The Devonshire Arms Hotel at Bolton Abbey

Hotels
8.8 (518 reviews)
Bolton Abbey , Bolton Abbey , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful location
Comfortable rooms
Good amenities
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Food quality inconsistencies
Value perceptions

Categories

Cleanliness
8.13
Black mold on window frames and a tired bathroom noted, affecting perception of cleanliness.
Service
9.6
Staff were consistently described as friendly, helpful, and attentive.
Location
9.64
The location was frequently praised for its beauty and accessibility.
Room Quality
8.59
Rooms were mostly comfortable, though some were noted as small or needing refreshing.
Amenities
9.12
Spa facilities were appreciated along with other amenities; however, some inconsistencies noted.
Value for Money
8.08
Perception of being overpriced, especially given the mixed feedback on the experience.
Food and Beverage
8.13
Food quality received mixed reviews, with some stating it didn't meet expectations.
Overall Experience
9.1
Overall enjoyable experiences repeated across many reviews, despite some downsides.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 18:37

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience elegance and comfort in each room with stunning views of The Dales, River Wharfe, and Italian Garden. Enjoy the luxury bathrooms and modern amenities including a flat-screen TV and seating area.

Top-Notch Spa and Activities
Indulge in relaxation at the adult-only spa with a sauna, steam room, swimming pool, and whirlpool. Take part in activities like clay pigeon shooting, fly-fishing, and falconry displays within the expansive Bolton Abbey Estate.

Culinary Delights
Savor exquisite dining at the 4AA Rosette Burlington Restaurant, offering a seasonal menu with local produce. Unwind with afternoon tea or opt for a more modern gastro-menu at The Brasserie.

Book now to experience the ultimate blend of luxury and nature at The Devonshire Arms Hotel.

Important information:

Charge per dog per night is GBP 20.00.

We have two onsite restaurants. We have two onsite restaurants. The Brasserie and The Garden Room (open daily). Please note that lunch and dinner prices are from prices and not included in any packages, restaurant charges apply directly.

Please note that children under the age of 16 are not eligible to use the Spa or gym facilities. No pre booking is required, access is subject to spa availability.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LBA

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 15 years old stay for £35 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 15 years old stay for £35 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 518 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.13
Service: 9.6
Location: 9.64
Room Quality: 8.59
Amenities: 9.12
Value for Money: 8.08
Food and Beverage: 8.13
Overall Experience: 9.1
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Philip couple gb
8
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Claire couple gb
9
Pros:

Lovely building and excellent staff bar was slow no one available to serve us , twice but overall great place

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Sarah solo_traveller gb
9
Memorable stay at Devonshire Arms
Pros:

The staff, the views, the walks. Lovely room, stylishly decorated and comfy. Ambiance, service and food at Brasserie and breakfast was great.
The hotel was very dog friendly, and recommended good local walks for us with our dog. Overall excellent experience. We will be back!.

Cons:

The bathroom was very tight, and tricky to get out of bath/shower.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Minoli couple gb
9
Lovely.
Pros:

The historical lounge area with the antlers displayed. Homemade flapjack in the room was absolutely delicious. Though it was nothing special I found the pancakes and cheese selection in the breakfast exceptional

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Jennifer extended_group gb
10
Wonderful and great location
Pros:

We had a lovely stay and will definitely return

Cons:

All good

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Aradhna couple gb
9
Lovely hotel, friendly staff, nice spa and a beautiful country location.
Pros:

Beautiful location and nice staff

Cons:

Cocktail bar a little old fashioned so elected to have pre dinner drinks outside. May look better in the winter when sofas might look more appealing but maybe it’s in need of a refresh.
As bedroom was ground floor could have done with some gauze curtains so wasn’t possible to look into room from outside. Did have to get dressed and undressed in the bathroom as couldn’t in the room (closing main curtains in the morning to get dressed in the dark or with lights on is not usual).
Parma ham is not customary on Eggs Benedict, maybe call it something else! Would have made a different choice if I’d known and there was lots of choice at breakfast.

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Cheryl extended_group gb
10
excellent
Pros:

A great experience from the time we were checked in to departure

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
A
Andy couple gb
7
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Trying to add on all sorts of additional charges, slow service in breakfast all 3 days

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
D
David couple gb
10
2026-06-18 via Nuitee
C
catherine couple gb
8
2026-06-15 via Nuitee
A
Alan couple gb
9
2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Angela couple gb
10
Helpful staff made our stay the best we have stayed in for some years, including NZ, Greece, S. Africa and UK.
Pros:

Location - Great! Lovely views. Early morning curlews! Large grassed areas.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Ewa couple gb
10
Wonderful part of the world to heal body and soul!
Pros:

We loved everything… wonderful surroundings, beautiful decor, fantastic spa experience, quality food, amazing staff, peace and tranquility…

Cons:

Nothing to dislike…

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Anne couple gb
8
Warm, comfortable and friendly.
Pros:

Breakfast was good but tables wiped down, for crumbs where just throne on floor sadly

Cons:

Getting up from the table, for some of your breakfast, prefer to be served your whole breakfast at the table, where your sat.

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Jack couple gb
10
2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Carole solo_traveller gb
10
Beautiful hotel in fabulous surroundings.
Pros:

Staff went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
D
David couple gb
5
Having stayed here many times previously, a disappointing experience.
Pros:

The staff were pleasant and helpful and the room was comfortable.

Cons:

The main restaurant was closed ( for the whole month I think ) so the only eating was in The Brasserie where the menu is quite limited if staying more than a couple of days or if anyone in the party has food intolerances/allergies.
My wife is partially disabled and was unable to use the in bath shower.

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Mukesh couple gb
5
Pros:

had room service

Cons:

We were in room 22, approximately 11 pm there was a lot of shouting from one of the rooms across the road, a couple was arguing quite severely, we eventually had to call night management around 1:30 am. Which completely disturbed our evening.

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
K
Kerry couple gb
6
Unfriendly reception staff and poorly trained staff in other departments.
Pros:

Comfortable rooms. Good food.

Cons:

Customer service from reception staff. We arrived to be told we couldn’t eat in the restaurant which was fully booked. We were left with the option of eating in our room. This was disappointing given no one contacted us in advance to see if we wanted a table, though they said that was what they did. Whilst the one receptionist told us this, the other two ignored us. I complained as we weren’t happy to eat a £100 meal in our room. The receptionist then told me she would raise it with the restaurant manager and call us back. The restaurant manager rang us and told us we could eat in the restaurant whenever we wanted. During our meal there were four tables not taken. The three receptionists we met on our first day were unfriendly. It’s an expensive hotel and the poor service will stop us spending more money there.

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Lisa couple gb
8
Perfect place to explore the Yorkshire Dales
Pros:

The location is surrounded by absolutely the most stunning scenery

Cons:

The service in the brassier restaurant was poor. The food was great, however the service was extremely disappointing

2026-05-26 via Nuitee