Jan 13 2010
Your search for suitable exclusive Country House Hotels
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 suitable exclusive Country House hotels in this gorgeous rustic part of England. This area of the country has countless old English market cities 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 stream Wharfe at Bolton Abbey Nr Skipton in the Yorkshire Dales. The hotel is the property of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. A hearty welcome awaits-your luggage will be taken for you from your automobile to your bedroom which will be wonderfully allocated. We stayed in a room in the first part of the hotel which had a pony racing theme. Fires burn in inclement weather in the entrance hall and the lounges. The Michelin starred cafe serves beautiful food and wine and there’s also an excellent restaurant for informal dining. The spa is found across the road in what seems to be a converted barn and has a little gym. The staff are intensely charming providing a top ~ first ~ first class service with nothing being too much trouble. Having borrowed an umbrella and wellies which are provided 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 brook by way of the stepping stones. Returning to this fantastically 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 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 pretty town 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 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 five minute walk be on the North Yorkshire Moors enjoying spectacular views. We were tenderly greeted upon arrival and taken direct 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 personal 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 numerous other exclusive Country House hotels in Britain.
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