Curated luxury hotels in North West England

With a stay at Hipping Hall in Carnforth, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and The Enchanted Chocolate Mine. This luxury inn is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from St Mary’s Church and 4 mi (6.5 km) from The Ingleton Waterfalls Trail.

With a stay at Georgian House Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Whitehaven, steps from The Rum Story and within a 5-minute walk of The Beacon. This inn is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from North Beach and 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Fleswick Bay.

Located in Stafford, The Moat House is a 4-minute drive from Cannock Chase and 9 minutes from Stafford Gatehouse Theatre. This hotel is 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from McArthurGlen Designer Outlet and 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from Weston Park.

With a stay at Novotel Birmingham Centre, you'll be centrally located in Birmingham, steps from Brindleyplace and within a 10-minute walk of Broad Street. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Utilita Arena Birmingham and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from International 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.

With a stay at White Hart Hotel & Apartments, you'll be centrally located in Harrogate, steps from Valley Gardens and within a 5-minute walk of Mercer Art Gallery. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Royal Hall and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Harrogate Theatre.

• Two golf courses
• Elemis spa
• Countryside setting

Oulton Hall Hotel is a grade II-listed mansion set in acres of countryside, on the edge of Leeds. It’s a 20-minute drive into Leeds city centre, or to various attractions like the Royal Armouries Museum and Tropical World. But you probably come here for the R&R. And that’s easy.

For starters, there’s an Elemis spa, complete with an indoor pool, jacuzzi, steam room, sauna and relaxation room. You can choose from pampering in all forms – from facials and manicures to lashes and brows. The health club also has a gym, with a full timetable of Pilates, aqua workouts and core-strengthening sessions. Golfers will be in their element with two golf courses, totalling 27 holes. There’s also a driving range, a putting green and a golf shop.

And you can refuel at a couple of restaurants and bars. The Calverley Grill has an elevated menu of seabass, pork belly and risotto, along with options for kids. The Claret Jug, which has views over the golf greens, specialises in pub classics and Sunday lunches. Or, you can go all fancy with a visit to the Champagne Bar, or afternoon tea in the Drawing Room.

With a stay at Halifax Hall in Sheffield, you'll be a 3-minute drive from University of Sheffield and 6 minutes from Peak District National Park. This hotel is 14.6 mi (23.6 km) from Chatsworth House and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Utilita Arena Sheffield.

Located in Porthmadog, Aberdunant Hall is in a national park – a 3-minute drive from Eryri National Park and 6 minutes from Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways. This hotel is 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Portmeirion Central Piazza and 6.9 mi (11 km) from Criccieth Castle.

Nesting by the River Severn in the picturesque town of Bewdley, the 4-star Mug House Inn and Restaurant is thought to have been opened in the 17th Century and retains many period features.

Each bedroom at the Mug House comes with an en suite bathroom, and many feature original beamed ceilings and walls. Rooms come with a TV and tea/coffee-making facilities.

The inn has free Wi-Fi and the Restaurant has an AA rosette. Guests can relax in the peaceful terrace area, while the bar offers real ales.

A 10-minute drive from Kidderminster, Bewdley.

Check-in time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm / 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm.

With a stay at DoubleTree by Hilton York, you'll be centrally located in York, within a 10-minute walk of Shambles and York Minster. This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Jorvik Viking Centre and 1 mi (1.7 km) from York Dungeon.

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.

Located in York, Aldwark Manor Estate is in the historical district – a 1-minute drive from Aldwark Manor Golf Club and 10 minutes from Redwood Park Fishing Lakes. This golf hotel is 12.7 mi (20.5 km) from York Minster and 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Shambles.

In the heart of Sherwood Forest, The Dukeries Lodge, Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire is situated in scenic Edwinstowe. The 18th-century inn offers a cosy pub, live music and home-cooked food, and there is free Wi-Fi throughout.

The rooms at Dukeries are individually designed, and many have original features. All rooms have tea/coffee facilities, ironing facilities and a flat-screen TV.

The traditional restaurant at Dukeries serves a varied international menu using local produce. The bar offers light snacks and world wines, in a cosy atmosphere.

Set in Nottinghamshire countryside, The Dukeries Lodge is a 15-minute drive from Mansfield. There is free on-site parking, and the beautiful Peak District is a 40-minute drive away.

Located in Derby, Crowne Plaza East Midlands Airport by IHG is in a rural location – a 4-minute drive from University of Nottingham Sutton Bonington Campus and 9 minutes from Loughborough University. This family-friendly hotel is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Donington Park Racing Circuit and 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from Nottingham Trent University Clifton Campus.

Located in Birmingham (Marston Green), Crowne Plaza Birmingham NEC by IHG is a 4-minute walk from Resorts World Birmingham and 10 minutes by foot from National Exhibition Centre. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from National Motorcycle Museum.

When you stay at Brocco on the Park in Sheffield, you'll be in a shopping district – a 2-minute drive from University of Sheffield and 7 minutes from Peak District National Park. This hotel is 14.3 mi (23 km) from Chatsworth House and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Utilita Arena Sheffield.

With a stay at The Gladstone in Penmaenmawr, you'll be a 2-minute drive from Eryri National Park and 9 minutes from Conwy Castle. This inn is 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Zip World Penrhyn Quarry and 3.3 mi (5.2 km) from Llanfairfechan Beach.

With a stay at Elmbank York, Tapestry Collection by Hilton in York (South Bank), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of York Racecourse and York Minster. This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from York City Walls and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from York St. John University.

A stay at Malmaison York places you in the heart of York, within a 10-minute walk of York Minster and Shambles. This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from York Racecourse and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from University of York.