

The Black Swan makes an ideal base for exploring the beautiful Yorkshire scenery. A number of walks are available around the pub, including a 7-mile circular route to Jervaulx Abbey and the village of Thornton Steward.

Located in Derby (Pride Park), B&B HOTEL Derby is within a 5-minute drive of Pride Park Stadium and Derby Theatre. This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Quad and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from intu Derby.

Located in Nottingham, Eastwood Hall is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Felley Priory Gardens and Shipley Country Park. This eco-friendly hotel is 10.2 mi (16.5 km) from University of Nottingham and 10.8 mi (17.3 km) from Motorpoint Arena Nottingham.

Located in Nottingham, mour Hotel is on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of Sherwood Business Park and Felley Priory Gardens. This luxury hotel is 11.3 mi (18.1 km) from Theatre Royal and 12 mi (19.3 km) from Motorpoint Arena Nottingham.

Located in Doncaster, The Crown Hotel Bawtry, Doncaster is in the historical district – a 4-minute drive from Northern Racing College and 8 minutes from Yorkshire Wildlife Park. This hotel is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Hodsock Priory and 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Doncaster Dome.

With a stay at Crewe & Harpur, Derby by Marston's Inns in Derby, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Donington Park Racing Circuit and Elvaston Castle Country Park. This inn is 15.2 mi (24.4 km) from Loughborough University and 16 mi (25.7 km) from University of Nottingham.

When you stay at Mercure York Fairfield Manor Hotel in York, you'll be on the riverwalk, within a 10-minute drive of York Minster and York City Walls. This eco-friendly hotel is 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Shambles and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Jorvik Viking Centre.

With a stay at Hilton York in York (City Centre), you'll be steps from York City Walls and Jorvik Viking Centre. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Shambles and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from York Minster.

• Easy access to York
• Next to York racecourse
• Kids eat and stay free

The Holiday Inn York, an IHG Hotel, makes the perfect base for exploring historic York and everything it has to offer. It’s a 10-minute drive from the city centre, where you’ve got the grand York Minster, or the famous Shambles – one of the best-preserved medieval shopping streets in Europe. Plus, the hotel’s next to York Racecourse, so it’s a top place to bed down after a race day.

There’s a restaurant for hot buffet breakfasts and dinners. And families are in luck, because kids eat free. The Open Lobby is where friends, family or colleagues all congregate. It’s open 24 hours and there’s an all-day dining menu. There’s a bar with a terrace for al fresco drinks, too. Or, room service is available around the clock.

The rooms have everything you need, from pillow menus and tea and coffee to air-con and free Wi-Fi. Plus, kids stay free when sharing with an adult, so it’s a great affordable option for families visiting York.

When you stay at Mercure Nottingham Sherwood Hotel in Nottingham, you'll be in the business district – a 3-minute drive from Motorpoint Arena Nottingham and 7 minutes from University of Nottingham. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from The Adrenalin Jungle and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Nottingham Trent University.

With a stay at Moor Hall Hotel, BW Premier Collection, you'll be centrally located in Sutton Coldfield, within a 10-minute drive of Sutton Park and Belfry Golf Club. This golf hotel is 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from Bullring & Grand Central and 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Utilita Arena Birmingham.

A stay at Mercure Birmingham West Hotel places you in the heart of West Bromwich – a 3-minute drive from The Hawthorns and 9 minutes from Utilita Arena Birmingham. This spa hotel is 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Birmingham Cathedral and 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Victoria Square.

When you stay at The Belfry in Sutton Coldfield, you'll be near the airport, within a 15-minute drive of Resorts World Birmingham and National Exhibition Centre. This family-friendly hotel is 12.8 mi (20.7 km) from Bullring & Grand Central and 13.2 mi (21.3 km) from Utilita Arena Birmingham.

With a stay at Unicorn, Gunthorpe by Marston's Inns in Nottingham, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Kingfisher Wharf and Lowdham Library. This inn is 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Motorpoint Arena Nottingham and 10 mi (16.2 km) from Theatre Royal.

With a stay at Novotel Birmingham Centre, you'll be centrally located in Birmingham, steps from Brindleyplace and within a 10-minute walk of Broad Street. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Utilita Arena Birmingham and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from International Convention Centre.

With a stay at Macdonald Burlington Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Birmingham, just a 5-minute walk from Bullring & Grand Central and 7 minutes by foot from The Mailbox. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from O2 Academy Birmingham and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from International Convention Centre.

With a stay at Holiday Inn Birmingham City Centre by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Birmingham, just a 5-minute walk from The Mailbox and 8 minutes by foot from Bullring & Grand Central. This eco-friendly hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Utilita Arena Birmingham and 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from National Exhibition Centre.

With a stay at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Darlington, just a 4-minute walk from St Cuthbert Church and 6 minutes by foot from Darlington Civic Theatre. This eco-friendly hotel is 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Raby Castle.

With a stay at Holiday Inn Birmingham Airport - NEC by IHG in Birmingham (Marston Green), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of National Motorcycle Museum and Resorts World Birmingham. This hotel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from The Vox Conference Centre and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Resorts World Arena.

When you stay at voco St. John's Solihull by IHG in Solihull, you'll be near the airport, within a 15-minute drive of Resorts World Birmingham and National Exhibition Centre. This hotel is 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Utilita Arena Birmingham and 9.2 mi (14.7 km) from Bullring & Grand Central.