| the warm, contemporary rooms feature tea and coffeemaking facilities, flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi. occupying 5 adjoining victorian townhouses, this laid-back hotel is 2 blocks from the harrogate international centre, a 10-minute walk from valley gardens and an 11-minute walk from harrogate train station. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. all rooms also include en suite bathrooms with rainfall showers. a cosy bistro with a relaxed bar offers traditional british fare, and limited parking is available
Manchester Airport 1 hr 38
Newby Hall & Gardens (30 min)
Georgian house & gardens on 25 acres, with a shop, exhibits & a seasonal kids' adventure playground. Knaresborough Castle (12 min)
Romantic ruined fortress from 1300s with Norman heritage, on a green clifftop with river views. Ripon Cathedral (21 min)
CofE place of worship, founded in 672AD, with a Saxon crypt, Perpendicular-style nave and a library. RHS Garden Harlow Carr (8 min)
Specially designed gardens reflecting the Yorkshire landscape with trails, a log maze and tea rooms. Ripley Castle (9 min)
Privately occupied country Baronet's seat, open for events and tours of the house and grounds. Turkish Baths Harrogate (7 min) Valley Gardens Harrogate (13 min)
A park with colourful seasonal flower displays, skate park, kids' playground, and Art Deco pavilion. Harewood House (24 min)
18th-century stately home with Robert Adam-designed interiors, priceless art and landscaped garden. Fountains Abbey (22 min)
The riverside remains of a medieval abbey form the focal point of an 18th-century landscaped garden. Stockeld Park (16 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. Royal Pump Room Museum (9 min)
Museum in the pump house recounting Harrogate's story as a spa town, plus sulphur water tasting. Roundhay Park (33 min)
Spacious nature area with gardens, walking trails & lakes, plus 2 playgrounds & sports fields. Mother Shipton's Cave (10 min)
Park linked to a legendary prophesying witch, with a cave and well that can turns things to stone. The Stray (4 min)
Grassy stretch of protected parkland dating back to the 1700s, known for its lane of cherry trees. | 
