Castle Howard Hotels ()

Located between Leeds and York, a short drive from Junction 46 of the A1(M) and 11 miles from the spa town of Harrogate, this newly refurbished hotel was a popular coaching inn during the 1800s. Today, it offers individually-styled bedrooms, themed around the county, all with free Wi-Fi internet access. The Bridge Spa, which opened July 2011, offers an extensive menu of luxurious spa treatments and features a thermal suite with mentholyptus sauna, aromatherapy crystal steam room, sensation shower & ice experience, Japanese foot spas, Zen relaxation courtyard and a gymnasium. Delicious food is served in the Courtyard Restaurant and snacks are available in the oak-panelled Byron Bar with its inglenook fireplace. Nearby attractions include the North Yorkshire Moors, Harewood House and Newby Hall.