STAY AT THE HALL
Experience a luxury country house escape amidst the vaulted halls and castellated towers of this historic home. The Hall is the centrepiece of one of the most extraordinary private estates in England, with 28,000 acres to explore.
Guests can take part in a range of activities on the estate and nearby, including some of the finest fishing, walking and cycling in England. Or they can stay closer to home, exploring the private walled garden and surrounds, extended for HM Queen Elizabeth II’s stay.
The Hall
Dating in part from the 14th century, The Hall is decorated with antiques, fine art and objects from the family’s private collection. Surrounded by moors and woodlands, the residence is accessed via a ‘hole-in-the-wall’ in the original monastic fortification, at the end of a sweeping drive.
Guests can relax within wood-panelled drawing rooms, enjoy a game of billiards or entertain in the vaulted Dining Hall.
The Rooms
The Hall’s 12 bedrooms, 10 of which were recently refurbished by Rita Konig, accommodate up to 22 people. All are individual and furnished with items from the family’s eclectic collection of books, arts, photographs, and personal mementos. Most rooms look across the manicured gardens to the 12th-century Bolton Priory Church and the River Wharfe beyond.
Dining
Breakfast and dinner, included in guests’ stay, are prepared by award-winning chefs who use ingredients sourced from the estate’s river, moors and gardens, and the best local producers.
Enjoy a banquet, dine on the terrace, or take afternoon tea in the drawing room. The team will take care of your every need throughout your stay.
The Gardens
The landscaped gardens surrounding The Hall offer perfect places to relax with a book, have a picnic or enjoy an afternoon of croquet on the lawn. Guests have exclusive access to the private walled kitchen and cutting garden.
Weddings and events
The Hall at Bolton Abbey provides a spectacular backdrop for weddings and events. Intimate weddings can be held in The Hall itself, while larger events can be accommodated in the grounds.
With exclusive access throughout your stay, The Hall is a uniquely private and unforgettable manor house to hire for weddings and other special events.
“Our stay has exceeded our expectations. It truly is a very special home. Spectacular!! So wonderful to be welcomed to The Hall like it was our own home. The team looked after us so well and made our celebrations perfect.”
FAQ
The Hall is the private home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire and their family, set in the heart of their 28,000 acre Bolton Abbey Estate in the Yorkshire Dales.
The address is The Hall at Bolton Abbey, Bolton Abbey Estate, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 6AL
By road: please follow signs to Bolton Abbey. The Hall is located opposite the Priory ruins and car parking is available on site. Drive through Bolton Bridge village off the A59, and pass the village car park on your left. The entrance to The Hall is signposted on your right. Follow the single track road through the gate and you will see The Hall on your left.
By air: Leeds Bradford Airport is just 15 minutes’ drive away and serves the UK and Continental Europe with scheduled daily flights. Manchester Airport is 64 miles away and operates many cities in the UK, Europe, North America, the Far East and beyond with several scheduled daily flights.
By rail: Skipton is our nearest train station and is 7 miles away.
Private transfers can be arranged by our concierge from all UK airports and railway stations, whether by car, helicopter or alternative means.
The Hall at Bolton Abbey is owned by the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire and their family, now offered as an exclusive stately home to rent in England.
The Hall was originally built between 1325 and 1374 as the gatehouse of an Augustinian priory. After the Dissolution of the Monasteries, it was converted into a small shooting house. The estate came to the Cavendish family (the Dukes of Devonshire) in 1758 after the death of Lady Charlotte Boyle, daughter of the 3rd Earl of Burlington, who had married the future 4th Duke of Devonshire in 1748. The Hall has been altered and enlarged over the centuries, including a substantial remodelling in the 1840s by the 6th Duke of Devonshire and the celebrated architect Sir Joseph Paxton, who later designed Crystal Palace for the 1851 Great Exhibition in London.
The Hall is only available as a private stately home rental on an exclusive-use basis.
The Hall is only available for exclusive-use hire, for a minimum of three nights, making it the perfect long weekend stately home to rent in England.
We have 12 bedrooms (eight doubles, two twins and two single rooms) sleeping up to 22 people.
For all enquiries, please complete our contact form.
From prices include:
- Exclusive use of The Hall at Bolton Abbey, including 12 bedrooms, drawing room, dining hall, snug, billiard room and gardens
- Butler and waiting staff
- Private cook
- Breakfast, afternoon tea and dinner with drinks
- Private concierge service to arrange all activities and transfers.
Our minimum stay is three nights. The Hall must be taken as an exclusive-use rental.
The Hall is only available on an exclusive-use basis, for up to 22 guests staying a minimum of three nights.
While we can cater for weddings, The Hall must be hired on an exclusive-use basis for a minimum of three nights. Smaller, intimate weddings can be held in The Hall itself, with larger weddings accommodated in a marquee or similar in the grounds.
Unfortunately, due to the historic nature of the property and its artefacts, we are unable to accept dogs.
We welcome children, and can provide a cot and highchair. However, please note that due to the nature of the historic building, we are not able to provide stair gates or other safety equipment. Older children and teens will enjoy the Snug, with good Wi-Fi, Smart TV, games cupboard and art area. We also have a selection of outdoor sports equipment, including croquet and golf.
Due to the nature of the historic building, including the fact that there are no ground floor bedrooms, uneven floors and spiral staircases, The Hall is unfortunately not suitable for guests with limited mobility.
Guests at The Hall are welcome to use the spa facilities at our sister property, The Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa, just one mile away. Facilities include a swimming pool, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi, rasul and a wide variety of treatments.
We have a wide range of activities at The Hall at Bolton Abbey, including:
- Boules
- Croquet
- Walking/running trails
- Snooker and billiards
- Board games for all ages
- Satellite TV
- Audio system
- Large collection of books.
Our team offers a private concierge service to arrange a wide variety of activities in the area, from hiking, tennis, fishing, golf, kayaking and archery, to sightseeing, shopping, pilates, spa treatments, helicopter rides, art classes and cooking demonstrations.