Pride of Britain Hotels in North England

The North

Feversham Arms Hotel and Verbena Spa

Gilpin Hotel and Lake House

Holbeck Ghyll

Judges Country House Hotel

Middlethorpe Hall and Spa

Northcote

Seaham Hall

The Chester Grosvenor

The Devonshire Arms Hotel and Spa

Number of Rooms: 33 General Manager: Charles Merchie

Reservations: 0800 089 3929 Enquiries: 01439 770 766 Email: [email protected] Address: High Street, Helmsley, North Yorkshire Postcode: YO62 5AG

Tariff: Bed and Breakfast for two people from £120 to £430 per room per night

Local Attractions: Duncombe Park, Helmsley Galleries and Rievaulx Abbey

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Feversham Arms Hotel and Verbena SpaHelmsley, North Yorkshire

The Feversham Arms Hotel and Verbena Spa is an award winning, luxury destination

situated in the picturesque North Yorkshire village of Helmsley. All 33 bedrooms

including 20 suites are tastefully designed with many boasting log burning stoves,

balconies and terraces around the heated outdoor pool.

Food is at the very heart of the Feversham serving a stunning culinary experience

using only the finest local produce.

The Verbena Spa boasts seven treatment rooms, plus extensive Heat Experience

facilities including an aromatherapy room, salt inhalation chamber, saunarium,

monsoon shower, foot spas and ice fountain. There is no better place to unwind

and escape life for a couple of hours.

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Number of Rooms: 26 Proprietors: The Cunliffe Family

Reservations: 0800 089 3929 Enquiries: 015394 88818 Email: [email protected] Address: Crook Road, Windermere, The Lake District Postcode: LA23 3NE

Tariff: Double room for two people per night including full two course breakfast and VAT from £255-£525

Local Attractions: The Lake District National Park, Blackwell Arts & Crafts House, Beatrix Potters’ Hill Top, Holehird Gardens, Wordsworth’s House, Holker Hall, Brantwood and Muncaster Castle


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Gilpin Hotel and Lake HouseWindermere, The Lake District

At the heart of Gilpin is a very passionate family and team, dedicated to creating

lasting memories for their guests, who return time and again for celebrations

and escapes. Warmth and friendliness are balanced with extraordinary service,

exquisite décor and stunning culinary experiences at these two luxury country

houses spanning two estates in the beautiful Lake District.

At Gilpin Hotel 14 of the 20 bedrooms lead directly onto the gardens, six with

private decking and cedarwood hot tubs, all with lovely views. Just a mile away at

Gilpin Lake House, just six suites enjoy exclusive access to 100 acres of grounds,

including a stunningly beautiful private lake, boat house, pool, hot-tubs and spa.

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Number of Rooms: 25 General Manager: Andrew McPherson

Reservations: 0800 089 3929 Enquiries: 01539 432 375 Email: [email protected] Address: Holbeck Lane, Windermere, Cumbria Postcode: LA23 1LU

Tariff: Double room for two people per night including full breakfast, Michelin starred dinner and VAT from £250 to £570

Local Attractions: Hill Top and Dove Cottage (homes of Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth), lake cruises


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Holbeck GhyllWindermere, Cumbria

Holbeck Ghyll is undoubtedly one of the North’s finest Country House Hotels.

For 13 consecutive years its restaurant has held a prestigious Michelin star,

while the hotel’s mesmerising views over Windermere and Lake District fells

have been named among the top 15 in the world.

With 25 fabulous rooms, VIP suites and private cottages on offer, this charming

retreat is a favourite of the rich and famous yet remains discreet and homely.

All resident guests receive complimentary damson gin in the room, access to

electric bicycles, a walking guide and access to the hotel’s spa facilities.

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Number of Rooms: 21 General Manager: Tim Howard Proprietors: Michael & Shirley Downs

Reservations: 0800 089 3929 Enquiries: 01642 789000 Email: [email protected] Address: Kirklevington Hall, Yarm, North Yorkshire Postcode: TS15 9LW

Tariff: Double room for two people per night including full breakfast and VAT from £140 to £230

Local Attractions: Castle Howard, HMS Endeavour, Darlington’s Railway Museum, The North Yorkshire Moors Railway, Saltholme nature reserve. MIMA art gallery, Kirkleatham Owl Centre, Hartlepool’s Maritime Experience and Roseberry Topping


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Judges Country House HotelYarm, North Yorkshire

An AA’s Inspector’s Choice Hotel since 2003, Judges Country House Hotel

continues to be an AA 3 Red Star Country House Hotel as well as boasting 3

AA Rosettes, first awarded in 2003, and being particularly recommended by the

Michelin Guide 2014.

Consistently rated by “The Good Hotel Guide” and praised by both “The Times”,

“The Sunday Times” and “The Telegraph” newspapers Judges is one of the finest

hotels and restaurants not only in the Middlesbrough area but also in the United

Kingdom as a whole.

The hotel’s 21 guest rooms, gourmet restaurant, private dining rooms, gym and

beauty clinic are all set in its own 22 acres of immaculate gardens.

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Number of Rooms: 29 Director & General Manager: Lionel A Chatard Proprietors: The National Trust

Reservations: 0800 089 3929 Enquiries: 01904 641241 Email: [email protected] Address: Bishopthorpe Road, York, North Yorkshire Postcode: YO23 2GB

Tariff: Double room for two people per night (including continental breakfast, overnight car parking, VAT and use of Middlethorpe Spa) from £199 to £369

Local Attractions: The Historic City of York, with its Minster and many Museums, Yorkshire Castles and Ruined Abbeys, the Dales and Moors


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Middlethorpe Hall and Spa York, North Yorkshire

Middlethorpe Hall is a William III Country house, close to the historic city of

York and set in 20 acres of gardens. After a period of neglect, it was restored

in the 1980’s with carefully chosen antiques and fine pictures and in 2008,

it was donated to the National Trust, with all profits benefiting the charity.

