We have visited several luxury Country House hostels in North Yorkshire in the North of Britain and trust the following will help in your hunt for acceptable exclusive Country House hotels in this stunning agricultural part of Britain. This area of the country has many old English market towns and villages located in the countrywide 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 warm welcome awaits-your bags will be taken for you from your vehicle to your bedroom that will 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 wonderful food and drink and there is also a brilliant restaurant for informal dining. The spa is located across the road in what appears to be a converted barn and contains a little gymnasium. The staff are intensely charming providing a top ~ first ~ first-class 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 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 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 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 impressive perspectives. We were warmly 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 unusual with the food being of a high standard as was the intensely private service – it was like staying in somebody’s home. You cannot fail but to chill in this classic Country House Hotel. Dogs are welcome.
Alan Hope and his better half Anne have stayed at many other exclusive Country House hostels in Britain.
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