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 acceptable exclusive Country House hotels in this stunning rustic part of Britain.  This area of the country has numerous old English market towns and hamlets 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 – found by the river Wharfe at Bolton Abbey Nr Skipton in the Yorkshire Dales.  The hotel belongs to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire.  A friendly welcome awaits-your baggage will be taken for you from your car to your bedroom that may be wonderfully designated.  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 drink 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 extremely personable providing a top ~ first ~ first class service with nothing being too much difficulty.  Having borrowed an umbrella and wellies which are supplied by the hotel by the front door for your personal use we took a short walk by the brook Wharfe in the snow to the ruined Abbey and then crossed the brook by way of the stepping stones.  Returning to this superbly designated Country House Hotel we enjoyed tea and scones in front of a roaring fire in one of the lounges.  If you’re visiting the Yorkshire Dales you have to stay at The Devonshire Arms Country House Hotel – you will not be disappointed.  Actually dogs are tenderly welcomed the hotel having two resident dogs who will appreciate sharing your biscuits! 

Lastingham Grange – located in the attractive hamlet 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 5 minute walk be on the North Yorkshire Moors enjoying impressive perspectives.  We were tenderly greeted upon arrival and taken straight 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 intensely personal service – it was like staying in somebody’s home.  You can’t fail but to relax in this classic Country House Hotel.  Dogs are welcome. 

Alan Hope and his wife Anne have stayed at many other exclusive Country House hotels in Britain.

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