15 of the Most Romantic Hotels in Yorkshire

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Yorkshire’s varied landscape, with its wild beauty and rugged charm, is one of the great draws of this county. There’s something quintessentially romantic about windswept walks across spectacular moors or green dales, followed by cosy fireside drinks. But Yorkshire also boasts elegant towns and cities, offering historic treasures, elegant architecture and afternoon teas with a view. And that’s before we mention Yorkshire’s beautiful country house hotels… Our Guru’s list of the most romantic hotels in Yorkshire includes pubs and inns, country house hotels and city beauties. So there’s hopefully something perfect for you and your love.

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Instead of rating the most romantic hotels in Yorkshire we’ve separated them into categories, so you can find great hotels for a romantic escape, recommendations for a special occasion and some excellent suggestions for romance on a budget.

For a Special Occasion

The Black Swan At Helmsley is an historic coaching inn turned smart hotel, with 45 rooms - some quirky, some traditional, some country-contemporary - a fine-dining restaurant, a pretty tea room and a lovely walled garden.

For a Romantic Escape

Cleveland Tontine in Saddlebridge is a beautifully decorated 19th century house with seven elegant, individually designed rooms and a wonderful conservatory which speaks of Indian summers and afternoon tea.
The Wensleydale Heifer is an award-winning restaurant-with-rooms with 14 individually decorated and unusually themed bedrooms. There’s the James Herriot Room, 007, Chocolate Heaven, the Black Sheep, Night at the Movies and the Champagne suite, to name a few. The restaurant is excellent but if you fancy something a bit less fussy there’s also a less formal fish bar.
The Boar’s Head Hotel, on the Ripley Castle Estate near Harrogate, is an old coaching inn filled with antiques, art and other treasures. There are 25 elegant rooms and a choice of both formal and bistro dining. The views are amazing and you’re close to the 14th century castle.

For Foodies

Perfect for walkers, The Pheasant, on the tip of the North York Moors National Park, is a tastefully converted blacksmith with 12 rooms arranged around a charming central courtyard complete with fruit trees. There’s also an indoor pool and an award-winning restaurant.
The White Hart Hotel is an impressive, Grade II listed Georgian house in the smartest quarter of Harrogate, with 61 spacious, elegant rooms, decorated in a range of styles from contemporary to traditional. It has the restaurants to match too, one relaxed and one fine dining, but both are excellent.

Romantic Hotels with Hot Tubs

If you’re looking for a village setting then The Feversham Arms Hotel & Vebena Spa in Helmsley is a good choice. There are 33 rooms, and the hot tub is shared between them, but it’s a glorious wooden outdoor affair surrounded by a ‘spa garden’. There’s also a fabulous heated outdoor pool and an award-winning spa. The restaurant is also supposed to be very good.
On the outskirts of York, just two miles from the city centre, Middlethorpe Hall & Spa is a 17th century mansion owned by the National Trust. Its hot tub is part of the well equipped spa, which also has a large pool, sauna, steam room and offers a range of treatments. In addition there's an award-winning 2 AA Rosette restaurant.
For a country house hotel with a hot tub, try The Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa, just outside the borders of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Previously the coaching inn for the Duke of Devonshire's Bolton Abbey estate, The Devonshire Arms is now a sophisticated hotel with colourful decor, a top notch 3AA Rosette fine dining restaurant and a pampering spa.
Swinton Park Hotel in Masham also has a great spa complete with a hot tub. Plus they have a cooking school, and offer loads of activities, like archery, croquet and cycling. The building itself is a castle and the accommodation is in 31 large, individually decorated rooms with chintzy fabrics and plenty of luxurious details.

If you like the look of these properties why don’t you check out our Guru’s complete list of Yorkshire Hotels with Hot Tubs.

For great value

If you’re a fan of the romance of the Bronte sisters then Ashmount Country House, a five star, 12 room hotel converted from their home, is perfect. The rooms are elegant, with four-poster beds, chandeliers and fireplaces, and some have private terraces and hot tubs. There’s also a superb locally sourced restaurant. And all starting from under £100 per night.
The Lister Arms in the Yorkshire Dales, near Skipton and the Pennine Way, is a wonderful old coaching inn with nine pretty rooms, glorious views and a buzzy bar with dogs, open fires and home cooking.
If you’re looking for affordable and romantic in Leeds, then 42 The Calls is a great option. This was Leeds’ first boutique hotel with 41 contemporary rooms, complete with art, plus views, and all converted from an 18th century corn mill.

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15 of the Most Romantic Hotels in Yorkshire

42 The Calls

Leeds (West Yorkshire)

This 18th Century corn mill conversion on River Aire was Leeds' first boutique hotel and remains a hot spot for both business and leisure guests. Contemporary rooms house art works, TV and the homely touch of daily made biscuits. The romantic notion of breakfast in bed is lived to the full here.

