Romantic hotels with hot tubs in Yorkshire for an indulgent weekend break

A Jacobean stately home, hidden within the Yorkshire Dales, Goldsborough Hall offers five-star rooms and suites. For a truly memorable experience, take afternoon tea in the library. With 17th-century oak panelling, an intricately painted ceiling and claret-coloured leather sofas, it’s both warm and atmospheric. This special treat comes with picture-perfect handcrafted delicacies, including seasonal cakes, mousses and tarts.

Roam through the Grade II listed building and discover ornately carved fireplaces, stained-glass windows and a richly decorated drawing room, along with a sweeping oak staircase. For a romantic experience with a difference, take a guided tour of the gardens. The 12 acres of gently sloping land are home to fragrant roses, bright orange tiger lilies and over 50,000 daffodils. You might stumble across the copse of cherry trees from the Emperor of Japan or the avenue of lime trees, one of which was planted by King George V and Queen Mary in the 1920s.

Spread across the upper floor of the building and the adjoining 1800’s Dower House, bedrooms combine historical charm and modern facilities, including 50-inch plasma TVs, Wi-Fi and refreshing power showers. For a truly palatial experience, check into the Presidential Suite. Settle in the sunken hot tub – it sits in a bay window and offers far-reaching views across the open parkland to the Lime Tree Walk – and let the gentle heat envelope you. With a 150-inch cinema screen and an eight foot wide four-poster bed, too, you may never want to leave.

The Grand Hotel and Spa includes stately rooms set within an imposing Edwardian building. Hidden deep in the vaults, its enchanting spa is home to a Nordic dry sauna and herb-scented steam room. Indulge in a therapeutic back massage for two in the tranquillity of a double treatment room and leave feeling energised and rejuvenated before soaking up the atmosphere of York’s medieval streets.

The mahogany-clad whiskey lounge, with original parquet flooring, offers a retreat from the world. Sip on a single malt with someone special while savouring the understated glamour of the room, reminiscent of a bygone era. For an exquisite fine-dining experience, head down the corridor to the restaurant, which has 3 AA rosettes for culinary excellence. Order the expertly made five-course tasting menu, with accompanying wine, before ascending the sweeping stone stairs to bed.

Unwind in a room with sumptuous velvet drapes, oak panel headboards and fine Egyptian cotton bed linen, along with a bathroom boasting marble tiles and plush Molton Brown toiletries. The hotel’s old-world charms include a turndown service, so you can fall into a deep slumber in a carefully prepared bed. The next day, seek inspiration from the attentive concierge before exploring a quaint Yorkshire town or village of your choice.

Set amid 20 acres of rolling parkland, Middlethorpe Hall Hotel & Spa is a National Trust-owned property near York. It houses a wood-panelled restaurant with a sun terrace overlooking well-tended grounds and a spa tucked behind the façade of two Edwardian cottages. For a thoroughly relaxing experience, book a Neom Organic neck, back and shoulder massage before spending a leisurely morning in the hot tub, steam room and sauna. An enclosed private garden provides an oasis of calm, exclusively for spa guests.

For a taste of the Downton Abbey lifestyle, stay in The Lady Mary Suite, with its cushioned window seat, polished antiques and fine paintings. It has a separate sitting room and dressing room, along with views across the south lawn to an avenue of beech trees. Freshen up in the bathroom with luxury toiletries by British perfumer Floris. All rooms come with a hospitality tray containing filtered water, teas, coffees and homemade biscuits.

Explore the 17th-century manor, including drawing rooms decorated in rich wallpaper, floral fabrics and elegant chaise longues, before selecting a comfortable spot for afternoon tea. The carefully chosen menu features favourites such as Earl Grey, lapsang souchong and rose petal tea, along with freshly brewed coffee, home-made cakes and finger sandwiches. If you’re feeling energetic, take an early evening walk through the hotel grounds, passing through the sweetly perfumed rose gardens and by the lake.

An ivy-covered castle at the top of a sweeping drive, Swinton Park is a stunning place for a break in the Yorkshire Dales with the one you love. It offers traditional Edwardian rooms, a fine dining restaurant and a country bistro. Spend a day in the sleek light-filled spa, which has floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a natural outdoor swimming pool. Soothe tired muscles in the al-fresco sauna, steam rooms, Finnish sauna and foot spas, or choose from the range of wraps, scrubs, facials, manicures and pedicures. For a real treat, opt for a 60-minute full body massage in the couples’ treatment room, before sinking into a cedar-wood hot tub in the spa garden.

