The Angel at Hetton near Skipton, described as “an absolute gem” won the title of the best place to stay in the North and Northeast by The Times and The Sunday Times. Meanwhile, Saltmoore in Whitby, which has a "spectacular" beach nearby, has received the title of the UK’s ‘best beach hotel’. “Excellence in design, facilities and value for money — whatever the room rate — are always key considerations, but two other vital criteria stood out this year: dining and service.”You can see The Times and The Sunday Times Best Places to Stay guide online. “Add in Wignall and his wife Johanna who remain laser-focused on finding the little touches that make a big difference and it becomes an absolute gem.”Why is Saltmoore the UK’s best beach hotel? (Image: Tripadvisor)Best Places to Stay in 2025 - North and North East full listBelow are all North and North East additions in this year’s 100 Best Places to Stay guide:The Angel at Hetton, North Yorkshire (regional Best Places to Stay 2025 winner)The Kirkstyle Inn, Northumberland – ‘best pub stay’Saltmoore, North Yorkshire – ‘best beach hotel’Simonstone Hall, North YorkshireThe Hare, North YorkshireThe Lime Tree Inn, North YorkshireThe Milner York, North YorkshireMiddleton Lodge, North YorkshireClaire Irvin, head of travel of The Times and The Sunday Times, commented: “The judging process for this year's Best Places To Stay awards has been as rigorous as ever, as our criteria combines with the ever-increasing importance our readers place on value for money in travel to find a shortlist worthy of their visit.

Source: The Times March 11, 2025 15:59 UTC