Last-minute romantic hotel deals in North East England

Situated in the rolling hills surrounding Esthwaite Water, the village of Hawkshead is home to The Queen’s Head Inn. This 17th Century inn has been awarded an AA 4-star rating for its varied menu, serving the finest local ingredients in a traditional country pub setting.

Each bedroom has a modern tiled bathroom and a contemporary design, some feature original beamed ceilings and a four-poster bed. The hotel features free Wi-Fi and each bedroom has an LCD TV.

The Queen’s Head serves lunches and dinners ranging from fresh steamed mussels to Cumbrian rib-eye steak. An extensive wine list and local ales are available at the bar, as well as a selection of malt whiskies.

The village of Hawkshead is within a 10-minute drive of both Coniston Water and Windermere, and within 15 minutes by car, hikers can be at the feet of the renowned central Lakeland fells.

Offering good Yorkshire food, dedicated ale and whiskey house, free parking, log fires and traditional hospitality, the The Ripon Inn - The Inn Collection Group is within easy walking distance of Ripon city centre, 20 minutes from Harrogate. A delicious buffet breakfast offering is also available for each guest.

Also, conveniently located 1.5 miles from Ripon Racecourse, 3.3 miles from Fountains Abbey and just over 4 miles from Lightwater Valley - we are perfectly situated for a night at the races, a historical day out or a fun family mini break.

Guests can relax and enjoy the comfort of the attractive public areas, overlooking the beauty of the gardens in the changing seasons.

The Ripon Inn - The Inn Collection Group is a 5-minute walk away from the main market square and 0.4 miles from Ripon Cathedral.

Woodland House hotel is a grade B listed Georgian mansion on the edge of the market town of Dumfries. Set amongst a secluded rural landscape the family-run hotel offers free private on-site parking.

Guests are greeted on arrival by a period fireplace in the large hallway and can enjoy the warm log fires in the bar and dining room.

Bedrooms at the hotel are spacious and fitted with bespoke hardwood furniture. The en suite tiled bathrooms are large in size and contemporary in design.

Several golf courses surround Dumfries and are within 5 miles of the hotel. A tributary of the River Nith runs near Woodland House and offers a good opportunity for fishing. The forests of Mabie and Ae are both within 15 miles of the hotel and are great places for cycling and rambling.

The Feathers Hotel, Helmsley, North Yorkshire - The Coaching Inn Group is in the centre of Helmsley in the North York Moors National Park. It has 3 bars, and en suite rooms, some of which have views of Helmsley’s Castle.

In the bars there is local produce and a selection of cask ales. The Feathers Hotel, Helmsley, North Yorkshire - The Coaching Inn Group Hotel has the largest function venue in Helmsley, with seating for up to 200 people.

About 5 miles away is Nunnington Hall manor house, and Castle Howard is about 13 miles away.

Set in a stunning location next to Whitby’s famous Gothic Abbey, this historic building offers beautiful views of the coast. YHA Whitby offers extensive gardens, 24-hour access, and a restaurant.

YHA Whitby is situated on Whitby’s headland, and the cobbled quayside can be reached at the bottom of the nearby steps. Whitby’s centre and rail station are 15 minutes’ walk away. Whitby’s sandy beaches can be reached in a short, 5-minute walk.

The majority of rooms at this YHA hostel contain bunk beds. Guests can relax in the TV lounge or the separate games room and there is a cafe & bar on site with outdoor seating and views of the town. There is also luggage storage for guests.

Meals are served all day in the cafe & bar from breakfast to lunch and evening menus. There is a self-catering kitchen provided.

With a stay at The Tavern in Milnthorpe, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Arnside and Silverdale. This hotel is 16.3 mi (26.2 km) from Lake Windermere and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Lakeland Wildlife Oasis Park.

With a stay at Penny Hedge, Whitby by Marston's Inns in Whitby, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of North York Moors National Park and Whitby Harbour. This inn is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Captain Cook Memorial Museum and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Whitby Abbey.

