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 hunt for appropriate exclusive Country House hostels in this gorgeous agricultural part of Britain. This area of the country has numerous old English market towns and hamlets found within 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 – found by the brook 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 baggage will be taken for you from your vehicle to your bedroom that will be fantastically designated. 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 wine and food and there is also a brilliant brasserie for informal dining. The spa is found across the road in what seems to be a converted barn and contains a little gymnasium. The staff are very charming providing a top ~ first ~ first-class service with nothing being too much trouble. Having borrowed an umbrella and wellington boots which are provided by the hotel by the front door for your private 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 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 will not be disappointed. Incidentally dogs are tenderly welcomed the hotel having two resident dogs who will appreciate sharing your biscuits!
Lastingham Grange – located in the attractive hamlet of Lastingham a few miles from the market town of Pickering where the North Yorkshire Moors railway is found. This Country House Hotel has been owned and run by the same family for a few years with many guests returning time after 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 views. We were tenderly greeted upon arrival and taken direct 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 personal service – it was like staying in someone’s home. You can’t fail but to chill in this classic Country House Hotel. Dogs are welcome.
Alan Hope and his other half Anne have stayed at numerous other exclusive Country House hotels in Britain.
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