Hexham Hotels (Northumberland)

Longhirst is 18 miles from Newcastle with a direct link via the A1, just 2 miles away. Extensive grounds with woodlands, jogging trails, cricket pitches, floodlit hockey and football pitches, and two golf courses surround the hotel. The new-look Boyson Restaurant is in the original Georgian mansion house and the new Collingwood Bar offers the best of British pub food. Bedrooms are contemporary and are in the newer part of the hotel. The new 'Decoro Spa' offers a range of luxurious, organic spa treatments which contain locally farmed ingredients and cold-pressed moisturising oils.

Ramside Hall Hotel is set in beautiful grounds, surrounded by a superb 27-hole championship golf course. Every bedroom is individual with either two small double beds or king-sized beds. Premier rooms have large bathrooms, some with whirlpool baths, and there are two luxurious Presidential Suites. Guests have two dining options ? the Rib Room Steakhouse & Grill, a French style brasserie with an extensive menu, specialising in steaks; and Pemberton?s Carvery & Rotisserie. The self-catering Ramside Farmhouse sleeps up to 10 people and is ideal for parties of golfers.

Smiths at Gretna Green is a stylish, contemporary hotel with the World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop ? a destination for eloping couples for over 250 years ? as its historic backdrop. Its spacious bedrooms feature king-sized beds, hi-tech entertainment, broadband internet access and contemporary fireplaces. Smiths offers three individually-designed luxury Suites and a Penthouse Apartment, all with their own terrace areas. Family Rooms feature bunk beds, TV and a Playstation.