The 8 Best Luxury Hotels In Yorkshire
There are few places in the UK as perfect for a country hotel than Yorkshire. With the moody Yorkshire Dales, historic cities like York, national parks and Norman castles, it’s also one of the most ruggedly beautiful and historically significant counties in the country.
From 11th-century former official residences to 20,000-acre estates, here are the best luxury hotels in Yorkshire.
Grantley Hall
A slice of luxury in the rugged and spooky Yorkshire Dales, Grantley Hall looks straight out of a fairytale or 19th-century novel. Highlights include a state-of-the-art gym and spa, three bars and five restaurants, including the Michelin-starred Shaun Rankin.
They also put on an incredible breakfast spread, perfect for anyone to fill up before heading out for a day exploring the Dales.
Grantley Hall, Ripon HG4 3ET
The Pheasant Hotel
Yorkshire screams relaxing, rustic and charming, and The Pheasant is exactly that. This quintessential hotel is situated in the picturesque town of Harome in north Yorkshire, providing a perfect base to explore its rolling hills, moors, forests and coastlines.
Championing sustainability, their restaurant takes advantage of local seasonal produce and holds 2 AA rosettes.
Harome, Mill St, York YO62 5JG
Middlethorpe Hall and Spa
At Middlethorpe, expect the best of both worlds: Set amid 20 acres of its own beautiful gardens and parkland, it’s also just two miles outside the centre of York. All the luxury of a country stay within walking distance of the city.
Set in a building which was built in 1699, Middlethorpe is one of the three historic house hotels of the National Trust – but is still full of all the modern luxuries you desire.
Bishopthorpe Rd, York YO23 2GB
The Swinton Estate
You know a hotel is expensive when there’s a very real threat of getting lost on the grounds. The Swinton Estate is set on a whopping 20,000 acres and is the ancestral seat of the Earl of Swinton. Thankfully, the upkeep of holding it entirely for private use is seemingly not worth the hassle, so they’ve turned it into a hotel.
On the inside, there’s a first-rate wellness club complete with a pool and gym, a cookery school and Chef’s table experience and beautiful hotel rooms, as well as several self-catering country houses and cottages.
Masham, Swinton, Ripon HG4 4JH
Gray’s Court
One of the most historically significant hotels in York, if not the most, Gray’s Court was the official residence to the Treasurers of York Minster between 1091 and 1547, and it literally fit for a king or queen.
Smack bang in the middle of York, rooms boast stunning views of the Minster, and the private gardens feature a 300m stretch of the iconic City Walls, making Grays Court the only building to retain private access to York’s City walls.
Chapter House St, York YO1 7JH
The Abbey Inn
A gourmet country pub with rooms, quint doesn’t even do it for The Abbey. Their upstairs rooms uphold the tradition of Inn-keeping, meaning you can roll straight up to sleep after too much food and wine.
Have coffee outside on the patio overlooking the historic North Yorkshire ruins of Byland Abbey, and dinner with a menu curated by Executive Chef Callum Leslie, Head Chef Charlie Smith, and Michelin-starred Chef Director Tommy Banks.
The Abbey Inn, York YO61 4BD
The Angel at Hetton
Set in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, this cosy 15th-century stone-built inn is the perfect spot for a gourmet getaway. With 16 individually designed rooms, The Angel ticks all the boxes for luxe staycation-inclined foodies.
Receiving a Michelin star just 12 months after opening, chef patron Michael Wignall and wife Johanna have created an 8-course tasting menu that champions quality ingredients and unexpected flavours.
BACK LN, HETTON, SKIPTON BD23
Goldsborough Hall
This stunning countryside manor fell into dereliction before being rescued, refurbished and turned into the luxury destination it is today.
Now you can find award-winning dining featuring premium quality, locally sourced produce, an abundance of romantic, historically charming rooms and stunning gardens. It’s also a great location for a wedding.
Church St, Goldsborough, Knaresborough HG5 8NR
