The Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa
Bolton Abbey, England
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About the Hotel
Surrounded by the breathtaking Yorkshire Dales in the north of England, The Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa has been in the family of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire since 1733. Situated on the familyâ€(TM)s Bolton Abbey Estate in the village of Skipton, it is a destination that honors the dignity of the past. Bedrooms are individually furnished with antiques and artwork, while the celebrated Burlington Restaurant boasts tables dressed in silver and fine china, and an enviable cellar of fine and rare wines.
Location
The Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa
Bolton Abbe
Bolton Abbey, England
BD236AJ
Nearest Airport: LBA
Amenities & Services
Reviews for The Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa
Delicious treat
Visited the brasserie for lunch with the family. Booked easily by phone. Staff excellent. Very friendly and professional. Menus has light bites and starters as well as traditional mains. Food was excellent too. All cooked to order. We had fish and chips. The batter was crispy and the fish bright white. One family member had the burger which was equally good. Big portions so be ready! Followed by a delicious desert. Was surprised that we qualified for an early bird too so that was a treat. After lunch walked the grounds alongside the river to the abbey to walk the food off! Would definitely recommend a visit here!
TheWoods04 - Skipton, United Kingdom
Lovely location, but dated rooms
We spent 3 nights at the Devonshire Arms. Whilst a beautiful peaceful location we found the rooms of a good size but quite dated, and the window with shutters between the bed area and bathroom quite bizarre! It also meant the shower (over the bath) ran onto the small window sill in the bathroom, making the paint peel and mould on the silicone, a little shoddy, not really what you'd expect from a 4* hotel? I really don't see the need for this window and certainly its removal would substantially make the bathroom area look so much better. Unfortunately, we found the mattress on the bed very firm, which caused discomfort to hip and neck area. On mentioning to the housekeeper, she promptly added a thicker mattress topper which helped better sleep for nights 2 and 3. Other little updates would be beneficial, eg the curtains whilst good quality didn't attach to the rail at either end and hung out into the room. Breakfast was lovely, great homemade granola and compote ( which I think the hotel could sell!! so good) together with a good choice of cooked breakfast and toast, served directly to your table. Friendly welcoming staff with great service levels really good. A fridge is located in the room with replenished fresh milk and water everyday. Lovely homemade flapjacks too! We ate at the Brasserie also, which we found a little pedestrian with tables arranged in rows, feeling like you were seated in a corridor. I think the ambiance in the Brasserie could be bettered with the addition of more soft furnishings and room dividers to avoid the feeling of dining in a corridor! However, we did find the staff very friendly and accommodating with a prompt service without feeling hurried. Food and drinks were a little pricey. A visit to the Spa (across the road) was included in the hotel pricing and the guy on reception was very personable and even when many guests were checking in, he remained very calm, efficient and courteous given that the facility was extremely busy. I think his name is Duncan - well done you are a credit to the hotel !!
annhL3551PQ - Chorley, United Kingdom
Let down by The Brasserie
We stayed at this hotel with the intention of doing lots of walks, and a bit of fly fishing. The hotel is very well located with lots of walks on the doorstep. It is very clean, with lovely rooms, and every member of staff was lovely. Located on the river, it was perfect for fishing. The only let down was The Brasserie, it is poor quality food at high end prices. We felt like we were sat in a canteen, which wasn’t helped by a very loud wedding going on in the room next door. It was such a shame.
Yorkshirelass481
Wonderful hotel
Wonderful hotel. I have been many times since 2012 & each time it is a refreshing experience. Yes, the location is picturesque in the extreme & the facilities magnificent but it is the staff that add the icing on the cake. Invidious to mention names but I’m going to! Ryan is a delight in concierge, always keen to help. Sinead is a great addition to the reception team. Liam is brilliant at breakfast: attentive, supremely efficient & so engaging. Conor remains a huge positive influence wherever he appears. Traditional values. A great experience.
geoffs618 - London, United Kingdom
Fabulous Afternoon
Had a fabulous spa experience . Lunch was served outside on the terrace & was excellent. Albeit the facilities were a little tired , it was still enjoyable & the deep tissue massage by Ellie was brilliant & left me feeling fully re-juvenated & relaxed . The host was so welcoming & nothing was too much trouble would definitely recommend & re-visit
Jackie S - Sheffield, United Kingdom
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