Small Boutique hotels in NORTH YORKSHIRE

Enjoying an excellent location on the outskirts of Settle, in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, Falcon Manor is set in a magnificently restored 19th century mansion. Stylish and sophisticated, this charming property offers luxury accommodation, great food and the warmest of welcomes in a traditional country house atmosphere. Surrounded by large gardens, and with great views towards the Dales, Falcon Manor is a perfect retreat for relaxing stays in this beautiful region. Nearby landmarks include the limestone cliff at Malham Cove and Gordale Scar limestone ravine, and the hotel is ideally placed for hiking on the fells and the moors. Recently having undergone a thorough renovation, rooms at Falcon Manor feature individual decoration, and come with all modern amenities, including flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi and tea and coffee-making facilities. Falcon Hotel has a cosy lounge bar, where a range of snacks and meals and served throughout the day. The hotel's speciality is Sunday Lunch, with a selection of roasts, and afternoon tea is also served every day.

Nestled in the shadow of York Minster, Grays Court is a family-owned boutique hotel, situated in a painstakingly preserved and restored historic manor house, part of which was originally built in 1080. This charming property provides luxury accommodation and fine cuisine in a matchless heritage setting. Just footsteps from York Minster, Grays Court is ideally placed for relaxing, intimate stays in York, either for business or pleasure. Surrounded by the city walls, the hotel boasts a charming, picturesque garden, and has just nine individually designed and decorated rooms, most with views of the historic city and York Minster. Public areas range from the Jacobean oak-panelled Long Gallery to the 16th century Minster Room, the Library, and the striking Bow Room, the hotel's classic restaurant. The Bow Room is open daily, and serves a delicious range of menus based on the finest local, seasonal, market and garden-fresh produce from 'God's Own Country'. The hotel's wine list includes a carefully selected range of fine wines from around the world, including Nyetimber, one of the very finest English sparkling wines.

Surrounded by beautiful ornamental gardens, located just outside York, Middlethorpe Hall & Spa is situated in a majestic William and Mary country house, originally built in the early 18th century. Since September 2008, this charming property has been the property of the National Trust, and now offers luxurious accommodation, fine cuisine and bespoke service in a magnificent heritage setting. Ideally placed for both business or pleasure in York, Middlethorpe Hall & Spa is just four kilometres from the centre of the city, and is within easy reach of many of York's most important landmarks and attractions: York Minster, Clifford's Tower, the National Railway Museum. On site, guests can take advantage of the hotel's excellent spa facilities, including an indoor swimming pool, whirlpool bath, steam room, sauna, and a full range of treatments and massages. Middlethorpe Hall & Spa's award winning restaurant serves delicious, imaginative cuisine following the hotel's theme of traditional excellent, served in the elegant atmosphere of the panelled dining rooms overlooking the gardens. The hotel also boasts a number of private rooms and conference areas for successful business meetings, weddings, private events and celebrations.

Ideally located in the heart of Harrogate on the up-market street of the same name, Royal Parade Apartments is set in a lovingly restored and renovated mid-nineteenth century heritage building. This charming property offers eco-chic boutique accommodation in just three large, self-catering apartments. The perfect spot for visiting Harrogate, whether on business or pleasure, Royal Parade Apartments are just footsteps away from the Royal Pump Room Museum, and a five minute walk from the Turkish Baths and the Harrogate International Conference Centre. The railway station is also within easy reach, and visitors will find countless fine dining restaurants in the streets around the apartments, along with an eclectic mix of shopping - top-class boutiques, independent jewellers, antique shops, department stores and much, much more. Firmly committed to environmentally responsible tourism, Royal Parade Apartments was restored with original period architecture, layout and fittings, complemented by recycled, second-hand and antique furniture and furnishings. Natural fabrics and carpets are 100% ethically sourced, all paints are low VOC, and all refurbishment was carried out by small, independent local Yorkshire companies. Although Royal Parade Apartments are self catering, a delicious continental breakfast hamper is available on request. Other gourmet options include a Prosecco and smoked salmon breakfast, traditional afternoon tea, champagne welcome packs, and wine tastings.

Standing in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Stow House is a boutique bed and breakfast, situated in a lovingly restored mansion, originally built in 1876 for the Reverend Stow, the Dean of Wensleydale. With just seven uniquely decorated rooms, Stow House is a wonderful spot for relaxing stays in an idyllic rural setting. Offering fabulous views of the rolling Yorkshire Dales landscape, Stow House is just footsteps from the beautiful Aysgarth Falls, and is the ideal spot for hikers and cyclists, with some fabulous walks starting practically from the doorstep of the house. Other landmarks close by include the stone village of Askrigg, and Bolton Castle. The house boasts a croquet lawn in its well cared-for gardens, and popular outdoor activities available nearby include fishing, horse riding, and bird watching. Every morning, a delicious breakfast is served in Stow House's light-filled dining room. Guests can expect a choice of home baked breads, fresh dairy products, and the finest, locally sourced produce, including home-made sausages and dry-cured bacon from a local craft butcher. Fully licensed, Stow House serves an excellent selection of wines and beers, along with some spectacular cocktails, and guests can relax with their favourite drink in the cosy book-filled snug or the elegant sitting room, both with unique, quirky décor and wood-burning fireplaces.

Surrounded by magnificent gardens in the heart of the Yorkshire dales, Swinton Park is a luxury boutique hotel, situated in a spectacular country house, originally built in 1695, with a number of alterations made over the following centuries. Owned by the same family since the 1880s, this spectacular property was extensively renovated in 2001, and now offers luxury accommodation, fine cuisine and bespoke service in an authentic stately home atmosphere. The proud holder of three AA Rosettes, and many other awards, Swinton Park's gourmet restaurant, Samuel's, enjoys an enviable reputation for fine food, with the accent firmly placed on local, seasonal produce grown in the hotel's kitchen garden, and fish and game from the 20,000 acre castle estate. Continuing along this culinary theme, Swinton Park also runs a cookery school, and other dining options include Chef's Table Dinners, Demonstration Dining Experiences, and alfresco Deerhouse lunches and dinners in the parkland. On site activities at Swinton Park include falconry, riding and treking, fishing, golf, and cycling, along with an extensive range of family-based activities. Guests can also take advantage of the Swinton Park spa, with an exclusive-use relaxation lounge, sauna and hot tub, along with an extensive range of massages and treatments.

Surrounded by the rolling countryside of the Yorkshire Dales, The Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa is located in the heart of the Bolton Abbey estate. Set in a magnificent traditional Yorkshire manor house, this fabulous property offers luxury boutique-style accommodation, award winning cuisine and top-class services and facilities in a delightful heritage setting. Perfect for both business or pleasure in this beautiful region, The Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa boasts an extensive range of outdoor sports amenities, including tennis courts and a cricket oval. The spa area features an indoor pool, a Jacuzzi, steam room, sauna and a fully equipped fitness room. The hotel has a number of fully equipped private spaces, ideal for business events or private celebrations and weddings. The proud holder of no less than four AA Rosettes, The Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa's gourmet restaurant, the Burlington, offers fresh and exciting menus created by head chef Adam Smith, one of the UK's most talented young chefs. The seasonally changing menus are based on the finest locally sourced, fresh farm produce, much of it from the hotel's own kitchen garden. For less formal dining experiences, the Bar and Brasserie serves delicious English cuisine in a lively, buzzing atmosphere, either indoors or on the terrace.