Curated luxury hotels in Northumberland

• Fairytale castle
• Escape room
• Themed events

With its towers, grand interiors and rooms fit for royalty, the Lumley Castle Hotel is like something out of the fairytale books. It sits on a hill surrounded by parklands, between Durham and Newcastle. It’s also opposite Durham County Cricket Ground, so you can walk to matches. You can spend your days exploring the North East England, or making yourself at home in its beautiful rooms, restaurants and bars.

You can choose to stay in the castle itself, or the courtyard. And upgrades to one of the three suites really are worth it for the four poster beds, rolltop or jacuzzi baths and countryside views. When you’re not in your room, there’s a cosy library bar to chill out in – even in winter, there’s often a log fire going. They serve brunch, as well as bits like toasted ciabatta sandwiches, sharing platters and soups for lunch. In the main Knights restaurant, meanwhile, you can dine on duck breast, monkfish or rump of lamb under a dramatic vaulted ceiling.

There’s always something going on at Lumley Castle. The hotel runs lots of fun events, from Elizabethan banquets and Motown nights to 80s-themed bingo and breakfast with Santa. And did we mention the escape room? Yep, you can book in to play Lily of Lumley without leaving the castle walls.

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 Hawick, Mansfield House Hotel is a 4-minute drive from The Borders Distillery and 5 minutes from Heart of Hawick. This hotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Borders Textile Towerhouse and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Drumlanrigs Tower.

When you stay at Black Bull Hotel in Lauder, you'll be 8 minutes by foot from Thirlestane Castle. This 4-star hotel is 27 mi (43.4 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 23.9 mi (38.5 km) from Portobello Beach.

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 eco-friendly hotel is 12.5 mi (20.1 km) from St. James' Park and 12 mi (19.3 km) from Quayside.

A stay at Philipburn Hotel, BW Signature Collection places you in the heart of Selkirk, within a 5-minute drive of Market Square and Halliwell's House Museum. This eco-friendly hotel is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Sir Walter Scott's Courtroom and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Bowhill House.

The Elks Head Inn features a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Whitfield. This 5-star inn offers luggage storage space. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

At the inn, every room includes a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer.

Guests at The Elks Head Inn will be able to enjoy activities in and around Whitfield, like hiking and cycling.

Newcastle International Airport is 54 km away.

With a stay at Leonardo Hotel Newcastle, you'll be centrally located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, within a 5-minute drive of St. James' Park and Quayside. This eco-friendly hotel is 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Life Science Centre.

Station Hotel has en suite rooms in a town-centre location. The restaurant offers home cooking at reasonable prices. Melrose Abbey is close by.

The family-run hotel also has a small meeting room, and a public bar/lounge serving coffee and light snacks. Daily specials, homemade soups and a children’s menu are available in the restaurant. Special diets can be catered for.

South Causey Inn is a family-owned hotel with a ‘country feel’ family pub, restaurant, and cocktail bar and is recognised for genuinely kind and generous service. The hotel has 60 unique bedrooms and suites, from cosy en suite rooms to themed suites with private parking, luxury hot tubs, plush interiors, waterfall showers, private gardens, copper baths, and more.

The hotel is perfectly positioned to offer unique cultural experiences in an incomparable location between Durham and Newcastle Cities, whilst also embracing Northern history, with the world famous Beamish Museum, and Tanfield Railway just a stone's throw away.

South Causey Inn can also provide you with a stunning country wedding, with four on-site wedding venues set in 100 acres of scenic countryside. Each venue has been individually designed with bespoke interiors, making them completely unique and stand-alone venues that can cater for ceremonies and events of all sizes.

With a stay at INNSiDE by Meliá Newcastle, you'll be centrally located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, within a 5-minute drive of Quayside and St. James' Park. This hotel is 11 mi (17.7 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from High Level Bridge.

Situated in Whickham and with MetroCentre reachable within 4 km, The Nest At The Woodmans Arms features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and a business centre.

At the hotel, the rooms are equipped with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. At The Nest At The Woodmans Arms rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer.

The breakfast offers continental, Full English/Irish or vegetarian options. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving American, British and Italian cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

Guests at The Nest At The Woodmans Arms will be able to enjoy activities in and around Whickham, like hiking and cycling.

Beamish Museum is 9.4 km from the hotel, while Newcastle Train Station is 10 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 14 km away.

The award-winning, 4-star Pheasant Inn is nestled in the heart of the Northumberland National Park, 1 mile from Kielder Water. Boasting scenic views of the Northumberland countryside, this coaching inn is conveniently located to also visit Scottish borders.

In quiet settings, each room at the Pheasant features an en suite bathroom with free toiletries, tea/coffee making facilities and free Wi-Fi.

A hearty breakfast, made of locally sourced ingredients, is served daily in the dining area, which has original period features and picturesque views of the countryside. Opened every day, the inn’s restaurant serves traditional British food.

Set in Newbrough and within 41 km of MetroCentre, Red Lion Inn features a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is around 42 km from Theatre Royal, 43 km from St James' Park and 44 km from Utilita Arena. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar.

At the inn, all rooms are equipped with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. A seating area is available to all guests, while selected rooms here will provide you with a DVD player. The units will provide guests with a desk and a coffee machine.

At Red Lion Inn you will find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and bike hire is available at this 4-star inn.

Newcastle Train Station is 44 km from the accommodation, while Northumbria University is 44 km away. Newcastle International Airport is 39 km from the property.

Situated in Brampton, 14 km from Thirlwall Castle, Farlam Hall Hotel & Restaurant features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a concierge service and free WiFi. Guests can make use of a bar.

At the hotel, rooms include a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is fitted with a bath or shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer.

À la carte and Full English/Irish breakfast options are available at Farlam Hall Hotel & Restaurant. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Dairy-free, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested.

Guests at Farlam Hall Hotel & Restaurant will be able to enjoy activities in and around Brampton, like hiking and cycling.

Housesteads Roman Fort is 26 km from the hotel, while Brougham Castle is 49 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 74 km away.

With a stay at Jesmond Dene House in Newcastle-upon-Tyne (Jesmond), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of St. James' Park and Quayside. This hotel is 13.2 mi (21.3 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Jesmond Dene Park.

Holiday Inn Sunderland – City Centre by IHG is centrally located in Sunderland – a 5-minute walk from Sunderland Empire and 6 minutes by foot from University of Sunderland. This eco-friendly hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Stadium of Light and 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Gateshead Millennium Bridge.

With a stay at Holiday Inn Newcastle Jesmond by IHG in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of St. James' Park and Quayside. This eco-friendly hotel is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Newcastle-upon-Tyne Civic Centre.

With a stay at The Greenhead Hotel in Brampton, you'll be a 5-minute walk from Northumberland National Park and 11 minutes by foot from Thirlwall Castle. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Roman Army Museum and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Great Chesters Fort.

Located in Duns, Chirnside Hall Hotel is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Whitsome Ark and Manderston House. This hotel is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Paxton House and 7.5 mi (12 km) from The Jim Clark Room.