GISBOROUGH HALL HOTEL REVIEW – A BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY HOUSE STAY IN NORTH YORKSHIRE
Gisborough Hall Hotel Review
I previously stayed at Gisborough Hall Hotel in North Yorkshire while attending my sister’s wedding nearby, and it ended up being such a lovely countryside stay.
This Gisborough Hall Hotel review covers our twin room in the Woodland Wing, the breakfast, hotel facilities, restaurant, and everything we enjoyed during our stay.
Located on the edge of the North York Moors and not far from the Yorkshire Coast, the hotel felt like the perfect countryside escape. The whole area felt peaceful and scenic, making it ideal for a relaxing break away.
One of the first things we noticed when arriving was just how gorgeous the grounds were. There were even llamas outside the hotel, which were very cute and added to the countryside atmosphere.
At the time of our stay, we paid a special wedding guest rate of £145 per night including breakfast for our twin room in the Woodland Wing. Considering breakfast was included and the quality of the hotel overall, we felt it offered really good value for the stay.
🏨 A Beautiful Victorian Country House Hotel
Gisborough Hall is a four-star Victorian country house hotel with 71 en-suite bedrooms, offering a range of room types including superior king rooms, four-poster bedrooms, and double or twin rooms.
The hotel itself feels elegant and full of character while still being comfortable and welcoming. From the moment we walked through the entrance, the hotel had a warm but luxurious atmosphere, with grand staircases, traditional décor, cosy lounge areas, chandeliers, and lots of comfortable seating throughout the communal spaces.
Although we stayed in the Woodland Wing, there are also upgraded rooms available within the original house itself.
The hotel seemed especially popular for weddings and special occasions during our visit, and it definitely had that luxurious countryside hotel feel throughout.
The exterior of the hotel was particularly beautiful too, with ivy-covered Victorian architecture and stunning landscaped grounds which made the whole place feel incredibly picturesque and relaxing.
🛏 Our Twin Room in the Woodland Wing
Our twin room was spacious, comfortable, and very well equipped for a relaxing stay.
When you first entered the room there was a large wardrobe area with hanging space, spare pillows, an iron, ironing board, hairdryer, and plenty of shelving and storage. There was also a full-length mirror, which was really useful when getting ready for the wedding.
The room itself featured two comfortable twin beds, bedside tables, lamps, a TV, desk area, seating area, and tea and coffee facilities. We were also given complimentary bottled water, biscuits, tea, coffee, and UHT milk in the room.
I really liked the style of the room as it felt classic and cosy without feeling dated. The colourful upholstered headboards, patterned curtains, traditional artwork and soft lighting all added to the relaxing country house feel of the hotel.
The décor felt classic and cosy, and the room had a really relaxing atmosphere overall.
The room itself also felt very spacious. There was a lovely seating area beside the large bay window with comfortable armchairs and a small table, which made the room feel much more relaxing than a standard hotel bedroom.
One feature I especially loved was the bathroom. It had double sinks, a large mirror, a bath, and a separate power shower — and honestly, the shower was incredible. It was one of the most powerful hotel showers I’ve ever used.
The bathroom also felt very luxurious thanks to the black granite surfaces, large mirrors, generous amount of towels, and spacious layout. Having both a bath and a separate shower was a really nice bonus.
Toiletries including shampoo, conditioner and body wash were also provided.
The beds were extremely comfortable too, and I slept really well throughout our stay.
🍳 Breakfast & Dining
Breakfast was included in the price of our stay and offered both continental and cooked options. If you didn’t want to go down to the restaurant for breakfast, you could also order breakfast to your room for an additional £5 tray charge.
Because we had a very early start on the morning of the wedding, the cooked breakfast option unfortunately wasn’t available that morning as service had not yet started. Instead, we opted for the continental tray service in the room, which actually worked really well for us.
The breakfast trays were beautifully presented and included pastries, croissants, cereals, fruit juice, tea and coffee, toast, jams, yoghurts, fresh fruit, cheeses and continental meats. It felt like such a relaxed and convenient way to start the morning while everyone got ready for the wedding.
I also really liked that guests filled in a breakfast order form the night before choosing exactly what they wanted delivered, which made the experience feel much more personalised.
