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  • Rooms: 18
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Dunsley
Whitby YO21 3TL
England
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“Country house chintz with high standards”

Dunsley Hall

26 Jun 2008

This privately owned country house hotel might have proved a tad costly if we'd paid the full rack rate for our large and comfortable room, but a late-booking deal brought the price down to just £75 for the night. That left enough to splurge a bit on dinner, which was well executed but not cheap with mains approaching the £20 mark.

Best impression: the attentive and friendly staff, for whom nothing seemed too much trouble. And the setting - a really quiet little hamlet a mile inland with 2-3 farms and a scattering of houses.

Well furnished in a rather predictable country house manner, the 1900s Arts & Crafts-style building is a 'statement' mansion built by a well-to-do ship-owning family; the oak panelling and stained glass window in the library/lounge are both superb. There are modern extensions housing extra bedrooms, although we were lucky to have one of the original master bedrooms with big mullioned windows opening on to the lawn/terrace.

Dinner offered a short menu with which the kitchen was obviously familiar - good ingredients (mainly local) cooked fairly conservatively but with respect. Only low point was a slightly tired and over-frozen parfait. Wines were good quality and not overpriced.

Traditional English breakfast was outstanding in quantity and quality, and was included in our room deal though well worth the £12 otherwise charged.

Total bill was a whisker over £150 (May 2008) for two people; money well spent thanks to the generous late booking discount. I'll be looking out for a similar deal next year - we both felt that Dunsley Hall is worth a second visit!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Quiet, relaxing, comfortable room, high quality experience
    • Disliked — A wee bit chintzy
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SpiritOfViator's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2008
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 50-64
Member since: 20 June 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older Travellers, tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Great food / Wine
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“Superb in every way”

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5 of 5 stars
Buckinghmshire
22 Jun 2008

I have just stayed here for the second consecutive weekend. I am a well experienced global traveller so more than a good judge of hotel standards. The hotel setting is fantastic, quiet and peaceful but very convenient for visiting Whitby and the North Yorkshire moors. The ambience, created by attention to detail, meticulous cleanliness and committed management, is perfect. The bedrooms (I have stayed in two different ones and visited two others in preparation for taking my Wife for a short break) are so in character with the building, comfortable and well equipped. Management/Owners and their Team are extremely personable, friendly, courteous, happy and absolutely determined to make your stay exceptionally pleasant. The food is delicious, varied and served promptly. (They well deserve their AA rosette)
I met a number of Guests who return regularly....and I know why. I am most definitely joining their ranks!!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — period style linked with total comfort and meticulously clean
    • Disliked — nothing
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stevboyes's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2008
Travelled with: Solo traveller
Visit was for: Business
Age group: 50-64
Member since: 22 June 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older Travellers, tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine
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“Absolutely Amazing”

Dunsley Hall

19 Feb 2008

We stayed at Dunsley Hall for 2 nights in February. We absolutely loved every second of it.

We had dinner bed and breakfast and the food at dinner was sublime. I would recommend anyone staying there to eat at the hotel, the food cannot be faulted, compliments to the chef.

Upon entering the hotel we were shown to our room by a lovely member of staff and then offered complinetary tea/coffee in the lounge downstairs which we gladly accepted!

All the staff were so incredibly firendly and helpful and nothing was too much trouble.

Our bedroom was beautiful, the room was huge with an amazing view over the large gardens and a view of the sea.

My partner and I had a hard time working out why this hotel is only 3*!

If we had one complaint (very minor) it was that the mattress on the bed was not the most comfortable, it sloped away from you so you felt a bit like you were falling out of the bed! However, this was the only complaint we had in a thoroughly enjoyable stay.

If you are visiting Whitby and the surrounding area, stay here, you won't be disappointed.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The Dinner in the Restaurant
    • Disliked — The Uncomfortable Mattress
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LouCheshire's Summary
Date of Stay: February 2008
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 25-34
Member since: 13 January 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older Travellers, Families with Small Children, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
pet owners, Families with Teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Great food / Wine
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“very good”

Dunsley Hall

15 Feb 2008

I booked direct with hotel. Easy to find about a mile from Whitby. Lovely B&B. Very Clean. Good sized rooms - fiendly staff. Home from home. Very good breakfast.

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pyorks's Summary
Date of Stay: February 2008
Member since: 14 May 2006
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“perfect break, very quiet and relaxing, good service, food, facilities”

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4 of 5 stars
West Yorkshire England
29 Jan 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

This was a post christmas, new year break for us, and met all our expectations with regard to service, hospitality, cleanliness, and quality.
we certainly relaxed and returned home refreshed, if not a few pounds heavier!
big thank you to all the staff at Dunsley Hall,

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — the quality food
    • Disliked — the 'king' size bed - 2 singles pushed together
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valandstevea's Summary
Date of Stay: January 2008
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Honeymoon
Age group: 50-64
Member since: 29 January 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Older Travellers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
pet owners, Families with Teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Great food / Wine, Other
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Average price*: £151 (year-round)
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