Curated luxury hotels in North West England

• Easy access to York
• Next to York racecourse
• Kids eat and stay free

The Holiday Inn York, an IHG Hotel, makes the perfect base for exploring historic York and everything it has to offer. It’s a 10-minute drive from the city centre, where you’ve got the grand York Minster, or the famous Shambles – one of the best-preserved medieval shopping streets in Europe. Plus, the hotel’s next to York Racecourse, so it’s a top place to bed down after a race day.

There’s a restaurant for hot buffet breakfasts and dinners. And families are in luck, because kids eat free. The Open Lobby is where friends, family or colleagues all congregate. It’s open 24 hours and there’s an all-day dining menu. There’s a bar with a terrace for al fresco drinks, too. Or, room service is available around the clock.

The rooms have everything you need, from pillow menus and tea and coffee to air-con and free Wi-Fi. Plus, kids stay free when sharing with an adult, so it’s a great affordable option for families visiting York.

When you stay at Wychnor Park Country Club in Burton on Trent, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Branston Water Park and National Memorial Arboretum. This spa aparthotel is 6.4 mi (10.4 km) from St. George's Park and 6.9 mi (11 km) from Catton Hall.

With a stay at Belmont Llandudno in Llandudno, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Eryri National Park and Llandudno ski slope. This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Llandudno North Shore Beach and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Promenade.

With a stay at The Fat Badger, you'll be centrally located in York, steps from York Minster and within a 5-minute walk of Barley Hall. This inn is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from St. Mary's Abbey and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Treasurer's House.

When you a stay at Royal Oak at Keswick in Keswick, you'll be in a national park, within a 5-minute walk of The Puzzling Place and Hope Park. This inn is 15 mi (24.1 km) from Ullswater and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Keswick Museum and Art Gallery.

A stay at OYO Imperial Hotel places you in the heart of Barrow-in-Furness, within a 15-minute walk of The Dock Museum and Barrow Park. This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Holker Street Stadium and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Furness Abbey.

Set in private grounds above Lake Windermere, Aphrodites Group offers luxury themed suites with spa baths or private hot tubs. There is free parking and free Wi-Fi throughout.

Full English and continental breakfasts are available in the restaurant or can be delivered to the room.

The suites are sumptuously decorated with romantic features and luxurious furnishings. All suites have a seating area, flat-screen satellite TV with DVD player, and a modern bathroom with Molton Brown toiletries and a double-size bath.

Aphrodites Group boasts a sauna and steam room. The large grounds feature manicured lawns and natural woodland, and there is a stylish conservatory guest lounge.

With a scenic location in the beautiful Lake District, Aphrodites is just 10 minutes’ walk from the Bowness Ferry Crossing. Bowness-on-Windermere centre is a 20-minute stroll away, offering shops, restaurants and pubs.

Located in Sheffield, Mercure Sheffield Parkway is in the business district, within a 10-minute drive of Utilita Arena Sheffield and English Institute of Sport Sheffield. This family-friendly hotel is 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from Sheffield Hallam University and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Meadowhall Shopping Centre.

Located in Stoke-on-Trent, The Upper House is in a rural location – a 5-minute drive from World of Wedgwood and 6 minutes from Trentham Monkey Forest. This hotel is 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Trentham Gardens and 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Fenton Manor Sports Complex.

When you stay at Merewood Country House in Windermere, you'll be in a national park, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Windermere and Treetop Trek. This hotel is 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from Ullswater and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre.

With a stay at Langdale Hotel in Ambleside, you'll be in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Allan Bank. This spa hotel is 9.2 mi (14.9 km) from World of Beatrix Potter and 13 mi (21 km) from Ullswater.

With a stay at Talardy, St Asaph by Marston’s Inns in Saint Asaph, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of St Asaph Library and St Asaph Common. This inn is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from St. Asaph Cathedral and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from The Deane Library.

With a stay at The Fenwick Steak & Seafood Pub in Lancaster, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and The Dukes. This inn is 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Gresgarth Hall Gardens and 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from The Centre at Halton.

Located in Matlock, Oakhill is in a rural location, just a 4-minute walk from Cromford Mill and a 1-minute drive from Cromford Canal. This hotel is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Carsington Water and 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Haddon Hall Manor.

Gwynfryn offers accommodation in a converted chapel in Conwy.

The rooms are equipped with a flat-screen Smart TV and a refrigerator. You will find tea/coffee making facilities in the rooms. Each room has a private en suite bathroom equipped with a bath or shower. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Gwynfryn features free WiFi in all rooms.

Conwy Castle is 300 metres from the property, while Bodnant Garden is 10 km from Gwynfryn. Conwy rail station is a 2-minute walk from the property. The nearest airport is Liverpool John Lennon Airport, 108 km from Gwynfryn.

With a stay at The Anglesey Arms in Menai Bridge, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Eryri National Park and Thomas Telford Centre. This inn is 17.4 mi (28 km) from Yr Wyddfa and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from St Tysilio's Church.

With a stay at Gamston Lock, Nottingham by Marston's Inns in Nottingham (West Bridgford), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Motorpoint Arena Nottingham and 7 minutes from University of Nottingham. This inn is 18.4 mi (29.6 km) from Loughborough University and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from City Ground.

When you stay at Irton Hall in Holmrook, you'll be near the airport and 7 minutes by car from Gosforth Library. This guest house is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Hallsenna Moor National Nature Reserve and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from The Square.

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 Eden Valley. This inn is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Courtyard Gallery and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Appleby Castle.

When you stay at The White Swan in Gainsborough, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Green Howe and Blyton Park Driving Center. This inn is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Ashby Ville Nature Reserve and 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Race Kart Centre.