We have visited several luxury Country House hostels in North Yorkshire in the North of England and trust that the following will help in your search for appropriate exclusive Country House hostels in this gorgeous rural part of Britain. This area of the country has countless old English market cities and villages found in 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 is owned by the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. A hearty welcome awaits-your luggage will be taken for you from your vehicle to your bedroom that may be beautifully allocated. We stayed in a room in the original part of the hotel which had a horse racing theme. Fires burn in inclement weather in the entrance hall and the lounges. The Michelin starred restaurant serves beautiful wine and food and there’s also a superb brasserie for informal dining. The spa is located across the road in what seems to be a converted barn and has a small gymnasium. The staff are extremely friendly providing a top ~ first ~ first-class service with nothing being too much trouble. Having borrowed an umbrella and wellies 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 river by way of the stepping stones. Returning to this fantastically appointed Country House Hotel we enjoyed tea and scones in front of a roaring fire in one of the lounges. If you are visiting the Yorkshire Dales you have to stay at The Devonshire Arms Country House Hotel - you will not be disappointed. Actually dogs are tenderly welcomed the hotel having 2 resident dogs who will appreciate sharing your biscuits!
Lastingham Grange - located in the attractive town of Lastingham a few miles from the market town 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 five minute walk be on the North Yorkshire Moors enjoying spectacular perspectives. We were warmly greeted upon 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 noteworthy with the food being of a high standard as was the highly personal service - it was like staying in someone’s home. You can’t fail but to relax in this standard 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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