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.

When you stay at Swinton Park Hotel in Ripon, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute drive of Blacksheep Brewery and Theakston Brewery. This upscale hotel is 17 mi (27.4 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Nidderdale.

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.

An à la carte, Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast is available at the property.

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.

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. The property is set 24 km from Royal Hall Theatre, 25 km from Harrogate International Centre and 41 km from Bramham Park. The property is non-smoking and is situated 19 km from Ripley Castle.

At the hotel, the rooms are equipped with a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at The George Country Inn, Wath also offer free WiFi. At the accommodation each room is equipped with bed linen and towels.

York Railway station is 46 km from The George Country Inn, Wath, while York Minster is 48 km away. The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford International Airport, 43 km from the hotel.

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.

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.

With a stay at The Sawley Arms in Ripon, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Nidderdale. This inn is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Fountains Abbey and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Studley Royal Park.

Situated in Bedale and with Lightwater Valley Theme Park reachable within 15 km, The White Bear Hotel features a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers room service. Ripley Castle is 39 km away and Royal Hall Theatre is 44 km from the hotel.

At the hotel, rooms come with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

Harrogate International Centre is 45 km from The White Bear Hotel, while Forbidden Corner is 20 km from the property. The nearest airport is Teesside International Airport, 42 km from the accommodation.

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.

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.

With a stay at The Northallerton Inn - The Inn Collection Group in Northallerton, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of North York Moors National Park and The Hambleton Forum. This upscale hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from The Applegarth and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Bullamoor Memorial Park.

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.

Queens Head features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Leyburn. The property is around 39 km from Ripley Castle, 44 km from Royal Hall Theatre and 44 km from Harrogate International Centre. The property is non-smoking and is located 23 km from Lightwater Valley Theme Park.

At the inn, every room has a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Queens Head also provide guests with free WiFi. All units will provide guests with a fridge.

Forbidden Corner is 12 km from the accommodation, while Richmond Castle is 13 km away. Teesside International Airport is 44 km from the property.

The Hollin Retreat at Hollin Barn Lodge Park is set in Thirsk and offers a garden and a terrace. The property is 39 km from Middlesbrough and free private parking is featured.

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Located in Pateley Bridge, Rivulet Cottage is a historic apartment that provides free WiFi, and guests can enjoy a garden and a terrace. The property features inner courtyard views and is 20 km from Lightwater Valley Theme Park and 22 km from Royal Hall Theatre. The property is non-smoking and is set 17 km from Ripley Castle.

The apartment comes with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with garden views. A private entrance leads guests into the apartment, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

Harrogate International Centre is 22 km from the apartment, while O2 Academy Leeds is 42 km away. The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford International Airport, 30 km from Rivulet Cottage.

Situated between the Yorkshire Moors and Yorkshire Dales National Parks, this hotel is listed as one of England's oldest coaching inns and overlooks the cobbled market place in Thirsk.

The Golden Fleece is a comfortable hotel with individually designed en suite rooms equipped with amenities to make you feel at home. Food is home-cooked using local produce, and the service is relaxed and friendly.

The hotel is well-located for exploring the North Yorkshire countryside by foot or by car. The area is home to Aysgarth Falls, Sutton Bank and the World of James Herriot, and you can visit the beautiful Fountains Abbey or Castle Howard.

Thirsk Train Station is located just 1.3 miles from the property and offers regular services to London and the North East.

Featuring 4-star accommodation, The Crown Inn Roecliffe is located in Roecliffe, 19 km from Harrogate International Centre and 19 km from Lightwater Valley Theme Park. The property is around 21 km from Royal Hall Theatre, 29 km from Bramham Park and 32 km from York Railway Station. The property is non-smoking and is situated 16 km from Ripley Castle.

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

York Minster is 33 km from The Crown Inn Roecliffe, while Roundhay Park is 40 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 39 km away.