Frequently Asked Questions
Find our most asked questions below, along with responses from the team, so you can make the most of your stay and relax while you’re here.
General
Is there a dress code at The Devonshire Arms Hotel?
There is no dress code for dining at The Devonshire Arms Hotel.
How accessible is The Devonshire Arms Hotel?
We have one bedroom in the hotel which is accessible for wheelchair-users. It is a Cosy Room with views over the Italian box garden. For more information please contact reservations on 01756 718111. Our restaurants and facilities are ground floor, and you can find an accessible washroom near reception.
The Devonshire Spa has potential to accommodate wheelchair users if made aware in advance of arrival, depending on the disability-type. There are steps into the pool, however there are no hoists. To access the spa lounge there are steps, please also note there is a small step down onto the path to the spa.
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How do I get to The Devonshire Arms Hotel?
What are the check in and check out times?
You can check into your room from 3pm, and check out is at 11am. Where possible, we will endeavour to fulfil special requests made at the time of booking, however no guarantees can be made.
How do I contact The Devonshire Arms Hotel?
The telephone number for the hotel is 01756 718100. The email address for the hotel is reception@thedevonshirearms.co.uk.
Do you accommodate children?
Children are welcome to stay in our Luxury, Superior and Suite room categories for a charge of £35 per night for ages 2-14, including either a cot or folded bed which must be requested at the time of booking. Breakfast is included in this rate and all additional meals are chargeable. Infants under the age of 2 are free of charge and anyone above 15 is charged as an adult. Reception can recommend local babysitting companies.
Please note that the Devonshire Spa is adult only.
Children under the age of six are welcome to dine in our Brasserie, where you can find a children’s menu. For children between six and sixteen, a selection of simplified Garden Room dishes can be served for sittings taken at 6.30pm or 7pm at a cost of £45 for three courses, including canapes and amuse-bouche.
How dog friendly are you?
A warm welcome awaits our guests and the four-legged kind. At our dog friendly hotels, dogs and their owners will enjoy access to acres of off-road walks directly from the hotel, with beautiful vistas of the Dales, Fells, woods and riverside. Practical assistance is also on hand, for example washing areas, spare bowls, leads and waste bags, as well as thoughtfully placed bins for you to keep our beautifully maintained grounds just as you found them. Dogs are welcome in the hotel lounges where a light lunch menu is available daily. Please note that there are a limited number of dog-friendly tables in the The Garden Room Restaurant and The Brasserie Restaurant which must be reserved in advance. Dogs are charged £20 per dog per night. Please give us a call on 01756 718100 for further information.
Can I charge my electric vehicle at The Devonshire Arms Hotel?
There are two electric vehicle charging points at the back of the hotel situated in the Brasserie car park. Once your vehicle is charged please move it to allow other hotel guests to use the facility.
Dining
What time is breakfast?
Breakfast is served between 7.30am and 10:15am. A continental breakfast to your room can be arranged beforehand, please make reception aware the night prior if this is required.
Where can I dine at The Devonshire Arms Hotel?
We have two restaurants on site at The Devonshire Arms Hotel, each showcasing fresh, seasonal ingredients. For innovative tasting menus, our Garden Room Restaurant is open Wednesday-Saturday for dinner from 6:30-8:30pm. Afternoon tea is also served daily from 1:30-3:00pm in the Garden Room or lounges. The Brasserie Restaurant is open daily for lunch, dinner or drinks and offers seasonal dining is a relaxed space overlooking the estate.
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Does The Devonshire Arms offer room service?
A selection of hot dishes are available from 12noon-2.30pm, and 6pm-9pm, please note there is a tray charge of £7.50 per order per room.
Experience
Can you fish on the River Wharfe?
As the river flows through the Estate it is surrounded by some of the most spectacular scenery in the Yorkshire Dales. Against this beautiful backdrop the 5 mile stretch of water offers extensive opportunities for both the novice and experienced angler. The keepered fishery provides fishing for wild and stocked Brown Trout and Grayling throughout its waters.
Our River Keeper, who has a wealth of knowledge of the river, is a member of the Association of Advanced Professional Game Angling Instructors and is highly qualified to teach beginners and experienced anglers the skills to get the most out of a day’s fishing at Bolton Abbey.
Fishing Tickets
Day Ticket – Adult – £70
Day Ticket – Junior (under 16’s) – Free when accompanying an adult day ticket holder
For full details contact the Bolton Abbey Estate Office on 01756 718000 or email estateoffice@boltonabbey.com
What are the spa opening times?
Opening Hours
8.00am to 8.00pm, Monday – Sunday
From the 12th June, the Devonshire spa will open from 7.00am.
Hotel Resident Spa Access
Hotel guests are not required to pre-book spa access and are free to use the facilities as they wish during the opening times. Alternatively, spa day experiences can be pre-booked for during the day, to include longer spa access and treatments. Gym access can be booked separately and is available throughout the day, please let us know if you wish to book a time slot. Slots can be booked as full spa access or swimming pool only, and are subject to availability.
How long does it take to walk to Bolton Abbey?
It takes approximately 20 minutes to walk to the priory ruins, along the River Wharfe. A map can be found at reception including various walks from the hotel.