Could only find tradesmen entrance so didn't call in
Ros Ingledew
Stunning setting and unique building. Perfect for history lovers where else can you see family tradition hanging on the walls.Highly recommended
MrRonniep22
Nice if you can afford it !!
Voyager762145
David and Liz are welcoming. Trisha is the best housekeeper I have ever met. The house is clean and so comfortable. The history in this delightful home is second to none. The peace is out of this world. The countryside is so beautiful. I feel as comfortable as I would in my own home. I love looking at the pictures of the ancestors and wonder what their lives were like. There is no other place like it. I love every stay I have had Thornton Watlass.
Katya L
We stayed at the Hall whilst visiting Yorkshire for my sister’s (covid-compliant) wedding. David, Liz and their staff could not have made us more welcome. We were the only guests at the time, but we were very well looked after. The family room was big and perfect for us. The massive cooked breakfast was a highlight for us all and the enormous fire in the sitting room welcomed us back to the Hall every night ... even though it was only for us! The Hall and grounds are incredible and we aim to return there as soon as we can! Definitely recommended!
Andrew White
The best time ever
Carolyn Speirs
A stunning place, steeped in history, in beautiful grounds. This is the home of Sir David John Smith-Dodsworth, who greeted us on arrival and treated us like old friends. The house is fascinating, full of oil paintings of portraits of David's ancestors and people connected to the family going back to 1620. We relaxed in front of a log fire, sipping single malt from the honesty bar and browsing the family's collection of ancient books which went back to the 16th century. Our room was beautiful, clean and comfortable, and the breakfast was extremely generous. Staying here was an amazing experience, a privilege and a pleasure.
Carolyn S
A stunning place, steeped in history, in beautiful grounds. This is the home of Sir David John Smith-Dodsworth, who greeted us on arrival and treated us like old friends. The house is fascinating, full of oil paintings of portraits of David's ancestors and people connected to the family going back to 1620. We relaxed in front of a log fire, sipping single malt from the honesty bar and browsing the family's collection of ancient books which went back to the 16th century. Our room was luxurious, clean and comfortable, service was efficient and friendly, and the breakfast was extremely generous. Staying here was an amazing experience, a privilege and a pleasure.
Finn R
If your are looking for a quiet place with lovely and historical surroundings, then this is a place for you. Upon arrival we received a personal welcome that included a tour of the house; you can use several of the rooms without restrictions. A nice touch was that when we came back in the evening a fire had been lit in two of the rooms. After a long day it was very nice to just sit in front of the fireplace and look through some of the yearbooks for the Rolls Royce owners club. On top of that we got a really nice room and a good breakfast; what more can you ask for?
Paul Betts
Wonderful place to stay. Something of interest in every corner.
A wonderful place to stay. Something of interest in every corner.
renovator1830
We spent two nights at the hall and endorse everything that has been said about staying there.A truly wonderful experience. From my own perspective as an antique dealer I was in my element as the hall is filled with so many treasures that I could spend a month there and still not see everything. Quite how the house is kept so clean and sparkling is a mystery and the gardens are immaculate. It is the attention to dtail that really impresses and Sir David could not have been more hospitable. Will certainly hope to return there again in the near future.
Julian Tighe
Absolutely superb.....we stay 2 or 3 times a year and have done for the last 3 years. Charming and friendly coupled with the best breakfast anyway.
Could only find tradesmen entrance so didn't call in
Stunning setting and unique building. Perfect for history lovers where else can you see family tradition hanging on the walls.Highly recommended
Nice if you can afford it !!
David and Liz are welcoming. Trisha is the best housekeeper I have ever met. The house is clean and so comfortable. The history in this delightful home is second to none. The peace is out of this world. The countryside is so beautiful. I feel as comfortable as I would in my own home. I love looking at the pictures of the ancestors and wonder what their lives were like. There is no other place like it. I love every stay I have had Thornton Watlass.
We stayed at the Hall whilst visiting Yorkshire for my sister’s (covid-compliant) wedding. David, Liz and their staff could not have made us more welcome. We were the only guests at the time, but we were very well looked after. The family room was big and perfect for us. The massive cooked breakfast was a highlight for us all and the enormous fire in the sitting room welcomed us back to the Hall every night ... even though it was only for us! The Hall and grounds are incredible and we aim to return there as soon as we can! Definitely recommended!
The best time ever
A stunning place, steeped in history, in beautiful grounds. This is the home of Sir David John Smith-Dodsworth, who greeted us on arrival and treated us like old friends. The house is fascinating, full of oil paintings of portraits of David's ancestors and people connected to the family going back to 1620. We relaxed in front of a log fire, sipping single malt from the honesty bar and browsing the family's collection of ancient books which went back to the 16th century. Our room was beautiful, clean and comfortable, and the breakfast was extremely generous. Staying here was an amazing experience, a privilege and a pleasure.
A stunning place, steeped in history, in beautiful grounds. This is the home of Sir David John Smith-Dodsworth, who greeted us on arrival and treated us like old friends. The house is fascinating, full of oil paintings of portraits of David's ancestors and people connected to the family going back to 1620. We relaxed in front of a log fire, sipping single malt from the honesty bar and browsing the family's collection of ancient books which went back to the 16th century. Our room was luxurious, clean and comfortable, service was efficient and friendly, and the breakfast was extremely generous. Staying here was an amazing experience, a privilege and a pleasure.
If your are looking for a quiet place with lovely and historical surroundings, then this is a place for you. Upon arrival we received a personal welcome that included a tour of the house; you can use several of the rooms without restrictions. A nice touch was that when we came back in the evening a fire had been lit in two of the rooms. After a long day it was very nice to just sit in front of the fireplace and look through some of the yearbooks for the Rolls Royce owners club. On top of that we got a really nice room and a good breakfast; what more can you ask for?
Wonderful place to stay. Something of interest in every corner.
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A wonderful place to stay. Something of interest in every corner.
We spent two nights at the hall and endorse everything that has been said about staying there.A truly wonderful experience. From my own perspective as an antique dealer I was in my element as the hall is filled with so many treasures that I could spend a month there and still not see everything. Quite how the house is kept so clean and sparkling is a mystery and the gardens are immaculate. It is the attention to dtail that really impresses and Sir David could not have been more hospitable. Will certainly hope to return there again in the near future.
Absolutely superb.....we stay 2 or 3 times a year and have done for the last 3 years. Charming and friendly coupled with the best breakfast anyway.