11 Yorkshire Hotels with Pool (2026)

Yorkshire is a county of wild moorland, rolling hills, a rugged coastline and cities filled with character, where cosy villages, grand country houses and historic market towns are all part of the landscape. Staying in a hotel with a pool feels like a real treat (especially in the UK), and the options here are varied. Whether you prefer a dip in a serene outdoor setting or a swim in a sophisticated indoor lap pool, Yorkshire's hotels with pools have something for every taste and budget. Take your pick from elegant spa hotels with heated indoor pools, charming retreats with excellent dining options or historic stays where you can unwind after a day of exploring Yorkshire’s many sights.

For foodies

• Just outside York, Middlethorpe Hall & Spa is an elegant National Trust country house that feels wonderfully removed from the city, despite being only minutes away. You will find wood-panelled rooms, antiques, open fires and peaceful gardens, plus an indoor pool to unwind in before dinner. The refined British restaurant is the real highlight, making it a top choice for food lovers.
• Set within 100 acres of woodland and gardens, Wood Hall Hotel & Spa is made for slow weekends. Rooms are spacious and feature all the comforts you would expect from a four-star hotel, including fluffy robes and flat-screen TVs. Book a Deluxe room for antique furniture, four-poster beds and roll-top baths. The spa and pool are the perfect way to spend lazy afternoons. End the day with beautifully presented seasonal British cooking in the two AA Rosette Georgian Restaurant.
• Rudding Park has everything food lovers could want, from kitchen garden produce to three excellent dining options, including the award-winning (three AA Rosettes) Horto Restaurant. Contemporary interiors feature striking artwork, oversized bathrooms and statement chandeliers. The outdoor pool, serene spa and golf course make it easy to hang around long after breakfast is finished.

• Hidden just off Helmsley’s market square, the Feversham Arms Hotel & Verbena Spa is a former coaching inn that's now a brilliant base for food lovers. The restaurant serves polished British dishes showcasing the best local Yorkshire ingredients, including North Sea halibut, Yorkshire lamb and local venison. Country-style rooms, a heated outdoor pool and a cosy lounge with roaring fires complete the picture.
• A characterful former blacksmith's, The Pheasant, Harome is all about exceptional food in a peaceful village setting. Warm country-house interiors feature wood burners, earthy tones and cosy corners, plus an indoor pool. The two AA Rosette restaurant by chef Vincenzo Raffone shines with inventive dishes featuring wild and foraged local ingredients. 
• Housed in York’s former railway headquarters, The Grand Hotel pairs striking period features with spacious contemporary rooms. After unwinding in the spa’s vaulted pool, settle into the AA Rosette restaurant for modern British cooking or sample a dram from the impressive whisky lounge. Keen foodies can join the half-day, full-day or evening courses at the award-winning cookery school.
• Set on the Bolton Abbey Estate, The Devonshire Arms Hotel and Spa is a dream for food lovers, with the restaurant serving beautifully crafted seasonal dishes. Individually designed rooms feature antiques and classic country-house touches, while the spa’s indoor pool is perfect after a day outdoors. A popular place for families, and romantics.

For the spa

• Hidden in woodland just minutes from the coast, Saltmoore is perfect for completely switching off. The adults-only indoor pool, sauna and treatment rooms are the ideal place to unwind after a day exploring the moors. The calm, understated rooms have underfloor heating, big beds with soft plump pillows, herbal teas and a cafetière, plus large, tiled bathrooms with a generous supply of Wildsmith products.
• Set within 250 acres of parkland, Swinton Park Hotel promises a slice of English stately-home living. Bedrooms are satisfyingly large and traditional in style, with a mix of antique furniture and solid country pieces. The modern spa features indoor and outdoor pools, thermal experiences, a sauna, heated loungers and an outdoor cedar hot tub. A variety of courses run throughout the year at the on-site cookery school, and there are two great restaurants to choose from.
• If the spa is your priority, Grantley Hall is hard to beat. The Three Graces Spa features hydrotherapy pools, a snow room, ice baths and an outdoor sauna. Indulgent rooms and suites are traditionally styled with antiques, sash windows, and fireplaces, while many have deep freestanding tubs as well. Five restaurants and beautiful gardens make it wonderfully easy to settle in here.

For classic Victorian charm

• The Principal York is housed in York’s grand Victorian station hotel. Expect soaring ceilings, Corinthian columns, landscaped gardens and fresh, contemporary interiors. Rooms are decorated in soothing shades of grey and offer relaxed, uncluttered style with a welcoming ‘tuck box’ of goodies. The best boast stunning views of the Minster. After a swim in the heated indoor pool, settle in for afternoon tea or modern British dining. A luxurious hotel ideal for exploring York from.

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