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• 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.

Located in Bo'ness, Richmond Park Hotel is in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway and West Lothian Golf Club. This hotel is 16.5 mi (26.5 km) from Edinburgh Park and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Linlithgow Burgh Halls.

When you a stay at The Green Hotel Golf & Leisure Resort in Kinross, you'll be in the historical district, just steps from Montgomery Course at the Green Hotel and Kinross Golf Club. This golf hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Loch Leven Heritage Trail and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Live Active Loch Leven.

When you stay at The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group in Ambleside, you'll be on a lake, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Ullswater. This upscale hotel is 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Coniston Water and 19.3 mi (31 km) from Derwentwater.

With a stay at Open Arms Hotel in North Berwick (Dirleton), you'll be steps from Dirleton Castle and 4 minutes by foot from Archerfield Links. This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Yellowcraigs and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Broad Sands.

With a stay at The Farmers Arms in Richmond, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Easby Abbey. This guesthouse is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Friary Community Hospital and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Ronaldshay Park.

With a stay at Malmaison Edinburgh in Edinburgh (Leith), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Princes Street and Royal Mile. This boutique hotel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from University of Edinburgh and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Grassmarket.

With a stay at MC Suites in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Northumbria University and Quayside. This bed & breakfast is 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from St. James' Park and 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum.

With a stay at Super 8 by Wyndham Durham in Durham, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Durham University and Sherburn Leisure Centre. This hotel is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Oriental Museum and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from St. Nicholas Church.

Located in Rothesay, The Glenburn Hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Rothesay Ferry Terminal and Victorian Toilets. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Rothesay Castle and 5 mi (8.1 km) from Mount Stuart.

With a stay at Kings Park Hotel in Glasgow, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Glasgow Green and Hampden Park. This hotel is 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from OVO Hydro and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Merchant City.

With a stay at The Old Victoria in Penrith, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Ullswater and Crafty Monkeys. This inn is 15.8 mi (25.4 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Eden Valley.

With a stay at Premier Inn Durham City Centre - Walkergate in Durham, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Durham University and Freemans Quay Leisure Centre. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Gala Theatre Durham and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from St. Nicholas Church.

With a stay at Carnoustie Golf Hotel in Carnoustie, you'll be next to a golf course, just a 5-minute walk from Carnoustie Golf Links and 5 minutes by foot from Barry Sands. This golf hotel is 24.7 mi (39.7 km) from University of St. Andrews and 25.6 mi (41.2 km) from Old Course at St Andrews.

Located in Billingham, Premier Inn Wolviston/Wynyard is a 4-minute drive from Cowpen Bewley Woodland Park and 5 minutes from Billingham Golf Club. This hotel is 19.4 mi (31.2 km) from North York Moors National Park and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Billingham Beck Valley Country Park.

Located in Durham, 61 Durham is in a rural location – a 3-minute drive from Sherburn Leisure Centre and 6 minutes from Hetton Lyons Country Park. This hotel is 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from Durham University and 5 mi (8 km) from Rainton Meadows Visitor Centre.

Located in Hartlepool, Hardwicke Hall Manor Hotel is within a 15-minute drive of Hartlepool Maritime Experience and Ryhope Engines Museum. This hotel is 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from Blast Beach and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Seaton Carew Beach.

With a stay at Mary Mount Hotel in Keswick, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Derwentwater and Lodore Falls. This hotel is 21 mi (33.8 km) from Lake Windermere and 18.6 mi (30 km) from Ullswater.

With a stay at Grand Hotel Gosforth Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Northumbria University and Quayside. This spa hotel is 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from St. James' Park and 16.2 mi (26.1 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum.

A stay at Parkmore Hotel & Leisure Club, Sure Hotel Collection by BW places you in the heart of Stockton-on-Tees, within a 5-minute drive of Preston Park and Butterfly World. This hotel is 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from North York Moors National Park and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Ropner Park.