Curated luxury hotels in North East England

With a stay at Nira Caledonia, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, within a 10-minute walk of George Street and Princes Street. This luxury hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Scottish National Portrait Gallery and 1 mi (1.5 km) from Dean Village.

Located in the picturesque hamlet of Greta Bridge, this traditional and peaceful 4-star AA hotel is in a beautiful location close to the Tees Valley and Yorkshire Dales.

The Morritt Hotel is Teesdale’s hidden treasure, just off the A66, some 9 miles west of Scotch Corner. This 17th century former coaching inn offers a warm welcome to everyone, whether for business or pleasure. In the winter you will be greeted by our roaring log fire in the lounge, while in summer you can relax with a drink in our well-tended gardens.

No 2 bedrooms are alike, all different in size, shape, style and furnishings. Each room is individually styled, many with original features of this Grade II listed building.

• Top-of-the-range spa
• Restaurant, lounge & bar
• Countryside location

This 17th-century manor turned hotel is nestled within 26 acres of grounds in County Durham, a half an hour drive from pretty Durham city centre. Redworth Hall Hotel is every inch the classic country retreat. Even its spa is aptly named The Retreat. And what a spa it is.

The Retreat houses a 14-metre indoor heated pool, Jacuzzi, steam room and sauna. There are ESPA treatments on the menu, and there’s a hair salon for extra pampering. It’s also home to an impressive gym with Technogym equipment and a timetable of HIIT, Pilates, dance and yoga classes.

When it comes to wining and dining, there’s the 1744 Restaurant. It’s a refined place, offering meals like beef bourguignon, grilled salmon and ribeye steak. You can even dine al fresco when the weather’s nice. There’s also a casual dining lounge by the spa, where you can eat in your robe and slippers. After dinner, the Cocktail Bar & Lounge is a must.

With a stay at Radisson BLU Hotel Durham in Durham, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Durham University and Crook Hall and Gardens. This eco-friendly hotel is 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Gala Theatre Durham.

With a stay at Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh , you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from Royal Mile and 12 minutes by foot from Edinburgh Castle. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Princes Street and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from University of Edinburgh.

Located in Peebles, Peebles Hydro Hotel is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of 7stanes - Glentress and Peebles Golf Club. This family-friendly hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Haylodge Park and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Neidpath Castle.

Located in Carlisle, Crown Hotel is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Brunton Park and University of Cumbria. This hotel is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Eden Rock and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Carlisle Masjid.

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.

A stay at Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood places you in the heart of Edinburgh, within a 10-minute walk of Royal Mile and Princes Street. This spa hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Grassmarket and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from University of Edinburgh.

Located in Yarm, Crathorne Hall Hotel is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Battlezone Paintball and Swainby Village Hall. This eco-friendly hotel is 8.7 mi (14.1 km) from North York Moors National Park and 6 mi (9.7 km) from Preston Park.

With a stay at The Kings Head Hotel, Richmond, North Yorkshire in Richmond, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Richmond Market Place. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Green Howards Museum and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Georgian Theatre Royal.

Buccleuch and Queensberry Arms Hotel features a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Thornhill. Offering barbecue facilities, the property is located within 7.3 km of Drumlanrig Castle. This pet-friendly hotel also has free WiFi.

At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a desk. All rooms are equipped with a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while some rooms come with a kitchen equipped with a fridge. The units in Buccleuch and Queensberry Arms Hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

The breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or continental options.

You can play darts at this 4-star hotel, and the area is popular for cycling.

A business centre and laundry facilities are available at the accommodation.

Dumfries and Galloway Golf Club is 23 km from Buccleuch and Queensberry Arms Hotel, while Dumfries and County Golf Club is 25 km away. Glasgow Prestwick Airport is 70 km from the property.

With a stay at Le Monde Hotel in Edinburgh (Edinburgh City Centre), you'll be steps from George Street and 3 minutes by foot from Princes Street. This boutique hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Royal Mile.

Situated in Chirnside, 14 km from The Maltings Theatre & Cinema, Chirnside Hall Hotel features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. Among the facilities at this property are room service and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is located 38 km from Lindisfarne Castle.

At the hotel, rooms are fitted with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. The rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer.

You can play billiards and darts at the 4-star hotel.

Bamburgh Castle is 47 km from Chirnside Hall Hotel, while Etal Castle is 25 km from the property. Edinburgh Airport is 90 km away.

With a stay at Leonardo Hotel Middlesbrough, you'll be centrally located in Middlesbrough, just a 5-minute walk from Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art and 6 minutes by foot from Cineworld Cinemas. This eco-friendly hotel is 13 mi (21 km) from North York Moors National Park and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Teesside University.

When you stay at Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club in Kirknewton, you'll be near the airport, within a 15-minute drive of Edinburgh Park and Edinburgh Zoo. This family-friendly hotel is 8 mi (12.9 km) from Princes Street and 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from Edinburgh Castle.

With a stay at Apex Grassmarket Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from Grassmarket and 6 minutes by foot from Edinburgh Castle. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Princes Street and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Royal Mile.

With a stay at Grand Hotel Sunderland in Sunderland (Seaburn), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Stadium of Light and 6 minutes from Sunderland Empire. This beach hotel is 10.6 mi (17 km) from Port Of Tyne and 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Gateshead Millennium Bridge.

With a stay at Cragwood Country House Hotel in Windermere, you'll be a 1-minute walk from Lake Windermere and 7 minutes by foot from Treetop Trek. This beach hotel is 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from Coniston Water and 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from Ullswater.

• 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.