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A list by Isa Weber & Adam Hansen. Updated January 2024.
Boutique hotel.Highly elegant. Situated in Ripon, 12 km from Ripley Castle, Grantley Hall features accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as an indoor pool and a sauna. The accommodation offers 5-star accommodation with a spa centre. The accommodation offers room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. The rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. Grantley Hall offers a continental or Full English/Irish breakfast. Guests at Grantley Hall will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ripon, like cycling. Lightwater Valley Theme Park is 15 km from the hotel, while Royal Hall Theatre is 17 km from the property. The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford International Airport, 36 km from Grantley Hall.Show full description
Such a beautiful and luxurious place with a lovely SPA. The high standard of the hotel and the interior design with elegant decor are just magnificent. Spacious rooms are stunningly decorated and comfortable.
Country House.Charming. Great breakfast. Popular among couples. Surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, this cosy hotel offers luxurious accommodation and an award-winning restaurant. The Traddock is a cosy hotel in Austwick, just off the A65 between Skipton and Kendal, and just 3.2 km from Settle. With the stunning natural beauty of the Yorkshire Dales all around and many excellent walks leaving from right outside the door, the hotel is a luxurious and relaxing base for walkers or for those seeking a restful break in this beautiful part of the county. Free wireless internet access is available throughout the hotel. Renowned for its charm and friendliness, the hotel is family-run. Your hosts, Paul and Jenny Reynolds, pride themselves on providing a cosy, home-from-home atmosphere and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. The award-winning restaurant offers traditional favourites, alongside the more exotic, with organic, locally sourced seasonal produce used wherever possible.Show full description
Inn / Guest House.Very stylish. Comfortable beds. Situated in Scarborough and with Peasholm Park reachable within 4.1 km, The Plough Inn & Cottages features a restaurant, allergy-free rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. This 5-star inn offers a 24-hour front desk. The property is non-smoking and is located 5.8 km from The Spa Scarborough. At the inn, rooms are fitted with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. Rooms are equipped with a coffee machine and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while some rooms have a kitchen fitted with a dishwasher. At The Plough Inn & Cottages rooms come with bed linen and towels. The accommodation offers a sun terrace. Dalby Forest is 31 km from The Plough Inn & Cottages, while Flamingo Land Theme Park is 36 km from the property. The nearest airport is Teesside International Airport, 95 km from the inn.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most STYLISH guest houses in North Yorkshire.
Boutique hotel.Delightful property. In a stunning part of North Yorkshire, Goldsborough Hall is a stately manor that was once the home of Princess Mary, the great aunt of King Charles III. Although our accommodation is offered on a room only basis, 3 AA Rosette gourmet dining and full Yorkshire breakfast are available at an additional cost. Some of the main hall suites have a Jacobean hand-carved four-poster bed, as well as an ivory leather chesterfield sofa, 50-inch plasma-screen TV, an iPod docking station and a private bathroom with a spa bath and a wireless controlled monsoon shower. Goldsborough Hall offers a grand setting that reflects its long and important history. Free WiFi is accessible throughout. Surrounded by beautiful grounds, with unspoilt views over parkland, the 400-year-old manor is 11 km from Harrogate. Goldsborough Hall is ideal for a relaxed, romantic getaway. The Dining Room is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. However, our sister property The Bay Horse Inn will be open for food and is only a short walk away.Show full description
Wonderful atmospheric hotel with perfectly decorated dining room and lounge. The rooms are spacious and the facilities are simply magnificent. Perfect location and worth a walk through the grounds for the stunning scenery and planting.
Inn / Guest House.Comfortable beds. Black Horse Inn; BW Signature Collection is set in the heart of the village of Kirkby Fleetham, in the North Yorkshire countryside. It has free parking, free Wi-Fi in public areas, a bar, a garden and a restaurant. Each of the 7 bedrooms have been decorated in neutral colours and boast shabby-chic furniture, a flat-screen TV and a mini refrigerator with fresh orange juice, milk and water. The en suite bathrooms feature either a bath or shower and complimentary H2K toiletries. Some bedrooms benefit from an in-room roll-top bath. Guest can relax in the bar or in the garden, and the restaurant serves traditional British dishes, all prepared using local produce. Black Horse Inn; BW Signature Collection is just 10 minutes' drive from Catterick Racecourse and 40 minutes' drive from Yorkshire Dales National Park.Show full description
Spotlessly clean and cozy hotel in a very peaceful location, perfect choice for relaxing getaway. Lovely environment with fantastic rooms and all amenities. LOVELY!
