We have visited several luxury Country House hostels in North Yorkshire in the North of Britain and trust that the following will help in your hunt for acceptable exclusive Country House hostels in this gorgeous rustic part of Britain. This area of the country has countless old English market towns and hamlets located in the countrywide Parks of the North Yorkshire Moors and the Yorkshire Dales.
The following Country House hotels all have our private 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 friendly welcome awaits-your bags will be taken for you from your automobile to your bedroom which will be fantastically 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 wonderful food and wine and there is also a brilliant restaurant for informal dining. The spa is found across the road in what appears to be a converted barn and contains a little gymnasium. The staff are extremely friendly providing a top ~ first ~ first class service with nothing being too much difficulty. Having borrowed an umbrella and wellies which are provided by the hotel by the front door for your personal use we took a short walk by the brook Wharfe in the snow to the ruined Abbey and then crossed the stream by way of the stepping stones. Returning to this beautifully 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 2 resident dogs who will appreciate sharing your biscuits!
Lastingham Grange - located in the attractive 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 after time. Set in many 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 on 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 noteworthy with the food being of a high standard as was the highly private 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 better half Anne have stayed at numerous other exclusive Country House hotels in Britain.
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