Curated luxury hotels in North East England

Located within the heart of the newly appointed Dark Sky Park, the Hollybush Inn is just 7 miles from Kielder Water. The Hollybush Inn offers stylish rooms and a contemporary self-contained apartment. Just 32 minutes' drive from Kielder Observatory, the inn also provides free parking and Wi-Fi.

Each room has a flat-screen TV with DVD player, radio, alarm clock and tea and coffee facilities. All have an en suite bathroom with hairdryer and toiletries supplied.

The pub serves real ales and dishes including curries, pies and Northumbrian sausage and mash.

Kielder Water and Forest Park and the Northumberland National Park offers spectacular scenery, and extend to the border with Scotland, just over 30 minutes’ drive away. Alnwick Castle and the centre of Newcastle-upon-Tyne are both just over 1 hour from the Hollybush Inn.

Well-placed for access to the stunning Northumberland countryside and coastline, The Turks Head offers accommodation options ranging from double rooms to private cottages. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout.

The Turks Head is a renovated 16th century coaching house that still boasts original features. All rooms are en suite with a shower, and enjoy impressive views over Coquetdale and Simonside. In addition, all rooms have a flat-screen TV and separate seating area.

Breakfast is served every morning, including cereals, fruits juice, tea, coffee and cooked breakfast options. The Turks Head has its own adjoining pub and restaurant, where the chef has designed a menu based on local produce. Additional shops, pubs and restaurants in the village of Rothbury can be reached in less than 5 minutes on foot.

The National Trust site of Craigside House and Gardens is a 4-minute drive away. The hiking trails of Coquetdale are 3 miles away from the property, and the Northumbria coastline can be reached in 30 minutes by car.

Situated in Stanley, 3.1 km from Beamish Museum, Hotel 52 Stanley features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel features free WiFi and a bar. The property is non-smoking and is located 11 km from Lumley Castle.

The rooms have a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, while selected rooms also boast a kitchenette. At the hotel the rooms are fitted with a desk and a TV.

MetroCentre is 11 km from Hotel 52 Stanley, while Newcastle Train Station is 15 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 24 km away.

Ten miles from Newcastle, The Bowes Incline Hotel offers en suite rooms and a 100-seat restaurant. Rooms are well equipped with TV, free Wi-Fi and coffee and tea-making facilities.

The restaurant offers a variety of English and European cuisine and there are also extensive options for vegetarians. The Long Bar offers a wide selection of wines, spirits and cask ales.

Rated 4-star by Visit England, Bowes Incline Hotel is one mile from the A1, and within 20 minutes of Newcastle International Airport and Central Station. The Angel of The North can be seen from the hotel.

Overlooking countryside, The Bowes is within walking distance of an equestrian centre and a fishing lake. Several golf courses are also within easy reach of the hotel.

Set in Haltwhistle, 7.5 km from Thirlwall Castle, Manor House Hotel and Restaurant offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel has a restaurant and a bar. The property is non-smoking and is situated 12 km from Housesteads Roman Fort.

Every room has a private bathroom, while certain rooms here will provide you with a kitchen with a fridge.

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

There is an on-site snack bar and guests can also make use of the business area.

Bywell Castle is 39 km from Manor House Hotel and Restaurant, while Prudhoe Castle is 43 km away. Newcastle International Airport is 56 km from the property.

Situated in Sunderland and with Roker Beach reachable within 2.5 km, Holiday Inn Sunderland - City Centre by IHG features express check-in and check-out, allergy-free rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar. Featuring a fitness centre, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. The accommodation offers room service, a business centre and luggage storage for guests.

At the hotel, the rooms include a desk. All rooms in Holiday Inn Sunderland - City Centre by IHG are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries.

A buffet, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

Languages spoken at the reception include Greek, English, Hindi and Polish.

Stadium of Light is 1.2 km from the accommodation, while Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 19 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 32 km away.

Set in Sunderland, 300 metres from Roker Beach, The Beach House Boutique Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a shared lounge. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has sea views, and guests can enjoy access to a terrace and to a tennis court. The property is allergy-free and is located 2.5 km from Stadium of Light.

All units in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at The Beach House Boutique Hotel also have free WiFi, while selected rooms will provide you with a city view. The units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a coffee machine.

Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a continental breakfast.

Guests at The Beach House Boutique Hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Sunderland, like fishing.

Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 18 km from the hotel, while The Glasshouse International Centre for Music is 18 km away. Newcastle International Airport is 30 km from the property.

