We have visited several luxury Country House hostels in North Yorkshire in the North of Britain and trust the following will help in your search for appropriate exclusive Country House hotels in this gorgeous rustic part of England. This area of the country has countless old English market towns and towns located in 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 - located by the brook 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 baggage will be taken for you from your automobile to your bedroom that may be fantastically appointed. 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 cafe serves wonderful food and drink and there’s 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 small gymnasium. The staff are very friendly providing a top ~ first ~ first class service with nothing being too much trouble. 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 stream Wharfe in the snow to the ruined Abbey and then crossed the brook by way of the stepping stones. Returning to this fantastically designated 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 must stay at The Devonshire Arms Country House Hotel - you won’t be disappointed. Incidentally dogs are warmly welcomed the hotel having 2 resident dogs who will appreciate sharing your biscuits!
Lastingham Grange - located in the attractive village 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 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 views. We were tenderly greeted upon arrival and taken directly to our room which was well appointed. 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 private service - it was like staying in somebody’s home. You cannot fail but to relax in this standard Country House Hotel. Dogs are welcome.
Alan Hope and his wife Anne have stayed at countless other exclusive Country House hostels in England.
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