Best northern hotels for a luxury long weekend
As we get closer to the Christmas break, there’s no better time to think about planning a luxury long weekend. Whether its a last-minute gift for close family and friends [how generous of you], or a treat for yourself to look forward to in the New Year, its not just the likes of Paris or Vienna which can provide the perfect spot for a special weekend. We’ve picked three hotels which show the North has plenty to offer for a luxury getaway.
The infinity pool overlooking Manchester city centre. Image: King St Townhouse
01: THE CITY BREAK
KING ST TOWNHOUSE, MANCHESTER
King Street Townhouse, simply put, provides luxury in the heart of the city. With a range of beautifully furnished rooms to choose from, the Townhouse is exactly what you need as your home away from home on a city break. If you’re feeling particularly opulent, there are also the one bedroom and junior deluxe suites to select for your stay for that extra special weekend. Speaking of special, the infinity pool overlooking Manchester city centre - alongside the hotel’s incredible spa - is what draws many to visit and then stay again. This, plus the fantastic hotel bar which (from personal experience) is as good as any establishment to turn into base camp for the evening, makes the King Street Townhouse the perfect spot for your city break.
Room furnishing. Image: King St Townhouse
The Bar. Image: King St Townhouse
Image: Rothay Manor
02: BOUTIQUE IN THE LAKES
ROTHAY MANOR, AMBLESIDE
Located on the outskirts of Ambleside, one of the Lake District’s most popular destinations to the north of Lake Windermere, Rothay Manor provides the perfect escape for a long weekend in the mountains. Set within its own beautiful grounds, the striking house contains a variety of boutique rooms and suites, all tastefully decorated within spacious surroundings. Activities such as paddleboarding are available to arrange through the hotel, and for those more inclined to enjoy a warmer - and dryer - stay, there are a number of spaces to relax in amongst in addition to the bar and restaurant offering casual and formal dining.
It’s also worth noting that the hotel is (very) dog friendly, which is always a plus!
Autumnal bathroom. Image: Rothay Manor
One of the many tastefully decorated bedrooms. Image: Rothay Manor
Image: The Black Swan Oldstead
03: THE ONE FOR DINING
THE BLACK SWAN, OLDSTEAD
On the edge of the North York Moors, The Black Swan is a Michelin-starred restaurant with nine stylish guest rooms to match. For those whose long weekend breaks are solely determined by where to have the best food and drink, then there’s few finer locations to escape to. Run by chef Tommy Banks, the Banks family have farmed locally for number of generations and the tasting and lunch menus on offer reflect that locality alongside modern gastronomic dining. The Black Swan also offer two-night stay and dining packages to ensure guests have the time to fully experience the food, drink, rooms and beautiful Yorkshire setting.
A drink by the fire. Image: The Black Swan Oldstead
A room at the Inn. Image: The Black Swan Oldstead
The hotels listed in this post were chosen independently by Le Lino, and there are no affiliate links to the hotels.