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4- and 5-star hotels in Middlesbrough
This shortlist gathers the 4- and 5-star hotels in Middlesbrough, from town-centre aparthotels to stone cottages on the edge of the North York Moors. It suits couples, families and business travellers who want a confirmed quality grade before they book.
Staying in Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough sits in the Tees Valley in north-east England, with the town centre, the Tees and the open country of the North York Moors all within reach. The hotels here are spread across that landscape: the closest to the middle are Linthorpe Terrace and Tees Valley Apartments on or near Linthorpe Road, followed by Leonardo Hotel Middlesbrough on Fry Street. Further out, addresses such as Carlton In Cleveland, Great Ayton, Great Broughton, Faceby, Ingleby Greenhow and Chop Gate place the cottages and country houses in the surrounding villages.
That spread decides who each stay suits. Couples and short-break visitors who want shops, restaurants and the town within walking distance should look at the Linthorpe Road and Fry Street addresses, which lie between 1.4 and 2.1 km from the centre. Families and groups get the most space in the houses and cottages with kitchens, gardens and high chairs. Business travellers are best served by Leonardo Hotel Middlesbrough, which has a 24 hour front desk, air conditioning and meeting facilities.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Weavers Cottage
Weavers Cottage Carlton In Cleveland, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereA 5-star cottage in Carlton In Cleveland, 13.9 km from the centre, with a fireplace and a garden for quiet evenings. The kitchen, complete with dishwasher and washing machine, makes longer stays easy, and free car parking is available on site. Pets are allowed. Suits families or groups who want a self-contained rural base.
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Blackthorn Gate Eastfields Farm Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Sauna
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereRated 4.9 out of 5 from 39 reviews, this 4-star property at Eastfields Farm sits 7.1 km from the centre. A sauna and games room give guests something to do indoors, while free car parking and free wifi cover the practical side. Pets are allowed and a patio adds outdoor space. Good for couples or families wanting a relaxed farm-style stay.
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Fry Street, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Parking
Why stay hereThe most central option here at 2.1 km from the centre, with 1255 reviews averaging 4.2 out of 5. An indoor pool and swimming pool, plus a fitness center and sauna, make it the pick for guests who want leisure facilities on site. A restaurant and bar, 24 hour front desk and air conditioning round out a full-service 4-star stay. Suits business travellers and city visitors.
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7 Beech Grove Road, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereA 4-star terrace property 1.4 km from the centre, rated 4.1 out of 5 from 210 reviews. Family rooms and a garden suit groups, and the kitchen with dishwasher, oven and washing machine supports longer self-catering stays. Free car parking and free wifi are included, and pets are allowed. A practical choice for those wanting to be close to town with home-style space.
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Park View Apartments, 323 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereThese 4-star apartments on Linthorpe Road lie 1.6 km from the centre. A kitchenette and kitchen, plus dishwasher and washing machine, make them well suited to longer visits, while family rooms and express check in add convenience. Free car parking and free wifi are provided. Good for families or contractors who prefer an apartment over a hotel room.
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Howe Hill Farm Ingleby Greenhow Great Ayton, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereSet at Howe Hill Farm in Ingleby Greenhow, 15.0 km from the centre, this 4-star cottage offers a garden and a fireplace-free kitchen with dishwasher, oven and washing machine. Golf course and fishing are among the facilities, and free car parking is on site. Pets are allowed. Suits guests wanting a rural self-catering base with countryside activities nearby.
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Brass Castle Lane Brass Castle Country House Accommodation, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Pool bar
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereA 4-star country house 4.8 km from the centre, with a spa and jacuzzi for guests who want to unwind on site. Family rooms and a terrace add flexibility, and free car parking and free wifi are included. Bars and a pool bar are available. Suits couples seeking a spa break or families wanting a quieter setting outside the town.
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Wood Cottage Cockflat Farm Chop Gate, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereThis 4-star cottage at Cockflat Farm in Chop Gate is 18.8 km from the centre. A fireplace and garden give it a cosy rural feel, and the kitchen with dishwasher, oven and washing machine supports self-catering stays. Free car parking is available. Suits guests who want a remote countryside retreat away from Middlesbrough.
