Curated luxury hotels in England

• 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.

Hotel Monastère Maastricht is centrally located in Maastricht – a 4-minute walk from Market and 6 minutes by foot from Dominicanenkerk. This luxury hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Basilica of Our Lady and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Centre Ceramique.

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.

With a stay at Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa in Buxton, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Peak District National Park and Buxton Baths. This spa hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Buxton Opera House and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from St Ann's Well.

When you stay at Last Drop Village Hotel and Spa in Bolton, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute drive of Turton Golf Club and Jumbles Country Park. This golf hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Turton Tower and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Smithills Hall.

Located in Pembroke, Best Western Lamphey Court Hotel & Spa is within a 10-minute drive of Pembroke Castle and Freshwater East Beach. This eco-friendly hotel is 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Tenby Beach and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lamphey Bishop's Palace.

Located in Durbuy, Azur en Ardenne is a 1-minute drive from Le Labyrinthe and 6 minutes from LPM Nature & Adventure Parc. This golf hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Durbuy Christmas Market and 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Radhadesh.

Located in Anzin-Saint-Aubin, Best Western Plus Le Fairway Hotel & Spa Golf d'Arras is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Arras War Cemetery and Grand Place. This golf hotel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Place des Héros and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Notre Dame Cathedral.

With a stay at Comic Art Hotel in Ghent, you'll be just steps from Arca Theatre and Frank Steyaert Gallery and Museum. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Monastery of the Augustinian Fathers and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Gravensteen Castle.

Set in Morecambe, 300 metres from Morecambe North Beach, The Morecambe Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a business centre. Guests can make use of a bar.

At the hotel, all rooms are equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

At The Morecambe Hotel you will find a restaurant serving local cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested.

The accommodation offers a children's playground. Guests at The Morecambe Hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Morecambe, like fishing.

Trough of Bowland is 6.2 km from the hotel, while North Pier is 45 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 99 km from the property.

With a stay at Maison Mère, you'll be centrally located in Paris, within a 10-minute walk of Folies Bergere and Grands Boulevards. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Grevin Museum and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from La Machine du Moulin Rouge.

Located in Bergen, blooming Hotel is in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Plein and Gemeentemuseum Het Sterkenhuis. This hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Museum Kranenburgh and 1.9 mi (3 km) from 't Klimduin.

When you a stay at The Kingswood Hotel in Sidmouth, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute walk of East Devon Art and Dorset and East Devon Coast. This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Sidmouth - Valley, Ridge and Jurassic Coast Walk and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Sidmouth Beach.

Located in Beverley, Tickton Grange Hotel is within a 10-minute drive of Beverley Minster and Beverley Racecourse. This hotel is 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Ferens Art Gallery and 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Hull Truck Theatre.

With a stay at Hotel Paradiso in Paris (12th Arrondissement), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Place de la Bastille and Île Saint-Louis. This eco-friendly hotel is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Notre-Dame and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Luxembourg Gardens.

Located in Boulogne-Billancourt (République–Point-du-Jour), Radisson Blu Hotel, Paris Boulogne is a 4-minute walk from Pierre de Coubertin Stadium and 11 minutes by foot from Parc des Princes. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Roland Garros Stadium and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Paris Expo.

With a stay at Peak Edge Hotel in Chesterfield, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Peak District National Park and Chatsworth House. This hotel is 16.5 mi (26.6 km) from University of Sheffield and 3.8 mi (6 km) from Queen's Park.

With a stay at King Arthur Hotel in Swansea, you'll be 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Oxwich Bay Beach and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Three Cliffs Bay Beach. This inn is 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Rhossili Beach and 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Caswell Bay Beach.

With a stay at The Three Horseshoes Hotel in Barnard Castle, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Barnard Castle and 11 minutes by foot from Bowes Museum. This hotel is 15.4 mi (24.8 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Egglestone Abbey.

With a stay at The County Hotel in Hexham, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Old Gaol and Hexham Market Place. This inn is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Hexham Abbey and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from De Vere Slaley Hall Spa.