Yorebridge House in the Yorkshire Dales, nestled in the heart of Wensleydale, just outside the village of Bainbridge, offers a rare combination of luxurious boutique bedrooms with fine dining in an informal atmosphere. Bound by two rivers the hotel rooms boast beautiful views across the dales with rising fells on one side and the valley to Hawes on the other. The lounge and bar areas offer sumptuous interiors, oak flooring, relaxed comfy seating and an open fire.
The Victorian grade 2 listed building was built in 1850 as a Headmasters House and School; it sits proud and welcoming, promising luxury, relaxation and beautiful interiors as well as superb 2AA rosette menu, a bespoke wine and bar list and a personal and professional service from the moment you arrive.
All of the eleven bedrooms are individually designed, inspired by the owners Dave and Charlotte's travels around the world, from stylish Pienza, with crystal chandeliers and a roll top bath in the bedroom to oriental Nishiki with a four poster bed and beautiful wallpaper. Then there's the contemporary loft suite Greenwich with its own separate lounge and cinema screen, and double baths overlooking the views of the dales and the ambient Kariega with its rich colours and fabrics and its own private garden on the banks of the River Ure. Five of the bedrooms boast their own private terrace with outdoor hot tub.
The hotels head chef Dan Shotton has been with Yorebridge House since August of this year and has brought culinary skills and flair that have to be seen and tasted. Including delights such as Swinton Estate Venison with Brambles and Chocolate, Beef Fillet with Confit Tomato, Onion & Oxtail and to finish, Dark Chocolate Pave with Pear, Honeycomb & Praline Ice-Cream.
The hotel has had an exceptional year in 2013, they have won Best Restaurant with Rooms at the White Rose Awards held in November and an Inspectors Choice Award for Restaurant with Rooms from the AA, they have also won Small but Special Accommodation of the year with Yorkshire Life's Food & Drink Awards. The hotel was also finalists for the best Yorkshire Restaurant at the White Rose Awards and Best Use of Local Produce on their menu at the Deliciously Yorkshire awards. The hotel has also maintained its, 5 gold stars, highly commended status for Restaurant with Rooms from the AA alongside their award for a best UK Breakfast from the AA.
Yorebridge House is also the perfect venue for a Wedding Day to remember. Voted the most romantic hotel in the UK two years running, Yorebridge House prides itself on creating the perfect Wedding Day, working closely with you to perfect every detail and to make the day as wonderful as you have always dreamed of, and to make it the most amazing day that you will never forget. Licensed for civil ceremonies this exclusive use venue offers a bespoke wedding service to help you create the day of your dreams along with your own personal wedding coordinator.
For more details on the hotel, restaurant and weddings, contact them on 01969 652060 or email using the contact form below.