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We have visited several luxury Country House hostels in North Yorkshire in the North of Britain and trust the following will help in your hunt for appropriate exclusive Country House hostels in this stunning rural 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 hostels all have our private recommendation:-

The Devonshire Arms Country House Hotel – found by the brook Wharfe at Bolton Abbey Nr Skipton in the Yorkshire Dales.  The hotel is the property of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire.  A warm welcome awaits-your baggage will be taken for you from your automobile to your bedroom which will be wonderfully appointed.  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 wonderful wine and food and there is also a brilliant brasserie for informal dining.  The spa is located across the road in what appears to be a converted barn and has a small gymnasium.  The staff are intensely personable providing a top ~ first ~ firstclass service with nothing being too much trouble.  Having borrowed an umbrella and wellington boots which are supplied by the hotel by the front door for your private 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 fantastically 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 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 pretty 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 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 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 memorable with the food being of a high standard as was the highly private service – it was like staying in someone’s home.  You cannot fail but to chill in this standard Country House Hotel.  Dogs are welcome. 

Alan Hope and his other half Anne have stayed at numerous other exclusive Country House hostels in England.

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