Located in Darlington, Rockliffe Hall is on the riverwalk – a 1-minute drive from Rockliffe Hotel Spa and 6 minutes from Blackwell Grange Golf Club. This golf hotel is 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 17.8 mi (28.6 km) from North York Moors National Park.

Located in Ripon, Grantley Hall is a 4-minute drive from Nidderdale and 6 minutes from Fountains Abbey. This luxury hotel is 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 3.7 mi (6 km) from Studley Royal Park.

With a stay at Lakes Hotel and Spa, you'll be centrally located in Windermere, within a 5-minute walk of Lake Windermere and Bowness Pier. This luxury hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Old Laundry Theatre and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from World of Beatrix Potter.

Located in Kelso, SCHLOSS Roxburghe, part of Destination by Hyatt is on a river, within a 15-minute drive of Kelso Abbey and Kelso Racecourse. This family-friendly hotel is 5 mi (8 km) from Floors Castle and 9 mi (14.5 km) from Mary Queen of Scots House.

Located in Chathill, Beadnell Towers Hotel is in a rural location – a 2-minute drive from Seahouses Golf Club and 6 minutes from Farne Islands. This luxury hotel is 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Bamburgh Beach and 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Bamburgh Castle.

When you stay at Windermere Boutique Hotel in Windermere, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute walk of Lake Windermere and Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories. This boutique guest house is 13.7 mi (22 km) from Ullswater and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from World of Beatrix Potter.

Near Windermere village, this striking Victorian mansion house has a conservatory restaurant, free parking and elegant rooms with iPod docks and flat-screen TVs. Windermere Rail Station is a 3-minute walk away.

All of the beautiful en suite rooms feature luxurious Egyptian cotton linen and sleek bathrooms with power showers. Applegarth Villa Hotel & Restaurant (Adult Only) rooms have free bottled water and digital radios.

Overlooking the surrounding Lake District fells, JR’s restaurant offers an imaginative menu featuring local produce. There is free Wi-Fi and the cosy oak-panelled bar serves a selection of beers, wines and spirits.

Set in a quiet street, the family-run Applegarth Villa Hotel & Restaurant (Adult Only) is a short walk from the shores of Lake Windermere. The hotel is only 20 minutes’ drive from the M6.

Located in Ambleside, 9.1 km from World of Beatrix Potter, Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa provides accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers free WiFi. Guests can use the spa and wellness centre with an indoor pool, sauna, and hot tub, as well as a bar.

At the hotel, every room is equipped with a wardrobe. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa each room is fitted with a desk and a flat-screen TV.

Continental and Full English/Irish breakfast options are available at the accommodation.

Guests at Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ambleside, like hiking.

Lake Windermere is 16 km from the hotel, while Derwentwater Lake is 30 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 123 km from the property.

With a stay at The Burgoyne Hotel in Richmond, you'll be on the riverwalk, within a 10-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Swaledale Museum. This luxury hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Stef Ottevanger Sculptures and 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Foxglove Covert Local Nature Reserve.

With a stay at The Townhouse Hotel in Melrose, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Saint Cuthbert's Way and Melrose Abbey. This luxury hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Southern Upland Way - Section A Trailhead and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Waverley Line.

Located in Kendal, Castle Green Hotel In Kendal, BW Premier Collection is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Parkside Road and Kendal Museum. This hotel is 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Lake Windermere.

When you stay at Doxford Hall Hotel & Spa in Chathill, you'll be in the historical district, within a 15-minute drive of Alnwick Castle and Bamburgh Castle. This spa hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Preston Tower and 3.6 mi (5.9 km) from Embleton Tower.

An exclusive 42-bedroom luxury castle hotel. With 4 Red Stars and 3 Rosettes awarded by the AA for excellent facilities, this is the highest rated hotel in Yorkshire.

Swinton Park is the ancestral home of the Cunliffe-Lister family and is set in 200 acres of parkland, lakes and gardens. The castle is surrounded by the family estate in which guests have access to a Bird of Prey Centre, rivers, moorland and beautiful countryside bordering the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

The restored Georgian stables have been converted into a state-of-the-art cookery school. The hotel has a civil licence for weddings and 5 function rooms equipped for meetings, conferences and presentations.

The Spa and Country Club has a gym, an 18-metre indoor pool and a hydrotherapy pool, steam rooms and a sauna. The spa garden offers an al fresco sauna and shower, as well as a 10-metre outdoor pool with bio-filtered water. The spa has 8 treatment suites and relaxation rooms. It offers many beauty treatments, including manicures and pedicures. Use of the spa facilities is not included in your rate, charges will apply.

Breakfast is not included in the room rate - but can be booked/added for an additional charge.