Curated luxury hotels in West Tanfield

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.

Located in Wath, 11 km from Lightwater Valley Theme Park, The George Country Inn, Wath provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 19 km from Ripley Castle.

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

Royal Hall Theatre is 24 km from The George Country Inn, Wath, while Harrogate International Centre is 25 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 43 km from the property.

With a stay at Grantley Hall in Ripon, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Turkish Baths and Health Spa and Nidderdale. This luxury hotel is 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Fountains Abbey.

Offering good Yorkshire food, dedicated ale and whiskey house, free parking, log fires and traditional hospitality, the The Ripon Inn - The Inn Collection Group is within easy walking distance of Ripon city centre, 20 minutes from Harrogate. A delicious buffet breakfast offering is also available for each guest.

Also, conveniently located 1.5 miles from Ripon Racecourse, 3.3 miles from Fountains Abbey and just over 4 miles from Lightwater Valley - we are perfectly situated for a night at the races, a historical day out or a fun family mini break.

Guests can relax and enjoy the comfort of the attractive public areas, overlooking the beauty of the gardens in the changing seasons.

The Ripon Inn - The Inn Collection Group is a 5-minute walk away from the main market square and 0.4 miles from Ripon Cathedral.

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 Ripon, The Sawley Arms is within a 15-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Turkish Baths and Health Spa. This inn is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Nidderdale and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Fountains Abbey.

Located in Northallerton, Black Horse Inn is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Kiplin Hall and Romanby Golf and Country Club. This luxury inn is 16.4 mi (26.4 km) from Mount Grace Priory.

Located in Harrogate, The Inn South Stainley is in a rural location – a 3-minute drive from Ripley Castle and Gardens and 7 minutes from Ripon Cathedral. This hotel is 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Turkish Baths and Health Spa and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Harrogate Convention Centre.

A stay at Grantham Arms places you in the heart of York, within a 10-minute walk of St. James's Square and Boroughbridge Community Library. This inn is 16.8 mi (27 km) from North York Moors National Park and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Boroughbridge Marina.