Last-minute romantic hotel deals in Northumberland

The award-winning, 4-star Pheasant Inn is nestled in the heart of the Northumberland National Park, 1 mile from Kielder Water. Boasting scenic views of the Northumberland countryside, this coaching inn is conveniently located to also visit Scottish borders.

In quiet settings, each room at the Pheasant features an en suite bathroom with free toiletries, tea/coffee making facilities and free Wi-Fi.

A hearty breakfast, made of locally sourced ingredients, is served daily in the dining area, which has original period features and picturesque views of the countryside. Opened every day, the inn’s restaurant serves traditional British food.

Set in Cornhill-on-tweed and with The Maltings Theatre & Cinema reachable within 22 km, The Blue Bell Crookham offers a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. The property is around 27 km from Lindisfarne Castle, 34 km from Bamburgh Castle and 42 km from Alnwick Castle. The inn has family rooms.

All rooms are fitted with a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while some rooms also offer a kitchen fitted with a fridge. All guest rooms in the inn are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

The breakfast offers continental, Full English/Irish or vegetarian options. At The Blue Bell Crookham you will find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested.

Etal Castle is 5.6 km from the accommodation, while Chillingham Castle is 24 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 82 km away.

Boasting lake views, Haggerston Lola the Lodge and Betty the Van features accommodation with balcony, around 12 km from Lindisfarne Castle. There is a private entrance at the holiday home for the convenience of those who stay. There is a children's playground and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station.

The holiday home provides guests with a terrace, a seating area, cable flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also available, as well as a kettle. At the holiday home, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels.

Guests can grab a bite to eat in the in-house restaurant, which specialises in Cantonese cuisine and also offers vegetarian and vegan options.

Guests can stay active with the fitness classes held in house. For guests with children, the holiday home provides an indoor play area. If you would like to discover the area, cycling is possible in the surroundings and Haggerston Lola the Lodge and Betty the Van can arrange a bicycle rental service.

The Maltings Theatre & Cinema is 13 km from the accommodation, while Bamburgh Castle is 22 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 84 km away.

Ten miles from Newcastle, The Bowes Incline Hotel offers en suite rooms and a 100-seat restaurant. Rooms are well equipped with TV, free Wi-Fi and coffee and tea-making facilities.

The restaurant offers a variety of English and European cuisine and there are also extensive options for vegetarians. The Long Bar offers a wide selection of wines, spirits and cask ales.

Rated 4-star by Visit England, Bowes Incline Hotel is one mile from the A1, and within 20 minutes of Newcastle International Airport and Central Station. The Angel of The North can be seen from the hotel.

Overlooking countryside, The Bowes is within walking distance of an equestrian centre and a fishing lake. Several golf courses are also within easy reach of the hotel.

With a stay at Maldron Hotel Newcastle, you'll be centrally located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, steps from Chinatown and within a 5-minute walk of St. James' Park. This hotel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Castle Keep and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Quayside.

With a stay at The Tynemouth Castle Inn - The Inn Collection Group in North Shields (Tynemouth), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Quayside and St. James' Park. This upscale hotel is 13.9 mi (22.3 km) from Stadium of Light and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Tynemouth Aquarium.

Located in Stanley, Black Horse Beamish is a 3-minute drive from Beamish Wild and 6 minutes from Beamish Open Air Museum. This inn is 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Tyne Bridge and 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art.

With a stay at South Causey Inn in Stanley, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of St. James' Park and Causey Arch. This inn is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Beamish Adventure Park and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Beamish Wild.

Holiday Inn Sunderland – City Centre by IHG is centrally located in Sunderland – a 5-minute walk from Sunderland Empire and 6 minutes by foot from University of Sunderland. This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Stadium of Light and 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Gateshead Millennium Bridge.

Located in Bishop Auckland, The Saxon Inn is a 1-minute drive from Escomb Saxon Church and 7 minutes from Auckland Castle. This inn is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Spennymoor Leisure Centre and 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Raby Castle.

Boasting garden views, Slaley Retreat provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 36 km from Beamish Museum. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The property is non-smoking and is located 39 km from MetroCentre.

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, 2 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom with a hot tub and a shower. This holiday home also provides guests with a terrace that doubles up as an outdoor dining area. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

A minimarket is available at the holiday home.

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

Theatre Royal is 40 km from Slaley Retreat, while St James' Park is 41 km away. Newcastle International Airport is 38 km from the property.

The welcoming Wheatsheaf provides peaceful accommodation and award-winning food. It is located near Berwick-upon-Tweed, Coldstream, Duns and Kelso.

Owner Michael Lawrence and his team offer a warm welcome to the Scottish Borders.

There are 10 bedrooms with superior en suite bathrooms, and Wheatsheaf has achieved an overall rating of 84% from VisitScotland for outstanding standards in food, service and ambience.

The restaurant’s fresh seafood comes from Eyemouth Harbour just 19.2 km away, and meat comes from local butchers. There is a selection of 150 wines and 48 malt whiskies to enjoy by the log fire.

Offering a restaurant, a terrace and a bar, Lord Crewe Arms Blanchland is nestled in the small village of Blanchland. With free WiFi access and free on-site parking, Derwent Reservoir is 3.3 miles away and Newcastle upon Tyne is 41 minutes' drive away.

Each room includes a TV. Featuring a bath, the private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and bathrobes. Extras include a desk, bed linen and ironing facilities.

At Lord Crewe Arms Blanchland there is a terrace/garden. Other facilities offered at the property include meeting facilities, luggage storage and an ironing service. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling, fishing and hiking.

From the property, intu Metrocentre is 26.7 miles away and Slaley Forest is 9 minutes' drive away. Newcastle Airport is 25.4 miles away.

Located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, The Keelman and Big Lamp Brewery is within a 15-minute drive of St. James' Park and Tyne Bridge. This upscale lodge is 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Quayside and 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art.

Set in Hexham and only 38 km from MetroCentre, Stay On The Hill - The Coach House offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 39 km from Theatre Royal, 40 km from St James' Park and 40 km from Utilita Arena. This 4-star country house offers private entrance.

At the country house, units come with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The country house provides some units with inner courtyard views, and all units come with a kettle. The units are equipped with heating facilities.

At the country house, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and brunch and specialises in British cuisine.

Guests at Stay On The Hill - The Coach House will be able to enjoy activities in and around Hexham, like cycling and hiking. The accommodation has a picnic area and a terrace.

Newcastle Train Station is 40 km from Stay On The Hill - The Coach House, while Northumbria University is 41 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 36 km away.

Located in Gateshead, Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead is connected to a shopping centre, within a 10-minute drive of Utilita Arena Newcastle and St. James' Park. This spa hotel is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal and 5 mi (8 km) from Northumbria University.

With a stay at Hotel Indigo Newcastle by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne – a 7-minute walk from St. James' Park and 11 minutes by foot from University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Northumbria University and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Quayside.

With a stay at Malmaison Newcastle in Newcastle-upon-Tyne (Quayside), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of St. James' Park and Quayside. This spa hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from High Level Bridge and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Bigg Market.

When you a stay at Beamish Hall Hotel, BW Premier Collection in Stanley, you'll be next to a golf course, just steps from Beamish Wild and Beamish Adventure Park. This golf hotel is 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from St. James' Park and 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Durham University.

• 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.