The Devonshire Arms Hotel

United Kingdom , Yorkshire Dales and Moors
Skipton, Bolton Abbey
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6/10

Pleasant

28 May 2026

Nigel

6 people stayed in our group. Disappointing that we were charged £25 per couple for early check-in. Even as it was only 30 minutes before normal check in. Reception was not up to speed with our bookings as we had pre-paid for everything but when we checked out they got mixed up and printed bill for full amount. Until we very politely informed them. Also whilst good range of breakfast delights very slow service

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

Alan

The room was tidy and clean, the staff were extremely friendly and helpful when we arrived early and placed our case in the room when if was ready. My wife really enjoyed the spa which is located a short walk across the road from the hotel. We would have preferred an self service open buffet style continental breakfast

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Apr 2026

Paul

Lovely stay but breakfast was a bit slow and mixed up order.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2026

Gregory

Excellent hotel in a beautiful location. Friendly and helpful staff.

8/10

Excellent

19 Apr 2026

Andrea

A beautiful stay in a beautiful location. The spa treatment I had was the best I've ever had!
My only niggles were the 2 hour wait for breakfast without any explanation or apology and the Cocktail lounge was more like a waiting room. Maybe move the newspapers to the smaller lounges as 'reading rooms'?

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Apr 2026

Gwyneth

We have stayed with you a number of times over the last 25 years. Also eaten in the Brasserie more often. The room was a little tired didn’t feel the treat I remembered. The staff were fabulous as always. Think some corners are being cut such a shame. We will come again

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2026

Phillip

Excellent room with fabulous views. Lovely spa facility.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2026

Melanie

Excellent

6/10

Pleasant

02 Mar 2026

Caroline

Over priced for the rather tired room. Food just about ok although breakfast was greasy. High service charge for indifferent service

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Feb 2026

Rebecca

Great staff and service. good great in brasserie . Lovely breakfast.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2026

christopher

Staff were great. Room very clean and comfortable. Food great.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jan 2026

Bridget

The room was excellent. Clean , warm and comfortable all round.
Staff are amazing. Friendly very polite and helpful.

Business_and_leisure Pet

6/10

Pleasant

15 Dec 2025

Elaine

The room is lovely. The evening meal was great but breakfast took so long that we had to leave without eating.
They also sent me an invoice via email for the cost of the bed and breakfast even tough it was paid in full when I booked the stay weeks before

6/10

Pleasant

13 Dec 2025

Sally

Very expensive for what you get. Main restaurant not open & furnishings abit tired

10/10

Exceptional

12 Dec 2025

David

Excellent friendly service, wonderful location, super room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2025

Lindsey

The staff were amazing; thank you. Also the hotel is beautiful in every way and the bedrooms are immaculately clean.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

26 Nov 2025

Travel

Stayed here a few times 10+ years ago and we decided to come back for a nostalgic trip

Still an amazing location bud sadly has gone a little downhill or maybe other hotels have upped the game since

Rooms could do with renovating, food was good but pricey and breakfast was a bit average too sadly to what it was when it had a fine dining restaurant

Lost the magic touch it used to have of accommodating staff too, it was mid week so maybe the key people were off that day

We didn't have a dog this time but I imagine if you do it makes it a more appealing hotel

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2025

Simon

Luxurious hotel, room, spa.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2025

Brendan

Amenities were amazing as well as the location. Wi-fi signal for the tv was excellent.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2025

Natalie

Jane’s walking tour was incredible - so knowledgable and kind.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2025

Lee

Clean & spacious room & great base for exploring our 2nd visit will definitely be back!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2025

Paul

Great place great staff

Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2025

Jane

Yet another wonderful stay

Love everything about this Hotel and all the staff are so delightful. It’s an annual treat for my mum and I with our dog we love the spa and the beds are extremely comfortable.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2025

Rosanna

The attention to detail is so lovely. Everyone was really helpful and we enjoyed the food, the surroundings and the spa.
A really beautiful getaway. The female members of staff had to put up with a pretty misogynistic guest while we were there (which we witnessed at breakfast) and they kept their cool and handled his rudeness with grace and patience. A lot of friendly professionals work here and you can see they put love into their work!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2025

Heather

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2025

Graham

Fantastic hotel, in a wonderful setting with great food and wine.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2025

Hannah

Wonderful stay, will definitely return. Thank you.

