Last-minute luxury hotel deals in North Yorkshire

• Easy access to York
• Next to York racecourse
• Kids eat and stay free

The Holiday Inn York, an IHG Hotel, makes the perfect base for exploring historic York and everything it has to offer. It’s a 10-minute drive from the city centre, where you’ve got the grand York Minster, or the famous Shambles – one of the best-preserved medieval shopping streets in Europe. Plus, the hotel’s next to York Racecourse, so it’s a top place to bed down after a race day.

There’s a restaurant for hot buffet breakfasts and dinners. And families are in luck, because kids eat free. The Open Lobby is where friends, family or colleagues all congregate. It’s open 24 hours and there’s an all-day dining menu. There’s a bar with a terrace for al fresco drinks, too. Or, room service is available around the clock.

The rooms have everything you need, from pillow menus and tea and coffee to air-con and free Wi-Fi. Plus, kids stay free when sharing with an adult, so it’s a great affordable option for families visiting York.

When you stay at The Ro Hotel in Windermere, you'll be in a national park, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Windermere and World of Beatrix Potter. This hotel is 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from Coniston Water and 13.8 mi (22.3 km) from Ullswater.

Located in Hull, Mercure Hull Grange Park Hotel is a 5-minute drive from Skidby Windmill and 6 minutes from Humber Bridge Country Park. This eco-friendly hotel is 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from KCOM Craven Park and 3.9 mi (6.4 km) from One Stop Golf.

• Two golf courses
• Elemis spa
• Countryside setting

Oulton Hall Hotel is a grade II-listed mansion set in acres of countryside, on the edge of Leeds. It’s a 20-minute drive into Leeds city centre, or to various attractions like the Royal Armouries Museum and Tropical World. But you probably come here for the R&R. And that’s easy.

For starters, there’s an Elemis spa, complete with an indoor pool, jacuzzi, steam room, sauna and relaxation room. You can choose from pampering in all forms – from facials and manicures to lashes and brows. The health club also has a gym, with a full timetable of Pilates, aqua workouts and core-strengthening sessions. Golfers will be in their element with two golf courses, totalling 27 holes. There’s also a driving range, a putting green and a golf shop.

And you can refuel at a couple of restaurants and bars. The Calverley Grill has an elevated menu of seabass, pork belly and risotto, along with options for kids. The Claret Jug, which has views over the golf greens, specialises in pub classics and Sunday lunches. Or, you can go all fancy with a visit to the Champagne Bar, or afternoon tea in the Drawing Room.

A stay at Hardwick Hall Hotel places you in the heart of Stockton-on-Tees, steps from Hardwick Park and a 2-minute drive from Sedgefield Racecourse. This hotel is 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Durham University and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Wynyard Woodland Park.

With a stay at Beamish Hall Hotel, BW Premier Collection in Stanley, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 10-minute drive of Beamish Open Air Museum and Beamish Wild. This golf hotel is 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from St. James' Park and 9 mi (14.5 km) from Quayside.

With a stay at City Apartments Monkbar Mews, you'll be centrally located in York, within a 5-minute walk of Shambles and York Minster. This apartment is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from University of York and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from York Racecourse.

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 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Centre, you'll be centrally located in Leeds, within a 5-minute drive of First Direct Arena and University of Leeds. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Canal Wharf and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Briggate.

These stylish apartments are located on Micklegate and Tanner Row in York. Arranged around a traditional courtyard, they offer contemporary accommodation with free WiFi, 5 minutes’ walk from York Train Station.

The Lawrance Luxury Serviced Apartments are air conditioned and all come with a cosy lounge area with a sofa and HDTV. The modern kitchens include a washing machine, dishwasher, oven and microwave.

There are various bars, restaurants and shops within a 5 minutes’ walk from the property and the historic centre is just a 10 minutes’ walk away across the River Ouse.

The 5-star sister Tanner Row property features individually air-conditioned apartments with glass fixtures and fittings, and luxurious linens.

The Lawrance apartments are within a 10 minutes’ walk of York Minster, York Theatre and York Art Gallery, while York Castle is less than half a mile away. Micklegate Bar, a historic 12th century gateway to the city, is 3 minutes’ walk away.

With a stay at Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre in Manchester (Manchester City Centre), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Canal Street and 6 minutes by foot from University of Manchester. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Piccadilly Gardens and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Deansgate.

A stay at Residence Inn by Marriott Manchester Piccadilly places you in the heart of Manchester, within a 5-minute drive of Manchester Arndale and National Football Museum. This hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from AO Arena and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Etihad Stadium.

A stay at Radisson Hotel Manchester City Centre, A Verified Net Zero Hotel places you in the heart of Manchester, within a 10-minute walk of AO Arena and Deansgate. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Piccadilly Gardens and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Heaton Park.

Located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne (Ouseburn), Dream Apartments Quayside is steps from Quayside and a 4-minute drive from St. James' Park. This apartment is 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Northumbria University.