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 suitable exclusive Country House hostels in this gorgeous agricultural part of England. This area of the country has many 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 private 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 friendly welcome awaits-your bags will be taken for you from your vehicle to your bedroom that will be wonderfully allocated. 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 beautiful wine and food and there’s also an excellent eaterie for informal dining. The spa is found across the road in what seems to be a converted barn and has a tiny gymnasium. The staff are intensely charming providing a top ~ first ~ firstclass service with nothing being too much difficulty. Having borrowed an umbrella and wellington boots which are offered by the hotel by the front door for your personal use we took a short walk by the river Wharfe in the snow to the ruined Abbey and then crossed the brook by way of the stepping stones. Returning to this beautifully 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 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 attractive town of Lastingham a few miles from the market town 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 a few 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 spectacular perspectives. We were tenderly greeted upon arrival and taken direct to our room which was well allocated. We enjoyed tea and scones in the lounge which had a roaring fire-the Darjeeling tea is the best we have tasted. Dinner was noteworthy with the food being of a high standard as was the highly private service – it was like staying in somebody’s home. You cannot fail but to chill in this standard Country House Hotel. Dogs are welcome.
Alan Hope and his other half Anne have stayed at countless other exclusive Country House hostels in England.
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