The Devonshire Arms Country House Hotel
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 acceptable exclusive Country House hostels in this beautiful rustic part of England. This area of the country has countless old English market towns and towns found within the national Parks of the North Yorkshire Moors and the Yorkshire Dales.
The following Country House hostels 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 is the property of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. A hearty welcome awaits-your baggage will be taken for you from your automobile to your bedroom that may be wonderfully allocated. We stayed in a room in the first 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 exquisite wine and food and there’s also an excellent restaurant for informal dining. The spa is found across the road in what appears to be a converted barn and includes a little gymnasium. The staff are very personable providing a top ~ first ~ firstclass service with nothing being too much difficulty. Having borrowed an umbrella and wellington boots which are supplied 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 superbly designated 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 won’t be disappointed. Incidentally dogs are tenderly welcomed the hotel having two resident dogs who will appreciate sharing your biscuits!
Lastingham Grange - found in the pretty town of Lastingham a few miles from the market town of Pickering where the North Yorkshire Moors railway is located. This Country House Hotel has been owned and run by the same family for a number of 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 views. We were warmly greeted upon arrival and taken directly 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 extremely personal 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 other half Anne have stayed at many other exclusive Country House hostels in Britain.
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