Situated in Burton, 18 km from Trough of Bowland, The kings arms hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This pet-friendly hotel also has free WiFi.

At the hotel, rooms have a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels.

Guests at The kings arms hotel can enjoy a Full English/Irish breakfast.

World of Beatrix Potter is 30 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford International Airport, 93 km from The kings arms hotel.

37 km from Ripley Castle in Skipton, Wharfe Lodge offers accommodation with access to beauty services, fitness room and steam room. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. Guests also enjoy access to the sauna and hot tub, as well as the spa facilities and wellness packages.

The spacious holiday home has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Guests can dine in the in-house family-friendly restaurant, which specialises in British cuisine and also offers vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options.

For guests with children, the holiday home features a children's playground. Guests can swim in the indoor pool, go hiking, or relax in the garden and use the barbecue facilities.

Royal Hall Theatre is 40 km from Wharfe Lodge, while Harrogate International Centre is 40 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 41 km away.

Set in Morebattle, in a historic building, 41 km from The Maltings Theatre & Cinema, Valley View Cottage is a holiday home with a garden and terrace. With garden views, this accommodation offers a patio. The property features a minimarket, a family-friendly restaurant with an outdoor dining area.

Featuring a DVD player, the holiday home has a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a microwave and a toaster, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 1 bedroom, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. A flat-screen TV as well as an iPad are featured to keep guests entertained throughout their stay. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and laundry service.

Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Morebattle, like cycling and hiking. The holiday home has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open.

Lindisfarne Castle is 48 km from Valley View Cottage, while Etal Castle is 27 km away. Edinburgh Airport is 91 km from the property.

Situated less than 1 km from Beadnell Beach, The Craster Arms Hotel in Beadnell offers 4-star accommodation in Beadnell and has a garden, a restaurant and a bar. The property is around 8.3 km from Bamburgh Castle, 20 km from Alnwick Castle and 38 km from Lindisfarne Castle. This pet-friendly inn also has free WiFi.

All rooms in the inn are fitted with a TV. The rooms have a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer.

Continental and Full English/Irish breakfast options are available at The Craster Arms Hotel in Beadnell.

Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Beadnell, like fishing and cycling.

The Maltings Theatre & Cinema is 42 km from The Craster Arms Hotel in Beadnell, while Dunstanburgh Castle is 13 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 69 km away.

Situated in Armathwaite, 29 km from Askham Hall, Fox and Pheasant Inn features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. Located around 25 km from Brougham Castle, the inn with free WiFi is also 31 km away from Whinfell Forest. The property is non-smoking and is set 44 km from Derwentwater Lake.

At the inn, rooms include a desk and a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

À la carte and Full English/Irish breakfast options are available at Fox and Pheasant Inn.

You can play darts at this 4-star inn, and the area is popular for hiking and canoeing.

Thirlwall Castle is 31 km from the accommodation, while Housesteads Roman Fort is 45 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 92 km away.

Located in Ravenstonedale, 40 km from Askham Hall, The Fat Lamb Country Inn and Nature Reserve provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 4-star inn offers luggage storage space and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 46 km from World of Beatrix Potter.

At the inn, every room is equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

The breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or continental options.

The Fat Lamb Country Inn and Nature Reserve offers a sun terrace. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ravenstonedale, like hiking and cycling.

Brough Castle is 15 km from The Fat Lamb Country Inn and Nature Reserve, while Kendal Castle is 32 km away. Teesside International Airport is 81 km from the property.

By the spectacular Aysgarth Falls in Yorkshire, this charming country inn offers a restaurant, 2 outdoor terraces, and wood-burning stoves for the colder months. There is free Wi-Fi in most rooms and public areas, and free parking on site.

Picturesque countryside and rolling hills surround the Aysgarth Falls Hotel & Restaurant, which is set in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The nearby falls are just a minute’s walk away, and one of the most striking sights in the country.

