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.

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

• Consult our Ultimate Guide to the Most Romantic Hotels in the UK,
• browse through our list of all the best places to stay in Yorkshire,
• or our Guru’s collection of Yorkshire Hotels with Hot Tubs?
• or their recommendations for the best pubs with rooms in Yorkshire?
• or contact one of our friendly Gurus for advice.

 

Written by Kat Parr Mackintosh

posted Tuesday, 10th November 2020