Best Four Star Hotels in Knaresborough

The market town Knaresborough looked an ideal stopping point en route to London by car, just off the A1 and with stunning views from the castle which was a stronghold of medieval kings, across the River Nidd and viaduct. It's also near Mother Shipton's Cave, named after England's most famous Prophetess who lived some 500 years ago during the reign of King Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I. The cave is her legendary birthplace and near to a geological phenomenon, the Petrifying Well, England's oldest visitor attraction. Sadly, the weather closed in and driving down the rain-soaked A1, allied to an extensive delay because of traffic through Newcastle, meant it was closed when we got there. We had a walk but a chill wind forced us back to the Orchard Club Hotel situated near the centre of town. It's on the main road and easy to spot but finding the car park up a tight alleyway was a pain. We got there in the end. It is Grade II listed and was formerly the Newton House Hotel. Each room is named and styled with a particular fruit as its inspiration. Ours was comfortable if a tad old fashioned for our taste. It had everything you needed and we slept well despite our room overlooking a busy main road rear traffic lights. The breakfast choice was extensive and other guests were using it as a convenient location for touring to places like Fountains Abbey, the largest monastic ruins in the country, York and, of course, Mother Shipton's Cave.

A stay at The Knaresborough Inn - The Inn Collection Group places you in the heart of Knaresborough, within a 15-minute walk of Knaresborough Castle and Mother Shipton's Cave. This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Chapel of Our Lady of the Crag and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Harrogate Golf Club.Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services.Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 56 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring DVD players and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.

My husband and I hosted our wedding at Goldborough Hall in October 2024. The day was perfect, and the staff ran it like clockwork. The hall is so beautiful both inside and out that it wouldn't have mattered what the weather was like on the day. We had the wedding breakfast in the dining room which was the perfect size for our number of guests (50). Our wedding coordinator, Alison, was clearly very experienced and was extremely patient, helpful and attentive with organising our wedding. We had complete trust in the Goldsborough team that they would work well with our suppliers to set up everything just how we envisioned and they didin't disappoint. We felt at home with every visit and everyone complemented how beautiful the hall was, along with the great food and the bedrooms. We look forwards to visiting for future anniversaries!