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The Hall is the private home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire and their family, set in the heart of their 28,000 acre Bolton Abbey Estate in the Yorkshire Dales.

The address is The Hall at Bolton Abbey, Bolton Abbey Estate, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 6AL

By road: please follow signs to Bolton Abbey. The Hall is located opposite the Priory ruins and car parking is available on site. Drive through Bolton Bridge village off the A59, and pass the village car park on your left. The entrance to The Hall is signposted on your right. Follow the single track road through the gate and you will see The Hall on your left.

By air: Leeds Bradford Airport is just 15 minutes’ drive away and serves the UK and Continental Europe with scheduled daily flights. Manchester Airport is 64 miles away and operates many cities in the UK, Europe, North America, the Far East and beyond with several scheduled daily flights.

By rail: Skipton is our nearest train station and is 7 miles away.

Private transfers can be arranged by our concierge from all UK airports and railway stations, whether by car, helicopter or alternative means.

The Hall at Bolton Abbey is owned by the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire and their family, now offered as an exclusive stately home to rent in England.

The Hall was originally built between 1325 and 1374 as the gatehouse of an Augustinian priory. After the Dissolution of the Monasteries, it was converted into a small shooting house. The estate came to the Cavendish family (the Dukes of Devonshire) in 1758 after the death of Lady Charlotte Boyle, daughter of the 3rd Earl of Burlington, who had married the future 4th Duke of Devonshire in 1748. The Hall has been altered and enlarged over the centuries, including a substantial remodelling in the 1840s by the 6th Duke of Devonshire and the celebrated architect Sir Joseph Paxton, who later designed Crystal Palace for the 1851 Great Exhibition in London.

The Hall is only available as a private stately home rental on an exclusive-use basis.

The Hall is only available for exclusive-use hire, for a minimum of three nights, making it the perfect long weekend stately home to rent in England.

We have 12 bedrooms (eight doubles, two twins and two single rooms) sleeping up to 22 people.

For all enquiries, please complete our contact form.

From prices include:

• Exclusive use of The Hall at Bolton Abbey, including 12 bedrooms, drawing room, dining hall, snug, billiard room and gardens
• Butler and waiting staff
• Private cook
• Breakfast, afternoon tea and dinner with drinks
• Private concierge service to arrange all activities and transfers.

Our minimum stay is three nights. The Hall must be taken as an exclusive-use rental.

The Hall is only available on an exclusive-use basis, for up to 22 guests staying a minimum of three nights.

While we can cater for weddings, The Hall must be hired on an exclusive-use basis for a minimum of three nights. Smaller, intimate weddings can be held in The Hall itself, with larger weddings accommodated in a marquee or similar in the grounds.

Unfortunately, due to the historic nature of the property and its artefacts, we are unable to accept dogs.

We welcome children, and can provide a cot and highchair. However, please note that due to the nature of the historic building, we are not able to provide stair gates or other safety equipment. Older children and teens will enjoy the Snug, with good Wi-Fi, Smart TV, games cupboard and art area. We also have a selection of outdoor sports equipment, including croquet and golf.

Due to the nature of the historic building, including the fact that there are no ground floor bedrooms, uneven floors and spiral staircases, The Hall is unfortunately not suitable for guests with limited mobility.

Guests at The Hall are welcome to use the spa facilities at our sister property, The Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa, just one mile away. Facilities include a swimming pool, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi, rasul and a wide variety of treatments.

We have a wide range of activities at The Hall at Bolton Abbey, including:

• Boules
• Croquet
• Walking/running trails
• Snooker and billiards
• Board games for all ages
• Satellite TV
• Audio system
• Large collection of books.

Our team offers a private concierge service to arrange a wide variety of activities in the area, from hiking, tennis, fishing, golf, kayaking and archery, to sightseeing, shopping, pilates, spa treatments, helicopter rides, art classes and cooking demonstrations.