The Devonshire Arms Country House Hotel
January 8th, 2010 |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 suitable exclusive Country House hostels in this stunning rustic part of England. This area of the country has numerous old English market towns and villages located in the countrywide Parks of the North Yorkshire Moors and the Yorkshire Dales.
The following Country House hostels all have our private recommendation:-
The Devonshire Arms Country House Hotel - found by the river 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 luggage will be taken for you from your vehicle 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 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 includes a small gym. The staff are intensely charming providing a top ~ first ~ first class service with nothing being too much difficulty. Having borrowed an umbrella and wellies 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 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 have to stay at The Devonshire Arms Country House Hotel - you won’t be disappointed. Actually dogs are tenderly welcomed the hotel having two resident dogs who will appreciate sharing your biscuits!
Lastingham Grange - found in the beautiful hamlet of Lastingham a few miles from the market town of Pickering where the North Yorkshire Moors train line is located. 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 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 spectacular perspectives. We were warmly greeted on arrival and taken directly 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 somebody’s home. You cannot fail but to chill in this typical Country House Hotel. Dogs are welcome.
Alan Hope and his better half Anne have stayed at countless other exclusive Country House hostels in England.
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