Luxury Holidays, Weekend Breaks and Short Breaks in Northern England
Planning a luxury holiday, short or weekend breaks in Northern England? Listed below are Britain's Finest places to stay, visit and eat in Northern England to help you plan luxury holidays, weekend breaks and short breaks.
Camelot Theme Park (Attraction / Activity)
Park Hall Road, Charnock Richard, Chorley, Lancashire
Camelot is also crammed full of rides for little bravehearts, don’t forget to saddle up for a gallop on Sir Lancelot’s Chargers, steady your sea legs... more
L'Enclume Restaurant with Rooms (Small Hotel / Inn)
Cavendish Street, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria
Each is full of character and enchanting in their own right. The restaurant is light, airy and contemporary providing the perfect foil for an unforgettable fine... more
Ogle Castle (Bed & Breakfast)
Ogle, Ponteland, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland
Approximately 15 miles from Newcastle City Centre and just 7 miles from Newcastle Airport, Ogle Castle's setting is both convenient and picturesque. The guest accommodation comprises... more
Cliffe Castle Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Spring Gardens Lane, Keighley, West Yorkshire
Also on display is a range of William Morris stained glass and Staffordshire Pottery of politicians and historical figures. There is much of the original house... more
Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel (Spa)
Holbeck Lane, Windermere, Cumbria
Body polishes, algea wraps and massages are just a few of the treats in store... more
Elmfield House (Bed & Breakfast)
Arrathorne, Bedale, North Yorkshire
7 spacious en-suite rooms with colour TV, radio alarm and hospitality tray, together with lounge area, conservatory, garden, fields, woodland and lake. Fishing is available on... more
The Black Swan at Oldstead (Restaurant)
Oldstead, York, North Yorkshire
Inside there’s everything you’d want from a rural English pub; natural flagstone floors, wood beamed ceilings, open stone fire places and candlelit chandeliers. Local and seasonal... more
Ness Botanic Gardens (Garden)
Neston, Cheshire
In addition, Ness has developed an exciting new catering partnership with Roses Tea Rooms – double consecutive winner of the ‘Tea Guilds Top Tea Place’ award... more
Cherrygarth Cottages (Self Catering)
Slingsby, North Yorkshire
Easy parking spaces are available and guests have the option of ordering food deliveries or ready-prepared meals. There are a number of leisure facilities to take... more
Brantwood (Garden)
Coniston, Cumbria
Below, paths wind their way through several different gardens, and a collection of ferns luxuriates underfoot. A zig-zag path follows Dante´s journey from Purgatory to Paradise... more
The Fox & Barrel (Restaurant)
Foxbank, Cotebrook, Tarporley, Cheshire
The Fox and Barrel does a cracking Sunday roast with all the trimmings and a selection of starters, sandwiches, side orders and main meals like pan... more
Yang Sing (Restaurant)
34 Princess Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester
If the vast a la carte menu is too daunting you could take the easy option and plump for one of the banqueting menus. This could... more
Thorpe Lodge (Bed & Breakfast)
Ripon, North Yorkshire
Bedrooms are large, traditional, and exceptionally comfortable, with television, video, tea/coffee, and a shared guest sitting room. The 12 acres of beautiful gardens and woodland have... more
The Bull at Broughton (Restaurant)
Skipton, North Yorkshire
The rugged authenticity of the stone floors, exposed brick walls and bare wooden tables is echoed in the lengthy menu. Haworth's signature Lancashire Hotpot makes an... more
Ford House (Self Catering)
The Square, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria
Some interior features that guests will find particularly enjoyable include an open fire, original character-beamed ceilings, underfloor heating and Amtico flooring - while a music centre... more
Arley Hall & Gardens (Historic House)
Arley, Northwich, Cheshire
Visitors are enthralled by entering a living history, which gives an intimate insight into life in the Hall and the history of a family that has... more