Rooms at Aysgarth Falls Hotel & Restaurant are traditionally furnished, and benefit from views of the Dales, a TV, and DVD player. Guests can also enjoy tea and coffee making facilities, and an en suite bathroom.

Real ales are served in the relaxed bar, and delicious food is made from local ingredients in the restaurant.

Housed in a historic building, The Herring Queen provides accommodation with a private beach area and free WiFi in Eyemouth, 300 metres from Eyemouth Beach. With free private parking, the property is 15 km from The Maltings Theatre & Cinema and 38 km from Lindisfarne Castle. The property is non-smoking and is located 47 km from Bamburgh Castle.

Featuring a PS2, the spacious apartment has a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a microwave and a toaster, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 2 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a bath. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. The accommodation offers a fireplace.

Guests can eat in the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, brunch and cocktails.

Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Eyemouth, like hiking. A baby safety gate is also available for guests at The Herring Queen.

Etal Castle is 31 km from the accommodation, while Tantallon Castle is 48 km away. Edinburgh Airport is 90 km from the property.

Overlooking picturesque Lake Derwentwater, the four-star Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa is set in forty acres of tranquil land with a waterfall and a lakeshore.

Views across the lakes or mountains feature in many of the rooms at Lodore Falls. Free Wi-Fi is provided, and the elegant rooms also feature tea and coffee facilities.

Mizu Pan Asian Restaurant serves a selection of Japanese, Chinese and Thai-inspired dishes, freshly prepared from the finest ingredients with a Lake District twist.

The Falls Spa offers a thermal suite with twelve different heat experiences, five treatment rooms, an exclusive Champagne bar and an outdoor infinity-edge vitality pool, with neck jets, underwater loungers and stunning views.

Guests staying in a Lodore Suite or Deluxe Spa Suite receive two hours of complimentary access to the spa per day, bookable once your reservation is confirmed.

Guests staying in all other room types can book two hours of access to the spa, subject to availability at an additional cost.

The Falls Brasserie award-winning Lake View Restaurant has a varied menu of local produce and fine cuisine, serving light meals and afternoon teas. The lounge bar offers cocktails, real ales and afternoon tea.

The hotel is next to a variety of woodland trails, just five miles from Keswick.

In the Borrowdale valley, this charming hotel has traditional rooms, and is surrounded by picturesque Lake District scenery. Free Wi-Fi is provided, as well as free private parking.

Built in 1866, The Borrowdale Hotel still retains many original Victorian features. Some of the bedrooms feature lake views.

With open fires, the oak-panelled lounge bar and conservatory are open for light lunches and afternoon teas, with terraces overlooking landscaped gardens and surrounding mountains. The AA Rosette Restaurant features a fine menu and friendly staff.

Set in Windermere, 5.4 km from World of Beatrix Potter, The Watermill Inn & Brewery offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star inn offers a bar. The property is non-smoking and is situated 39 km from Derwentwater Lake.

At the inn, all rooms are fitted with a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at The Watermill Inn & Brewery also have free WiFi, while some rooms also offer a river view. All guest rooms in the accommodation are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

You can play darts at The Watermill Inn & Brewery.

Askham Hall is 43 km from the inn, while Trough of Bowland is 44 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 112 km away.

Located in Kendal, 13 km from World of Beatrix Potter, The Gateway Hotel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel features free WiFi and a bar. The hotel features family rooms.

Trough of Bowland is 37 km from the hotel, while Askham Hall is 40 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 105 km from the property.

Owls House - Lodge with hot tub- Lake District offers a hot tub and free private parking, and is within 3.7 km of World of Beatrix Potter and 35 km of Derwentwater Lake. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and full-day security, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 39 km from Muncaster Castle.

The holiday home is fitted with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Guests may chill out in the on-site bar, while a minimarket is also available.

The holiday home features a children's playground and a picnic area.

Askham Hall is 39 km from Owls House - Lodge with hot tub- Lake District, while Trough of Bowland is 50 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 118 km from the property.