Book an indulgent Christmas lunch on the luxury British Pullman, A Belmond Train BOOK NOW >

From £570
Rates provided by Booking.com
1
0
1
WHAT WE LOVE...

More of a retreat than a hotel, you can easily stay a few days here, sampling the four restaurants proudly using Yorkshire produce, walking in the extensive grounds including a serene Japanese garden, or further afield in the scenic Yorkshire Dales. The spa is outstanding, with indoor and outdoor pools and even a snow room; you'll want to linger in the massage chair, freshly made smoothie in hand, after indulging in a treatment. The hotel is a joy to walk around, fresh and uplifting, with accents of gold from the chandeliers to the dado rails - expect quirky renditions of antique portraits, life-size white marble sculptures and service that stands out. Roomy ritzy suites with exceptionally comfortable beds complete the offering: this is somewhere you'll visit again and again.

Your expert reviewer

Yasemen Kaner-White
Author, Freelance Writer, Speaker and Broadcaster
An award winning author and accomplished writer, Yasemen specialises in travel, wellness and food, having written for a range of publications including BBC Travel, Metro, The Week, Geographical Magazine, Guardian and Reader’s Digest. She broadcasts her food and travel experiences for BBC Berkshire radio and speaks regularly at events www.yasemenkanerwhite.com.

THE DETAILS

Location

Fountains Abbey is fascinating; an ancient abbey that's a World Heritage Site and offers insight into Medieval monastic life, later privately owned which is when the renowned water garden was created.

The hotel is in the Yorkshire Dales, a short drive from the cathedral city of Ripon.
By car: the hotel is one hour from Leeds, 2 hour 10 mins from Manchester and 4 hours 30 mins from London. Free private parking on-site.
By train: London Kings Cross to York takes around 2 hours 30 mins. The station is a 30-minute taxi ride from the hotel. thetrainline.com

View in Google Maps

Style & Character

Perfect if you enjoy country pursuits but appreciate luxurious surroundings, and ideal for a longer break with a choice of restaurants and bars. The enclosed glass roof top terrace, complete with pretty bench seating, ornamental trees and tasteful animal sculptures is a place of serenity.

Service & Facilities

Driving up the long entrance and being met by an impeccably dressed doorman to take your bag, and a valet to park your car, set the tone for good service.

  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Gardens
  • Swimming pool
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Beauty treatments
  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms

The Galphay Suite is spacious but homely due to gorgeous hardback artsy books and classy objet d'art, plus jaw dropping garden views. The heated Villeroy & Boch loo, with an automatic lifting lid, and the shower that turns into a steam room, are both nice touches

Deluxe Room, Executive Room, Junior Suite, Grand Suite, Superior Suite, Presidential Suite, Royal Suite
Facilities include: ensuite bathroom, bathrobe, tea and coffee facilities, TV, free Wi-Fi

Food & Drink

The Bread, Butter, Dripping, Beef Tea is a memorable bread course, highlighting Northern English classics such as beef dripping and beef broth but Michelin style. The turned-on-its-head, rhubarb rice pudding is incredible too; compressed al dente rhubarb, rhubarb gel, delicate rhubarb crisps, nutty puffed wild rice and a warm nostalgic 'school dinner' rice pudding flavoured espuma.

Shaun Rankin: Michelin-starred, fine dining. Open Weds-Sun for dinner and Sunday lunch. Set menu from £130 per person.
Fletchers: all-day dining, British and European. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Mains from £24.50.
EightyEight: Yorkshire produce and Asian flavours. Open daily for dinner and weekends for lunch. Mains from £18.

Share this trip

Check availability
Rooms available from £570 per night

1
0
1
Powered by

Brought to you by

Booking.com
This tour is operated solely by Booking.com
Enjoy big savings on hotels in 120,000 destinations worldwide.

To view Booking.com’s supplier’s terms and conditions click here.