Hesketh Golf Club (Golf Course)
Cockle Dick's Lane, Southport, Lancashire
The club hosts The Open final qualifying and a host of professional events as well as county and national championships. Henry Cotton once set a course... more
Raithwaite Hall (Hotel)
Sandsend Road, Whitby, North Yorkshire
Raithwaite Hall offers luxury accommodation, a grill room and restaurant serving the finest local produce, a relaxing bar, afternoon tea, landscaped gardens and a state-of-the-art spa,... more
Healey Mill (Self Catering)
Healey, nr Masham, Ripon, North Yorkshire
The accommodation is still supported by original oak beams and have much of their original stonework intact, together with looked after gardens and private patios. At... more
Northumberland National Park (Attraction / Activity)
Eastburn, South Park, Hexham, Northumberland
Ancient pre-history and the rare red squirrel exist alongside traditional lifestyles with a thriving culture. There are distinct characteristics within the landscape of the National Park... more
Willow Grange Holiday Cottages (Self Catering)
Thornton-le-Dale, Pickering, North Yorkshire
The National Park is excellent for walking and cycling routes, with plenty of chance to enjoy peace and quiet as well as taking in picturesque landscapes... more
The Burlington Restaurant (Restaurant)
The Devonshire Arms Country House Hotel & Spa, Bolton Abbey, Skipton, North Yorkshire
Calm, modest and thoroughly professional Steve produces groundbreaking food in a style that is both visually exciting and a thrill for the tastebuds. Totally passionate about... more
The Devonshire Arms Country House Hotel & Spa (Hotel)
Bolton Abbey, Skipton, North Yorkshire
The refined Burlington Restaurant with a Michelin Star and 4 AA rosettes is the highest rated in Yorkshire, while the Devonshire Brasserie and Bar is lively... more
Bistro 21 (Restaurant)
Aykley Heads House, Aykley Heads, Durham
After sampling a Bellini from the cocktail menu you could kick off your meal with crab and whisky soup with butter-poached langoustine. Braised Moroccan lamb shoulder... more
Drum & Monkey (Restaurant)
Montpellier Gardens, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Start simply with half a dozen Pacific oysters, a plate of smoked salmon or prawn cocktail or go for something more luxurious like a hot shellfish... more
De Vere Slaley Hall (Spa)
Slaley, Hexham, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland
Cleanse every pore in the steam room or sauna, relax in the solarium, or revive tired muscles in the Jacuzzi... more
The Old Deanery (Small Hotel / Inn)
Minster Road, Ripon, North Yorkshire
Full of original features yet offering every home comfort and modern convenience. Guest bedrooms are individually deocrated and for that added luxury why not stay in... more
Lyme Park (Historic House)
Disley, Stockport, Cheshire
The state rooms are adorned with Mortlake tapestries with Grinling Gibbons wood-carvings in the dining room, and feature an important collection of unique English clocks. The... more
Estate Escapes (Self Catering)
71 & 73 Main Street, Hotham, York, East Riding of Yorkshire
Stracey Cottage sleeps up to 4 guests and is perfect for families or a couples retreat, Clitherow Cottage is suitable for up to 8 guests just... more
York Castle Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Eye of York, York, North Yorkshire
Also famous for its fine collections of costume, textiles, military and social history... more
Gresgarth Hall (Garden)
Caton, Lancashire
Over a striking Chinese style bridge, crossing the Artle Beck, lies a bluebell wood, the millennium wood and a fine arboretum... more
Blenheim Lodge (Bed & Breakfast)
Brantfell Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria
Most rooms feature antique furniture, including antique William IV 4-poster beds. All rooms have luxury linen and towels, and are decorated with Laura Ashley colours and... more
Rowton Hall Country House Hotel (Spa)
Whitchurch Road, Rowton, Chester, Cheshire
For the more energetic, a work out in the well equipped gymnasium and dance studio is available. For the complete pampering, relax and unwind in the... more
