Two North East hotels have been named among the best to book in the UK this spring.
Boutique hotel The Cookie Jar in Alnwick, Northumberland, and The Rose & Crown in Romaldkirk, County Durham, both made the list in the Times and Sunday Times. This follows the same publication recommending Seaham Hall, the Whittling House in Alnmouth, and Beadnell Towers among the nation's best hotels to stay in 2023.
Situated in a historical building in the heart of Alnwick, the Convent of Mercy, the Cookie Jar's owners have renovated 11 rooms and suites aiming to offer a luxurious but homely experience, with a quirky touch.