At the heart of a country estate, the hotel is in a prime position for outdoor pursuits. Stride through the grounds and discover age-old countryside pastimes including falconry, shooting and horse riding. Afterwards, return to a roaring fire and relax with locally brewed ales, fine wines and hot cocoa. For a gourmet experience, visit the restaurant, which serves internationally inspired cuisine in its double-height dining room. Antique chandeliers, heavy velvet curtains and a gold leaf-adorned ceiling add to the grandeur.

Fulfil your childhood dreams in the castle’s turret suite. Spread over three floors, it comes with overstuffed red sofas, an old-fashioned fireplace and complimentary sloe gin. The circular bathroom has a roll-top bath at its centre, along with a free-standing shower and wooden floorboards. After a soothing night of sleep, take a walk through the woods to the ancient stones at Druid’s Temple, where you’ll have 360-degree views across the heather-covered moorland and rocky dales.

Nestled amongst the old stone houses of Helmsley, the Feversham Arms Hotel & Verbena Spa is a picturesque hideaway with snug rooms, a nature-inspired restaurant and a south-facing sun terrace. Spend the day at the Mediterranean-style spa, with its outdoor Jacuzzi and swimming pool. Invigorate your senses with a heat experience, which includes a journey through an aromatherapy room, salt inhalation chamber and alpine-scented sauna, plus foot spas and monsoon showers to cool down.

Inspired by nature, the Weathervane restaurant offers locally foraged food, along with sustainably sourced seafood such as butter-poached langoustines, Shetland mussels and a seared pavé of Loch Awe salmon. Bring your meal to a close with a platter of cheeses from the trolley, accompanied by walnut bread and fig chutneys. Order a bottle of champagne and engage in a truly decadent experience while looking out over the surrounding olive trees and topiary.

Sprawl out on an oversized bed in a poolside suite, which all come with soft duck down duvets, Egyptian cotton sheets and brightly coloured blankets. Each room in this character-filled 19th-century coaching inn is uniquely shaped and individually decorated. Stroll to the cobbled town square, browse the market stalls or simply absorb the timeless charm of this off-the-beaten-track town. For a tranquil experience, listen to the birdsong at the ruins of Rievaulx Abbey, hidden in a secluded valley on the River Rye.

Set in the quiet West Yorkshire countryside, Oulton Hall is a secluded 18th-century spa hotel near Leeds. Within its sandstone walls lies a serene health centre, along with over 150 bedrooms, an upscale restaurant and a champagne bar. The state-of-the-art spa comes with subdued lighting and dark mosaic tiling, reminiscent of an atmospheric Marrakesh hammam. Slip into the pool and listen to soothing music, or book the VIP suite and embrace the blissful ambience of your very own hot tub and steam room.

With crisp white tablecloths, a ruby red carpet and an elaborate chandelier at its centre, the Calverley Grill provides a lavish setting for lunch and dinner. Dine on classic British cuisine with a contemporary twist. The restaurant holds two AA rosettes and serves delicacies such as seared scallops and lobster bisque. For a particularly special occasion, opt for the butler dining experience on the terrace, overlooking the rolling hills of the Yorkshire Dales. The hotel’s staff have over 70 collective years of expertise, adding an extra special touch to your stay.

Use this trip away to engage in a spot of clay pigeon shooting or make the most of the hotel’s 27-hole golf course. The gently sloping grounds of the estate provide an idyllic backdrop, with an oval-shaped wooded copse, a tree-lined lake and a circular lily pond. Oulton Hall is also well-positioned for charming day trips. Explore the chic boutiques of Leeds, watch the thoroughbreds at Pontefract Racecourse or hike amid the windswept beauty of the Townclose Hills Nature Reserve.

Sitting at the gateway to the wild and rugged Yorkshire Dales, the Devonshire Arms has a stone-walled spa with a luxurious hot tub, steam room and sauna. With its award-winning restaurant and cocktail bar, this hotel has all the ingredients for a perfect weekend away for two. Wander through Strid Wood amid the deer before slipping into the bubbles of the hotel’s inviting hot tub.

Sample the nine-course seasonal tasting menu, which uses local ingredients including Iamb reared on the Duke of Devonshire’s Bolton Abbey Estate. If you fancy something more casual, indulge in the old-fashioned hospitality of the brasserie, with its hearty Sunday roast, hand-picked wine selection and sumptuous velvet armchairs. Sit back in the dining area, which offers far-reaching views across the carefully manicured lawns, to the hills and dales beyond.

Head down to the hotel’s kitchen garden, scented with the enticing aroma of sweet peas, woody rosemary and delicate lemon verbena. Heritage tomatoes, edible flowers and baby courgettes brighten up the greenhouse. Sink into an opulent four-poster bed in the Old Wing, which has been welcoming travellers since the 18th century, to bring your day to a close. Fresh milk and homemade biscuits from the sleep menu, designed to encourage sweet dreams, will help you drift into a soothing slumbe