10 Exceptional Hotels near National Parks
If you're planning a UK break, you could do worse than head to one of the 15 National Parks we're lucky enough to have scattered across Britain. Below we've put together a list of our favourite hotels near some of the country's top parks, so you can make the most of your time away. Many of these properties offer special extras for Travelzoo members.
Bovey Castle (Dartmoor)
Location: North Bovey, Devon
Why we love it: This hotel is a destination in its own right, offering cocktail-making classes, clay-pigeon shooting, horse riding, archery, falconry, golf and fly-fishing, plus plenty more besides. There's also a spa, a swimming pool with views over Dartmoor National Park, a sauna, a steam room, a Jacuzzi and a gym. 
What's nearby: Dartmoor National Park for starters, which surrounds the hotel. There are 450 miles of paths to explore on foot, by bike or on horseback, which will take you past granite tors, heather moorlands and secluded woods. Go and see Grimspound, a prehistoric settlement dating back to the Bronze Age, visit the House of Marbles (free entry), or learn about 200 years of prison life at Dartmoor Prison Museum.
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Pebble Beach (New Forest)
Location: New Milton, Hampshire
Why we love it: You get the best of both the coast and the countryside, as this clifftop hotel has views of the Isle of Wight and Needles, whilst being only a 10-minute drive from the New Forest. The restaurant has an AA Rosette, an AA Breakfast award, and was listed in The Daily Telegraph's list of Britain's best beach cafes and restaurants. It also has a deli and café next door, selling local produce and beer from the local microbrewery. 
What's nearby: In 1079 the New Forest was declared a royal hunting forest by William the Conqueror. Grazing rights were put in place to allow the deer and boar to run freely; it's this that's shaped the forest into what we see today - look out for the free-roaming cattle and the famous New Forest pony. One of the most popular villages to visit is Beaulieu, home to the National Motor Museum, Palace House and the abbey. The Rufus Stone near Minstead is an interesting spot; it's said to be where King William II was killed with an arrow whilst hunting in 1100AD.
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Arundell Arms (Dartmoor & Exmoor)
Location: Lifton, Devon
Why we love it: This 300-year-old family-run inn has a 2-AA-Rosette restaurant that showcases local produce. It's also "one of England's major hotels for country sports and fly fishing", according to The Good Food Guide - the hotel owns 20 miles of fishing rights on the River Tamar.
What's nearby: Cycle the Granite Way, an 11-mile path along a former railway line from Okehampton to Lydford; on the way you'll see Meldon Quarry, Sourton Tors and Lydford Gorge. Alternatively, visit Parsonage Farm at the War Horse Valley Country Farm Park, the farm that inspired the novel War Horse. There's a War Horse and World War I exhibition, a display of old farming machinery and a farming area with micro-pigs, alpacas, ponies and rabbits.
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The Lake Country House & Spa (Brecon Beacons & Pembrokeshire)
Location: Llangammarch Wells, Powys
Why we love it: This former hunting lodge has a 3-acre lake in the grounds, plus thick woods and rhododendron-lined pathways. Inside you'll find a restaurant with a 300-strong wine list. There's also a spa with an indoor pool, a sauna and an outdoor hot tub that overlooks the lake.
What's nearby: Walking, cycling, horse riding, abseiling, caving and mountain biking are just some of the things you can do in the Brecon Beacons. It's also an International Dark Sky Reserve, making it ideal for stargazing. The Usk Reservoir, a 45-minute drive from the hotel, is an ideal spot to set up your telescope. On top of all the activities, there are numerous towns to visit, including Brecon, which has a 12th-century cathedral.
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Penmaenuchaf Hall Hotel (Snowdonia)
Location: Penmaenpool, Dolgellau, Wales
Why we love it: This Victorian Mansion, in the heart of Snowdonia National Park, has an AA-Rosette-awarded restaurant and a VisitWales Gold Award. To add to its list of accolades, the property has an AA Inspector's Choice Award for outstanding levels of hospitality and service. Each bedroom has views of the Mawddach Valley and there are fruit baskets in the corridors.
What's nearby: For walkers, Snowdonia is heaven - there are nine mountain ranges and numerous coastal paths along the Llŷn Peninsula. Other highlights include Portmeirion, an Italian-style village with shops and cafes, the Snowdon Mountain Railway that runs from Llanberis to Snowdon's summit, and Slate Llechwedd Caverns, where you can do a deep mine tour down the steepest cable railway in Britain to discover mining stories spanning the past 160 years.
