We have visited several luxury Country House hotels in North Yorkshire in the North of Britain and trust that the following will help in your hunt for suitable exclusive Country House hostels in this beautiful rustic part of England. This area of the country has countless old English market cities and towns located in the state 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 river Wharfe at Bolton Abbey Nr Skipton in the Yorkshire Dales. The hotel is the property of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. A hearty welcome awaits-your baggage will be taken for you from your car to your bedroom that may be wonderfully allocated. We stayed in a room in the first 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 beautiful food and wine and there is also an excellent brasserie for informal dining. The spa is located across the road in what seems to be a converted barn and includes a small gym. The staff are extremely personable providing a top ~ first ~ firstclass service with nothing being too much difficulty. Having borrowed an umbrella and wellies which are offered by the hotel by the front door for your private use we took a short walk by the brook Wharfe in the snow to the ruined Abbey and then crossed the brook by way of the stepping stones. Returning to this fantastically allocated 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 should stay at The Devonshire Arms Country House Hotel – you will not 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 hamlet of Lastingham a few miles from the market city of Pickering where the North Yorkshire Moors train line is found. This Country House Hotel has been owned and run by the same family for many years with many guests returning time after time. Set in many 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 warmly greeted on arrival and taken directly to our room which was well appointed. We enjoyed tea and scones in the lounge which had a roaring fire-the Darjeeling tea is the best we have tasted. Dinner was memorable with the food being of a high standard as was the intensely private service – it was like staying in somebody’s home. You can’t fail but to chill in this typical Country House Hotel. Dogs are welcome.
Alan Hope and his wife Anne have stayed at numerous other exclusive Country House hotels in Britain.
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