8 THE WHITE SWAN INN YORKSHIRE

WHY? Because you’re right by the Yorkshire moors (windswept walks), Helmsley (cute shops, a castle) and Whitby (beach, fresh seafood). Also, the old-fashioned snug and bar are like something out of a Dickens novel, and its restaurant serves local fare such as slow-roasted pork belly and lobster. Book a Hideaway Room if you’re a couple (they’re bigger). From £99 per night (including breakfast); White-swan.co.uk