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We have visited several luxury Country House hotels in North Yorkshire in the North of Britain and trust the following will help in your search for acceptable exclusive Country House hostels in this stunning rural part of Britain.  This area of the country has many old English market cities and hamlets found 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 belongs to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire.  A warm welcome awaits-your bags will be taken for you from your automobile to your bedroom which will be beautifully appointed.  We stayed in a room in the original 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 exquisite food and drink and there’s also a brilliant brasserie for informal dining.  The spa is found across the road in what seems to be a converted barn and includes a small gym.  The staff are very friendly providing a top ~ first ~ first-class service with nothing being too much trouble.  Having borrowed an umbrella and wellies which are supplied 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 fantastically 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 won’t be disappointed.  Incidentally dogs are warmly welcomed the hotel having two resident dogs who will appreciate sharing your biscuits! 

Lastingham Grange – found in the beautiful town 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 many 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 warmly greeted on arrival and taken directly to our room which was well allocated.  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 extremely personal service – it was like staying in somebody’s home.  You can’t fail but to relax in this standard Country House Hotel.  Dogs are welcome. 

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

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