Curated luxury hotels in North East England

The family-run Ye Olde Fighting Cocks is set beside the Kent estuary in the picturesque village of Arnside, officially named an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The beer garden boasts views of the Lake District’s mountains and the estuary, as well as offering free on-site parking.

Most of the bedrooms offer views across the Kent estuary and the mountains within the Lake District.

The Fighting Cocks’ on-site bar features a wood-burning fireplace and offers a variety of traditional beers, lagers and wines. There are 2 on-site restaurants serving traditional home-cooked food. There is a Sky/BT Sports area showing live action.

Arnside Rail Station is just 350 meters from the property and junction 35 of the M6 is less than 8 miles away. The start of the Lake District National Park is just a 5 minute train journey.

When you stay at The Burn How Garden House Hotel in Windermere, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute walk of Lake Windermere and Bowness Pier. This upscale hotel is 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Coniston Water and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Old Laundry Theatre.

Situated in the scenic market town of Sedbergh within the Yorkshire Dales National Park, The Dalesman Country Inn features an on-site restaurant and free Wi-Fi. The Lake District and scenic town of Windermere can be reached in just a 30-minute drive.

An en suite bathroom, a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities are provided in each room at The Dalesman.

A variety of grilled options, pizzas and classic British dishes are served in the restaurant, with all ingredients sourced locally. The property even makes their own ice cream, fudge and toffee. The bar offers a range of cask ales, wines and spirits. A full English breakfast is available each morning.

The local area offers riverside walks, a 9-hole golf course and a tennis club. Fishing is also available and pony trekking can be arranged.

Located in Rosthwaite, 6.9 km from Derwentwater Lake, Hazel Bank Country House Borrowdale Valley provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. This 5-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service and free WiFi. The property is allergy-free and is set 10 km from Buttermere.

All units at the hotel are equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a shower. The units in Hazel Bank Country House Borrowdale Valley are equipped with a hairdryer and an iPod docking station.

A Full English/Irish, vegetarian or gluten-free breakfast is available at the property. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested.

Guests at Hazel Bank Country House Borrowdale Valley will be able to enjoy activities in and around Rosthwaite, like hiking.

Askham Hall is 43 km from the hotel, while World of Beatrix Potter is 44 km away. Newcastle International Airport is 138 km from the property.

Situated in Bedale and with Lightwater Valley Theme Park reachable within 15 km, The White Bear Hotel features a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers room service. Ripley Castle is 39 km away and Royal Hall Theatre is 44 km from the hotel.

At the hotel, rooms come with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

Harrogate International Centre is 45 km from The White Bear Hotel, while Forbidden Corner is 20 km from the property. The nearest airport is Teesside International Airport, 42 km from the accommodation.

When you stay at The Ullswater Inn- The Inn Collection Group in Penrith, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Ullswater and Lake Windermere. This upscale hotel is 24.8 mi (39.9 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 18.1 mi (29.1 km) from Derwentwater.

George and Dragon is a 300-year-old, Grade-II-listed building located in the centre of Aysgarth within Yorkshire Dales National Park. The hotel offers a bar and restaurant.

Each room at this 17th-century coaching inn has traditional design, a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee-making facilities.

You can relax by a log fire in the winter months and there is also a patio with views of Pen Hill. The bar serves a selection of local ales and fine wines.

You can go walking around the surrounding Yorkshire Dales countryside and explore the Wensleydale region. Aysgarth is known for its lovely waterfalls.

The charming market towns of Kendal and Sedburgh can be reached in around an hour by car.

With a stay at Lister Arms in Skipton, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Gordale Scar. This upscale inn is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Malham Cove and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Kirkby Malham Church.

Located in Keswick, Lake District Castle Inn hotel & Spa is in a national park – a 2-minute drive from Lake District Wildlife Park and 11 minutes from Derwentwater. This hotel is 8 mi (12.8 km) from Theatre By The Lake and 9.2 mi (14.7 km) from Castlerigg Stone Circle.

