Last-minute romantic hotel deals in North East England

Set by a river, this Lakeland YHA in Borrowdale Valley has fine mountain views and an informal atmosphere. Enjoy family-friendly walks, laundry facilities and hot meals.

YHA Borrowdale is a recommended stop on Wainwright’s Coast to Coast Walk. Bustling Keswick is about 7 miles away.

On site you will find a cycle store and free parking. Indoor activities including a games room and TV lounge. Cumbrian ales and fresh meals are available, plus cosy log fires in winter.

Whinlatter Forestry Centre is 10 miles away and offers a Go Ape course as well as walking and mountain-biking trails.

The majority of rooms contain bunk beds.

Peebles Hydro offers a beautiful setting in gardens, in the border town of Peebles. This charming, historic hotel features an indoor swimming pool, a spa, a gym and restaurant.

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Peebles Hydro was originally a centre for hydropathic treatments, as the water in the surrounding area is known for its healthy properties. The building dates from the late 19th century and is surrounded by forest.

Each room at Peebles Hydro features classic décor finished in lightly coloured tones. All rooms have free Wi-Fi, a TV, tea and coffee-making facilities, heating and a bathroom with free toiletries.

You can enjoy lovely views when enjoying breakfast or dinner in the restaurant. There is also a cocktail bar.

The Scottish Borders are ideal for cycling, walking, fishing and golfing. The River Tweed is a short walk from the hotel.

Edinburgh is a 45-minute drive from the hotel. The Go Ape Adventure Park is just 10 minutes’ drive away, in Glentress Forest.

• 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.

When you stay at The Ullswater Inn- The Inn Collection Group in Penrith, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Ullswater and Lake Windermere. This upscale hotel is 24.8 mi (39.9 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 18.1 mi (29.1 km) from Derwentwater.

Located in Keswick, Lake District Castle Inn hotel & Spa is in a national park – a 2-minute drive from Lake District Wildlife Park and 11 minutes from Derwentwater. This hotel is 8 mi (12.8 km) from Theatre By The Lake and 9.2 mi (14.7 km) from Castlerigg Stone Circle.

Carfraemill has a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Lauder. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is allergy-free and is situated 29 km from Dalhousie Castle.

At the hotel, the rooms are equipped with a wardrobe. Rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Carfraemill each room is equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV.

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

Arthurs Seat is 35 km from Carfraemill, while University of Edinburgh is 36 km from the property. Edinburgh Airport is 45 km away.

Located in Peebles, Peebles Hydro Hotel is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of 7stanes - Glentress and Peebles Golf Club. This family-friendly hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Haylodge Park and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Neidpath Castle.

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 The Linton Hotel in East Linton, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Preston Mill & Phantassie Doocot Mill and Hailes Castle. This guest house is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from John Muir House and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Dunbar Town House Museum.

Station Hotel has en suite rooms in a town-centre location. The restaurant offers home cooking at reasonable prices. Melrose Abbey is close by.

The family-run hotel also has a small meeting room, and a public bar/lounge serving coffee and light snacks. Daily specials, homemade soups and a children’s menu are available in the restaurant. Special diets can be catered for.

George and Dragon is a 300-year-old, Grade-II-listed building located in the centre of Aysgarth within Yorkshire Dales National Park. The hotel offers a bar and restaurant.

Each room at this 17th-century coaching inn has traditional design, a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee-making facilities.

You can relax by a log fire in the winter months and there is also a patio with views of Pen Hill. The bar serves a selection of local ales and fine wines.

You can go walking around the surrounding Yorkshire Dales countryside and explore the Wensleydale region. Aysgarth is known for its lovely waterfalls.

The charming market towns of Kendal and Sedburgh can be reached in around an hour by car.

With a stay at Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Darlington, just a 4-minute walk from St Cuthbert Church and 7 minutes by foot from Darlington Civic Theatre. This hotel is 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Raby Castle.

