Curated luxury hotels in Scandinavia

• 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 Brockley Hall Hotel in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of North York Moors National Park and Saltburn Valley Country Park. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from ArtsBank and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Saltburn Cliff Lift.

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 Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, you'll be centrally located in Glasgow, just a 4-minute walk from Buchanan Street and 10 minutes by foot from George Square. This eco-friendly hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from OVO Hydro and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre.

With a stay at Number 10 Hotel in Glasgow (Southside Central), you'll be a 2-minute drive from Hampden Park and 6 minutes from George Square. This hotel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Buchanan Street and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from OVO Hydro.

With a stay at The Torrance Hotel in Glasgow, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Hampden Park and East Kilbride Shopping Centre. This hotel is 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from OVO Hydro and 8.7 mi (14 km) from George Square.

This AKZENT hotel in the centre of Schöppingen offers individually furnished rooms, free parking and free Wi-Fi in all areas. The Dutch border is less than 35 km away.

The Akzent Hotel Tietmeyer & Cross Side’s rooms feature satellite TV, a work desk and a private bathroom with hairdryer. Some rooms are in a nearby building, 100 metres away.

The Tietmeyer’s Zum Rathaus restaurant serves a variety of German dishes and international cuisine. Homemade cakes and coffee are served on the street terrace during the summer.

There is a skittle alley at the Hotel Tietmeyer. It is also possible to rent bikes from the hotel. The surrounding Münsterland countryside is great for bike rides and walks.

When you stay at The Feathers Hotel, Helmsley, North Yorkshire in York, you'll be in a regional park, within a 10-minute walk of North York Moors National Park and Helmsley Arts Centre. This inn is 15 mi (24.1 km) from Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Duncombe Park.

With a stay at Monument Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Zaandam, within a 15-minute drive of Vondelpark and The 9 Streets. This hotel is 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from Van Gogh Museum and 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from Dam Square.

A stay at Hotel Sebastian's places you in the heart of Amsterdam, within a 10-minute drive of Leidseplein and Rijksmuseum. This family-friendly hotel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Dam Square and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Van Gogh Museum.

When you stay at Dumfries Arms Hotel in Cumnock, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Dumfries House. This hotel is 15.7 mi (25.3 km) from Ayr Racecourse and 15.7 mi (25.3 km) from The Low Green.

In the heart of Görlitz, Hotel Via Regia - VIAs-Hotels is within a 5-minute drive of Goerlitz Conservation Zoo and Gerhart Hauptmann-Theater Goerlitz. This hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Dreifaltigkeitskirche and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Museum of Natural History Goerlitz.

Located in Horncastle, The Admiral Rodney Hotel, Horncastle, Lincolnshire is a 5-minute drive from Lincolnshire Wolds and 7 minutes from Snipe Dales Country Park. This hotel is 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Bainland Country Park and 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Boston Golf Club.

With a stay at Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe in Essen (Stadtbezirk III), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Messe Essen and Grugapark Botanical Garden. This hotel is 9.3 mi (14.9 km) from Westfield Centro and 12.8 mi (20.7 km) from Veltins-Arena.

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.

When you a stay at White Hart Hotel in Lincoln, you'll be in the historical district, just steps from Lincoln Christmas Market and Lincoln Cathedral. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Newport Arch and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Lincoln Castle.

With a stay at The Maids Head Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Norwich, steps from Elm Hill and Tombland. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Norwich Cathedral and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Norwich Castle.

Located in Hebden Bridge, White Lion Hotel is a 1-minute drive from Alternative Technology Centre and 9 minutes from Gibson Mill. This inn is 18.7 mi (30.1 km) from Peak District National Park and 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Stoodley Pike Monument.

With a stay at The White Hart Hotel, Boston, Lincolsnhire in Boston, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Maud Foster Windmill and St Botolph's Church. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Boston Guildhall and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Macmillan Way - North.

Located in Clitheroe, Shireburn Arms Hotel is a 4-minute drive from Stonyhurst College and 7 minutes from Castle Museum. This hotel is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Ribchester Roman Museum and 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Stydd Gardens.