The Box Tree (Restaurant)
35/37 Chuch Street, Ilkley, West Yorkshire
Now Simon and Rena Gueller have put The Box Tree firmly back on the map. A traditional setting, warm cozy rooms and the menu is bang... more
Sutton Park (Garden)
Sutton-on-the-Forest, York, North Yorkshire
There are good herbaceous borders, clever colour schemes and attractive seating. Woodland walks with ice house and temple... more
The Clough (Self Catering)
Mayfield House, Mayfield Road, Fulwood, Sheffield, South Yorkshire
There is a great deal to experience in the surrounding area, with England's fourth largest city home to a number of museums, a famous theatre complex... more
HM Customs & Excise National Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Merseyside Maritime Museum, Albert Dock, Liverpool, Merseyside
Displays include counterfeit material, weapons and the latest technology used by todays customs officers. Meet some of the Museum´s colourful characters, including Mother Redcap and spot... more
Cundall Lodge Farm (Bed & Breakfast)
Cundall, York, North Yorkshire
Our spacious bedrooms are tastefully decorated and have either en-suite. Our 2 larger bedrooms have sofas to curl up on of an evening... more
McCoys at the Tontine (Restaurant)
Staddlebridge, Northallerton, North Yorkshire
The long list of starters takes a globetrotting tour around the culinary world that might begin in Asia with fresh mussels cooked in a light Thai... more
Muncaster Castle (Historic House)
Ravenglass, Cumbria
The Great Hall is filled with paintings and heraldic windows, and the Octagonal Library rises to a Gothic vault. In the Dining Room, complete with restored... more
Chatton Park House Bed & Breakfast (Bed & Breakfast)
Chatton, Alnwick, Northumberland
Please come and join us in our highly awarded home. The property is surrounded by spectacular countryside, beaches, castles, walks and villages but most impressive are... more
York Art Gallery (Museum / Art Gallery)
Exhibition Square, York, North Yorkshire
Also an extensvie collection of British watercolours, drawings and prints, mostly of York and North Yorkshire. A programme of special events and exhibitions are held throughout... more
The Devonshire Brasserie (Restaurant)
Bolton Abbey, Skipton, North Yorkshire
The kitchen produces a mixture of brasserie classics mixed with contemporary modern British cuisine. Many of the dishes are available in starter or main course portions... more
The Bay Horse (Restaurant)
45 The Green, Hurworth, Darlington, Durham
The menu promises comforting pub grub but delivers expertly prepared and presented fare befitting a top quality restaurant. Starters could include French black pudding with an... more
Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel (Restaurant)
Holbeck Lane, Windermere, Cumbria
Specialising in traditional British cuisine with a distinct French influence, the menus will simply amaze. A range of accommodation is also on offer: choose from luxurious... more
Ganton Golf Club (Golf Course)
Ganton, Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Dozens of prestigious amateur events and internationals, including the Ryder Cup in 1949, the Curtis Cup in 2000 and the Walker Cup in 2003 testify to... more
Harewood House (Historic House)
Harewood, Leeds, West Yorkshire
HRH Princess Mary, the Princess Royal, lived here until her death in 1965 and a collection of items from her lifetime are on display. Set in... more
Wallington (Historic House)
Cambo, Morpeth, Northumberland
On display are fine collections of ceramics, curiosities, stuffed birds, geological specimens and dolls houses. The 17th century garden has a walled garden, lawns, lakes, shrubberies... more
Grenache (Restaurant)
15 Bridgewater Road, Walkden, Worsley, Greater Manchester
Upstairs there is a seductive lounge area with comfortable sofas to embrace you before or after your dinner while you enjoy a aperitif or digestive. There... more
The Inn at Whitewell (Small Hotel / Inn)
Clitheroe, Lancashire
There are twenty three bedrooms, fourteen of which have open fires making those winter evenings a little more cosy. Eating is a culinary delight with the... more