The hotel is owned by the Bolton Abbey Estate and we have stayed a couple of times at the sister hotel, The Devonshire Arms, so thought we would give this a go. I'm not sure if I took the right road from York but it involved a lot of narrow winding roads that this city slicker isn't used to - nor was the human who was driving. She breathed a sigh of relief when we arrived at what was apparently "wine o'clock". That was lucky, as the hotel served a fantastic Nelson Sauvignon blanc.
The interiors are comfortable and bright, the bedrooms have a country feel as one would expect, but the views are the best. The charge for my stay is £10 per night and I had a great and relaxing time. Dinner was really delicious, according to the humans. I was not allowed to share this experience in the dining area but I was able to sit in the conservatory while the humans enjoyed a late lunch.
To be honest, there is not a lot to do around the hotel, which is perfect if you're like me and simply want to do nothing (woof!) but enjoy the hotel and the environs. However, there were little humans with us and they wanted to stretch their legs so next day we headed to the neighbouring Bolton Abbey, which is 10 minutes away. Here are some photos taken at Bolton Abbey. Overall, we enjoyed the Devonshire Fell and would like to return for another stay, without the little humans, as, while there's plenty for the rambler, biker, or hiker, there really isn't much to amuse them. 🐾🐾🐾🐾
