The Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa

A sanctuary of traditional style accentuated by a fabulous art collection in the Yorkshire Dales

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Bolton, Abbey Estate, Skipton, Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire BD23 6AJ

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Accessibility

  • Bathrooms of accessible rooms have emergency alarms
  • Blackout curtains
  • Designated spending area for service animals
  • Doors can be unlocked from outside in emergencies
  • Doors to public areas kept open
  • Emergency evacuation procedures for guests with disabilities
  • Familiarisation tour
  • Free of loose rugs
  • Handrails easy-to-grip
  • Level bathroom floor in accessible rooms
  • Lever/ sensor taps in accessible bathroom
  • Light switches reachable from bed
  • Rooms with fridges available
  • Showers have non-slip surfaces or mats
  • Some rooms with baths
  • Staff can access fridges for guests
  • Welcomes service animals
  • Wet room
  • Windows that open

Accessible parking

  • Clearly marked accessible parking
  • Level car park
  • On-site car park
  • Well lit car parking area

Accessible public bathroom

  • Rail on inside of bathroom door in accessible public bathroom
  • Soap dispensers reachable from wheelchair in accessible public toilets
  • Turning space for wheelchair in accessible public bathroom

Allergy

  • Dairy free, gluten free, nut free, fish and shellfish allergies can all be catered for
  • Dairy free, gluten free, nut free, fish and shellfish allergies can all be catered for if informed in advance

Designated accessible public toilets

  • Accessible public toilet has emergency alarm
  • Accessible public toilet has emergency alarm reachable from toilet
  • Accessible public toilet in reception area
  • Accessible public toilets have unobstructed access routes of 800mm
  • In accessible public toilet, toilet paper reachable from toilet

Public toilets

  • Alternative to hand dryer available in public toilets

Wheelchairs

  • Access routes of at least 800mm wide in restaurants
  • Accessible bedrooms have unobstructed access routes of at least 800mm
  • At least part of reception desk wheelchair height
  • Bathroom bins reachable from wheelchair in accessible rooms
  • Bathroom washbasins reachable from wheelchair in accessible rooms
  • Bins reachable from wheelchair in accessible public toilets
  • Desks comfortably usable by wheelchair users in wheelchair accessible rooms
  • Hotel entrance at least 800mm wide
  • Minibars reachable from wheelchair in wheelchair accessible rooms
  • Mirror above washbasin visible from wheelchair in accessible public toilets
  • Shower controls reachable from wheelchair in wheelchair accessible rooms
  • Shower gel/shampoo dispensers reachable from wheelchair in wheelchair accessible rooms
  • Wheelchair can fit under restaurant tables
  • Wheelchairs can fit under washbasins in accessible rooms

Bathroom

  • Showers have non-slip surfaces or mats
  • Some rooms with baths

Bedroom

  • Blackout curtains

Facilities

  • Microwave

Families

  • Alternative to hand dryer available in public toilets
  • Baby changing
  • Children allowed in bar
  • Children's areas and/or activities provided in restaurants
  • Children's menu
  • Cots
  • High chairs in hotel restaurant
  • Hotel is pushchair accessible
  • More frequent waste removal for nappies available upon request
  • Public toilets equipped with baby changing facilities
  • Rooms with fridges available
  • Safe
  • Staff can access fridges for guests
  • Staff can access microwaves for guests

Hotel Policy

  • No smoking throughout the hotel building

Dining

  • Food and drink ethically/sustainably sourced wherever possible
  • Food and drink locally sourced wherever possible
  • Seasonal menu choices
  • Vegan menu choices
  • Vegetarian menu choices

Sustainability

  • All glass recycled
  • All paper recycled
  • All recyclable plastics recycled
  • Alternative to PVC room key cards
  • Complimentary toiletries in recycled/recyclable plastic packaging
  • Complimentary toiletries vegan
  • Goods and services locally sourced wherever possible
  • Low energy consumption lighting
  • Option to forego towels being laundered daily
  • Publicises and encourages use of local businesses
  • Recycling bins around hotel
  • Recycling bins in room
  • Some food grown on site
  • Space reserved for nature
  • Toiletries refilled

Transport

  • Bikes available to hire or borrow from hotel
  • EV charge points

Bedroom

  • Blackout curtains
  • Blackout curtains or blinds available in some bedrooms
  • Windows that open

Dining

  • Dairy free, gluten free, nut free, fish and shellfish allergies can all be catered for if informed in advance
  • Food and drink ethically/sustainably sourced wherever possible
  • Food and drink locally sourced wherever possible
  • Seasonal menu choices
  • Some food grown on site
  • Vegan menu choices
  • Vegetarian menu choices

Hotel Policy

  • Hotel has corporate social responsibility policy or similar
  • Hotel supports local organisations and/or charities
  • No smoking throughout the hotel building
  • Publicises and encourages use of local businesses

Spa

  • On site spa
  • Reflexology treatments
  • Sauna
  • Steam room available

A 17th-century coaching inn set into a picturesque Italian garden by the River Wharfe, the Devonshire Arms offers seclusion and sanctuary in its 33,000 acres of idyllic Yorkshire countryside. The 40 rooms are each adorned with luxury fabrics, elegant furniture, antiques and an assortment of four-poster beds, gallery framed art and open fireplaces, but the classical style and Dales views of the Superior Rooms make them a favourite.

Even with a reassuringly long list of new health and safety regimens, the Devonshire Arms Hotel and Spa remains as welcoming and stylish as ever. Key areas are decluttered to allow for social distancing, new hand sanitising stations placed thoughtfully throughout, each guest receives a welcome pack, and linens are professionally laundered, further enhancing the overall sense of security within the hotel.

Of the restaurants, the Three AA award-winning Burlington is the star. Fine local ingredients are elevated to art on the plate, and Tom, the Burlington’s sommelier is always on hand to help you make the best choice form the Devonshire’s impressive wine list. The AA Rosette Brasserie offers a more laidback dining option, while afternoon tea is served in the elegant conservatory. Social distancing is achieved through limiting table numbers, but service is so finely tuned that you’ll barely notice the enhanced health and safety protocols.

Online menus (or throw away menus if you prefer) for the restaurants, contactless key collection and payments make the entire experience feel safe, secure and, along with the Devonshire’s courteous service.

Can’t Miss Experiences

Afternoon tea is served in the elegant conservatory