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Best country house hotels in Yorkshire›
Historic sites range from the enchanting
The Devonshire Arms Hotel and Spa at Bolton Abbey
Featured Hotels with Special Offers
Middlethorpe Hall & Spa
York, Yorkshire
'Tailor-Made Break' Special Offer
A walled city filled with history, few places are as beautiful as York and even fewer are as lovely as Middlethorpe Hall and Spa, a country house hotel built in 1713 and now owned by the National Trust.
The Pheasant
Helmsley, Yorkshire
10% Discount Special Offer
This popular hotel and restaurant in a former smithy, shop and barns overlooking the village duck pond might have changed ownership, but it is 'as good as ever', reports a returning guest.
The Devonshire Arms
Skipton, Yorkshire
'Winter Foodie Break' Special Offer
A former 17th-century inn, which is part of the Duke of Devonshire's 30,000-acre estate at Bolton Abbey, is today an impressive country-house hotel, with fine dining and a spa.
The Traddock
Austwick, Yorkshire
Yorkshire Gourmet Break Special Offer
Family run, dog-friendly and beloved of readers, the Reynolds' small country house hotel is praised for the comfort, service and ambitious cooking.
Stone House Hotel
Hawes, Yorkshire
Four Nights for the Price of Three
In a 'beautiful setting', with views stretching across the Dales, this family-run hotel in an Edwardian country house is on a quiet lane one mile from town.
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Lastingham Grange
Lastingham, Yorkshire
On the edge of the North York Moors, Lastingham Grange is a traditional, family run country house hotel. Old fashioned decor and floral prints characterise the interior of the 17th century property, while afternoon tea with warm scones, butter, jam and cream is served every day
Cambridge House
Reeth, Yorkshire
A warm welcome with tea and cakes await at this friendly, owner-run, adults-only B&B, an ideal base for walkers, with glorious views over Swaledale.
The Middleton Lodge Estate
Richmond, Yorkshire
Leave the fuss and fret of the AI(M) at Scotch Corner to reconnect with the land at this idyllic hotel, centred on a Georgian coach house amid gardens, parkland and woodland.
Beck Hall
Malham, Yorkshire
Beside a beck in a Dales village, England's first plant-based hotel, bar and restaurant is green, dog friendly and fun.
Yorebridge House
Bainbridge, Yorkshire
A riverside conversion of a Victorian grammar school and headmaster's house gains an A* for splendid, characterful, boutique-style bedrooms, some with terrace and hot tub, and short, set-price, foodie-pleasing menus.
Broom House at Egton Bridge
Egton Bridge, Yorkshire
You'll find rural seclusion and moorland views at this smartly decorated, owner-run farmhouse B&B just a stroll from the village, pubs and railway station.
Simonstone Hall
Yorkshire
Against the backdrop of Stag Fell, with views over Wensleydale, this many-gabled stone-built retreat offers the perfect country house escape, with antiques, comfy armchairs, warm hospitality and modern cooking of local ingredients.
Fairhaven Country Guest House
Goathland, Yorkshire
There are far-reaching views of the North York Moors from this substantial Edwardian house, a traditional, homely, owner-run B&B where a locally sourced breakfast includes Whitby kippers.
Swinton Park
Masham, Yorkshire
Much altered since it was begun in 1695, the Cunliffe-Lister family's neo-Gothic, castellated fantasy castle is 'a very special place, grand and imposing', in 'simply glorious' pleasure grounds and parkland.
The General Tarleton
Ferrensby, Yorkshire
Open fires, flagstone floors and exposed stone walls give this 18th-century coaching inn, which recently underwent a swish refurbishment, a warm, traditional feel, to match its welcome.
The Sportsman's Arms
Harrogate, Yorkshire
'More country hotel than pub-with-rooms', this creeper-covered 17th-century inn, in 'a lovely location', is approached via a narrow stone packhorse bridge.
The Ellerby Country Inn
Whitby, Yorkshire
In a quiet village on the edge of the moors, this country inn is a beacon of good service, value and simple comforts, with unfussy bedrooms, modern bathrooms, thoughtful extras, and pub classics served in bar, restaurant or garden.
The Wold Cottage
Driffield, Yorkshire
This 'cottage' is a handsome Georgian manor house in landscaped gardens, with bedrooms ranging from traditional and gracious with antiques, to boldly contemporary, a log fire to curl up by, and tempting breakfast choices served in the red-walled dining room.
Stow House
Leyburn, Yorkshire
On the edge of the village, with sweeping views over Wensleydale, this Victorian rectory B&B in landscaped gardens is slightly austere without, belying exuberant and stylish interiors, mixing antique and modern pieces, contemporary artworks, cool bathrooms and cocktails.
Historic sites range from the enchanting Fountain’s Abbey to the unmissable Betty’s Tea House.
A great English county would not be complete without its own collection of magnificent country houses, so from National Trust properties like Newby Hall to some of the most luxurious country house hotels that you can stay and spa in, Yorkshire really is an escape that’s all about the finer things in life.
Whether you choose to visit on a romantic weekend escape, a family holiday, a solo spa break or an extended getaway complete with your four-legged friend, Yorkshire has much to offer come rain or shine. Visit for festive Christmas markets or summer walks and picnics under the trees - either way, there’s something for everyone and every occasion.
