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Rudding Park Hotel and Spa Review – Harrogate, Yorkshire

By: Author Angela Price

Posted on Last updated: February 12, 2024

Rudding Park Hotel and Spa is the most luxurious hotel in Harrogate, with 90 beautiful bedrooms, a roof-top spa, two restaurants and a private cinema. Set in a 300-acre estate, it has two golf courses and even its own wedding chapel, making it a destination resort in its own right!

I booked Rudding Park Hotel for a 2-night stay at the end of my Great British Road Trip . The hotel promised a relaxing stay in first-class surroundings, and I can say that the hotel delivered on all fronts. Superb accommodation, friendly and efficient staff, fine dining choices and incredible spa facilities.

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The Hotel and Staff at Rudding Park Hotel

On arrival, we weren’t expecting to see a 19th-century Gothic revival chapel in the car park – it turns out that Rudding Park is an extremely popular wedding venue, which is one reason why. What a wonderful location for weddings!

Stepping into the hotel lobby was like entering the drawing room of a country manor. An open fire, comfy, shabby-chic sofas and stunning paintings made us feel very welcome. The reception staff took our details, and a porter showed us to our room – everything felt effortless.

Communal Spaces

Rudding Park is a large property, and wandering around its corridors is like a tour of a funky art gallery. I was in my element when I found the library and 1970s bubble swing.

Outdoor Spaces

Rudding Park Hotel’s outdoor spaces are delightful. Seating areas are planted with beautiful flowers, statues, and acres of parkland to explore. If you love the delicate pastel colours of azaleas and rhododendrons, you are in for a treat. Rudding Park has an extensive collection of them in full bloom in the Spring.

For golf enthusiasts, Rudding Park’s two golf courses offer the chance to play a few rounds during your stay.

The Bedroom

I was booked in the Follifoot wing (you understand the scale of a hotel when you are in a “wing”). My super king-size bedroom was bright and contemporary, with vibrant red and chartreuse green colours working harmoniously.

Quirky bespoke furniture, contemporary art, and luxe fabrics gave the room a vibrant and luxurious feel. A 40-inch TV, free Wi-Fi, and air conditioning finished the room perfectly.

Decadence continued in the bathroom. A roll-top bath, walk-in shower, underfloor heating and Molton Brown products made this a personal mini spa area.

The highlight of my stay at Rudding Park was the spa. With a stunning indoor pool and steam room and a roof-top spa area, this is why I booked this hotel. The roof-top spa terrace has a real WOW factor, and even though we experienced it in the rain, it was amazing.

We flitted between the hydrotherapy infinity pool, herbal steam room, jacuzzi and sauna and felt completely relaxed. On a sunny day, the roof-top seating areas would be a great place to chill out and sunbathe!

There is an additional charge to use the rooftop spa, and pre-booking of a time slot is required. Pay the extra – it is worth it!

Dinner at Rudding Park Hotel

After a relaxing day of “doing nothing at the spa”, and a long soak in the bath it was time to glam up and head to Clockhouse Restaurant , one of the finest restaurants in Harrogate.

The restaurant’s centrepiece is the striking pink glass chandelier hanging decadently above diners.

However, the mouth-watering menu featuring modern British food with a twist steals the show. Food lovers will relish the original presentation of classic dishes.

Horto is Rudding Park’s 3 AA rosette fine-dining restaurant. The concept is that there are no set starters, mains, or puddings, as each diner can choose a selection of dishes from the menu to eat individually or to share with a partner. I had booked a table here for the second evening, but I didn’t like the food choices as much as the Clockhouse selection, so I went back there instead.

I love fine dining, but it wasn’t right for us on this occasion.

Dining Choices in The Clocktower Restaurant

Things to do in Harrogate

Harrogate is one of Yorkshire’s best towns and is worth seeing if you fancy leaving Rudding Park Hotel for a few hours.

If you want to go further, a short drive will take you to Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Gardens , one of the many historic places to visit in Yorkshire.

Hotel Information

Address: Rudding Park Hotel, Follifoot, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG3 1JH

Tel: 01423 871350

Email: [email protected]

Book your stay at Rudding Park Hotel and Spa.

My Conclusion on Rudding Park Hotel

I absolutely loved this hotel and would recommend it to anyone looking for a luxurious stay in beautiful surroundings. The only thing wrong with my stay was that it wasn’t long enough!

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Date Posted: Friday 27th May 2022

Rudding Park in Harrogate provides the perfect escape. Whether you want to unwind in the Roof Top Spa, practice your golf skills at the TrackMan Driving Range or play a round of golf on one of the two beautiful courses. Rudding Park is the perfect spot to relax with lunch, afternoon tea, dinner or simply to enjoy a refreshing drink on the large south-facing terrace. With beautiful gardens and woodland to explore, you are sure to find a variety of ways to feel good here.

Voted Hotel Spa of the Year, AA 2019 – 2020, Rudding Park recaptures Harrogate's spa heritage using natural spring waters from its grounds.

If you are planning an overnight spa break or a spa day, you can experience a range of hydrotherapy and thermal experiences on the Roof Top Spa, or take some time for yourself in the Escape Zone – a peaceful, serene space where you can receive a rejuvenating treatment and make the most of the audio, visual, mind and sleep zones.

The nail, beauty and hair studio are on hand to ensure you are perfectly manicured from top to toe, whilst the Horto Cafe provides spa guests with the perfect spot for brunch, lunch, afternoon tea or supper and spa!

