COUNTRY
HOUSE HOTELS IN NORTH YORKSHIRE
Country
House Hotels in North Yorkshire
by
Alan Hope
We
have visited several luxury Country House Hotels in North Yorkshire in
the North of England and trust that the following will help in your
search for suitable exclusive Country House Hotels in this beautiful
rural part of England. This area of the country has numerous old English
market towns and villages located within the National Parks of the North
Yorkshire Moors and the Yorkshire Dales.
The following Country House Hotels all have our personal
recommendation:-
The Devonshire Arms Country House Hotel - located 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 warm welcome awaits-your luggage
will be taken for you from your car to your bedroom which will be
beautifully appointed. 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 food and wine and there is also an excellent brasserie
for informal dining. The spa is located across the road in what appears
to be a converted barn and includes a small gym. The staff are extremely
personable providing a first class service with nothing being too much
trouble. Having borrowed an umbrella and wellington boots which are
provided by the hotel by the front door for your personal use we took a
short walk by the River Wharfe in the snow to the ruined Abbey and then
crossed the river 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 must stay at The Devonshire Arms Country House Hotel
- you will not be disappointed. Incidentally dogs are warmly welcomed
the hotel having two resident dogs who will appreciate sharing your
biscuits!
Lastingham Grange - located in the beautiful village of Lastingham a few
miles from the market town of Pickering where the North Yorkshire Moors
Railway is located. 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 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
warmly greeted upon arrival and taken straight 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
memorable with the food being of a high standard as was the extremely
personal service - it was like staying in somebody's home. You cannot
fail but to relax in this typical Country House Hotel. Dogs are welcome.
Alan Hope and his wife Anne have stayed at numerous other exclusive
Country House Hotels in England.
About
the Author:
Alan Hope runs a lifestyle management and concierge service business for
both UK and Overseas clients. Visit his website at www.arrangeitlifestylemanagement.co.uk/id168.html
