Luxury hotels in North East England

With a stay at Bruntsfield Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, within a 5-minute drive of Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from University of Edinburgh and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Royal Mile.

When you stay at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa in Windermere, you'll be on a lake, just steps from Lake Windermere and 12 minutes by foot from Treetop Trek. This spa hotel is 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Coniston Water and 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Ullswater.

Surrounded by lovely greenery in the heart of vibrant Keswick centre, YHA Keswick is just a 10-minute walk from Lake Derwentwater. It features a restaurant and self-catering kitchen.

YHA Keswick is set within a picturesque house on the banks of the River Greta. Keswick’s unique shops and restaurants are all within 15 minutes’ walk. Guests can rent a boat on Derwentwater, or enjoy a walk up Skiddaw Mountain, 10 minutes’ drive away.

Guests can make use of the self-catering kitchen and dining room at YHA Keswick. A small shop is also available for guests.

Wi-Fi access is available, along with luggage storage. The majority of rooms contain bunk beds.

Hotel Indigo Edinburgh by IHG is centrally located in Edinburgh – a 3-minute walk from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and 6 minutes by foot from Princes Street. This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Princes Street Gardens and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Royal Mile.

With a stay at Angel's Share Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from Princes Street and Johnnie Walker Princes Street. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from George Street and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from National Museum of Scotland.

Set close to Lake Windermere, just a 5-minute walk from Long Wood Bay Watersports Centre and a 2-minute drive from Ambleside, Briery Wood Hotel is surrounded by peaceful fields and woodland. The traditional property has its own restaurant looking out onto landscaped gardens.

Each bedroom at Briery Wood Hotel comes with an en suite bathroom and complimentary toiletries. The décor mixes modern and traditional, some with heated towel rails and large sash windows, while all rooms come with a flat-screen TV.

Free Wi-Fi is available in the public areas, the Holbeck Bar offers fine wines and whiskies, and tea or coffee can be served by the fire in the lounge area.

Food at Briery Wood is sourced from local farmers, fishermen and butchers, and freshly cooked breakfasts are served each morning. The creative menu includes Herdwick lamb, local Cumbrian cheeses and fresh trout. Al fresco dining on the hotel’s terrace can even be arranged, weather permitting.

The spectacular Langdales are within 10 minutes’ drive, and mountain biking can be enjoyed from the doorstep.

With a stay at The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from Princes Street and within a 5-minute walk of George Street. This luxury hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Grassmarket and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from University of Edinburgh.

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.

Boasting lake views, The Secret Hideaway offers accommodation with patio, around 11 km from Dalhousie Castle. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Guests can use the hot tub and the open-air bath, or enjoy garden views.

All units at the apartment complex come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, bathrobes and free toiletries. A balcony with an outdoor dining area and mountain views is offered in every unit. At the apartment complex, the units include bed linen and towels.

The apartment has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open.

Edinburgh International Conference Centre is 12 km from the apartment, while Edinburgh Castle is 12 km from the property. Edinburgh Airport is 16 km away.

Boasting a shared lounge, a terrace as well as a bar, Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+) is situated in the centre of Edinburgh, 400 metres from National Museum of Scotland. Located around 1 km from Edinburgh Castle, the hostel with free WiFi is also 700 metres away from Edinburgh Waverley station. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk.

The rooms at the hostel are fitted with a shared bathroom and bed linen.

Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+) offers a buffet or continental breakfast.

You can play billiards at this 4-star hostel.

Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Edinburgh International Conference Centre, University of Edinburgh and The Real Mary King's Close. Edinburgh Airport is 10 km from the property.

Set within the beautiful Lakeland village of Grasmere, this Victorian mansion features fabulous views of the surrounding fells and valleys. Guests can enjoy the restaurant and relaxing TV lounge.

Dove Cottage, the home of William Wordsworth, is just 15 minutes’ walk away from YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe. The shores of Grasmere Lake are just 15 minutes away on foot and the surrounding fells contain numerous scenic walking trails. Grasmere village is just a 10-minute walk away.

Home-cooked meals are available in YHA Grasmere’s restaurant, while guests can also cook within the self-catering kitchen and make use of the dining room. There is also a cafe on-site and a small shop for guests.

The majority of rooms at YHA Grasmere’s contain bunk beds. Guests are able to relax in spacious, lovely grounds, whilst there is also a games room and Wi-Fi access.

With a stay at Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh , you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from Royal Mile and 12 minutes by foot from Edinburgh Castle. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Princes Street and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from University of Edinburgh.

With a stay at Briery Wood Country House Hotel in Windermere, you'll be a 1-minute walk from Lake Windermere and 8 minutes by foot from Treetop Trek. This hotel is 11 mi (17.6 km) from Coniston Water and 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Ullswater.

Beaverbank Place - Campus Residence offers self-catering accommodation 1 mile from the centre of Edinburgh.

Each double room within a shared flat has a work desk and unlimited, free WiFi. The rooms have shared kitchen facilities and a communal lounge.

City attractions including the National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Playhouse theatre and Princes Street are within a 15-minute drive. The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is a 15 minutes’ walk away.