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Reviews of The Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa - Skipton 4 stars

Bolton Abbey, Bolton Abbey, BD23 6AJ, United Kingdom

#2 of 2 hotels in Bolton Abbey

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 232 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    7.4

  • Free WiFi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    8.0
    A hidden little gem, in beautiful surrounding, with delightful staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room with View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Spa is a little on the small side but adequate.

    Location, surrounding, the hotel itself.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    timing whislt in restaurant had 3 course meal took 2hrs

    location, staff and food

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful grounds, comfortable bed, feeling very rested!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Double Room with View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff were all really friendly, and service was great throughout. The bed was one of the most comfortable beds I've ever slept in and the sheets were so soft. Helped by the amazing blackout curtains that kept the room lovely and dark, one of the best sleeps I've had in a very long time! Lovely and quiet as well.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    9.0
    Very comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room with View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very expensive drinks with a large wine at £16.00 .

    We stayed in a standard room, which was comfortable and very well equiped with everything you could need. Our evening meal and breakfast was excelient, as was the staff..

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    8.0
    A wonderful location and fantastic hotel with faultless staff and facilities. Best reserved for those very special occas
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Double Room with View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I could not fault the hotel, the staff or the experience but it was a bit pricey. Our stay was to celebrate an important anniversary so I accept that I should expect to pay a bit more for the quality of the experience, but for me the difference in price against some of our regular choices was not matched by an equivalent escalation in quality, service or facilities. It was clear that this hotel stands above some of our more regular bookings but not by the margin indicated by the escalation in price.

    What an amazing location. Excellent facilities and wonderful staff. A hotel which expects you to include your dog in your travels. Amazing

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room with View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were looking for a dog friendly spa hotel and what a find this was! So many hotels say they are dog friendly but then have a lot of rules and don'ts. This hotel truly is dog friendly and what a location. Lots of beautiful walks and places to explore. We had the best time!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    9.0
    Very enjoyable weekend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room with View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Didn’t like dogs in the dining room when I was eating!

    Really quaint and comfortable. The staff were exceptional.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    9.0
    Amazing stay with only a little tweak to the room
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room with View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms could have had a more luxurious feel with complimentary items given the star rating and how beautiful the rest of the hotel was. We did stay in a classic room, but l, I would have still expected a little more luxury. Things such as complimentary soft drinks and selection of biscuits would have been a welcomed addition. Other than it was a very lovely weekend.

    The hotel was beautiful , and the grounds were stunning. Staff were so helpful that nothing was too much trouble at all for them. Breakfast was delicious in the Burlington it felt little we had stepped back in time it was just beautiful.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room with View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Everything

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2024

    8.0
    Very relaxing weekend break in beautiful surroundings
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room with View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of direction signs to locate outside Spa building

    Enjoyed the Spa facilities and delicious food in Brassiere restaurant

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2024

    9.0
    Great, when we have saved up we will do it again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room with View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    The whole experience, food was fantastic

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2023

    9.0
    Wedding weekend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room with View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast portion sizes were tiny, and not all requests were met. We would've asked liked to know that the service charge applies to this and drinks in the bar, rather than just the restaurant service - it was certainly a surprise extra charge at check out.

    We've already highly recommended the hotel to our friends and family. It was such a wonderful treat to be able to stay here for our wedding weekend - everyone was so kind and welcoming (which we haven't often found in 4/5* hotels), and the complimentary upgrade was lovely! The breakfast served to the room was a lovely treat.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2023

    7.0
    Great location in beautiful countryside
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too close to the main road. The radiator in our room was too hot and difficult to turn down

    Great location, comfortable and warm. Good food

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Double Room with View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Getting ill and having to leave early

    The room was amazing Four post bed and lovely decor. Facilities brilliant . Location amazing

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2023

    9.0
    A most enjoyable 3 days spent at the Hotel and the Bolton Abbey Estate with perfect weather as well.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room with View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    What's not to like about the Hotel?

    This was a short break for a Wedding Anniversary. The Hotel was excellent, giving the perfect location for visiting Bolton Abbey Estate. Breakfasts in the Conservatory were excellent. We also had meals in both Restaurants, eating out on the Patio area on a very warm evening was very welcome. Our a la carte dinner in the Burlington Restaurant was excellent.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2023

    8.0
    High standards were not met throughout sadly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Double Room with View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Brasserie service was severely lacking. They seemed very short staff and were running around frantically. Very disappointing. Spa is over the road and it was raining so changed my mind about going in.

    A warm welcome with thoughtful and kind service was much appreciated. A lovely room and very comfortable public areas. Lovely breakfast too!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2023

    8.0
    Ok but should sort out radiators
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very hot in room 39 when we arrived. Noise in night from central heating pump. I

    Location and attitude of staff

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2023

    7.0
    A beautiful setting,very good spa facilities, a good breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room with View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It been a dog hotel

    The spa was very good

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2023

    8.0
    Expensive I pay 320£ bb other people got offers off the net like 220£ with evening meal throw in so get offers me time
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room with View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Easy going

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2023

    8.0
    The venue, location, food and spa where excellent.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room with View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was shocked to be charged £50 service charge when checking out and did not have the option to see if I was ok with paying this. I feel that if I want to tip I will do and not be charged without my permission. This wasn’t agreed with us when we checked in.

    Great spa, great hotel and great location.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2023

    8.0
    In the present climate the service and facilities are much better than many of your competitors
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room with View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Menu in the Bistro a bit limited

    All the staff were helpful, pleasant and well trained.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2023

    9.0
    Receptionist very attentive. Location excellent for visiting Skipton and Bolton Abbey. Dog friendly
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Room with View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Staff, location. Room was warm and comfortable and as requested on a lower floor. Grounds and location to Bolton Abbey. Free parking to several car parks at Bolton Abbey and a discount for the cafe/shop at the pavilion is given to the guests. Very dog friendly

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2023

    9.0
    Very pleasant hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Most of the staff were very pleasant and willing but needed better management, starting with the front desk and including the brasserie. Seven instances (at least) of us asking for things twice is too many for a 2 night stay….

    Very comfortable rooms, pleasant spa, good food, nice lounge and beautiful location for walking around

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room with View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Setting, space and comfort.

    Stayed in July 2023

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