Grantley Hall

Name: Grantley Hall
Address: Grantley Hall, Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 3ET, United Kingdom, GB

At Grantley Hall near Ripon, the River Skell passes the house and lawns run right up to the windows.

Give this place a whole day: warm water leading outdoors, a walk through the gardens and dinner booked for the evening. I’d come as a couple; a family holiday built around daily swims needs a different hotel.

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Is it for you?

The Signature Suite leaves room for time upstairs, with a sitting area and dressing room in the Main Hall. For a weekend together I’d settle dinner first, then the rest.

I’d ask for: The Signature Suite and an arrival-night dinner table, with the times confirmed.
Worth knowing: The tasting-menu restaurant needs a reservation; resident cancellations within 7 days may be charged at the full menu price.

With children from 8, look at connecting bedrooms. Older children can join the gardens-and-dinner version of the trip, while swimming remains an adults’ activity.

I’d ask for: Connecting rooms and the beds your party needs, giving every child’s age before booking.
Worth knowing: For ages 8–15, I’d budget £100 per child per night in the parents’ room, including breakfast and VAT, and have the charge and beds confirmed in the quotation. From 16, children need their own room.

Like a regular

The Norton Bar, with wood panelling and armchairs

Updated 4 November 202611 min readHow we write the guide

The part of the house
For the atmosphere, I’d choose a Grand Suite, with original fireplaces and views of the Rill Garden. Ask for the Main Hall if that is the Grantley you have in mind.
The restaurant bill
Food and drink carry an optional 12.5% service charge. You can ask to have it removed; it is not a compulsory addition to the bedroom rate.
Before you leave
Keep swimwear and travelling clothes in a separate bag so a final swim does not mean unpacking again.

What Grantley Hall is

The historic Hall and the Fountains Wing offer different sorts of room. In the old house, you might choose a fireplace and the details that survived its earlier life; in the newer wing, rooms gather round the atrium. A category photograph doesn’t promise an identical bedroom. I’d settle on the part of the house first.

The estate grows ingredients for the kitchen as well as flowers for the grounds. The Taste of Home menu at Shaun Rankin at Grantley Hall follows Yorkshire produce and the kitchen garden. Fletchers keeps a more flexible rhythm, from breakfast to supper. EightyEight brings Asian-inspired cooking, while the Norton Bar takes you back to the house’s oak panelling.

Between meals, head outside. The 38-acre estate includes the Japanese Garden, Rill Garden and rose garden. I’d leave the afternoon unplanned after the walk; this is the sort of day that makes me stay overnight rather than stop for lunch.

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The 5 things that matter, as guests tell them

What do Grantley Hall’s guests say? They write it in their reviews, even those who only came for a drink or dinner: we read every one and tell the 5 things that matter, from the location to the bill.

Location
Every guest who mentions it is happy with it. Guests remember walks through the gardens and how well the grounds are kept.
Room
Guests like the rooms’ comfort and carefully finished interiors.
Staff and service
9 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. Guests remember the welcome from the porters and the attention they find again in the spa.
Breakfast
Breakfast pleases guests ordering it upstairs as well as those celebrating with family.
Price
Guests accept the high bill when service keeps up; delays can change their minds.

How we count

Grantley Hall in numbers
What	Guests’ score	Guests who mention it	Happy
Location	8.7	35	100%
Room	8.6	23	100%
Staff and service	8.9	168	92%
Breakfast	7.4	14	86%
Price	–	14	50%

211 guests said so on Google, from 14 January 2025 to 1 November 2026. Stored Google reviews dated from 4 November 2024; collections may stop at 300 or 2,000 reviews. The latest 500 with text, or every available text when fewer, are read the same way. The other hotels are the ones weighed for a stay among the UK’s country-house hotels: for each we read its latest 500 Google reviews with text, or all of them where there are fewer, as of 4 November 2026. The score is the average of what they say, from 0 if they speak of it very badly to 10 if they speak of it very well. Where only a few mention something, the score stays close to the guide’s average: a handful of voices does not make a reputation.

The hotels we weigh it against among the UK’s country-house hotels:

Price: for 2, the night of 16 November 2026, from £664 on Google Hotels on 3 November 2026.

When I’d go

I’d compare 16 November 2026 from £664 with 7 December from £992 and 6 January 2027 from £684. These are references for specific dates; I’d recheck the same room and its inclusions before choosing.

Night	GBP a night
16 November 2026	664 every night
7 December 2026	992 every night
6 January 2027	684 every night

Lowest price for one night searched on its own for 2 adults; check the chosen rate for room, board, taxes and cancellation. Prices from Google Hotels, 3 November 2026.

Inside the hotel

Two views from the hotel’s official videos: spaces and their details.

**The formal garden and house frontage beyond the trees**Grantley Hall · 15 November 2024Watch on YouTube

**The EightyEight bar and dishes being prepared in the kitchen**from 0:34 · Grantley Hall · 15 August 2024Watch on YouTube

A walk, a swim and dinner

Photo: Grantley Hall

The Three Graces pool

An 18-metre indoor pool beneath arches and columns, with a sauna, steam room and snow room in the thermal facilities. The Nordic Spa Garden has 2 cold-water baths and an outdoor sauna.