Value chic - With smart double rooms starting from just £89 including breakfast, it's great value for money.
Sights nearby - Leeds Art Gallery is home to some fantastic permanent exhibits, as well as a cafe with noteworthy small bites.
Great walks - Head to the Moors for some fresh air, stunning views and a of course a hearty pub lunch!
Views - River Aire.

from AU$174 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Boar's Head Hotel

Yorkshire (North Yorkshire)

The Old Coaching Inn on the Ripley Castle Estate offers an elegant, intimate stay with classic rooms filled with antiques and paintings. Both formal and bistro dining is popular with guests and the locals. Visit nearby Harrogate, explore the Yorkshire Dales and the 14th Century castle.

Local exploring - Whether you want to explore local historical sites, spend the day at the races, or go hiking - there is plenty to keep busy with
Country Escape - A perfect spot to getaway from it all, nestled in the extensive grounds of Ripley Castle and surrounded by the Yorkshire Dales
Families - Children of all ages are well catered for with children's menu and toys plus various sleeping arrangements for families
Pet friendly - Dogs are welcomed at £10.00 per day. Treats, beds and water bowls are provided and there are plenty of lovely walks

from AU$254 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Feversham Arms Hotel & Verbena Spa

Helmsley (North Yorkshire)

Tucked away near the centre of one of the North York Moors’ most attractive market towns, this coaching-inn-turned-hotel offers all the ingredients for a country break: newspapers and fire in the lounge, sun-trap terrace and pool, small spa, country-chic bedrooms and handsome bistro food.

Foodies - Foodies will love the locally sourced modern British menus or why not try their lunch menu or Traditional Afternoon Tea ?
Romantic Break - A secluded spot to getaway together, with luxurious massages, deep soaking tubs, cosy corners and crackling fires
Great walks - The hotel is on the edge of the Moors and close to a National Park, an ideal spot for rambling
Sights nearby - Helmsley Castle, Castle Howard and Helmsley Walled Garden are all worth checking out

from AU$291 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

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Swinton Park Hotel

Yorkshire (North Yorkshire)

Striking, castle-like stately-home set in sweeping parkland and offering plenty of on-site activities from fishing and golf to a cookery school and sleek spa. Vast rooms, beautiful views and a choice of two restaurants.

Families - Magical Yorkshire hideaway in a castle with pkenty of space, interconnecting rooms, and fun activities for kids
Cooking classes - Variety of courses run throughout the year at the on site cookery school
Country Escape - In a great locality to explore this beautiful and rugged part of the UK
Honeymoons - A perfect spot for newly weds to hideaway in rural luxury

from AU$478 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

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The Devonshire Arms Hotel and Spa

Skipton (North Yorkshire)

The former Coaching Inn on the Duke of Devonshire's Bolton Abbey estate is now a romantic hideaway spa hotel. Classic rooms exude comfort and style. 3 AA Rosette fine dining, a brasserie, indoor pool and stunning parkland setting makes this a popular place for families, wedding parties and romance.

Hideaway - Mouthwatering food, wonderful service, plenty of activities and old school suites complete with fourposters and walk in showers.
Active Holiday - With miles of walking, plus clay pigeon shooting, fly-fishing, and falconry available at Bolton Abbey Estate.
Spa - The Devonshire is a peaceful oasis with pool, treatment rooms, sauna, hot tub, Rasul temple & relaxation area
Fishing - Fly fishing for brown trout and grayling along a 4.5 mile stretch of River Wharfe.

from AU$328 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

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Black Swan at Helmsley

Helmsley

This characterful former coaching inn dominates the marketplace of pretty Helmsley and is as attractive inside as out, with low-beamed rooms, wood panelling and inviting log fires. Well-priced bedrooms are bright and unfussy, while the menu of pub classics is filling and cheerily served.

Full of character - With an Elizabethan building on one end, a Tudor one to the other & a Georgian House in the middle - this is a characterful stay
Foodies - Foodies will love the award winning restaurant where everything is made in house using only the best of Yorkshire's produce
Hotel Entertainment - Enjoy the indulgent afternoon tea offering a range of homemade treats and teas from around the world
Local exploring - A well situated base for exploring this picturesque market town and right on the edge of the Moors

from AU$193 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

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The Lister Arms

Yorkshire (Malham)

A gloriously situated coaching inn, on the Pennine Way, in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Pretty rooms with soft hues and lovely views. Unwind in the buzzy bar with dogs, fires and home cooking. The perfect base for walkers and those looking for some peace and tranquility.

Full of character - Expect wood-burning stoves, flagged stone floors, slopping ceilings, and exposed beams - a quintessential British getaway
Country Escape - Enjoy great ales and hearty cuisine at this postcard pretty inn situated in the National Trust's Malham village
Active Holiday - With the Yorkshire Dales on the doorstep, this is perfect for a cycling or rambling holiday
Historic - A 17th-century coaching inn that was once home to the first Lord of Ribblesdale

from AU$224 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

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Middlethorpe Hall & Spa

York

The perfect choice if you want to explore York but from the comfort of a country-house hotel. Classic looks combine with handsomely furnished rooms and a well-regarded restaurant, all wrapped up in acres of parkland - and the city just 10 minutes away.

