Luxury hotels in North East England

With a stay at Smiths at Gretna Green in Gretna, you'll be steps from Spoilt Spa at Smiths and a 3-minute drive from Old Blacksmith's Shop. This hotel is 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Longtown Library and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from The Devil's Porridge.

• 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 The Edwardene in Keswick, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Keswick Museum and Art Gallery and Hope Park. This hotel is 14.8 mi (23.8 km) from Ullswater and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from The Puzzling Place.

When you stay at Argyle House in Whitby, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Whalebone Arch and Whitby Pavilion. This guest house is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Whitby Beach and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Whitby Harbour.

With a stay at Rivendell in Dumfries, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Dumfries and County Golf Club and Dalscone Farm Fun. This guest house is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Ewart Public Library and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Moat Brae National Centre for Children's Literature.

Located in Windermere, Kirkwood Guest House is in a national park, within a 15-minute walk of World of Beatrix Potter and Lake Windermere. This guest house is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Windermere Golf Club and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre.

With a stay at Ellerbrook House in Windermere, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Lyth Valley. This bed & breakfast is 15.3 mi (24.6 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from Ullswater.

Located in Dumfries, Hetland Hall Hotel is a 1-minute drive from Dino Park and 5 minutes from Ruthwell Cross. This hotel is 7.5 mi (12 km) from Dryfesdale Lodge Visitor Centre and 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Lochmaben Castle.

With a stay at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Spa in Peebles, you'll be in the mountains, just a 1-minute walk from Macdonald Cardrona Golf Course and 9 minutes by foot from Leisure Club and Spa at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel. This golf hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from 7stanes - Glentress and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Go Ape Peebles Adventure Park.

When you stay at Brantfell House in Ambleside, you'll be in a state park, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Ullswater. This guest house is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from White Platts Recreation Ground and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Rothay Park.

With a stay at The Brantwood Hotel in Penrith, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Ullswater and Dalemain Country Park. This guest house is 17.1 mi (27.6 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Eden Valley.

Located in Peebles, Cringletie House Hotel is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Great Polish Map of Scotland and Peebles Golf Club. This family-friendly country house is 3.7 mi (6 km) from Neidpath Castle and 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from 7stanes - Glentress.

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 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 Gamekeepers Inn in Skipton, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Kilnsey Park Estate. This inn is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Grassington Congregational Church and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Grassington Tourist Information Centre.

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 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Teesdale Leisure Centre.

With a stay at Cragwood Country House Hotel in Windermere, you'll be a 1-minute walk from Lake Windermere and 7 minutes by foot from Treetop Trek. This beach hotel is 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from Ullswater and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre.

In the heart of the Lake District, this 4-star woodland estate offers a luxury spa, award-winning dining and 35 acres of scenic grounds. Langdale Hotel is a 10-minute drive from Ambleside.

Rooms at Langdale each have a modern bathroom with designer toiletries and luxury robes. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi and an iPod dock, and the beds have Egyptian cotton sheets. All the rooms are located in the historic building around 50 metres from Stove restaurant and Langdale Fitness and Leisure facilities.

Wainwrights' Inn is a traditional pub with open fires and real ale, whilst on-site there is informal dining in Stove Bar and Restaurant overlooking a working water wheel.

Langdale Fitness and Leisure facilities have an indoor swimming pool and a fully equipped fitness centre. Guests can relax in the whirlpool bath, steam room or tropical showers. Brimstone spa is available for pre-booking at extra charge for residents only and offers beauty treatments and thermal experiences.


Surrounded by rolling hills and gentle streams, Langdale Hotel is situated in Chapel Stile. Free on-site parking is available, and the shores of Lake Windermere are within a 10-minute drive.

The family-run Ye Olde Fighting Cocks is set beside the Kent estuary in the picturesque village of Arnside, officially named an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The beer garden boasts views of the Lake District’s mountains and the estuary, as well as offering free on-site parking.

Most of the bedrooms offer views across the Kent estuary and the mountains within the Lake District.

The Fighting Cocks’ on-site bar features a wood-burning fireplace and offers a variety of traditional beers, lagers and wines. There are 2 on-site restaurants serving traditional home-cooked food. There is a Sky/BT Sports area showing live action.

Arnside Rail Station is just 350 meters from the property and junction 35 of the M6 is less than 8 miles away. The start of the Lake District National Park is just a 5 minute train journey.

With a stay at Dryfesdale Hotel, Bw Signature Collection in Lockerbie, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lockerbie Ice Rink and Lockerbie Golf Club. This hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Dryfesdale Lodge Visitor Centre and 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Lochmaben Golf Club.