Curated Luxury romantic hotel deals in North East England

With a stay at South Causey Inn in Stanley, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of St. James' Park and Causey Arch. This inn is 9 mi (14.5 km) from Quayside and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Beamish Adventure Park.

With a stay at Beamish Hall Hotel, BW Premier Collection in Stanley, you'll be next to a golf course, just steps from Beamish Adventure Park and a 5-minute drive from Causey Arch. This golf hotel is 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from St. James' Park and 9 mi (14.5 km) from Quayside.

Located in Morpeth, The Three Wheat Heads is within a 5-minute drive of Crown Studio Gallery and Cragside Country Park. This inn is 14.2 mi (22.8 km) from Alnwick Castle and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from The Congregational.

When you stay at The Granby Inn in Morpeth, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Macdonald Linden Hall Golf Course and Brinkburn Priory. This inn is 12 mi (19.4 km) from Alnwick Castle and 6.1 mi (9.7 km) from Crown Studio Gallery.

• 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.

Situated in Sunderland and with Roker Beach reachable within 2.5 km, Holiday Inn Sunderland - City Centre by IHG features express check-in and check-out, allergy-free rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar. Featuring a fitness centre, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. The accommodation offers room service, a business centre and luggage storage for guests.

At the hotel, the rooms include a desk. All rooms in Holiday Inn Sunderland - City Centre by IHG are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries.

A buffet, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

Languages spoken at the reception include Greek, English, Hindi and Polish.

Stadium of Light is 1.2 km from the accommodation, while Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 19 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 32 km away.

A stay at Delta Hotels Durham Royal County places you in the heart of Durham, within a 5-minute walk of Durham Indoor Market and St. Nicholas Church. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Gala Theatre Durham and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Durham Castle.

With a stay at The Cottage Inn Hotel in Alnwick, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Alnwick Castle and Northumberland Coast. This inn is 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from Bamburgh Castle and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Embleton Tower.

With a stay at The Angel of Corbridge Limited in Corbridge, you'll be a 3-minute walk from St Andrew's Church Corbridge and within a 5-minute drive of Corbridge Roman Site. This inn is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Aydon Castle and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Hexham Abbey.

Built in the style of a Manor House making it one of the most distinctive hotels in Northumberland. Overlooking the Derwent Valley, this beautiful hotel is located within easy reach of Newcastle and Durham.

Derwent Manor is set in 20 acres of land and the interior is every bit as impressive as its exterior. Most of the spacious en-suite bedrooms have timber-beamed ceilings and all have one or two double beds. Prego Restaurant, with its huge open fire, serves a range of English and continental cuisine in stylish surroundings, while hearty bar meals can be enjoyed in our Antler Bar and Lounge. For the corporate requirements or for social occasions and weddings, the hotel boasts a range of Conference and Banqueting Suites seating up to 300 guests. Leisure Club with indoor pool, sauna, spa bath and fitness centre. For modern, professional and friendly service in a grand setting, any visit to Derwent Manor will be a memorable one.

With a stay at Crowne Plaza Newcastle - Stephenson Quarter by IHG in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Castle Keep and Chinatown. This spa hotel is 0.7 mi (1 km) from Tyne Bridge and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Eldon Square Shopping Centre.

With a stay at Holiday Inn Newcastle Jesmond by IHG in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of St. James' Park and Quayside. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Newcastle-upon-Tyne Civic Centre and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

With a stay at Copthorne Hotel Newcastle, you'll be centrally located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, within a 5-minute drive of Quayside and St. James' Park. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from High Level Bridge and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Genting Casino Newcastle.

Located within the heart of the newly appointed Dark Sky Park, the Hollybush Inn is just 7 miles from Kielder Water. The Hollybush Inn offers stylish rooms and a contemporary self-contained apartment. Just 32 minutes' drive from Kielder Observatory, the inn also provides free parking and Wi-Fi.

Each room has a flat-screen TV with DVD player, radio, alarm clock and tea and coffee facilities. All have an en suite bathroom with hairdryer and toiletries supplied.

The pub serves real ales and dishes including curries, pies and Northumbrian sausage and mash.

Kielder Water and Forest Park and the Northumberland National Park offers spectacular scenery, and extend to the border with Scotland, just over 30 minutes’ drive away. Alnwick Castle and the centre of Newcastle-upon-Tyne are both just over 1 hour from the Hollybush Inn.

With a stay at The Turks Head in Morpeth, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Crown Studio Gallery and The Congregational. This inn is 12.3 mi (19.7 km) from Alnwick Castle and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Cragside Country Park.

Located in Whitley Bay, The Waterford Arms is a 2-minute drive from Seaton Delaval Hall and 14 minutes from Newcastle Racecourse. This inn is 12 mi (19.4 km) from Northumbria University and 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

With a stay at Radisson BLU Hotel Durham in Durham, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Crook Hall and Gardens and 6 minutes by foot from Gala Theatre Durham. This spa hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from St. Nicholas Church and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Durham Indoor Market.

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.

Well-placed for access to the stunning Northumberland countryside and coastline, The Turks Head offers accommodation options ranging from double rooms to private cottages. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout.

The Turks Head is a renovated 16th century coaching house that still boasts original features. All rooms are en suite with a shower, and enjoy impressive views over Coquetdale and Simonside. In addition, all rooms have a flat-screen TV and separate seating area.

Breakfast is served every morning, including cereals, fruits juice, tea, coffee and cooked breakfast options. The Turks Head has its own adjoining pub and restaurant, where the chef has designed a menu based on local produce. Additional shops, pubs and restaurants in the village of Rothbury can be reached in less than 5 minutes on foot.

The National Trust site of Craigside House and Gardens is a 4-minute drive away. The hiking trails of Coquetdale are 3 miles away from the property, and the Northumbria coastline can be reached in 30 minutes by car.

Set in Haltwhistle, 7.5 km from Thirlwall Castle, Manor House Hotel and Restaurant offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel has a restaurant and a bar. The property is non-smoking and is situated 12 km from Housesteads Roman Fort.

Every room has a private bathroom, while certain rooms here will provide you with a kitchen with a fridge.

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

There is an on-site snack bar and guests can also make use of the business area.

Bywell Castle is 39 km from Manor House Hotel and Restaurant, while Prudhoe Castle is 43 km away. Newcastle International Airport is 56 km from the property.