A Review of Grantley Hall in Yorkshire, England | Hotels Above Par
"Set in sweeping Palladian parkland in North Yorkshire, this demi‑palace delivers old‑school five‑star Hollywood glamour fused with modern English country‑house style. The property impresses with marble‑clad public spaces and a striking new‑build wing with an olive‑tree atrium, while the 47 rooms, suites and villas favor restrained comfort—muted greys, velvet seating, bespoke marble‑topped furniture, televisions hidden behind paintings and gargantuan marble bathrooms with freestanding tubs and some steam rooms. Dining is a major draw: the hotel’s Michelin‑starred restaurant from chef Shaun Rankin serves an inventive, unpretentious ten‑course tasting menu (highlights included baby veg on mushroom “soil,” bread and butter with dripping beef tea, venison loin in blackcurrant jus, and locally sourced goat’s cheese with honey) and faultlessly paired, upscale wines; breakfast and other outlets are equally extravagant, from full Yorkshire fry‑ups to fluffy berry‑topped pancakes. Wellness and activities are comprehensive — the Three Graces spa offers thermal experiences, a snow room, an 18‑metre pool and an outdoor cedar hot tub plus standout facials and mani‑pedis, while the Elite Performance Center features underwater treadmills, 3D body scanning and cryotherapy — and guests can also cycle, ride, take afternoon tea or enjoy long country walks through landscaped gardens and a Kyoto Garden. Rooms start from around $634 per night, making it a lavish choice for those seeking dramatic, film‑set‑perfect luxury in the Dales."
