We have visited several luxury Country House hostels in North Yorkshire in the North of England and trust the following will help in your hunt for appropriate exclusive Country House hostels in this beautiful rustic part of Britain. This area of the country has countless old English market cities and villages located in the countrywide 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 stream Wharfe at Bolton Abbey Nr Skipton in the Yorkshire Dales. The hotel belongs to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. A warm welcome awaits-your baggage will be taken for you from your automobile to your bedroom that will be wonderfully allocated. 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 restaurant serves exquisite wine and food and there is also an excellent eaterie 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 extremely personable providing a top ~ first ~ first class 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 stream Wharfe in the snow to the ruined Abbey and then crossed the stream 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 won’t be disappointed. Incidentally dogs are warmly welcomed the hotel having 2 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 found. This Country House Hotel has been owned and run by the same family for many 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 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 extremely private service – it was like staying in someone’s home. You can’t fail but to relax in this standard Country House Hotel. Dogs are welcome.
Alan Hope and his better half Anne have stayed at numerous other exclusive Country House hostels in England.
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