Located an hour's drive from Edinburgh, this pretty stone cottage offers free parking. The Little Bethel Holiday Cottage is situated in scenic Coldstream, on the beautiful Scottish Borders. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

The cottage features a cosy living area with a large flat-screen TV/DVD player and surround sound system. There is also a DVD library and iPod dock, and 2 modern bathrooms. The compact kitchen has an oven, microwave and refrigerator. There is an open plan dining area, and all kitchenware is provided. Little Bethel also features a washing machine and private entrance.

Guests will find shops and dining options within walking distance of the property.

Surrounded by rolling countryside, Little Bethel Cottage is a 30-minute drive to Holy Island and Bamburgh Castle. The beaches at Berwick-upon-Tweed can be reached in a 15-minute drive.

Situated in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Lodge Retreat 8 - Haggerston Castle features accommodation with a heated pool, a balcony and lake views. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 13 km from Lindisfarne Castle.

This holiday home has 3 bedrooms, a kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 2 bathrooms fitted with a bath. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security.

Guests can grab a bite to eat in the in-house family-friendly restaurant, which specialises in British cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options.

For guests with children, the holiday home offers indoor and outdoor play areas. A bicycle rental service is available at Lodge Retreat 8 - Haggerston Castle, while cycling and hiking can be enjoyed nearby.

The Maltings Theatre & Cinema is 13 km from the accommodation, while Bamburgh Castle is 22 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 85 km away.

Located in Melrose, Buccleuch Arms is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Scott's View and St Abbs & Eyemouth Voluntary Marine Reserve. This inn is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Dryburgh Abbey and 4 mi (6.5 km) from Hawick Museum & Art Gallery.

Featuring mountain views, Whiskaway Retreat provides accommodation with a fitness centre, an indoor pool and a garden, around 17 km from Askham Hall. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. The accommodation offers a sauna, hot tub, family-friendly restaurant and free WiFi.

This apartment comes with 1 bedroom, a kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom equipped with a bath. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. This apartment is allergy-free and non-smoking.

Guests may chill out in the on-site bar or lounge.

Guests at the apartment can enjoy mini-golf on-site, or hiking in the surroundings.

Derwentwater is 19 km from Whiskaway Retreat, while Buttermere is 33 km away. Newcastle International Airport is 112 km from the property.

Situated in the scenic market town of Sedbergh within the Yorkshire Dales National Park, The Dalesman Country Inn features an on-site restaurant and free Wi-Fi. The Lake District and scenic town of Windermere can be reached in just a 30-minute drive.

An en suite bathroom, a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities are provided in each room at The Dalesman.

A variety of grilled options, pizzas and classic British dishes are served in the restaurant, with all ingredients sourced locally. The property even makes their own ice cream, fudge and toffee. The bar offers a range of cask ales, wines and spirits. A full English breakfast is available each morning.

The local area offers riverside walks, a 9-hole golf course and a tennis club. Fishing is also available and pony trekking can be arranged.

When you stay at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa in Windermere, you'll be on a lake, just steps from Lake Windermere and Bowness Pier. This family-friendly hotel is 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Ullswater and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Old Laundry Theatre.

With free Wi-Fi throughout, the award-winning Trout Hotel is situated on the banks of the River Derwent, in Cockermouth. The town is adjacent to the childhood home of poet William Wordsworth. Ideally located for the Western Lakes and Cumbria's Energy Coast, this 4-star property combines contemporary luxury and period charm.

Rooms at the Trout feature a satellite TV with Sky Sports and free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms include complimentary White Company toiletries. Some rooms boast garden and river views.

The elegant AA Rosette award winning Derwent Restaurant serves fine English cuisine from an extensive à la carte menu. The modern Terrace Bar & Bistro has a varied menu and a heated outdoor seating area.

The Trout Hotel has been a finalist in many regional and national awards, including Visit England and Cumbria Tourism's 'Best Large Hotel'. Bassenthwaite Lake is a 10-minute drive away and free parking is available at The Trout.

With a stay at Monk Coniston in Coniston, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake District National Park and John Ruskin Museum. This 4-star guesthouse is 4.9 mi (8 km) from Lake Windermere and 8 mi (12.9 km) from World of Beatrix Potter.