Curated luxury hotels in North East England

In the Borrowdale valley, this charming hotel has traditional rooms, and is surrounded by picturesque Lake District scenery. Free Wi-Fi is provided, as well as free private parking.

Built in 1866, The Borrowdale Hotel still retains many original Victorian features. Some of the bedrooms feature lake views.

With open fires, the oak-panelled lounge bar and conservatory are open for light lunches and afternoon teas, with terraces overlooking landscaped gardens and surrounding mountains. The AA Rosette Restaurant features a fine menu and friendly staff.

With stunning and exclusive panoramic views of Lake Windermere, this beautiful country house is set right on the lake’s shore. Guests can enjoy afternoon tea on the stone terrace overlooking Windermere.

The elegant and individually furnished bedrooms at Langdale Chase Hotel all include garden views and a private bathroom, while most also enjoy fantastic lake views. Rooms also feature a flat-screen TV and free tea and coffee.

The AA Rosette-winning restaurant at Langdale Chase serves a table d’hote dinner menu amongst panoramic lake views. Lunches are available on the lovely garden terraces and balconies.

With its very own jetty, Langdale Chase can provide sailing days and lessons on the lake. Scafell Pike, England’s highest mountain, is a 1.5-hour drive from the hotel. Windermere town and rail station are a 5-minute drive away.

Located in Barnard Castle, The Morritt Country House Hotel & The Garage Spa is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of The Garage Spa and Egglestone Abbey. This spa hotel is 12 mi (19.4 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Bowes Museum.

With a stay at The Joiners Arms in Alnwick, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Northumberland Coast and Bamburgh Castle. This beach inn is 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from Alnwick Castle and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Beadnell Bay.

Located in Guisborough, Gisborough Hall is in a rural location – a 2-minute drive from Guisborough Priory and 7 minutes from North York Moors National Park. This hotel is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Saltburn Pier and 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Saltburn Cliff Lift.

When you stay at The Ro Hotel in Windermere, you'll be in a national park, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Windermere and World of Beatrix Potter. This hotel is 13.8 mi (22.3 km) from Ullswater and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Old Laundry Theatre.

When you stay at Linthwaite House in Windermere, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Windermere and World of Beatrix Potter. This golf hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Windermere Golf Club and 1 mi (1.5 km) from Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House.

In the North Yorkshire town of Giggleswick, 5 minutes from the A65, Harts Head Hotel provides cosy accommodation and a traditional bar and restaurants with log fire. There is an extensive menu and wine list, and free parking and Wi-Fi.

Each room has en suite bathroom facilities with shower or bath and complementary toiletries. There is a flat-screen TV, hairdryer and tea and coffee facilities in each room at The Harts Head.

The restaurant serves a wide choice of dishes, including steaks, pies, pasta and homemade burgers. As well as a range of world wines, there is real ale brewed in the region, with the pub regularly recommended in the Good Beer Guide.

The neighbouring town of Settle is a short walk from Giggleswick, with the train station around 15 minutes away. On the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, this inn is a 40-minute drive from Hawes, and a similar distance from Kendal on the eastern side of the Lake District National Park.

When you stay at Philipburn Hotel, BW Signature Collection in Selkirk, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Market Square and Halliwell's House Museum. This hotel is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Sir Walter Scott's Courtroom and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Bowhill House.

Located in the heart of Keswick, the refurbished Skiddaw Hotel offers good food, and spacious rooms with tea/coffee making facilities. There is free WiFi throughout the hotel, and parking permits available at an extra cost for the car park near the hotel.

The hotel's restaurant, Brasserie 31, serves seasonal menus of local produce, while the lounge bar offers drinks, bar meals and our Hiker's Picnic Board - a savoury twist on traditional afternoon tea. A full Cumbrian or continental breakfast is provided each morning, made using the finest locally sourced ingredients.

Surrounded by dramatic lakes and mountains of the Lake District, Skiddaw Hotel is a short walk from Keswick’s shops and cafés. Derwentwater is less than a 5-minute drive away.