The dining room at Shaun Rankin at Grantley Hall

Photo: Grantley Hall

The Taste of Home menu

A tasting-menu dinner with wine pairings and a non-alcoholic option. The restaurant opens from Wednesday to Sunday; arrange the table before you travel.

EightyEight with turquoise seating and a blue-lit ceiling

Photo: Grantley Hall

Dinner at EightyEight

A dining room looking towards the Japanese Garden, with cooking that draws on Asia. It gives you another direction for the evening after a night in the historic Hall.

Photo: Grantley Hall

The Orchard through the seasons

The space moves between an indoor room and the terrace. Its setting and programme change during the year, so choose the evening before reserving the table.

Good to know before you book

The spa, pools, gym and specialist treatments are for guests aged 18 and over. Resident guests can use the Spa Lounge from 16.
Overnight stays welcome children from 8; the minimum age at EightyEight and the fine-dining restaurant is 12.
Pet dogs are not admitted to the hotel or grounds. Assistance dogs are welcome.
Fine-dining dress is smart casual; shorts and flip-flops are not permitted.

The 10 categories, from Cosy to Royal Suite

Cosy Rooms35 m² average · Super kingIn the main Hall, with a marble bathroom, bath and separate shower.See the room

Deluxe Rooms38 m² average · Super king or twinsUnderfloor heating in the bathroom and a complimentary soft-drinks minibar.See the room

Executive Rooms42 m² average · Super kingA sitting area with armchairs and a small table.See the room

Accessible Rooms40 m² average · Super king or twinsA wet room with a roll-in shower and adaptations for guests with disabilities.See the room

Getting there

Address	Grantley Hall, Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 3ET.
By train	Harrogate is 11 miles away and Thirsk 13; arrange a car for the final leg.
By air	Leeds Bradford is 22 miles away; Manchester 84. Private transfers cost extra and need advance booking.
Electric cars	Charging in the guest car park is complimentary for residents.

Grantley Hall, west of Ripon

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A day with no hurry

Morning

Breakfast at Fletchers

I’d take time over breakfast before heading into the gardens.

Before lunch

A walk through the grounds

Walk to the Japanese Garden, then continue towards the rose garden. The day can stay within the estate.

Afternoon

An afternoon with no plans

After the walk, I’d leave time for the spa rather than arrange another outing straight away.

Evening

Your table is waiting

Give the tasting menu one evening and EightyEight another. The restaurants alone are enough reason to stay more than a night.

Grantley Hall reviews

Ratings checked on 3 November 2026

Google822 ratings4.8/5

Guest voices

3 individual accounts from the Google listing: positive experiences and drawbacks, with their context.

Google

The suite and an early mistake

A birthday guest loved the Lady Caroline Suite, its emperor bed and garden views. They also describe being shown into an occupied suite by mistake before staff apologised and took them to the correct room.

Google · 2026-10-09Read reviews

Google

Service that flows

After a weekend stay, one guest praises the natural flow of service and restaurants. They hope to return.

Google · 2026-10-27Read reviews

Google

A disappointing return

One guest reports several previous stays they found perfect. Their latest visit, for the Halloween ball, changed their view: they complain about staff conduct at the end of the evening and say they will not return.

Google · 2026-11-01Read reviews

Questions before you book

How much does a night cost?

A night for 2 adults started at £684 on 6 January 2027; £885 on 24 March 2027; £962 on 18 June 2027. These are nights searched separately; check the category, meals, taxes and cancellation terms in the chosen offer. Prices from Google Hotels, 3 November 2026.

Does an overnight stay include the spa?

Yes, residents have access to the spa facilities from 1pm on arrival day until 1pm on departure day, for adults aged 18 and over. For a treatment, check your rate’s inclusions and book an appointment.

Can you book the spa without staying overnight?

Yes, day and evening experiences are available for non-residents. Advance booking and prepayment are required, and access hours depend on the experience booked.

Which rooms can have twin beds?

Deluxe Rooms and Accessible Rooms offer twin-bed configurations. Specify your preference when booking.

What are check-in and check-out times?

Bedrooms are available from 3pm and check-out is by 11am. A late check-out costs extra and depends on availability.

Can non-residents eat at Grantley Hall?

Yes. The restaurants and bars welcome non-residents. Book a table; the fine-dining restaurant cannot accommodate walk-ins.

When is breakfast served?

Fletchers serves breakfast from 7.30am to 10.30am.

Are connecting rooms available?

Yes, subject to availability. I’d have both categories and their beds written on the confirmation rather than relying on the word “connecting”.

What happens if I cancel my stay?

A standard booking takes the first night as a non-refundable deposit, transferable to a future booking subject to availability. Cancellation within 72 hours of arrival is charged for the full stay. Prepaid and special offers are non-refundable and non-transferable; check your chosen rate’s terms.

How does a large wedding change the booking?

The classic wedding package is for up to 100 guests; larger parties must take exclusive use of Grantley Hall. The wedding venue page lists the Grantley Suite for 150 at a ceremony or banquet.¹²

How does New Year’s Eve 2026 work here?

The House Party runs for 2 nights, from 31 December 2026 to 2 January 2027, with restaurant dinners and a black-tie Gala with live entertainment and dancing. Limited Gala places remain with the 2-night stay; event-only tickets are sold out.¹