Country House Hotels

We visited several luxury Country House Hotels in North Yorkshire in northern England and trust that will help you in your search for suitable Exclusive Country House Hotels in this beautiful rural region of England. This region of the country has numerous old English towns and villages in 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 near the River Wharfe at Bolton Abbey Nr Skipton in the Yorkshire Dales. The hotel is managed by the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. A warm welcome, your luggage will be taken for you from your car to your bedroom that will be beautifully decorated. We stayed in a room in the initial part of the hotel which had a horse racing theme. Fires burn in bad weather in the lobby and lounges. The Michelin-starred restaurant offers exquisite cuisine and wine and there is also an excellent pub for an informal dinner. The spa is located on the road in what appears to be a barn and includes a small gym. The staff is very personable to provide a first class service with nothing too much trouble. Having borrowed an umbrella and rubber boots are provided by the hotel by the front door for your personal use, we took a few minutes walk from the River Wharfe in the snow at the ruined abbey, and then crossed the river via the stepping stones. Returning to this beautifully Country House Hotel we enjoyed tea and scones in front of a fireplace in the lounge. If you visit the Yorkshire Dales, you must stay at Devonshire Arms Country House Hotel - you will not be disappointed. Besides the dogs are warmly welcomed to the hotel residents have two dogs who like to share your cookies!

Lastingham Barn - located in the beautiful village of Lastingham few miles from the city market where the Pickering North Yorkshire Moors Railway is located. This Country House Hotel has been owned and operated by the same family for many years with many guests returning officer every time. Set in several acres including beautifully manicured gardens, you can walk on the front door of the hotel and within five minutes walk to 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 large fire, Darjeeling tea is the best we've tasted. Dinner was memorable with the food that is high as it was very personal service - it was like staying in someone's house. You can not fail, but to relax in such Country House Hotel. Dogs are welcome.

Alan Hope and his wife Anne have stayed at many other Exclusive Hotels Country House in England.