With a stay at The Pickled Parson of Sedgefield in Stockton-on-Tees, you'll be a 3-minute walk from Hardwick Park and within a 5-minute drive of Sedgefield Racecourse. This bed & breakfast is 10.6 mi (17 km) from Durham University and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Wynyard Woodland Park.

Situated less than 1 km from Beadnell Beach, The Craster Arms Hotel in Beadnell offers 4-star accommodation in Beadnell and has a garden, a restaurant and a bar. The property is around 8.3 km from Bamburgh Castle, 20 km from Alnwick Castle and 38 km from Lindisfarne Castle. This pet-friendly inn also has free WiFi.

All rooms in the inn are fitted with a TV. The rooms have a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer.

Continental and Full English/Irish breakfast options are available at The Craster Arms Hotel in Beadnell.

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

The Maltings Theatre & Cinema is 42 km from The Craster Arms Hotel in Beadnell, while Dunstanburgh Castle is 13 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 69 km away.

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 Harbour. This inn is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Captain Cook Memorial Museum and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Whitby Abbey.

In the Lake District National Park, Inn on the Square has a central location by Keswick’s market square. This family-run property offers Scandinavian-style design combined with Cumbrian elements.

Modern bedrooms have an en suite bathroom.

The property features a chic lounge bar and a steakhouse.

A 10-minute walk from Derwentwater Lake, the property is close to shops, bars and restaurants. You can take a boat out or simply enjoy a walk and the lovely views.

The Plough Inn Leitholm has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Coldstream. This 4-star inn offers free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 25 km from The Maltings Theatre & Cinema.

All guest rooms in the inn are equipped with a kettle. The Plough Inn Leitholm features some units with garden views, and the rooms have a coffee machine. All rooms in the accommodation are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries.

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

Lindisfarne Castle is 45 km from The Plough Inn Leitholm, while Etal Castle is 23 km from the property. Edinburgh Airport is 79 km away.

With a stay at The White Hart Inn in Hawes, you'll be in a national park, within a 10-minute walk of Wensleydale Creamery and Wensleydale. This inn is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Hardraw Force and 4.3 mi (7 km) from Semerwater.

Set in Redmire and with Lightwater Valley Theme Park reachable within 35 km, Redmire Village Pub offers a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. The property is around 49 km from Ripley Castle, 6.6 km from Aysgarth Falls and 11 km from Forbidden Corner. The hotel has family rooms.

All rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, some units at Redmire Village Pub also have a balcony. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

A Full English/Irish, vegetarian or vegan breakfast is available at the property. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

You can play darts at this 4-star hotel.

Richmond Castle is 18 km from Redmire Village Pub, while Ripon Cathedral is 40 km from the property. Teesside International Airport is 48 km away.

Located in Carlisle, The Fleece at Ruleholme is within a 10-minute drive of Talkin Tarn Country Park and The Sands Centre. This hotel is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Carlisle Castle and 7.5 mi (12 km) from Carlisle Cathedral.

Located in Berwick-upon-Tweed, Marshall Meadows Manor House is by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Berwick-upon-Tweed Town Hall and Cell Block Museum. This hotel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Berwick's Walls and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from The Maltings Theatre and Cinema.

Set in Cornhill-on-tweed and with The Maltings Theatre & Cinema reachable within 22 km, The Blue Bell Crookham offers a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. The property is around 27 km from Lindisfarne Castle, 34 km from Bamburgh Castle and 42 km from Alnwick Castle. The inn has family rooms.

All rooms are fitted with a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while some rooms also offer a kitchen fitted with a fridge. All guest rooms in the inn are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

The breakfast offers continental, Full English/Irish or vegetarian options. At The Blue Bell Crookham you will find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested.

Etal Castle is 5.6 km from the accommodation, while Chillingham Castle is 24 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 82 km away.

Carfraemill has a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Lauder. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is allergy-free and is situated 29 km from Dalhousie Castle.

At the hotel, the rooms are equipped with a wardrobe. Rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Carfraemill each room is equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV.

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

Arthurs Seat is 35 km from Carfraemill, while University of Edinburgh is 36 km from the property. Edinburgh Airport is 45 km away.