Breaks in Yorkshire Dales

Swaledale, North Yorkshire

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Whether you’re looking for a relaxed escape to the country, a seaside getaway or a busy and exciting city break, our hotels in Yorkshire have something to offer. Reconnect with nature in the gorgeous North Yorkshire Moors, enjoy some of the best shopping outside London in Leeds or Sheffield, or enjoy one of the hundreds of pubs York has on offer.

England’s biggest county is also its most diverse, making it an ideal destination for your short break or getaway; you could just as easily find yourself relaxing in a spa bath or tea room in pretty Harrogate as visiting top attractions like The Deep or taking in a rugby match in the emerging cultural city of Hull. Our Yorkshire hotels are superbly positioned for exploring the region, recently named one of the world’s top tourist destinations.

• The inaugural Tour de Yorkshire kicked off the first May Bank Holiday in 2015. There's a whole array of places to go and things to do along the route which can be found on our brand new, dedicated page!

• Our hotels in York are simply perfect for discovering this popular and historic city; find yourself walking the walls, visiting gorgeous York Minster, shopping on The Shambles or touring the streets on a creepy Ghost Walk.

• For cosmopolitan shopping, fine dining and top class music and sporting events, our hotels in Leeds are superbly positioned for discovering the best of West Yorkshire – check out the fantastic theatre, dance and Opera the city is becoming known for too!

• The Crucible Theatre is also one of the region’s best, known for its incredible year-round programme and for hosting the World Snooker Championships, and Meadowhall has some of the best shopping – two great reasons to check out our hotels in Sheffield.

• For a break near the seaside, there’s nowhere finer than gothic Whitby. Or, for great entertainment and good old fashioned charm, look through our hotels in Scarborough.

An excellent choice for your next short break destination, check out our hotels in Yorkshire in the list below.

Hotels in Yorkshire

A city rich and history and culture, Bradford is fast becoming one of the go-to cities for a short break in the north. Home to some of the most spectacular festivals and events, finest Asian cuisine, beautiful Yorkshire countryside and fascinating art galleries, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy in Bradford and the surrounding area.

Number of hotels in this location - 12

Based on 35 reviews

Offering direct flights to over 45 destinations worldwide, the Doncaster/Sheffield Airport is becoming increasingly popular with holidaymakers across the UK, and our hotels near Robin Hood Airport provide the perfect base for a pre or post-flight stay.

Number of hotels in this location - 4

Based on 1 review

Halifax and Huddersfield offer an array of attractions and sights for the whole family to enjoy, from the architectural must-sees, highlights like the Square Chapel Centre and cultural hotspots such as Kirklee Art Gallery and the Lawrence Batley Theatre. Our hotels in Halifax and Huddersfield make it easy to explore all of these great places and more, including:

Number of hotels in this location - 10

Based on 32 reviews

We offer a great range of Harrogate hotels, perfect for discovering this European spa town with a glamorous heritage. Our wide selection of hotels in Harrogate have some great facilities to provide a welcome break from all the shopping and sightseeing you’ll be doing. Make the most of your short break in Harrogate and pre-book return rail travel with us when you book one of our Harrogate hotels, for one great package price.

Number of hotels in this location - 24

Based on 612 reviews

The Humber Bridge stands proudly as a gateway into this vibrant metropolitan, a stunning sight when entering the city. Announced as the UK City of Culture for 2017, Hull is becoming more and more popular with short break lovers, and our hotels in Hull make it possible to enjoy all of its best bits with ease, including:

Number of hotels in this location - 14

Based on 107 reviews

Set at the edge of the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, the picturesque spa town of Ilkley offers a tranquil setting for your short break or getaway. Our Ilkley hotels are perfectly situated for you to take in the amazing scenery of the area, visit its quaint market towns, and head out for country walks you simply won’t forget.

Number of hotels in this location - 7

Based on 78 reviews

With award-winning attractions, exciting events, a fantastic nightlife and fabulous restaurants all at hand, Leeds hotels are just the right choice for an exciting short break. The city is one of the UK?s largest, most contemporary and most vibrant ? perfect for shopping, a theatre break, soaking up the culture or sumptuous dining, Leeds is not to be overlooked.

Number of hotels in this location - 31

Based on 462 reviews

As the primary airport in Yorkshire, Leeds Bradford Airport offers flights to over 65 Domestic, European and International destinations, and our hotels near Leeds Bradford Airport are the perfect way to kick-start your short break. Located just 8 miles from Bradford and 9 miles from Leeds, the airport offers great road links if travelling by car and has frequent connections to bus and rail networks.

Number of hotels in this location - 6

Based on 25 reviews

An area of outstanding beauty, the North York Moors in North Yorkshire make up a National Park that extends from the Hambleton Hills near Thirsk in the west, all the way to the coast of the North Sea in the east. There are plenty of North York Moors hotels dotted throughout the region that provide an ideal base for exploring the stunning landscape. From rugged coastline to colourful expanses of heather moorland, there is a breathtaking variety of terrains to discover when staying in our hotels in the North York Moors, making it a perfect region for lovers of the outdoors. Our North York Moors hotels are the perfect place to stay for enjoying the walk ways, cycle paths and bridleways that extend across the vicinity. Despite consisting of vast areas of wide open spaces, the Moors are accessible; with four main roads crossing from north to south and an east to west rail link from Whitby to Middlesbrough, making our North York Moors hotels easy to reach. The Moorsbus Network also offers an alternative way of navigating the area for those staying in our hotels in the North York Moors.

Based on 66 reviews

Halfway between Sheffield and Doncaster, Rotherham is ideally placed for a short break in West Yorkshire. Staying at hotels in Rotherham you are just a short drive from shopping at the renowned Meadowhall centre, where you’ll find all the usual high street names and a great food court.