The individually decorated bedrooms, are located in the house and in the

adjoining courtyard. The panelled dining rooms overlooking the gardens and the

imaginative food follow the theme of traditional excellence. Middlethorpe Spa

contains a swimming pool, spa bath, steam room, sauna, gymnasium and

three beauty salons.

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Number of Rooms: 18 Proprietors: Craig Bancroft, Nigel Haworth, Richard and Lynda Matthewman

Reservations: 0800 089 3929 Enquiries: 01254 240555 Email: [email protected] Address: Northcote Road, Blackburn, Lancashire Postcode: BB6 8BE

Tariff: Double room for two people per night including full breakfast, and VAT from £255 - £305

Local Attractions: The Ribble Valley, Dunsop Bridge, Forest of Bowland (AONB), Clitheroe Castle and market town, Ribchester Roman Museum, plus many unique opportunities for walks, cycling and fishing, including the Tolkien Trail


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NorthcoteNear Blackburn, Lancashire

Renowned country-house hotel and Michelin-starred restaurant Northcote offers

complete comfort and some of the best, seasonal British cuisine in the country.

Situated on the edge of the beautiful Ribble Valley, just 10 minutes from Junction 31

of the M6, it is the ideal half-way point when travelling from the South to Scotland.

Now, after nearly a year of renovations, Northcote is proud to unveil a stunning

new restaurant and four sumptuous new guest rooms, making it even more of a

destination for foodies looking for a country escape. The hotel also offers a new

Cookery School in the heart of Northcote’s kitchen, led by recently-appointed

head tutor Michael Vanheste and with master classes available on selected dates

from chef patron Nigel Haworth and head chef Lisa Allen

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Number of Rooms: 20 General Manager: Ross Grieve

Reservations: 0800 089 3929 Enquiries: 0191 516 1400 Email: [email protected] Address: Lord Byrons Walk, Seaham, County Durham Postcode: SR7 7AG

Tariff: Junior Suites from £295 per night based on two people sharing to include breakfast, VAT and full use of the facilities within the Serenity Spa

Local Attractions: Hadrian’s Wall, Holy Island, Durham Cathedral, Newcastle, High Force Waterfalls, Lindisfarne, Bamburgh, Seahouses, Kielder and Durham


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Seaham HallSeaham, County Durham

Seaham Hall is a stunning hotel, situated amidst 37 acres of beautiful gardens

in a striking location with evocative views to the sea. With Byron’s Bar & Grill,

a chic eatery, together with 20 luxurious suites many of which have stunning

uninterrupted coastal views as well as a sports lounge and lounge to relax in,

Seaham Hall really has something for everyone. The Serenity Spa provides a

delightful environment to escape the complications of the modern world; with a

20 metre pool, outdoor hot tubs and skilled therapists trained to deliver a variety

of treatments. Private dining and meeting rooms are available .

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Number of Rooms: 68 with 12 suites Managing Director: Jonathan W Slater

Reservations: 0800 089 3929 Enquiries: 01244 324024 Email: [email protected] Address: Eastgate, Chester, Cheshire Postcode: CH1 1LT

Tariff: Double room for two people per night from £300 inc. VAT and breakfast

Local Attractions: Chester Zoo, Cheshire Oaks, Chester Cathedral, Roman Amphitheatre, Roman Walls and the unique galleried ‘Rows’ of Chester


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The Chester GrosvenorChester, Cheshire

Housed in a historic building with a black and white timbered façade, The Chester

Grosvenor is situated in the centre of the Roman city of Chester. Relax after

exploring the city in one of the 68 luxury, individually designed guest rooms or 12

lavish suites before being pampered in the heavenly oasis of The Grosvenor Spa.

Savour the creative menus and extensive wine collection of ‘Simon Radley at

The Chester Grosvenor’, which has retained its Michelin star since 1990 or enjoy

a leisurely meal in the Parisian style La Brasserie.

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Number of Rooms: 40 Hotel Operators: Devonshire Hotels & Restaurants Proprietors: Duke & Duchess of Devonshire

Reservations: 0800 089 3929 Enquiries: 01756 718111 Email: [email protected] Address: Bolton Abbey, Skipton, North Yorkshire Postcode: BD23 6AJ

Tariff: Double room for two people per room per night from £250 to £485 including bed and breakfast

Local Attractions: Bolton Abbey, Harewood House, Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal


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The Devonshire Arms Hotel and Spa Bolton Abbey, Skipton, North Yorkshire

The Devonshire Arms Hotel and Spa is celebrated for the exquisite food

and stunning wine list in its restaurants. The multi-award winning fine dining

Burlington Restaurant and its Devonshire Brasserie and Bar, with its busy

atmosphere and modern art. Numerous lounges offer comfy sofas, plump

armchairs, open log fires whilst the Devonshire Health Spa is a haven of

rejuvenation. The Devonshire Arms offers outstanding hospitality, and was

rewarded by being named Yorkshire Life’s ‘Hotel of the Year’, ‘Restaurant of the

Year’ 2010/11 and ‘Best Hotel Restaurant 2013’ at the Oliver Awards.

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