Curated luxury hotels in England

• 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.

Hotel Monastère Maastricht is centrally located in Maastricht – a 4-minute walk from Market and 6 minutes by foot from Dominicanenkerk. This luxury hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Basilica of Our Lady and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Centre Ceramique.

With free Wi-Fi throughout, the award-winning Trout Hotel is situated on the banks of the River Derwent, in Cockermouth. The town is adjacent to the childhood home of poet William Wordsworth. Ideally located for the Western Lakes and Cumbria's Energy Coast, this 4-star property combines contemporary luxury and period charm.

Rooms at the Trout feature a satellite TV with Sky Sports and free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms include complimentary White Company toiletries. Some rooms boast garden and river views.

The elegant AA Rosette award winning Derwent Restaurant serves fine English cuisine from an extensive à la carte menu. The modern Terrace Bar & Bistro has a varied menu and a heated outdoor seating area.

The Trout Hotel has been a finalist in many regional and national awards, including Visit England and Cumbria Tourism's 'Best Large Hotel'. Bassenthwaite Lake is a 10-minute drive away and free parking is available at The Trout.

With a stay at Mercure Sheffield St Paul's Hotel & Spa, you'll be centrally located in Sheffield, steps from Sheffield Winter Garden and Millennium Gallery. This spa hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Sheffield Town Hall and 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Peace Gardens.

With a stay at Palace Hotel & Spa Buxton in Buxton, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Peak District National Park and Buxton Opera House. This spa hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Slopes and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Buxton Museum and Art Gallery.

When you stay at Last Drop Village Hotel and Spa in Bolton, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute drive of Turton Golf Club and Jumbles Country Park. This golf hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Turton Tower and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Smithills Hall.

Located in Pembroke, Best Western Lamphey Court Hotel & Spa is within a 10-minute drive of Pembroke Castle and Freshwater East Beach. This spa hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Tenby Beach.

Situated in Laugharne, close to the River Tâf estuary, this boutique hotel is known as the favourite watering hole of Dylan Thomas. Free Wi-Fi is available in some areas and there is free, limited parking on site.

Rooms at Browns Hotel have elegant décor and some feature period features like old wooden beams and exposed brick walls. Benefits include an HD TV, iPod docking station, and en suite bathroom with free toiletries.

You can relax in the reading room beside an inglenook fireplace, or enjoy a drink and listen to mellow music in the bar that Dylan Thomas visited.

The spectacular coast at Tenby is a 30-minute drive away, and Swansea is less than an hour’s drive away.

We welcome your four legged friends at an additional charge, please let us know in advance if they will be coming so we can allocate you the dog friendly room.

Located in Anzin-Saint-Aubin, Best Western Plus Le Fairway Hotel & Spa Golf d'Arras is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Arras War Cemetery and Grand Place. This golf hotel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Place des Héros and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Notre Dame Cathedral.

With a stay at Fermain Valley Hotel in St. Peter Port, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Guernsey Harbour and Sausmarez Manor. This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from The Gallery and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Victor Hugo House.

With a stay at Comic Art Hotel in Ghent, you'll be just steps from Frank Steyaert Gallery and Museum and Monastery of the Augustinian Fathers. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Gravensteen Castle and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Kraanlei.

Near the lively city of Arnhem, Hotel Papendal offers guest rooms with free Wi-Fi. It features sport and wellness facilities on site. Guests can also dine at the on-site gourmet restaurant.

Papendal has a wellness area including a fitness room, a sauna with steam cabins and a cool-down area with cold mist and a rain shower. There is also a 18-hole Pitch & Putt Golf Course.

A breakfast buffet is served daily. Restaurant 20 28 offers healthy lunches and dinners and is decorated in the atmosphere of The Olympics. The chefs use honest and fresh ingredients, as professional athletes make a habit of coming in for food here.

Hotel Papendal is situated near the woods of National park Hoge Veluwe and 11 km away from Gelredome Stadium. The hotel has free public parking on-site and offers free Wi-Fi.

This 17th century, luxury, boutique hotel is the only 4-star hotel in the centre of Lancaster, and is superbly situated in the heart of the city centre.

The hotel was originally built in the 17th century and is the oldest bar/hotel still operating in Lancaster. With luxurious rooms and comfortable furnishings, the hotel is an ideal base for an upmarket stay in the city.

The hotel is situated in the very centre of Lancaster, within yards of the castle and all the city's other attractions. St Martin’s College (University of Cumbria) and Lancaster University are both an easy commute from the hotel. The hotel regularly welcomes many visiting academics from both institutes.

Set in Morecambe, 300 metres from Morecambe North Beach, The Morecambe Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a business centre. Guests can make use of a bar.

At the hotel, all rooms are equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

At The Morecambe Hotel you will find a restaurant serving local cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested.

The accommodation offers a children's playground. Guests at The Morecambe Hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Morecambe, like fishing.

Trough of Bowland is 6.2 km from the hotel, while North Pier is 45 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 99 km from the property.

With a stay at Maison Mère, you'll be centrally located in Paris, within a 10-minute walk of Folies Bergere and Grands Boulevards. This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Grevin Museum and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from La Machine du Moulin Rouge.

Located in Bergen, blooming Hotel is in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Plein and Gemeentemuseum Het Sterkenhuis. This hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Museum Kranenburgh and 1.9 mi (3 km) from 't Klimduin.

When you a stay at The Kingswood Hotel in Sidmouth, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute walk of East Devon Art and Dorset and East Devon Coast. This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Sidmouth - Valley, Ridge and Jurassic Coast Walk and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Sidmouth Beach.

Located in Beverley, Tickton Grange Hotel is within a 10-minute drive of Beverley Minster and Beverley Racecourse. This hotel is 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Ferens Art Gallery and 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Hull Truck Theatre.

With a stay at Hotel Paradiso in Paris (12th Arrondissement), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Place de la Bastille and Opera Bastille. This hotel is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Notre-Dame and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Luxembourg Gardens.

Set in 17 acres of landscaped grounds in the beautiful North Yorkshire Moors National Park, the luxury 4-star Ox Pasture Hall is just 2 miles from the seaside town of Scarborough.

The luxury bedrooms at Ox Pasture Hall Country House Hotel are stylishly decorated with elegant furniture, with views of the extensive gardens or pretty courtyard. All rooms have a private bathroom with free toiletries and a satellite TV. Some have period features or four-poster beds.

Boasting rustic style and traditional charm, The Courtyard Restaurant offers casual evening dining and interesting menus, accompanied by fine wines. Thomas Carr @ the Coast serves a 7 course tasting menu, specialising in seafood. There is also a spacious garden terrace for al fresco dining.

With views towards the Raincliffe Woods, Ox Pasture Country House Hotel is a 10-minute drive from the sandy beaches of Scarborough. Set within the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, the hotel is surrounded by scenic walking tracks.