About The Hall at Bolton Abbey
About
The Hall at Bolton Abbey is located on the southern tip of the Yorkshire Dales. It remains the Devonshire family’s private Yorkshire residence and is the ultimate spot for an exclusive escape.
About The Hall
Built in c.1325 as the gatehouse of the Augustinian priory, The Hall was converted into a shooting house after the dissolution of the monasteries in 1536.
The estate came into the family’s ownership in 1758 after the death of Lady Charlotte Boyle, who married the 4th Duke of Devonshire.
The Hall has been altered and enlarged over the centuries, substantially in the 1840s by the 6th Duke of Devonshire and Sir Joseph Paxton, who designed the gardens at Chatsworth, and later, Crystal Palace in London.
Distinguished visitors include Prime Minister Harold Macmillan, and King George V on fourteen occasions. Today, his favourite bedroom in the tower is named after him, and you can see a list of his quarry under the archway in the Dining Room. HM Queen Elizabeth II visited for a week in 2005, prompting changes including the addition of a secure perimeter fence and an extended private garden.
Exclusive-use hire
Available to rent in its entirety only, a stay at The Hall at Bolton Abbey offers a uniquely private experience and an unforgettable escape for families, groups and friends.
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