Local exploring - Well positioned to enjoy the best of the both worlds. Set in beautiful countryside but just 10 minutes from York's city centre
Total relaxation - An elegant country house hotel with pretty gardens, grand interiors, standout service, and a spa - ideal for a relaxing break
Foodies - The restaurant is a smart occassion with exemplary British cuisine served in elegant surrounds
Historic - An 18th century National Trust property that's part of the Historic Houses Hotel

from AU$396 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

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The Pheasant, Harome

Yorkshire

Tastefully converted smithy on the southern tip of the North York Moors. A central courtyard with fruit trees is surrounded by attractive bedrooms. With an indoor pool and an award-winning restaurant that uses wild and foraged produce - this is a chic rural stay.

Country Escape - A quintessentially English country inn set in lovely gardens (complete with a duck pond) in a pretty part of North Yorkshire
Full of character - Converted from an 18th-century blacksmiths, village shop and farm buildings - the buildings are packed full of character
Foodies - The chef, Peter Neville, creates spectacular dishes using as much wild and foraged produce as available
Active Holiday - Set on the edge of the North York Moors national park, this is perfect for outdoorsy getaways

from AU$390 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

The Wensleydale Heifer

Yorkshire (West Witton)

Situated in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park between Leyburn and Hawes, the Wensleydale Heifer has five dedicated chefs, an award winning contemporary restaurant and a less formal fish bar. Wonderful array of unusual themed bedrooms from the James Herriot to the swanky Night at the Movies

Suites - Suites are all individually decorated and themed, choose from Choclate Heaven, 007, Black Sheep or Champagne suite
Families - Perfect for families with a relaxed atmosphere, childrens' menus, outdoor activities, and the dog welcome too
Total relaxation - Comfortable leather armchairs, log fires and afternoon tea are a welcome respite after a walk in the Dales
Restaurant - Awarding wining restaurant, expect locally sourced food and wonderful proper Yorkshire breakfasts

from AU$234 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Ashmount Country House

Yorkshire (Haworth)

A luxurious B&B set in pretty Bronte Country. Elegant bedrooms have big four-poster beds, chandeliers, fireplaces, and some offer private terraces with hot tubs. Enjoy the sauna, hot tub, and large garden. Superb locally-sourced dining in the restaurant. Romantic and historic with excellent staff.

Writing a novel - Home to the Bronte sisters, this town is the perfect place for inspiration, on long walks and at the Bronte Parsonage centre
Romantic Break - Enjoy private patios with hot tubs, champagne breakfasts, candle lit dinners for two after a quiet country walk
Groups - Exclusive use is offered making this a great option to rent out in its entirety for a special occassion
Active Holiday - Surrounde by picturesque countryside, this is a great base for walking or cycling breaks

from AU$293 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

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Cleveland Tontine

Yorkshire (Northallerton)

This 19th-century property has undergone a unique transformation since being taken over by the owners. A designer's dream each of the seven bedrooms are decorated in an art-deco style with ornate wallpapers, retro mirrors and antique beds. The conservatory speaks of Indian summers and high tea.

Writing a novel - The art-deco decor and idiosyncratic rooms make you feel as though you are living the pages of a Fitzgerald novel
Full of character - This is a handsome Georgian coaching house built in 1804 with many of its original features still in place
Foodies - The two-AA Rosette bistro restaurant celebrates local produce which includes game shot on the estate
Active Holiday - Well positioned on the northwestern edge of the North York Moors - ideal for rambling breaks

from AU$297 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

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The White Hart Hotel

Harrogate (Harrogate)

A luxurious hotel in an impressive grade II-listed Georgian house in the smartest quarter of Harrogate. Spacious rooms are cleanly designed with a mix of contemporary and traditional styles. Boasting two fabulous restaurants, one fine-dining, one more relaxed. Ideal for indulgent weekend breaks.

Local exploring - A grand historic property in the heart of Harrogate with both the town's sights and surrounding countryside within easy access
Foodies - Choose between the traditional pub or the award-winning Fat Badger Grill for meals - both very good
Families - The option to book one of the two, three or four bedroom serviced apartments is ideal for families
Sights nearby - Take a tour of the privately owned Ripley Castle

from AU$209 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

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15 of the Most Romantic Hotels in Yorkshire

For a Special Occasion

For a Romantic Escape

For Foodies

Romantic Hotels with Hot Tubs

For great value

If you haven’t found your idea of the most romantic hotels in Yorkshire on our Guru’s list you could:

15 of the Most Romantic Hotels in Yorkshire

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