| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. a block from the valley gardens in central harrogate, this sophisticated hotel in a townhouse with a courtyard is 7 minutes' walk from harrogate international centre and 17 minutes from harrogate train station. the contemporary rooms all offer en suite bathrooms, free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as tea and coffeemaking facilities. full english breakfast is provided. there's an elegant pan-asian restaurant and a cocktail bar, as well as a seasonal patio. upgraded rooms add sitting areas and ipod docking stations, and the sole suite adds a separate lounge
Manchester Airport 1 hr 37
Turkish Baths Harrogate (4 min) RHS Garden Harlow Carr (7 min)
Specially designed gardens reflecting the Yorkshire landscape with trails, a log maze and tea rooms. The Stray (6 min)
Grassy stretch of protected parkland dating back to the 1700s, known for its lane of cherry trees. Ripley Castle (9 min)
Privately occupied country Baronet's seat, open for events and tours of the house and grounds. Knaresborough Castle (14 min)
Romantic ruined fortress from 1300s with Norman heritage, on a green clifftop with river views. Roundhay Park (32 min)
Spacious nature area with gardens, walking trails & lakes, plus 2 playgrounds & sports fields. Valley Gardens Harrogate (5 min)
A park with colourful seasonal flower displays, skate park, kids' playground, and Art Deco pavilion. Fountains Abbey (22 min)
The riverside remains of a medieval abbey form the focal point of an 18th-century landscaped garden. Royal Pump Room Museum (1 min)
Museum in the pump house recounting Harrogate's story as a spa town, plus sulphur water tasting. Mother Shipton's Cave (12 min)
Park linked to a legendary prophesying witch, with a cave and well that can turns things to stone. Tropical World (28 min)
Greenhouses filled with UK's largest tropical plant and animal collections outside of Kew Gardens. Stockeld Park (19 min)
Centre of a vast agricultural estate with an 'enchanted forest', toadstool seats and yew-tree maze. National Trust - Brimham Rocks (21 min)
Area with 400 acres of moorland featuring unique rock formations, with a refreshment kiosk & shop. Harewood House (23 min)
18th-century stately home with Robert Adam-designed interiors, priceless art and landscaped garden. Newby Hall & Gardens (30 min)
Georgian house & gardens on 25 acres, with a shop, exhibits & a seasonal kids' adventure playground. | 