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Chateau Rhianfa (Snowdonia)
Location: Beaumaris, Anglesey, Wales
Why we love it: This place has everything - a gym, a hot tub, a sauna, a tennis court, a private jetty and a cellar for wine tasting. Guided walks and speed-boat trips can also be arranged with the hotel. It was modelled after the 16th-century castles of the Loire Valley and has knockout views of the Menai Strait.
What's nearby: The Isle of Anglesey is home to historic towns and unspoilt coastline, and is a hub for watersports. Alternatively, head to Gwydyr Stables near Betws-y-Coed in Snowdonia National Park, and go on a hack along traffic-free bridleways through Snowdon's Eastern foothills.
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Holdsworth House (Peak District & Yorkshire Dales)
Location: Halifax, Yorkshire
Why we love it: Holdsworth House has had its fair share of celebrity guests, including The Beatles, who checked in for John Lennon's 24th birthday, and Jaime Oliver; it's now recommended on Jamie's Guide to the Best of British Food mobile app. This 17th-century Jacobean manor has a 2-AA-Rosette restaurant and recently featured in the BBC drama "Last Tango in Halifax".
What's nearby: Holdsworth House is set conveniently between the Peak District (encompassing 555 square miles and 450 protected monuments) and the Yorkshire Dales, a vast swathe of limestone upland criss-crossed with rivers and hills, and dotted with beautiful stone houses. Haworth, the former home of the Brontë sisters, is a 20-minute drive away. For a family day out visit Bolton Abbey in Wharfdale to see the ruins of the 12th-century Augustinian monastery or go for a walk, passing across the 60 stepping stones to a beach area that's ideal for paddling.
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Cedar Manor Hotel & Restaurant (Lake District)
Location: Windermere, Cumbria
Why we love it: Few Lake District hotels boast as many awards as the Cedar Manor Hotel & Restaurant. Cumbria Tourism voted it Best Small Hotel of the Year in 2014, VisitEngland gave it the coveted Award for Excellence in 2015, and it's ranked the best hotel in Windermere by TripAdvisor users. 
What's nearby: The Lake District is home to about 100 lakes and tarns and England's highest mountain, Scafell Pike, so you won't run out of things to do. The hotel is less than a quarter of a mile from Lake Windermere via a nearby bridle path. You can rent an electric bike from the hotel for £25 per day, including maps. Coniston Water, half an hour away, has a steam yacht gondola, which you can board for a 45-minute trip from Coniston Pier to Brantwood.
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Inn on the Square (Lake District)
Location: Keswick, Cumbria
Why we love it: This Scandi-style hotel in Keswick's bustling market square was renovated in 2015. The Brossen Steakhouse has an AA Rosette and there are two cosy bars serving hearty pub grub. All the beds are handmade by local craftsmen and Herdwick Bedrooms are named after local Herdwick sheep.
What's nearby: Being in the centre of Keswick, the hotel has tearooms, shops, gardens and museums on its doorstep. Derwentwater, a 3-mile-long body of water surrounded by wooded fells, is a 10-minute walk away; try the 8-mile hike around the shores or take a cruise from Keswick pier. Castlerigg Stone Circle, formed in around 3000 BC and Skiddaw, a 931-metre mountain, are also nearby.
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Macdonald Linden Hall, Golf & Country Club (Northumberland)
Location: Morpeth, Northumberland
Why we love it: This Georgian property, set in 450 acres with views of the Cheviot Hills, has a 2-AA-Rosette restaurant, a sumptuous spa with a gym, a 12-metre indoor heated pool, a sauna and a Jacuzzi, plus an 18-hole golf course with a driving range.
What's nearby: Northumberland National Park covers more than 400 square miles, making it one big adventure playground. You could walk along World Heritage Site Hadrian's Wall at Hexham, see rock art formations dating back to the Iron Age at Yeavering Bell, or follow in Harry Potter's footsteps by learning to ride a broomstick at Alnwick Castle. On top of that, Northumberland officially has the darkest skies in England, so spotting the Northern Lights isn't a rarity here - the Simonside Hills are a good starting point and are a 35-minute drive from the hotel.
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