Curated luxury hotels near North Pennines

With a stay at Appleby Manor Hotel & Garden Spa in Appleby-in-Westmorland, you'll be in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Courtyard Gallery. This spa hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Appleby Castle and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Appleby Golf Club.

The Elks Head Inn features a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Whitfield. This 5-star inn offers luggage storage space. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

At the inn, every room includes a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer.

Guests at The Elks Head Inn will be able to enjoy activities in and around Whitfield, like hiking and cycling.

Newcastle International Airport is 54 km away.

With a stay at Royal Oak Appleby in Appleby-in-Westmorland, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Courtyard Gallery. This inn is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Appleby Castle and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Appleby Golf Club.

Offering a restaurant, a terrace and a bar, Lord Crewe Arms Blanchland is nestled in the small village of Blanchland. With free WiFi access and free on-site parking, Derwent Reservoir is 3.3 miles away and Newcastle upon Tyne is 41 minutes' drive away.

Each room includes a TV. Featuring a bath, the private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and bathrobes. Extras include a desk, bed linen and ironing facilities.

At Lord Crewe Arms Blanchland there is a terrace/garden. Other facilities offered at the property include meeting facilities, luggage storage and an ironing service. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling, fishing and hiking.

From the property, intu Metrocentre is 26.7 miles away and Slaley Forest is 9 minutes' drive away. Newcastle Airport is 25.4 miles away.

With a stay at Matfen Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, you'll be 8 mi (12.9 km) from Corbridge Roman Site and 8.7 mi (14 km) from Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens. This golf hotel is 10 mi (16 km) from Chesters Roman Fort and 11 mi (17.7 km) from Northumberland National Park.

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 The Burgoyne Hotel in Richmond, you'll be on the riverwalk, within a 10-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Swaledale Museum. This luxury hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Stef Ottevanger Sculptures and 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Foxglove Covert Local Nature Reserve.

Located in Penrith, North Lakes Hotel And Spa is within a 5-minute drive of Rheged and Brougham Castle. This spa hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Penrith Castle and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Lowther Castle and Gardens.

With a stay at Beamish Hall Hotel, BW Premier Collection in Stanley, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 10-minute drive of Beamish Open Air Museum and Beamish Wild. This golf hotel is 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from St. James' Park and 9 mi (14.5 km) from Quayside.

With a stay at Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Durham – a 1-minute drive from Durham University and 15 minutes from Beamish Open Air Museum. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from St. Nicholas Church and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Gala Theatre Durham.

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.

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.

Located in Hexham, Langley Castle Hotel is in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of North Pennines and Segedunum. This eco-friendly castle is 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Heritage Centre and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from K9 Fun and Fitness.

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.

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.

Duke of Wellington Inn features a shared lounge, restaurant, a bar and water sports facilities in Corbridge. The property is around 23 km from MetroCentre, 24 km from Theatre Royal and 25 km from St James' Park. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and free WiFi.

Selected rooms are equipped with a kitchen with a fridge, a dishwasher and an oven.

The breakfast offers continental, Full English/Irish or vegetarian options.

You can play darts at this 5-star inn, and the area is popular for windsurfing and fishing.

Utilita Arena is 25 km from the inn, while Newcastle Train Station is 25 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 21 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Located in Hexham, The Railway Hotel is on the riverwalk – a 5-minute walk from Segedunum and within a 5-minute drive of Northumberland National Park. This inn is 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from North Pennines and 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Heritage Centre.