Curated Luxury hotel deals in East Midlands

• Grade I-listed surroundings
• Romantic wine cellar bar
• Four-poster bed rooms

Hotels don’t get much more romantic than Peckforton Castle, in Cheshire. I mean, it’s a castle. So your surroundings will include arrow slides, spiral staircases, suits of armour and French tapestries. It’s easy to see why so many celebs have got hitched here. And why it’s the backdrop for TV series, like Robin Hood, Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Who.

It’s not all looks and no substance, though. The 48-bedroom castle hotel has nailed dinner and drinks, as well. There’s the award-winning 1851 Restaurant, which blends the best of French and British. Or, fancy dining in the castle’s former kitchens? Head to 2010 Brasserie for a more informal meal of burgers, fish and chips, or pasta. The pièce de résistance is the wine cellar bar. It oozes ‘date night’ with its lantern lighting and dramatic vaulted ceiling.

You don’t come here for the location. It’s the kind of place you go to drop off the map and spend all weekend in bed. And they’ve got some seriously impressive ones of those. The Four Poster rooms give off fairytale vibes, while Executive rooms come with charming rolltop baths. And some of the rooms even have fireplaces that can be lit in the chillier months.

With a stay at Malmaison Oxford, you'll be centrally located in Oxford, steps from University of Oxford and 8 minutes by foot from River Thames. This boutique hotel is 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Blenheim Palace and 14.3 mi (23 km) from Bicester Village.

Located in Bury, The Red Lion is a 2-minute drive from Jumbles Country Park and 9 minutes from East Lancashire Railway. This inn is 18.1 mi (29.1 km) from Old Trafford and 15.6 mi (25.1 km) from Trafford Centre.

With a stay at The Comet London Hatfield, you'll be centrally located in Hatfield, within a 15-minute drive of Warner Bros. Studio Tour London and The Galleria. This hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from University of Hertfordshire and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Fielder Centre UH.

Located in Spilsby, 11 miles from Skegness Butlins, The Red Lion Inn Partney provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 4-star inn offers room service. Guests can have a drink at the bar.

At the inn, all rooms have a closet. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At The Red Lion Inn Partney all rooms are equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV.

Skegness Pier is 11 miles from the accommodation, while Tower Gardens is 11 miles away. Humberside Airport is 39 miles from the property.

With a stay at Bedingfeld Arms in King's Lynn, you'll be steps from Oxburgh Hall and a 3-minute drive from Gooderstone Water Gardens. This inn is 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Swaffham Golf Club and 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from St. Martin's Church.

Located in Ely, The Old Hall Ely is a 4-minute drive from Ely City Golf Club and 6 minutes from Jubilee Gardens. This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Babylon Gallery and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Ted Coney's Family Portraits.

With a stay at Bear and Ragged Staff in Oxford, you'll be a 5-minute drive from River Thames and 8 minutes from University of Oxford. This inn is 11.3 mi (18.1 km) from Blenheim Palace and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Thames Path.

A stay at Holiday Inn Stoke on Trent M6, Jct 15 by IHG places you in the heart of Newcastle-Under-Lyme, a 4-minute drive from Royal Stoke University Hospital and 6 minutes from Staffordshire University. This spa hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Trentham Gardens and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Trentham Monkey Forest.

A stay at Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre by IHG places you in the heart of Birmingham, within a 10-minute walk of Utilita Arena Birmingham and Bullring & Grand Central. This hotel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from University of Birmingham and 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from National Exhibition Centre.

With a stay at The Old Bridge Inn, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire in Holmfirth, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Peak District National Park and Picturedrome. This inn is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Holmfirth Vineyard and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from North Light Gallery.

Located in King's Lynn, Vine House Luxury Boutique Hotel is a 3-minute drive from Holkham National Nature Reserve and 9 minutes from RSPB Titchwell Marsh. This upscale hotel is 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Holkham Hall and 5.7 mi (9.3 km) from Brancaster Beach.

Located in Kidderminster, Hogarths Stone Manor is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Harvington Hall and Severn Valley Railway Kidderminster Station. This hotel is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from West Midland Safari Park and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Kidderminster Golf Club.

A stay at Hilton Northampton places you in the heart of Northampton, within a 10-minute drive of Delapre Abbey and University of Northampton. This hotel is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Royal & Derngate Theatre and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Northampton Guildhall.

With a stay at Delta Hotels Milton Keynes in Milton Keynes (Kents Hill), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Willen Lake and Stadium MK. This hotel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Gullivers Land and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Xscape.

When you stay at DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Airport in Manchester, you'll be near the airport, within a 15-minute drive of Old Trafford and Trafford Centre. This hotel is 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Peak District National Park and 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from University of Manchester.

With a stay at Hilton York in York (City Centre), you'll be steps from York City Walls and 4 minutes by foot from Shambles. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from York Minster and 2 mi (3.2 km) from York Racecourse.

With a stay at Guy Fawkes Inn, you'll be centrally located in York, steps from York Minster and Barley Hall. This inn is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from St. Mary's Abbey and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Treasurer's House.

Located in Warwick, Delta Hotels by Marriott Warwick is in the historical district, a 3-minute drive from Warwick Racecourse and 6 minutes from Warwick Castle. This hotel is 6.8 mi (11 km) from Royal Shakespeare Theatre and 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from Stratford Racecourse.

Set in Warrington and with Haydock Racecourse reachable within 13 km, Bee Stays - Crossbar Hotel offers a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers a shared kitchen. Tatton Park is 22 km away and Trafford Centre is 27 km from the hotel.

Some rooms also offer a kitchenette with a microwave.

Mendips John Lennon Home is 27 km from the hotel, while Casbah Coffee Club is 28 km from the property. The nearest airport is Liverpool John Lennon Airport, 21 km from Bee Stays - Crossbar Hotel.