Enjoy the British Summer in style with a stay in York or Harrogate, two quintessential Yorkshire destinations with The HRH Group offering a stunning portfolio of hotels and restaurants in both. Make the most of what the UK has to offer, with Yorkshire offering beautiful landscapes and historical cities.
The portfolio includes, Clementine's Town House Hotel, York, The Guy Fawkes Inn, York, The Fat Badger, York, The Fat Badger, Harrogate, The White Hart Hotel, Harrogate, The Yorkshire Hotel, Harrogate, The Pickled Sprout Restaurant and Bar, Harrogate and The Black Horse Inn, Kirkby Fleetham.
Clementine's Hotel, is for guests looking for luxury, situated in the heart of York, it provides an indulgent experience in a place where Parisian chic meets Yorkshire Heritage.Located in a tranquil, residential street just a short stroll from the ancient City Centre Walls, Clementine's occupies a historic townhouse once owned by a Victorian gentleman.
Retaining its historical past, many of the original architectural features of the building remain, with the front of the property seeing its traditional features restored to their former natural beauty. A highlight of Clementine's is the Ski Lodge Suite, a Nordic inspired ski lodge, complete with garden views and terrace. Inside sees a mock log fire, bedroom and bathroom with heated tiled spa seat and large dual shower.
The Fat Badger York is the latest opening within the HRH portfolio, the pub which opened officially in March 2022, is to be York's most distinguished gentleman, bringing with him local cask ales, exciting cocktails, fine wine and award-winning, modern British food.The Fat Badger York occupies two grade II listed buildings, which have seen a £1 million renovation and partially built into the famous city walls. A place to be to enjoy a range of top-notch food and drink in a vibrant, sociable atmosphere, with modern British pub-grub utilising fresh, local, seasonal produce. The first Fat Badger to offer rooms for an overnight stay, it is also home to the enchanting 'York's secret gin garden', a large beer garden which is inside the historic walls and has impressive views of York Minster. The Guy Fawkes Inn, is a medieval inn in York that stands in the shadow of York Minster, the very birthplace of the notorious plotter, Guy Fawkes. Offering thirteen en-suite bedrooms with flat screen TV's, regional real ales and classic British food in our AA rosette restaurant.
Those looking to explore Harrogate, can take in the sights with The Yorkshire Hotel and their in-house restaurant, The Pickled Sprout, located in the centre of Harrogate.The Yorkshire Hotel is the perfect choice for a short break, family holiday or business trip with world famous Bettys Tea Rooms and Harrogate International Centre on the doorstep, plus some of Yorkshire's best known attractions only a short stroll away, the town centre hotel offers a great stay in an ideal location.With an elegant Victorian exterior, the Yorkshire Hotel, was built-in 1818 with its incredible rooftop view of the town and 81 bedrooms.The Pickled Sprout offers a fresh and soulful experience in opulent surroundings and has a menu packed with hearty favourites, enriching superfoods and creative dishes using the finest ingredients from local sources.The restaurant is one of Harrogate's most photogenic locations, complete with a secret garden with a suspended floral ceiling bringing the outside in and a private dining room for guests looking for the perfect venue for celebrations or more intimate dining.
For a traditional pub, enjoy the cheeky charm of The Fat Badger in Harrogate, which has proved to be a firm favourite with locals and tourists. Embodying a traditional English Pub packed full of Old English' character, The Fat Badger is the most playful inn in the heart of the city. A place to be to enjoy a range of top-notch food and drink in a vibrant, sociable atmosphere, expect modern British pub-grub utilising fresh, local, seasonal produce.
The White Hart Hotel, is in the centre of Harrogate's stylish Montpellier Quarter and has almost 100 modern bedrooms and a restaurant that boasts an AA Rosette. The perfect four-star hotel for leisure and business stays in Harrogate and is five minutes' walk from the Valley Garden.
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