Located in the beautiful village of Lastingham
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 search for appropriate exclusive Country House hotels in this stunning rural part of England. This area of the country has numerous old English market towns and towns 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 hearty welcome awaits-your bags will be taken for you from your vehicle to your bedroom that will 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 beautiful wine and food and there is also a superb 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 very charming providing a top ~ first ~ firstclass service with nothing being too much difficulty. Having borrowed an umbrella and wellington boots which are offered 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 river by way of the stepping stones. Returning to this superbly allocated 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 tenderly welcomed the hotel having two resident dogs who will appreciate sharing your biscuits!
Lastingham Grange - located in the pretty 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 many years with many guests returning time upon 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 impressive perspectives. We were warmly 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 intensely personal 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 other half Anne have stayed at countless other exclusive Country House hostels in Britain.
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