A true Victorian country house, Dunsley Hall offers traditional comfort and wonderful food against a backdrop of period elegance and modern charm. A mellowed stone hideaway nestling not far from the sea in four acres of landscaped gardens. Once a dream home tailor made for a Victorian shipping magnate, today Dunsley Hall has evolved into a haven for visitors from all over the world. Blending the quality of the old with the best of modern hotel tradition, without sacrificing its' unique character, Dunsley Hall has fast become an open secret among the discerning who appreciate its' traditional country house ambience and refreshing individuality. With 26 en-suite rooms, all individually furnished and some with four-poster beds, this independent family-run hotel offers guests the luxurious freedom of peaceful serenity in their own elegant rooms or sociability in the public domain, the latter a feast of historic features including original oak panelling, stained glass windows and other period gems. A new wing opening in the Autumn of 2006 will provide an additional eight stylish bedrooms.

Location:
Dunsley Hall is perfectly located for exploring North Yorkshire's National Park and Moors, the historic seafaring town of Whitby, Castle Howard of Brideshead Revisited fame and TVs' Heartbeat country.

Restaurants:

• Restaurant: The restaurant serves an award-winning menu where seafood is a speciality.
• Pymans Bar: Lunchtime, early evening meals and snacks in the Pyman Bar provide a light alternative and all menus favour local produce.

• Whitby: Whitby is a real, living fishing town with all the sights, sounds and smells to match. A very popular location for numerous TV programs and major films. On the old side of the town there are narrow streets with an interesting Town Hall and you can climb the 199 steps to the ruined Abbey with the delightful St. Mary's Church next door.
• Goathland: Home of TV's most loved series Heartbeat, Goathland is only 8 miles from Dunsley. Here you will also find the North Yorkshire Moors Railway which runs from nearby Grosmont down to Pickering, one of Britain's most favorite preserved steam railways.
• Sandsend: As the name implies, Sandsend is where the sandy beach which begins at Whitby comes to an abrupt end. Only a Mile and a half from Dunsley Hall, Sandsend is just right for a bracing walk or swim before breakfast or dinner.
• Staithes: Before the growth of Whitby, Staithes was a principle center for cod, haddock and mackerel with over 400 boats sailing from there. The only road into the village is amazingly steep and houses cling to the hillside at all levels.