Curated romantic hotels in North Yorkshire

The Longlands Inn & Cottages is located in a lovely rural setting, yet only 5 minutes from the M6 motorway. Set in the picturesque village of Tewitfield at the end of the Lancaster Canal, it offers charming en suite rooms and cosy cottages.

Rooms at Longlands are modern and equipped with a TV, tea and coffee making facilities, free Wi-Fi and bright bathrooms with fluffy towels.

Cottages feature modern décor and a private patio. Each has a lounge with wooden floors, a flat-screen TV with DVD player and comfortable seating. The contemporary kitchen includes an oven, microwave, fridge and kitchenware, while the bathroom includes under-floor heating.

The on-site Longlands Restaurant serves award-winning food and homemade puddings.

The Longlands Inn & Cottages are a 30-minute drive from the Lake District, the Trough of Bowland and the Yorkshire Dales. Lancaster is a 15-minute drive away. The hotel and cottage complex offers complimentary parking for residents

With a stay at The Tavern in Milnthorpe, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Arnside and Silverdale. This hotel is 16.3 mi (26.2 km) from Lake Windermere and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Lakeland Wildlife Oasis 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 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 2 mi (3.2 km) from Holmfirth Vineyard and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from North Light Gallery.

• 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.

The Stables offers 4-star dining and accommodation, 2 miles from the seaside town of Whitby.

The recently refurbished restaurant serves a varied seasonal menu in a rustic setting, with exposed beams and flagstone floors. The views of the Esk Valley can be enjoyed from the garden room complete with its own log burner.

Guests can relax in the bar area which features a working cast iron range. The property also includes a garden pond. On the edge of Whitby, Cross Butts is where town really meets country. The property is located 3 miles from Sandsend, Robin Hood’s Bay, and is 0.3 miles from North York Moors National Park.

With a stay at Willows, Blackburn by Marston's Inn in Blackburn, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Blackburn Arena and Vue Cinema Blackburn. This inn is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Blackburn Cathedral and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Waves Water Fun Centre.

Located in Blackburn, Stanley House Hotel & Spa is in a regional park, within a 5-minute drive of The Bee Centre and Blackburn Golf Club. This spa hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Samlesbury Hall and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Mrs. Dowsons Farm.

With a stay at Beamish Hall Hotel, BW Premier Collection in Stanley, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 10-minute drive of Beamish Open Air Museum and Beamish Wild. This golf hotel is 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from St. James' Park and 9 mi (14.5 km) from Quayside.

With a stay at Penny Hedge, Whitby by Marston's Inns in Whitby, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of North York Moors National Park and Whitby Abbey. This inn is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Whitby Harbour and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Whitby Beach.

With a stay at Astley Bank Hotel in Darwen, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Wellybobs Farm Park and Jubilee Tower. This hotel is 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Ewood Park and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Thwaites Empire Theatre.

With a stay at Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead in Gateshead (Swalwell), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of St. James' Park and Quayside. This eco-friendly hotel is 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 1 mi (1.5 km) from Intu.

With a stay at Hotel Indigo Newcastle by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne – a 7-minute walk from St. James' Park and 11 minutes by foot from University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Northumbria University and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Quayside.

Set close to Lake Windermere, just a 5-minute walk from Long Wood Bay Watersports Centre and a 2-minute drive from Ambleside, Briery Wood Hotel is surrounded by peaceful fields and woodland. The traditional property has its own restaurant looking out onto landscaped gardens.

Each bedroom at Briery Wood Hotel comes with an en suite bathroom and complimentary toiletries. The décor mixes modern and traditional, some with heated towel rails and large sash windows, while all rooms come with a flat-screen TV.

Free Wi-Fi is available in the public areas, the Holbeck Bar offers fine wines and whiskies, and tea or coffee can be served by the fire in the lounge area.

Food at Briery Wood is sourced from local farmers, fishermen and butchers, and freshly cooked breakfasts are served each morning. The creative menu includes Herdwick lamb, local Cumbrian cheeses and fresh trout. Al fresco dining on the hotel’s terrace can even be arranged, weather permitting.

The spectacular Langdales are within 10 minutes’ drive, and mountain biking can be enjoyed from the doorstep.

Located in Sheffield, Whitley Hall Hotel is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Hillsborough Stadium and Owlerton Stadium. This hotel is 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Peak District National Park and 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Meadowhall Shopping Centre.

With a stay at Red Lion Inn in Ambleside, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. This hotel is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Ullswater and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Beatrix Potter Gallery.

With a stay at Crowne Plaza Hotel Manchester City Centre by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Manchester, within a 10-minute walk of Deansgate and AO Arena. This hotel is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Canal Street and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from University of Manchester.

In the heart of Manchester, Leonardo Hotel Manchester Piccadilly is within a 5-minute drive of Canal Street and O2 Apollo Manchester. This eco-friendly hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Etihad Stadium and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from AO Arena.

Centrally located in Manchester, DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester - Piccadilly is within a 15-minute walk of University of Manchester and Albert Square. This hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Manchester Opera House and 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from AO Arena.

You'll be centrally located in Manchester with a stay at Velvet Hotel, within a 15-minute walk of University of Manchester and Royal Exchange Theatre. This boutique hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from O2 Apollo Manchester and 1 mi (1.5 km) from Manchester Opera House.