Crathorne Hall Hotel in North Yorkshire is offering an autumn retreat package with complimentary room upgrades and dining extras, priced from £240 per night. The 37-bedroom country house hotel, which dates back to 1906, is about an hour's drive from Newcastle and overlooks the Leven Valley on the edge of the Yorkshire Moors.
Amber Hours Retreat details
The Hand Picked Hotels group has launched its Amber Hours Retreat for stays at all of its UK locations until the end of November. Guests booking a one-night stay receive a complimentary room upgrade and an Autumn Champagne Afternoon Tea. Stays of two nights or more also include a specially created three-course autumn dinner.
The offer is available at more than a dozen Hand Picked Hotels properties across Southern England, the Midlands, Cheshire, Yorkshire and Scotland. For those in the North East, the nearest option is Crathorne Hall, set in the Tees Valley with the historic market town of Yarm an eight-minute drive away.
Dining and local attractions
The hotel's Leven Restaurant offers a seasonal menu featuring local produce such as wood pigeon from the Yorkshire Dales, pork from Bishop Auckland, and cheeses from Harrogate. The surrounding countryside provides scenic walks, while Yarm's Georgian high street hosts a range of shops and eateries.
Crathorne Hall, also a popular wedding venue, holds an average rating of 4.5 out of five stars from more than 1,300 reviews on Tripadvisor. One guest described it as a "peaceful paradise", praising the elegant hotel and friendly staff. Another called the location "idyllic", noting the property's "charm, character and history in abundance".
Other options and spa packages
Hand Picked Hotels is also offering an Amber Hours Autumn Spa Break for Two at selected locations. This two-night package includes breakfast, an Autumn Champagne Afternoon Tea, a 50-minute Tranquillity Pro Sleep Ritual for two, use of spa facilities, and a complimentary 200ml Tranquillity Pro Sleep Bath and Body Oil by Comfort Zone.
For travellers from the North East, the Wood Hall Hotel & Spa near Wetherby is around a 90-minute drive from Newcastle, while Norton House Hotel & Spa near Edinburgh is a Victorian country house set in 55 acres of gardens and grounds. The Amber Hours Retreat at Crathorne Hall is available for stays up until November 30.