Boutique hotel.Great views. Situated in Reeth, 40 km from Lightwater Valley Theme Park, The Burgoyne features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel has a restaurant and a bar. The property is non-smoking and is located 16 km from Aysgarth Falls. At the hotel, rooms come with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Richmond Castle is 16 km from The Burgoyne, while Forbidden Corner is 21 km from the property. The nearest airport is Teesside International Airport, 45 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Hip. Cosy rooms. Dating back to the 1750s and overlooking the 11th-century church of St Olafs and the remains of St Mary’s Abbey, Jorvik House has a 24-hour front desk and a bar. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. All rooms have en-suite facilities with a bath and shower over or walk-in shower. Complimentary toiletries are provided. The rooms feature a flat-screen TV with Freeview, tea/coffee making facilities and Egyptian cotton sheets. A continental breakfast is available in the morning. York Rail Station is 10 minutes’ walk from the Jorvik and York Museum Gardens is just over 5 minutes’ walk away.Show full description
Brilliant boutique hotel in a great location, in the heart of York, central to everything you need. Look at this stylish decor and perfect interior design. Rooms are so spacious and cozy - nice colors and fancy furniture.
Luxury Hotel.Elegant. The 5-star Grand Hotel offers stylish rooms and a luxury vaulted spa. Set in the iconic Grade II listed former railway headquarters, it has bedrooms that feature free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, bathrobes, slippers, Molton Brown toiletries and an evening turn down service. The open kitchen and spacious setting at The Rise, York creates an immersive and social dining experience for guests, guests can enjoy afternoon tea, lunch time snacks or an evening of luxury. The luxury spa at The Grand has a 13-metre swimming pool, hot tub, sauna and steam room. The Rise Restaurant, Terrace & Bar offers modern British cuisine, with locally sourced, freshly prepared dishes. An array of health, beauty and wellness therapies and remedies can also be booked within the spa's vaulted treatment rooms. There is also a modern fitness center, the complimentary use of which is open to guests staying in all rooms, however requires prior reservation for a limited time slot. Pool and spa access and treatments are subject to availability. Our family friendly swim times are 9am & 10am, 3pm, 4pm & 5pm.Show full description
Inn / Guest House.Cosy rooms. Offering a restaurant, The Carpenters Arms is located in Felixkirk, less than 3 miles from Thirsk. Free WiFi access is available. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a bath or shower and a hairdryer. At The Carpenters Arms you will find a garden, a terrace and a bar. Other facilities offered at the property include meeting facilities. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling and hiking. The property offers free parking. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 49 km away.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Unique. Popular among couples.Opened April 2021. St Hildas Complex is set in Hinderwell, 44 km from Peasholm Park and 44 km from Dalby Forest. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is located 2.2 km from Runswick Bay Beach. All units are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, fridge, a kettle, a bath, free toiletries and a desk. Selected rooms include a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave. At the hotel every room comes with bed linen and towels. The Spa Scarborough is 46 km from St Hildas Complex, while Whitby Abbey is 17 km away. The nearest airport is Teesside International Airport, 57 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Lodge.Relaxing atmosphere. Great location. Popular among women. Set in Horton in Ribblesdale, 47 km from Lancaster, Ribblesdale Pods offers a garden and free WiFi. Each unit is fitted with a patio, a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave, a seating area with a sofa, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower and a hairdryer. A fridge, a stovetop and toaster are also featured, as well as a kettle. All of the glamping pods come with hot tubs. A terrace is available on site and both hiking and cycling can be enjoyed within close proximity of Ribblesdale Pods. Kendal is 36 km from the accommodation, while Skipton is 34 km away. The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford International Airport, 66 km from Ribblesdale Pods.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most RELAXING lodges in North Yorkshire.
Luxury Hotel.Historic. Superb breakfast. Popular among women. Judges Lodging is a small, elegant Grade I listed Georgian townhouse that overlooks York Minster. It boasts 2 bars and rooms with free Wi-Fi. Judges Lodging has luxurious bedrooms with an LCD Freeview TV and toiletries. A full English breakfast is included in the room rate, and local suppliers are used where possible. The on site restaurant is a modern British bar and grill. The building is away from the main crowds, yet just a 10-minute walk from York Train Station and a 2-minute walk from Theatre Royal. The famous Betty's Tearooms is just around the corner from Judges Lodging, close to other eating places.Show full description
Inn / Guest House.Charming. Great value. Situated 22 km from York Minster, The Durham Ox offers 5-star accommodation in Crayke and has a terrace, a restaurant and a bar. Located around 23 km from York Railway station, the inn with free WiFi is also 33 km away from Flamingo Land Theme Park. Some rooms at the property have a balcony with a city view. At the inn, rooms come with a wardrobe, bed linen and a patio with a garden view. Rooms include a coffee machine and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while certain rooms have a kitchen fitted with a fridge. The rooms at The Durham Ox are fitted with a seating area and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Lightwater Valley Theme Park is 42 km from the accommodation, while Dalby Forest is 48 km from the property. The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford International Airport, 54 km from The Durham Ox.Show full description
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