We have visited several luxury Country House hotels in North Yorkshire in the North of England and trust the following will help in your hunt for appropriate exclusive Country House hostels in this beautiful agricultural part of England. This area of the country has numerous old English market cities and towns found within the national Parks of the North Yorkshire Moors and the Yorkshire Dales.
The following Country House hotels all have our personal recommendation:-
The Devonshire Arms Country House Hotel - located by the stream Wharfe at Bolton Abbey Nr Skipton in the Yorkshire Dales. The hotel belongs to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. A friendly welcome awaits-your bags will be taken for you from your car to your bedroom that may be wonderfully appointed. We stayed in a room in the original part of the hotel which had a pony racing theme. Fires burn in inclement weather in the entrance hall and the lounges. The Michelin starred cafe serves exquisite food and drink and there is also a superb brasserie for informal dining. The spa is located across the road in what appears to be a converted barn and includes a small gym. The staff are intensely personable providing a top ~ first ~ first-class service with nothing being too much difficulty. Having borrowed an umbrella and wellies which are provided by the hotel by the front door for your personal use we took a short walk by the stream Wharfe in the snow to the ruined Abbey and then crossed the river by way of the stepping stones. Returning to this fantastically designated Country House Hotel we enjoyed tea and scones in front of a roaring fire in one of the lounges. If you’re visiting the Yorkshire Dales you have to stay at The Devonshire Arms Country House Hotel - you won’t be disappointed. In reality dogs are warmly welcomed the hotel having two resident dogs who will appreciate sharing your biscuits!
Lastingham Grange - found in the beautiful town of Lastingham a few miles from the market city of Pickering where the North Yorkshire Moors train line is located. This Country House Hotel has been owned and run by the same family for many years with many guests returning time upon time. Set in several acres including beautifully maintained gardens you can walk out of the front door of the hotel and within a 5 minute walk be on the North Yorkshire Moors enjoying impressive perspectives. We were tenderly greeted on arrival and taken directly to our room which was well elected. We enjoyed tea and scones in the lounge which had a roaring fire-the Darjeeling tea is the best we have tasted. Dinner was unusual with the food being of a high standard as was the highly private service - it was like staying in someone’s home. You can’t fail but to relax in this classic Country House Hotel. Dogs are welcome.
Alan Hope and his better half Anne have stayed at many other exclusive Country House hotels in Britain.
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