For fine luxury in a restful setting, and a little bit of history, travel to Harrogate in Yorkshire County in the United Kingdom. Here you will find very luxurious, stone building hotels, some dating back hundreds of years. When you stay here, you have your choice of several properties that offer fine dining and well-appointed rooms. You can also enjoy golf at the Harrogate Golf Club, or one of the other courses in the area.
Rudding Park Hotel
Expect only the finest when you stay at the Rudding Park Hotel. It is housed in a converted grade 1 listed building, and is one of AA's top 200 hotels. It has contemporary interior decor but a classic atmosphere, with gourmet dining in the Clocktower Restaurant. It features executive and deluxe rooms as well as suites with additional living or sitting areas. Each has fine touches like feather pillows and white linens. Set in a scenic, natural environment, the hotel serves as a restful retreat. There is also a golf course on site. "National Golfer" magazine rated it the "best place to stay and play" in 2009.
Rudding Park Hotel
Follifoot
Harrogate, HG3 1JH
United Kingdom
01423 871 350
www.ruddingpark.co.uk
Best Western Cedar Court Hotel
This historic hotel is housed in a stone building built in 1671 for the specific purpose of housing discriminating guests. It was refurbished in 1999 so it now includes modern amenities. Relax after golf with a pint in the bar and lounge, and then dine at Brasserie Restaurant. There are 100 rooms in the property and each has full amenities including a cable TV, wireless Internet and a trouser press. Your golf pants will be wrinkle-free when you play at the Harrogate Golf Club less than two miles away.
Best Western Cedar Court Hotel
Park Parade
Harrogate, HG1
United Kingdom
01423 858 585
bestwestern.co.uk
Hotel Du Vin Harrogate
The Hotel Du Vin Harrogate is ideal for golfers who want access to spa services, since the North Yorkshire spa is close by. The hotel has 48 bedrooms with luxury decor. Overall, the hotel is considered a boutique-style property. It features a bistro and bar, and fine wine dinners hosted by an on-site sommelier. The hotel also features golf packages and can accommodate your wish to play.
Hotel Du Vin
1 Prospect Place
Harrogate, HG1 1LB
United Kingdom
01423 856 800
hotelduvin.com
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