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Easby House Easby Great Ayton, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereLocated at Easby House in Great Ayton, 11.9 km from the centre, this 4-star cottage has a fireplace and garden. The kitchen includes a dishwasher, oven and washing machine, and fishing is among the facilities. Free car parking is provided. Suits families or groups wanting a self-catering base in the countryside.
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The Lodge Ingleby Greenhow Great Ayton, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereA 4-star cottage in Ingleby Greenhow, 14.2 km from the centre, with a jacuzzi alongside a fireplace and garden. The kitchen with dishwasher, oven and washing machine makes it suited to longer stays, and golf course and fishing are nearby facilities. Free car parking is on site and pets are allowed. Good for families or groups.
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21 Wroxton Close Ts5 7Af Middlesbrough United Kingdom, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
Why stay hereA 4-star property on Wroxton Close, 2.8 km from the centre, offering family rooms and non smoking rooms. Free car parking and a laundry service cover the essentials for a straightforward stay. Suits guests who want simple, close-in accommodation without extra facilities.
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Rose Cottage Faceby, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereThis 4-star cottage in Faceby, 15.4 km from the centre, centres on a fireplace and garden. The kitchen with dishwasher and washing machine supports self-catering, and free car parking is available. Pets are allowed. Suits couples or small groups wanting a quiet rural stay.
See Rose CottageRiverside Chapel
4A High Street Great Ayton, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereA 4-star property on Great Ayton's High Street, 9.3 km from the centre, with a games room and table tennis for indoor entertainment. A garden and kitchen with dishwasher and washing machine add practicality, and free car parking is provided. Pets are allowed. Suits families or groups wanting space and activities in a village setting.
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14 Kirkby Lane Great Broughton, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereSet on Kirkby Lane in Great Broughton, 12.7 km from the centre, this 4-star cottage has a fireplace and garden. Golf course access and a kitchen with dishwasher and oven suit active self-catering guests, and free car parking is on site. Pets are allowed. Good for families or groups.
See ParvaBluebells Cottage
Chop Gate, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA 4-star cottage in Chop Gate, 17.0 km from the centre, with a fireplace, terrace and patio. Fishing and a river are among the facilities, while free wifi, free car parking and a kitchen with dishwasher and washing machine cover practical needs. Suits guests wanting a rural riverside retreat with room to spread out.
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The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Pool or spa | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weavers Cottage | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | 13.9 km |
| Blackthorn Gate | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | 7.1 km |
| Leonardo Hotel Middlesbrough | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | 2.1 km |
| Linthorpe Terrace | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | 1.4 km |
| Tees Valley Apartments | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 1.6 km |
| Horseshoe Cottage | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | 15.0 km |
| Brass Castle Country House Accommodation | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | 4.8 km |
| Wood Cottage | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 18.8 km |
| Beechwood Cottage | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 11.9 km |
| The Lodge | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | 14.2 km |
| Wroxton Close | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 2.8 km |
| Rose Cottage | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | 15.4 km |
| Riverside Chapel | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | 9.3 km |
| Parva | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | 12.7 km |
| Bluebells Cottage | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 17.0 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Linthorpe Terrace and Tees Valley Apartments both list family rooms, kitchens and washing machines, and sit 1.4 and 1.6 km from the centre. Wroxton Close offers family rooms with free parking at 2.8 km, and Horseshoe Cottage adds a garden, high chairs and cots for a country stay.
Linthorpe Terrace · Tees Valley Apartments · Wroxton Close · Horseshoe Cottage
Best reviewed
Blackthorn Gate is the top-scoring hotel in this shortlist with 4.9 out of 5 from 39 reviews. Leonardo Hotel Middlesbrough follows with 4.2 out of 5 from 1,255 reviews, the largest review base here. Linthorpe Terrace scores 4.1 out of 5 from 210 reviews.
Blackthorn Gate · Leonardo Hotel Middlesbrough · Linthorpe Terrace
Closest to the centre
Linthorpe Terrace is 1.4 km from the centre, Tees Valley Apartments 1.6 km and Leonardo Hotel Middlesbrough 2.1 km. Wroxton Close lies 2.8 km out. All four keep you in town, within the shortest distances on this list.