Leisure Pet

8/10

Excellent

10 Sep 2025

Ashley

Great stay and love the spa after a fantastic walk on the estate. Food was good but not as good as our previous visit. Reception staff were excellent but gave up on the cocktail lounge as no one seemed to be available to serve us: didn't spoil our stay but would have been nice. Room fantastic as always.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2025

Cassie

The staff was amazing as were the grounds and amenities. We had a lovely stay and hope to return.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2025

Peter

We had a wonderful 35th wedding anniversary weekend at The Devonshire Arms Hotel. The staff were fantastic in the hotel and at the Spa, always polite, welcoming and professional. The room was lovely and we much appreciated the kind gift and card to start our anniversary weekend celebrations. We had a delicious three course evening meal in the Brasserie. The Spa was perfect for us both and we used it quite extensively during our stay. The walk along the river from the hotel to Bolton Abbey and through the woods to The Cavendish Pavilion made our weekend.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2025

Kate

Beautiful hotel! Amazing staff too

6/10

Pleasant

30 Jun 2025

Helen

Room too far away from dining room.
No enough choice in evening meals when staying for a few nights.
Breakfasts very good choice

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jun 2025

Scott

Allot to like about this property. It is in some of most beautiful country there is and you can walk in any direction and it is breathtakingly beautiful..but 5 star it is not. Internet is sparse and could be fixed with 2 words.. star link. The garden in the courtyard is nice but needs some groundwork. If you don't book for dinner.even if you are staying there chances are your not getting to have it..rooms are cosy which means you are tripping into the bed two steps in. For those who know 5 star I would say as they do.. it is the country..and I guess 5 star in the country is different from 5 star in any of the cities

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2025

derek

Upmarket stay

Excellent stay, although not a cheap option. Dog friendly, with fantastic grounds, however, not enough bins.
Excellent staff throughout. Most food was excellent, disappointed though with seafood platter.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2025

Edward

The most amazing experience, the facilities were fantastic, the staff were very friendly and professional. The room was extremely clean and comfortable. I will be defiantly stay again. Absolutely brilliant. Thank you.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2025

Stacy

Fab Valentine’s Day

Beautiful Valentine’s Day trip with mum and dog!
The walks were incredible and the food from the breakfast/ dinner in brasserie was amazing

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2025

CAROLINE

Lovely anniversary stay. We were married here 18 years ago and the standards have never slipped. It’s a great property within the Bolton Abbey Estate. Excellent walks and free spa facilities :)

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

23 Dec 2024

Chris

Not so good as the billing this hotel.

Not very good value for money, paid extra for breakfast which made the stay even less value for money.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2024

Ashley

Staff were very friendly especially the concierge. Fantastic views from lovely room. Spa was brilliant after a day walking .Great food and drinks too .

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2024

Verified traveler

Anniversary stay

A superb country house hotel and spa. Attentive and friendly staff made the stay perfect in this beautiful location

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2024

Alan

Just wonderful

Wonderful hotel in a stunning area with attentive and friendly staff

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Jun 2024

Malcolm

English country residence

1990’s food was ok. Room ok. Nothing to write home about. Staff were very good. Very difficult to find as the A59 was closed due to a landslide

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Apr 2024

Richard

A beautifully situated comfortable hotel.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jan 2024

Jenny

Great place to relax. Mick and Jenny

Our stay was excellent. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Only have one comment, the breakfast could have been a little bit hotter.
The Devonshire Arms is in a beautiful part off Skipton with brilliant walks around. We would recommend to all.
We would go again if only to try out the spa.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2023

Firmeda

Fabulous

Fantastic service utterly brilliant
Fantastic food and lovely atmosphere..can't wait to go back

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2023

David

Beautiful property and immaculate grounds. Friendly staff. Lovely spa. Great stay

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2023

irene

This visit was arranged for our American visitors and they were very impressed with everything with their stay

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2022

Josephine

It’s a lovely property beautifully set and very convenient for Bolton Abbey and Skipton

8/10

Excellent

06 Jul 2021

Stuart

A great couple of nights away

Was great considering COVID restrictions, looking forward to going back once things open up fully.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Dec 2020

Catherine

We recently stayed for one night following a wedding reception in one of the private rooms. The hotel itself was charming, with log fires burning and many cosy places to sit and relax in. The staff were superb from the moment we arrived, coming out to see if we needed help with our bags and during the reception they were extremely attentive, nothing was too much trouble. Our dinner in the evening was delicious and the preparation of the dining room for the wedding was faultless. We had such an enjoyable time that we’ve already planned to go back next year to celebrate the first wedding anniversary.

Leisure Friends