Curated romantic hotels in North Yorkshire

• Easy access to York
• Next to York racecourse
• Kids eat and stay free

The Holiday Inn York, an IHG Hotel, makes the perfect base for exploring historic York and everything it has to offer. It’s a 10-minute drive from the city centre, where you’ve got the grand York Minster, or the famous Shambles – one of the best-preserved medieval shopping streets in Europe. Plus, the hotel’s next to York Racecourse, so it’s a top place to bed down after a race day.

There’s a restaurant for hot buffet breakfasts and dinners. And families are in luck, because kids eat free. The Open Lobby is where friends, family or colleagues all congregate. It’s open 24 hours and there’s an all-day dining menu. There’s a bar with a terrace for al fresco drinks, too. Or, room service is available around the clock.

The rooms have everything you need, from pillow menus and tea and coffee to air-con and free Wi-Fi. Plus, kids stay free when sharing with an adult, so it’s a great affordable option for families visiting York.

When you stay at Village Hotel Leeds South in Leeds, you'll be in the suburbs, within a 15-minute drive of University of Leeds and First Direct Arena. This eco-friendly hotel is 14.1 mi (22.7 km) from Halifax Piece Hall and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Morley Queen Street Market.

With a stay at Holiday Inn Leeds Wakefield M1 Jct.40 by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Ossett, within a 15-minute drive of First Direct Arena and Thornes Park Athletics Stadium. This hotel is 11.2 mi (18 km) from University of Leeds and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Wakefield Cathedral.

Located in Burnley, The Higher Trapp Hotel is a 3-minute drive from Forest of Bowland and 7 minutes from Gawthorpe Hall. This eco-friendly hotel is 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Whalley Abbey and 5.4 mi (8.6 km) from Clitheroe Country Market.

When you stay at Holiday Inn Barnsley by IHG in Barnsley, you'll be in the business district, within a 15-minute drive of Meadowhall Shopping Centre and Utilita Arena Sheffield. This hotel is 9.5 mi (15.2 km) from Peak District National Park and 14.8 mi (23.8 km) from University of Sheffield.

Located in Washington, Holiday Inn Washington by IHG is within a 15-minute drive of Beamish Open Air Museum and Durham University. This hotel is 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from Quayside and 9.5 mi (15.2 km) from St. James' Park.

Located in Preston, Garner Hotel Preston Samlesbury is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of The Bee Centre and Samlesbury Hall. This hotel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Brockholes Nature Reserve and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Deepdale.

Located in Hexham, Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort is in the historical district – a 1-minute drive from De Vere Slaley Hall Golf Course and 9 minutes from North Pennines. This family-friendly hotel is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Derwent Reservoir and 7 mi (11.3 km) from Stocksfield Golf Club.

Located in Washington, Mercure Newcastle George Washington Hotel Golf and Spa is within a 15-minute drive of Quayside and Beamish Open Air Museum. This golf hotel is 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from St. James' Park and 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Durham University.

When you stay at Crown Spa Hotel Scarborough by Compass Hospitality in Scarborough, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of South Bay Beach and Scarborough Open Air Theatre. This beach hotel is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from North York Moors National Park and 17.3 mi (27.9 km) from Robin Hood's Bay Beach.

With a stay at The Engine Inn in Grange-over-Sands, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Holker Hall. This inn is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Cartmel Cheeses and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Cartmel Priory.

With a stay at Hilton Manchester Deansgate in Manchester (Manchester City Centre), you'll be steps from Deansgate and 5 minutes by foot from Manchester Central Convention Complex. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Canal Street and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Old Trafford.

Located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Grand Hotel Gosforth Park is within a 15-minute drive of Quayside and St. James' Park. This eco-friendly hotel is 16.2 mi (26.1 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Newcastle Racecourse.

With a stay at Best Western Plus The Quays Hotel Sheffield in Sheffield, you'll be near the airport, within a 10-minute walk of Ponds Forge International Sports Centre and Sheffield Hallam University. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Crucible Theatre and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from University of Sheffield.

With a stay at Mercure Sheffield St Paul's Hotel & Spa, you'll be centrally located in Sheffield, steps from Sheffield Winter Garden and Millennium Gallery. This spa hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Sheffield Town Hall and 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Peace Gardens.

Set in Wakefield, 7.7 km from Belle Vue, Dimple Well Lodge Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. The property is non-smoking and is situated 12 km from White Rose Shopping Centre.

At the hotel, all rooms include a wardrobe. Free WiFi and a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries are accessible to all guests, while certain rooms also offer a Blu-ray player. All guest rooms in Dimple Well Lodge Hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

The breakfast offers à la carte, Full English/Irish or halal options.

Middleton Park is 16 km from the accommodation, while Trinity Leeds is 19 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 29 km away.

Guy's Thatched Hamlet features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Barton. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and an ATM. Guests can make use of a bar.

At the hotel, every room has a desk and a flat-screen TV. Each room includes a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

Guests at Guy's Thatched Hamlet will be able to enjoy activities in and around Barton, like fishing.

Winter Gardens Conference Centre is 24 km from the accommodation, while Blackpool Winter Gardens Theatre is 24 km away. Manchester Airport is 76 km from the property.

Situated 27 km from MetroCentre, The Angel of Corbridge offers 4-star accommodation in Corbridge and has a shared lounge, a restaurant and a bar. The property is set 28 km from Theatre Royal, 29 km from St James' Park and 30 km from Utilita Arena. Free WiFi and room service are available.

At the inn, rooms come with a wardrobe. Some rooms include a kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster.

The Angel of Corbridge offers a continental or Full English/Irish breakfast.

Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Corbridge, like hiking, fishing and cycling.

Newcastle Train Station is 30 km from The Angel of Corbridge, while Northumbria University is 30 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 26 km away.

With a stay at The Met Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Leeds, within a 5-minute drive of First Direct Arena and University of Leeds. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Leeds City Square and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Leeds City Art Gallery.

With a stay at Leonardo Hotel Leeds , you'll be centrally located in Leeds – a 5-minute drive from First Direct Arena and 6 minutes from University of Leeds. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Canal Wharf and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Crown Point Shopping Park.