Last-minute luxury hotel deals in North England

• Adults only
• Top-notch views
• Close to the beach

After a couple-friendly Cornwall retreat? The Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa is just up your alley. It’s got romance-inducing ocean views, sophisticated interiors and a serene spa. The best bit? The whole place is adults-only, so there’s not a screaming toddler in sight. The whole place is perched above Fistral Beach, 10 minutes’ drive from the centre of Newquay and a short stroll from the sands.

The rooms all ooze coastal chic, and they come with comfy Hypnos beds, GAIA toiletries and free spa entry as standard. But you can also upgrade to even fancier rooms with a sea view, a private balcony or suites that come with your very own private hot tub – depending how extra you’re feeling.

Facilities-wise, the restaurant and bar both make the most of the oceanfront setting with huge floor-to-ceiling windows. Dune’s been awarded two AA Rosettes for its locally inspired menu. You can tuck into Cornish fish soup, pan-fried stone bass and ray wing. Meanwhile, the Bay Bar serves coffee and brunch, as well as afternoon tea and cocktails.

There are fun events to join in with, like bottomless brunches with live saxophonists and cocktail masterclasses. Or, you can wind things down in the gorgeous spa, with its indoor pool, jacuzzi, steam room and sauna.

With a stay at Yacht Bay View in Morecambe, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lancaster University and Morecambe Winter Gardens. This guest house is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Morecambe Winter Gardens Theatre and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Eric Morecambe Statue.

When you stay at Doxford Hall Hotel & Spa in Chathill, you'll be in the historical district, within a 15-minute drive of Alnwick Castle and Bamburgh Castle. This spa hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Preston Tower and 3.6 mi (5.9 km) from Embleton Tower.

Located in Whitley Bay, The Waterford Arms is a 2-minute drive from Seaton Delaval Hall and 14 minutes from Newcastle Racecourse. This inn is 12 mi (19.4 km) from Northumbria University and 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

With a stay at Maldron Hotel Manchester Cathedral Quarter in Salford (Greengate), you'll be a 3-minute walk from Deansgate and 8 minutes by foot from AO Arena. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Piccadilly Gardens and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Old Trafford.

With a stay at Ring O Bells in Bristol, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Cheddar Gorge and Chew Valley. This inn is 15.1 mi (24.3 km) from University of Bristol and 15.3 mi (24.6 km) from Bristol Hippodrome Theatre.

With a stay at The New Crown Inn in Appleby-in-Westmorland, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Courtyard Gallery. This inn is 12.8 mi (20.7 km) from Ullswater and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Appleby Castle.

When you stay at Thurlestone Guest House in St Ives, you'll be near the beach – a 3-minute drive from St Ives Harbour and 6 minutes from Carbis Bay Beach. This bed & breakfast is 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from St. Michael's Mount and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Porthminster Beach.

When you stay at Falcon Manor Hotel in Settle, you'll be 12 mi (19.4 km) from The Ingleton Waterfalls Trail. This boutique hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Settle Tourist Information Centre.

Located in Kendal, Hare & Hounds is within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Yorkshire Dales National Park. This inn is 18 mi (28.9 km) from Coniston Water and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lyth Valley.

Located in Preston, Derby Arms is in the historical district, within a 10-minute drive of Beacon Fell Country Park and Palace Cinema. This inn is 20.3 mi (32.6 km) from Lancaster University and 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Bowland Wild Boar Park.

With a stay at The County Hotel in Hexham, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Old Gaol and Hexham Market Place. This inn is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Hexham Abbey and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from De Vere Slaley Hall Spa.

With a stay at Greyfield Farm Cottages in Bristol, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Chew Valley and Chew Valley Lake. This cottage is 15.9 mi (25.6 km) from Cheddar Gorge and 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from Thermae Bath Spa.

With a stay at Augill Castle in Kirkby Stephen, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Brough Castle. This hotel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from North Pennines and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Eden Valley Railway.

With a stay at Barley Mow in Burnley, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Forest of Bowland and Alice Nutter Statue. This bed & breakfast is 16.6 mi (26.8 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Pendle Heritage Centre.

When you stay at Geckos Rest in Newquay, you'll be by the ocean, within a 10-minute drive of Watergate Bay Beach and Fistral Beach. This bed & breakfast is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Mount Wise Stadium and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Newquay Parish Church.

Located in Wirral, The Jug & Bottle is a 2-minute drive from The Wirral Country Park and 6 minutes from Thurstaston Beach. This inn is 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from Royal Albert Dock and 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from Anfield Stadium.

With a stay at College House in Windermere, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Windermere and World of Beatrix Potter. This bed & breakfast is 15.1 mi (24.2 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from Coniston Water.

With a stay at The Beach at Bude in Bude, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Bude Beach and Summerleaze Beach. This beach hotel is 12.4 mi (20 km) from North Devon Coast and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Crooklets Beach.

With a stay at The Tankerville Arms in Alnwick, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Alnwick Castle and Chillingham Castle. This hotel is 17.9 mi (28.9 km) from Bamburgh Castle and 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Branton Lakes.