Curated romantic hotels in North East England

A stay at The Bonham Hotel places you in the heart of Edinburgh, within a 10-minute walk of Princes Street and George Street. This luxury hotel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Royal Mile.

With a stay at Nira Caledonia, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, within a 10-minute walk of George Street and Princes Street. This luxury hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Scottish National Portrait Gallery and 1 mi (1.5 km) from Dean Village.

Situated in the scenic market town of Sedbergh within the Yorkshire Dales National Park, The Dalesman Country Inn features an on-site restaurant and free Wi-Fi. The Lake District and scenic town of Windermere can be reached in just a 30-minute drive.

An en suite bathroom, a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities are provided in each room at The Dalesman.

A variety of grilled options, pizzas and classic British dishes are served in the restaurant, with all ingredients sourced locally. The property even makes their own ice cream, fudge and toffee. The bar offers a range of cask ales, wines and spirits. A full English breakfast is available each morning.

The local area offers riverside walks, a 9-hole golf course and a tennis club. Fishing is also available and pony trekking can be arranged.

With a stay at Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels in Ambleside, you'll be on a river, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere and The Herdy Shop. This spa hotel is 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Coniston Water and 13 mi (21 km) from Ullswater.

Located in Closeburn, 10 km from Drumlanrig Castle, Trigony Hotel and Garden Spa provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Providing a bar, the property is located within 21 km of Dumfries and Galloway Golf Club. The accommodation features room service and luggage storage space for guests.

All units in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Trigony Hotel and Garden Spa also offer free WiFi, while selected rooms have a patio.

An à la carte, Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

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

Dumfries and County Golf Club is 23 km from the accommodation, while Caerlaverock Castle is 34 km away. Glasgow Prestwick Airport is 73 km from the property.

With a stay at Watermill Inn & Brewing Co in Kendal, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Lyth Valley. This inn is 12.7 mi (20.5 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from Ullswater.

When you stay at Merewood Country House in Windermere, you'll be in a national park, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Windermere and Treetop Trek. This hotel is 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Coniston Water and 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from Ullswater.

Situated in Sunderland and with Roker Beach reachable within 2.5 km, Holiday Inn Sunderland - City Centre by IHG features express check-in and check-out, allergy-free rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar. Featuring a fitness centre, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. The accommodation offers room service, a business centre and luggage storage for guests.

At the hotel, the rooms include a desk. All rooms in Holiday Inn Sunderland - City Centre by IHG are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries.

A buffet, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

Languages spoken at the reception include Greek, English, Hindi and Polish.

Stadium of Light is 1.2 km from the accommodation, while Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 19 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 32 km away.

The Crown Inn Pooley Bridge has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Pooley Bridge. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. The property is non-smoking and is situated 6 km from Askham Hall.

At the hotel, rooms come with a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at The Crown Inn Pooley Bridge also boast free WiFi, while some rooms include a lake view. The rooms in the accommodation are fitted with a TV and a hairdryer.

Breakfast is available, and includes continental, Full English/Irish and vegetarian options.

Guests at The Crown Inn Pooley Bridge will be able to enjoy activities in and around Pooley Bridge, like hiking.

Derwentwater Lake is 29 km from the hotel, while World of Beatrix Potter is 36 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 109 km away.

Located in the heart of Keswick, the refurbished Skiddaw Hotel offers good food, and spacious rooms with tea/coffee making facilities. There is free WiFi throughout the hotel, and parking permits available at an extra cost for the car park near the hotel.

The hotel's restaurant, Brasserie 31, serves seasonal menus of local produce, while the lounge bar offers drinks, bar meals and our Hiker's Picnic Board - a savoury twist on traditional afternoon tea. A full Cumbrian or continental breakfast is provided each morning, made using the finest locally sourced ingredients.

Surrounded by dramatic lakes and mountains of the Lake District, Skiddaw Hotel is a short walk from Keswick’s shops and cafés. Derwentwater is less than a 5-minute drive away.

The hotel has a conservatory lounge overlooking the market square, with food and drink served all day. Discounted vouchers for local attractions are available from reception.

The Duke of Wellington is an ivy-clad traditional eighteenth century inn located in Danby, near Whitby. The hotel is an ideal base for exploring the Moors, Whitby and the coast. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout.

Built in 1732, the Inn was used as a recruiting post during the Napoleonic Wars. An iron plaque of the Duke of Wellington was recently uncovered on the outside of the building and has been mounted on the fireplace in the bar. Restoration and refurbishment has improved the facilities whilst maintaining the character and charm of this traditional country inn.

• 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 Delta Hotels Durham Royal County, you'll be centrally located in Durham – a 1-minute drive from Durham University and 14 minutes from Beamish Open Air Museum. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from St. Nicholas Church and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Gala Theatre Durham.

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.

With a stay at Smiths at Gretna Green in Gretna, you'll be steps from Spoilt Spa at Smiths and a 3-minute drive from Old Blacksmith's Shop. This eco-friendly hotel is 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Longtown Library and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from The Devil's Porridge.

A stay at Hardwick Hall Hotel places you in the heart of Stockton-on-Tees, steps from Hardwick Park and a 2-minute drive from Sedgefield Racecourse. This hotel is 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Durham University and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Wynyard Woodland Park.

With a stay at The New Crown Inn in Appleby-in-Westmorland, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Courtyard Gallery. This inn is 12.8 mi (20.7 km) from Ullswater and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Appleby Castle.

With a stay at Appleby Manor Hotel & Garden Spa in Appleby-in-Westmorland, you'll be in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Courtyard Gallery. This spa hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Appleby Castle and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Appleby Golf Club.

With a stay at The Burgoyne Hotel in Richmond, you'll be on the riverwalk, within a 10-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Swaledale Museum. This luxury hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Stef Ottevanger Sculptures and 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Foxglove Covert Local Nature Reserve.

With a stay at Melville Castle in Lasswade, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. This eco-friendly castle is 7.2 mi (11.5 km) from Princes Street and 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from University of Edinburgh.