Linthorpe Terrace · Tees Valley Apartments · Leonardo Hotel Middlesbrough · Wroxton Close
With pets
Most are cottages or country houses with gardens, and all except Blackthorn Gate and Linthorpe Terrace lie in the surrounding villages rather than the town itself.
Weavers Cottage · Blackthorn Gate · Linthorpe Terrace · Horseshoe Cottage · The Lodge · Rose Cottage
Where to stay in Middlesbrough
Great Ayton
Four properties carry Great Ayton addresses: Horseshoe Cottage at Ingleby Greenhow, Beechwood Cottage at Easby, The Lodge at Ingleby Greenhow and Riverside Chapel on the High Street. They lie 9.3 to 15.0 km from Middlesbrough centre. Expect cottages and a converted chapel with gardens, fireplaces, kitchens and, at Riverside Chapel, a games room and table tennis.
Our picks here: Horseshoe Cottage · Beechwood Cottage · The Lodge · Riverside Chapel
Chop Gate
Wood Cottage at Cockflat Farm and Bluebells Cottage both sit at Chop Gate, 17.0 and 18.8 km from the centre, the furthest addresses on this shortlist. Both are cottages with gardens, kitchens and fireplaces; Bluebells Cottage adds a patio, terrace and picnic area, and Wood Cottage takes pets.
Our picks here: Wood Cottage · Bluebells Cottage
Questions, answered
Which hotel here is closest to Middlesbrough centre?
Linthorpe Terrace is the closest at 1.4 km from the centre, followed by Tees Valley Apartments at 1.6 km and Leonardo Hotel Middlesbrough at 2.1 km. The cottages and country houses at Great Ayton, Faceby, Great Broughton, Ingleby Greenhow and Chop Gate are 9.3 to 18.8 km away.
Which of these hotels has the best guest rating?
Blackthorn Gate has the highest score, 4.9 out of 5 from 39 reviews. Leonardo Hotel Middlesbrough scores 4.2 out of 5 from 1,255 reviews and Linthorpe Terrace 4.1 out of 5 from 210 reviews. The remaining properties on this shortlist have no guest rating in the data.
Do any of these hotels have a pool or spa?
Leonardo Hotel Middlesbrough is the only one: it lists an indoor pool, swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi and fitness centre. Brass Castle Country House Accommodation lists a spa, jacuzzi and pool bar, and Blackthorn Gate has a sauna. The cottages have no pool or spa facilities.
Which hotels here allow pets?
Weavers Cottage, Blackthorn Gate, Linthorpe Terrace, Horseshoe Cottage, The Lodge, Rose Cottage, Riverside Chapel, Parva and Bluebells Cottage all accept pets. Most are cottages or country houses with gardens, which suits guests travelling with a dog.
Which hotels are best for families?
Linthorpe Terrace and Tees Valley Apartments list family rooms and kitchens, with cots available at Linthorpe Terrace. Wroxton Close also has family rooms. Horseshoe Cottage, Beechwood Cottage and The Lodge provide cots and high chairs, and Riverside Chapel has a games room and table tennis.
Do these hotels have free parking?
Most do: Weavers Cottage, Blackthorn Gate, Linthorpe Terrace, Tees Valley Apartments, Horseshoe Cottage, Brass Castle Country House Accommodation, Wood Cottage, Beechwood Cottage, The Lodge, Wroxton Close, Riverside Chapel, Parva and Bluebells Cottage all list free car parking. Leonardo Hotel Middlesbrough and Rose Cottage list parking.
Is breakfast available at any of these hotels?
Leonardo Hotel Middlesbrough lists breakfast and has restaurant and bar facilities. The other properties in this shortlist are self-catering: kitchens are listed at Linthorpe Terrace, Tees Valley Apartments, Horseshoe Cottage, Wood Cottage, Beechwood Cottage, The Lodge, Rose Cottage, Riverside Chapel, Parva, Bluebells Cottage and Weavers Cottage.
Which hotel works best for a business trip?
Leonardo Hotel Middlesbrough, at 2.1 km from the centre, lists a 24 hour front desk, air conditioning, a desk, copy facilities, banquet space, lifts and room service. Tees Valley Apartments offers express check in and a kitchenette for longer working stays.