Yorkshire Hotels to Book for a Luxurious Spring Break

Manor House Lindley

In brief: A luxury hotel and restaurant in the pretty Yorkshire village of Lindley.
Our highlight: From live music evenings to chocolate truffle workshops and tasting menus in The Lantern Room – there’s always a new experience to enjoy.
Insider guide: Each of Manor House’s 10 bedrooms has its own personality, but all promise a luxurious night’s sleep. Some combine classical Georgian architecture with modern design while others celebrate Victorian elegance. Manor House really has everything you need; top of the range gym equipment, stylish but relaxing lounge areas and seriously good food. Take a seat in The Kitchen for brunch, lunch and coffee, indulge in afternoon tea in The Clock Tower Lounge, and enjoy your favourite tipple in The Clock Tower Bar.
1 Lidget Street, Huddersfield HD3 3JB
01484 504000
manorhouselindley.co.uk

No. 1 by Guesthouse, York

In brief: A characterful and welcoming boutique hotel set in a Regency townhouse in the heart of York.
Our highlight: Raiding the pantry, which is kept topped up with delicious savoury snacks, soft drinks, ice creams and homemade sweet treats so you can help yourself whenever the fancy takes you.
Insider guide: It’s the little things that make a big difference here. You’ll find a Crosley record player in every room (choose a record from the vinyl library downstairs); you can bring the dog with you (there are local dog walkers available to help out if needed); and if you’re bringing the kids there are in-room tipi hideouts and out-and-about instant cameras to keep them entertained. For a more relaxing experience, book a bespoke wellbeing experience in one of the five treatment rooms in the spa, which sits beneath the arches of the cellar. A new restaurant, Pearly Cow, will launch this spring with a ‘fire and ice’ theme (for ‘fire’ think quality meats, seafood and vegetables cooked over wood and charcoal, for ‘ice’ everything from fresh oysters to yellow fin tuna and salt cod tacos).
1 Clifton, York YO30 6AA
01904 644744
guesthousehotels.co.uk

Middleton Lodge

In brief: A sustainability-driven country retreat rooted in history, set within 200 acres of picture-perfect Yorkshire countryside.
Our highlight: Its history. The Allison family have spent the past 16 years reviving the original characterful buildings and surrounding landscape into a relaxing, timeless retreat.
Insider guide: This hotel retreat is home to two outstanding restaurants, award-winning treatment rooms and a range of individually-designed event spaces, all of which have been carefully restored to conserve the original Georgian buildings and landscape. Those looking to stay the night can choose between rooms in the 30-bedroom hotel, or hire one of the two self-catered cottages. Each room is calm and welcoming, with a home-from-home feeling throughout. Inside, subtle colour schemes and botanical inspired decor combine with characterful features. City dwellers looking for a stay completely connected to nature can also choose between four new hand-built shepherd’s huts. At the hotel’s relaxed Coach House restaurant head chef Ross Forder brings you a taste of the landscape through seasonal, hearty dishes from the land, garden and sea (it’s open all day, every day). The second restaurant, Forge, is open from Thursday to Sunday for evening reservations only. At Forge, head chef Jake Jones has created a unique tasting experience that has been created with a clear passion for sustainability. Keep an eye out for a new Forest Spa which is set to open in the late spring/early summer of 2023.
Kneeton Lane, Middleton Tyas, Richmond DL10 6NJ
01325 377977
middletonlodge.co.uk

Wrea Head Hall

In brief: An elegant, independently-owned country house hotel on the very edge of the North York Moors National Park.
Our highlight: The 1881 restaurant in the original oak-panelled dining room, which serves up fresh, seasonal dishes on a daily-changing menu and has large windows which overlook the gardens.
Insider guide: Nothing is too much trouble for the attentive team at this Gothic country house, and every detail of your stay will be taken care of. It’s a much-loved adult-only retreat where you can expect impeccable service and heaps of charm. Enjoy cocktails on the terrace, or settle down by the fire in the hall with a good book, before heading to the romantic 1881 restaurant to enjoy the daily-changing menu which, in winter, features pheasant, venison and duck from the surrounding estates, and in summer features produce from the kitchen garden. The 24 rooms are spread across the main house and carriage house but each has its own character and is individually designed, with plenty of historic features. Our favourite? The Chauffeur’s Room in the carriage house has its own entrance, a super-king sleigh bed and a free-standing tub.
Barmoor Lane, Scalby, Scarborough YO13 0PB
01723 371190
wreaheadhall.co.uk

The Burgoyne

In brief: A country hotel perfect for relaxing and recharging in a quiet corner of the Yorkshire Dales.
Our highlight: The 1783 Bar & Restaurant offers an award-winning fine dining experience with home-grown Yorkshire produce.
Insider guide: Individually named after local villages, each bedroom is unique meaning no two stays here are ever the same. Muker has a fantastic period fireplace, Eskeleth has a private patio area, and Thwaite’s cushioned window seat looking out over the village green means you can watch the world go by in peace. Shaped by the changing of the seasons, the restaurant’s menus are ever-changing but sustainably sourced seasonal produce is a promise.
On The Green, Reeth, Richmond DL11 6SN
01748 884292
theburgoyne.co.uk

Grays Court York

In brief: One of the most historic hotels in England with views across York’s medieval walls.
Our highlight: Grays Court is packed full of history and was built to entertain visitors on royal, state and church business. It’s the oldest inhabited house in York and the only privately owned building with direct access to York’s city walls.
Insider guide: The 12 lovingly restored ensuite rooms in this hotel offer unbeatable views of the cobbled courtyard, the extensive gardens protected by the city walls and even York Minster. From the William IV poster bed in the Willoughby to the double monsoon shower in the Cumberland, luxury is key at Grays Court. The Bow Room restaurant, which has earned its place in the Michelin Guide, serves a sumptuous tasting menu overseen by head chef Adam Jackson and on warmer days you can head to the Garden Bar for a craft beer, a glass of wine or a cocktail crafted using seasonal ingredients from the gardens. In such peaceful surroundings, it’s hard to believe the city centre is only a stone’s throw away.
Chapter House Street, York YO1 7JH
01904 612613
grayscourtyork.co.uk

Falcon Manor

In brief: A stunning manor house hotel on the edge of the historic town of Settle.
Our highlight: The picturesque terrace, where you can look over the Yorkshire Dales while enjoying a sundowner (or two).
Insider guide: Surrounded by breath-taking views of the Yorkshire Dales countryside, Falcon Manor is the perfect base from which to explore everything that the Dales has to offer. There are 16 beautifully-appointed rooms and suites, furnished to the highest standards with traditional touches and sumptuous styling – we love the quirkily-shaped Turret Suite, or choose their flagship Rafters Suite. There’s an inviting bar area and a light-filled restaurant here, which leads out onto the terrace with immaculate gardens beyond.
Skipton Road, Settle BD24 9BD
01729 823814
falconmanor.co.uk