Later during our stay we also enjoyed breakfast in the main dining area, where there was a warm and relaxed atmosphere.
The breakfast buffet itself was actually much larger than I expected. There were fresh pastries, muffins, cereals, fruit platters, yoghurts, smoothies, juice shots, cheeses, meats, granola, juices and lots of different tea and coffee options available. Everything looked beautifully presented and regularly topped up.
The cooked breakfast menu also offered a really good range of choices beyond a traditional full English, including eggs Benedict, American pancakes with bacon and maple syrup, smoked salmon bagels, porridge, vegetarian breakfasts and lighter options.
During our stay we ate at the hotel’s De Brus Bar & Grill restaurant, and the food was really lovely. The atmosphere felt relaxed and welcoming, and it was nice being able to eat within the hotel after a busy day.
The restaurant itself had a cosy but stylish atmosphere with soft lighting and comfortable seating, making it feel relaxed rather than overly formal.
The menu offered a good mix of classic grill dishes, lighter sharing plates, burgers, steaks and desserts. Lawrence ordered the 28-day Himalayan salt aged local sirloin steak which was served with triple cooked chips, grilled tomato and rocket, while desserts included sticky toffee pudding with vanilla ice cream and vanilla seed cheesecake with berry compote. Everything we tried was beautifully presented and very enjoyable.
The hotel also features the award-winning Chaloner’s Restaurant for guests wanting a more formal dining experience.
💆 Revival Zone Spa & Treatments
Gisborough Hall also has its own Revival Zone treatment area where guests can book a range of beauty and spa treatments including massages, hot stone massages, facials, manicures, and pedicures.
During our stay we actually visited the Revival Zone to have our nails done before the wedding, which was a really lovely extra touch during the trip.
The treatment area itself felt calm and relaxing, and it was nice having those facilities available within the hotel without needing to travel elsewhere.
🐶 Dog Friendly Stays
One thing that makes Gisborough Hall especially appealing is that the hotel also offers dog-friendly stays within its ground-floor bedrooms.
Dogs are welcome for an additional £15 per night charge, although they aren’t permitted within the dining areas or communal restaurant spaces.
💭 Final Thoughts
I genuinely really enjoyed my stay at Gisborough Hall Hotel and would absolutely stay again in the future.
The hotel itself was beautiful, the surroundings were peaceful and relaxing, and the staff made us feel very welcome throughout our stay. Even though we were there for a wedding, I still felt like there was so much more of the hotel and surrounding area left to explore.
What really stood out to me was how relaxing and easy the whole stay felt. From the comfortable room and powerful shower to the breakfast tray service and cosy restaurant atmosphere, everything felt very well thought out and welcoming.
The hotel managed to feel luxurious without feeling intimidating or overly formal, which I think made it especially enjoyable for a countryside getaway.
I’d especially love to return for a more relaxed countryside getaway with Lawrence at some point in the future, as the whole hotel felt like the perfect place for a peaceful couple’s break.
I think this hotel would work especially well for couples, wedding guests, or anyone looking for a relaxing countryside hotel stay in North Yorkshire.
If you’re looking for a comfortable countryside hotel with beautiful surroundings, friendly staff, excellent food, and a relaxing atmosphere, I’d definitely recommend Gisborough Hall Hotel.
ℹ️ At a Glance
4-star Victorian country house hotel
Located near the North York Moors and Yorkshire Coast
71 en-suite bedrooms
Woodland Wing and upgraded house rooms available
Twin, double, superior king and four-poster rooms
Breakfast included during our stay
Optional in-room breakfast tray service available
Large continental breakfast buffet and cooked breakfast menu
De Brus Bar & Grill restaurant
Award-winning Chaloner’s Restaurant
Revival Zone spa and beauty treatments
Dog-friendly ground floor rooms available
Beautiful countryside surroundings with llamas on-site
Elegant communal lounge areas and landscaped grounds
Friendly and helpful staff throughout our stay
🎥 Watch Our Gisborough Hall Hotel Room Tour
We also filmed a full room tour and review video during our stay at Gisborough Hall Hotel, including the Woodland Wing twin room, bathroom, breakfast, and hotel surroundings.
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