The hotel has a conservatory lounge overlooking the market square, with food and drink served all day. Discounted vouchers for local attractions are available from reception.

Located in Northallerton, Black Horse Inn is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Kiplin Hall and Romanby Golf and Country Club. This luxury inn is 16.4 mi (26.4 km) from Mount Grace Priory.

In the heart of the beautiful market town of Kirkby Lonsdale overlooking St Mary’s Church, this 17th century inn fuses both traditional and contemporary elements.

The traditional bar has a log fire and serves award-winning, local cask and keg beers. The restaurant serves contemporary English and European dishes prepared with local produce. Meals can be served in the restaurant or bar.

Set amid beautiful landscape, you can walk within minutes to Devil's Bridge, Ruskin's View (famously painted by Turner), as well as the stunning walking region of the Lune Valley.

This is a 5-star AA rated guest house property with two rosette awards for the restaurant.

All rooms have LCD TVs, free Wi-Fi and traditional Cumbrian biscuits. The en suite bathrooms feature Bath House toiletries.

When you stay at Beech Hill Hotel & Spa in Windermere, you'll be on a lake, just steps from Lake Windermere and a 2-minute drive from Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House. This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Winster Valley and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Bowness Pier.

Located in Keswick, Borrowdale Gates Hotel is on a river, within a 5-minute drive of Bowder Stone and Lodore Falls. This hotel is 21.6 mi (34.7 km) from Lake Windermere and 20.3 mi (32.6 km) from Ullswater.

By the spectacular Aysgarth Falls in Yorkshire, this charming country inn offers a restaurant, 2 outdoor terraces, and wood-burning stoves for the colder months. There is free Wi-Fi in most rooms and public areas, and free parking on site.

Picturesque countryside and rolling hills surround the Aysgarth Falls Hotel & Restaurant, which is set in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The nearby falls are just a minute’s walk away, and one of the most striking sights in the country.

Rooms at Aysgarth Falls Hotel & Restaurant are traditionally furnished, and benefit from views of the Dales, a TV, and DVD player. Guests can also enjoy tea and coffee making facilities, and an en suite bathroom.

Real ales are served in the relaxed bar, and delicious food is made from local ingredients in the restaurant.

When you stay at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa in Windermere, you'll be on a lake, just steps from Lake Windermere and Bowness Pier. This family-friendly hotel is 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Ullswater and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Old Laundry Theatre.

Located in Windermere, Wild Boar Estate is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Lyth Valley and Windermere Golf Club. This luxury inn is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Lake Windermere and 13.3 mi (21.3 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park.

With a stay at The Inn At Brough in Kirkby Stephen, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and North Pennines. This 5-star inn is 18 mi (29 km) from Lake District National Park and 26.6 mi (42.8 km) from Ullswater.

Head as far west as you can and experience a side where rooms are super comfy and the food is as good as its people. Located in Workington town centre ideal for leisure or business, all rooms have been rated 4 star hotel or guest accommodation and offer comfortable beds, ensuite facilities, free Wifi, hairdryer, desk and toiletries.

The Washington Central has a number of great ways to dine out whether you’re a solo guest on business or a family on a staycation including the Central Bistro and Bar which serves unpretentious tasty dishes as well as small plates and cocktails.

Jane St Kitchen is also available and offers a light and airy casual space where breakfast is served as well as sandwiches, paninis, pizza, pasta and an array of sweet treats including Lakes ice creams and churros.

The leisure facilities include a 20 metre pool, jacuzzi, sauna and gym and are complimentary to Washington Central Hotel guests and Sleepwell Inn Annex guests. Private parking is available on a first come first served basis and a electric car charging point is available.

Please note Sleepwell Inn Annex rooms are located in a separate building approx. 150 metres from the Washington Central Hotel where check in takes place

With a stay at Gretna Hall Hotel in Gretna, you'll be in the historical district, just a 3-minute walk from Spoilt Spa at Smiths and a 2-minute drive from Old Blacksmith's Shop. This hotel is 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from The Devil's Porridge and 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from A World in Miniature Museum.