Curated luxury hotels in North West England

Amid 16 acres, surrounded by calm woodland slopes on the banks of the River Conwy, this 4-star gold award-winning Victorian country house offers a unique location in the village, with an emphasis on peace and quiet.

Craig-y-Dderwen is a traditional hotel in the small, but popular village of Betws-y-Coed. Just 5-10 minutes' walk from the village centre, Craig-y-Dderwen is the only hotel situated away from its busy main road.

With free parking, this is an excellent place to relax and plan your stay in the Snowdonia National Park.

Most rooms have beautiful views of either the Conwy Valley or the flowing river.

The Riverside Restaurant also overlooks the river and offers AA Rosette-quality cuisine. A choice of bars means you can either relax beside a real log fire, or overlook the 16 acres of hotel grounds.

When you stay at Royal Oak Hotel in Betws-Y-Coed, you'll be in a national park, just steps from Eryri National Park Visitor Centre and 8 minutes by foot from Gwydyr Forest. This hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Swallow Falls and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Conwy Falls.

When you stay at Lindeth Howe Hotel in Windermere, you'll be in a national park – a 2-minute drive from Lake Windermere and 6 minutes from World of Beatrix Potter. This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Windermere Ferry.

With a stay at The Royal Oak Hotel, Welshpool, Mid Wales in Welshpool, you'll be just steps from Powysland Museum and Welshpool Town Hall. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Welshpool Market and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Welshpool Library.

Located in Ulverston, Lakeside Hotel & Spa is on a lake – a 1-minute drive from Lake Windermere and 13 minutes from Laurel and Hardy Museum. This spa hotel is 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Hill Top Farm and 6.9 mi (11.2 km) from Cartmel Racecourse.

With a stay at The Rutland Arms Hotel, Bakewell, Derbyshire in Bakewell, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Peak District National Park and Chatsworth House. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Baked Well Pottery Painting and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from All Saints Church.

Located in Abergele, The Kinmel & Kinspa is within a 5-minute drive of Pensarn Beach and Abergele Golf Club. This spa hotel is 14.3 mi (23 km) from Eryri National Park and 12.6 mi (20.4 km) from Conwy Castle.

Located in Ambleside, Rothay Manor Hotel is in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Rydal Mount. This upscale hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre and 5.6 mi (9 km) from World of Beatrix Potter.

With a stay at Cragwood Country House Hotel in Windermere, you'll be a 1-minute drive from Lake Windermere and 6 minutes from World of Beatrix Potter. This beach hotel is 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from Ullswater and 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Treetop Trek.

With a stay at The Swan Hotel and Spa in Ulverston, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and World of Beatrix Potter. This eco-friendly hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Lakes Aqaurium and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing.

With a stay at Midland Hotel in Morecambe, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Lancaster University and The Platform. This upscale hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Stone Jetty and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Morecambe Beach.

With a stay at Leonardo Hotel Sheffield, you'll be centrally located in Sheffield – a 1-minute drive from University of Sheffield and 9 minutes from Peak District National Park. This eco-friendly hotel is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Utilita Arena Sheffield and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Meadowhall Shopping Centre.

With a stay at Gwesty Links Hotel in Llandudno, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Venue Cymru and Promenade. This inn is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Llandudno ski slope and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Llandudno Pier.

When you stay at St George's Hotel in Llandudno, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Conwy Castle and Eryri National Park. This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Llandudno ski slope and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Promenade.

With a stay at The Swan Hotel, Stafford, Staffordshire in Stafford, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of St Chad's Church and Stafford Gatehouse Theatre. This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Ancient High House and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Evans Park.

With a stay at Lion and Pheasant Hotel in Shrewsbury, you'll be just steps from Henry Tudor House and St Alkmond's Church. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Old Market Hall and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Shrewsbury Abbey.

With a stay at The Earl of Doncaster Hotel in Doncaster, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery and Doncaster Racecourse. This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Cast Theater and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum.

With a stay at Queens Head Hotel in Windermere, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Ullswater. This upscale inn is 17.1 mi (27.5 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 15.9 mi (25.5 km) from Coniston Water.

Set within a beautiful Grade II listed building, dating back to the 17th century, this charming hotel boasts an idyllic setting in the village of Maentwrog, at the very heart of Snowdonia’s National Park.

Traditional, warm and comfortable, The Grapes Hotel is renowned for its home-cooked food, real ales and wonderful accommodation in North Wales. It provides the ideal base from which to enjoy a range of country pursuits, including walking, cycling and horse-riding.

Each of the bedrooms at The Grapes has been recently refurbished to provide all modern comforts required for a comfortable and relaxing stay, whilst still retaining their original period features. Real log fires provide an inviting and cosy atmosphere for the cold winter evenings.

Located in Montgomery, The Dragon Hotel is in the historical district – a 1-minute drive from Montgomery Castle and 7 minutes from Glansevern Hall Gardens. This hotel is 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Harry Tuffins Country Park and 7.5 mi (12 km) from Shropshire Hills.