The Devonshire Arms Country House Hotel & Spa, Bolton Abbey

This traditional 17th-century coaching inn that has evolved into a luxurious country estate hotel, it offers exquisite food, a stunning wine list and warm hospitality. There is a choice of two restaurants - the Burlington, with its antique polished tables, china, crystal and silver for fine dining, and the vibrant Devonshire Brasserie and Bar for more informal dining. Supremely comfortable bedrooms are equipped with all the little luxuries that make a guest's stay special.

The 40 individually furnished rooms are equipped to high standards with all the little extras to make your stay especially comfortable: light and airy duvets with colourful throws (sheets and blankets are available if you prefer); fluffy bathrobes; big soft towels; luxury toiletries and bone china cups and saucers with a choice of quality teas and coffee.

The Dowager Duchess of Devonshire personally supervises the interior decor and choice of soft furnishings using antiques, personal memorabilia and artwork, some of which are from Chatsworth in Derbyshire.