If you enjoy getting green-fingered in the fresh air to get that feel-good factor, you can breathe in the fresh air whilst learning some new horticultural skills.

The team at Rudding Park have introduced a range of gardening workshops. Gardening is a fantastic way to positively boost your mental health, reduce stress and combat high blood pressure, and improve your overall physical fitness.

The workshops will see you spend time with the resort’s experts whilst also enjoying some delicious refreshments and finishing with lunch at the Clocktower Brasserie.

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Award winning Rudding Park is one of the most beautiful Harrogate hotels. A privately owned AA 4 Star hotel, it offers 90 stylish bedrooms, award winning spa,3 AA Rosette Horto Restaurant, and 2 AA Rosette Clocktower Restaurant, kitchen garden, residents gym, private cinema, golf course and golf academy and a meetings and events venue. Voted Independent Hotel of the Year 2019, Best Hotel in England by Visit England Awards for Excellence 2018, Rudding Park Hotel...

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Why Harrogate is the ultimate spa holiday destination

Grantley hall and rudding park are two of north yorkshire's most luxurious spa hotels.

With Covid easing off, many are reverting back to European destinations for their getaways in search of sunnier climes . For some, Harrogate may not seem like the obvious choice for a weekend trip, but the Victorian spa town surpassed all my expectations. 

In a whistle-stop tour of the area, I spent one night at two of North Yorkshire's most luxurious spa hotels , while also exploring the outstanding natural beauty that surrounds them - and I was utterly blown away. 

Here's everything you need to know about Rudding Park and Grantley Hall, from astonishing spa facilities to indulgent restaurants - and why Harrogate is the perfect destination for a relaxing UK break . 

Rudding Park 

Our first stop was Rudding Park, a luxurious 90-bedroom hotel set amongst 300 acres of landscaped gardens and woodland, situated just five miles from Harrogate. 

The hotel is privately owned by the Mackaness family, who have invested a great deal of time and money into its development since occupying the land in 1972. The modern building adjoins its original Grade I Listed Regency House, which is simply stunning. 

Rudding Park holds 90 bedrooms

Frequented by footballers, who make use of the impressive spa facilities, and visited by celebrities such as Gary Barlow and Henry Cavill, the hotel attracts major star power - and it's not hard to see why. 

What are the rooms like? 

Rudding Park boasts a number of different rooms to choose from, including family rooms, suites, cottages and lodges. 

The accommodation itself was decked out with neutral tones and bright furnishings, with our spacious room boasting a south-facing view of the grounds. 

The generous ensuite boasted a bath with a television hanging on the wall above it and also featured underfloor heating.

As for the rest of the hotel, the original Grade I house provides the perfect location for private events, with a number of rooms that can accommodate up to 350 guests - offering an idyllic setting for a countryside wedding. A private chapel is also located in the grounds of the hotel and is a stunning location for a wedding blessing, following a civil ceremony. 

The hotel offers a range of rooms, including the Plompton Suite at Rudding Park

What are the spa facilities like? 

Ready for a relaxing pampering session, we headed to the spa, which boasts an array of facilities - including an indoor swimming pool, an ice-cold bucket shower and mud rasul, which offers a traditional Moorish mud treatment experience. 

We made sure to try out the rooftop spa, which featured a range of impressive experiences, including a Hydrotherapy Infinity Pool, a Sunlight Therapy Room, Oxygen Pod and a Herbal Bath Steam Room, which uses herbs from the kitchen garden. 

There is also a rooftop spa garden that boasts a sun deck, hot tub and sauna cabin. 

As for our treatments, I opted for the Invigorating Body Polish, Head, Neck and Shoulder Massage, which took place in a tranquil, dimly lit room. 

The spa features a Sunlight Therapy Room

Meanwhile, my mother, who accompanied me on the trip, enjoyed the Natura Bisse Facial, using products from the luxury Spanish skincare experts which left her with a radiant complexion. 

The Horto Cafe also features in the spa, which offers a delightful range of food and drinks all day, from buckwheat pancakes and fruit juice to salmon teriyaki and cocktails. 

What's unique about the spa is that it's constantly being updated by the Mackaness family, who bring the most innovative elements from spa facilities they've experienced around the world to the spa at Rudding Park. 

The hotel boasts a rooftop spa surrounded by nature

What is the food like? 

The hotel offers several luxury dining options, including Horto restaurant, a contemporary fine dining experience, and the glamorous Clocktower Brasserie, where we were lucky enough to spend the evening. 

We enjoyed our dinner in a relaxed yet glamorous environment in the conservatory, which boasted several floor-to-ceiling windows and a stunning olive tree as the central feature. 

The menu features a range of classic dishes with a modern twist and caters to all dietary requirements. As we pursued the menu, we were served refreshing gin and tonics by the delightful staff members, as well as a glass of water from the hotel's own Omnia spring. 

The hotel has various dining options, including the Clocktower Brasserie

Following a round of sourdough bread with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, we ordered king scallops and citrus smoked salmon to start, followed by rose chicken breast with toulouse sausage and braised beef cheek, which was incredibly tender, for our mains. 

For dessert, we shared the chocolate brownie delice, which was the height of indulgence.  

What to do 

If massages and facials aren't your thing, then the hotel also offers an impressive golf resort, with its 18-hole Hawtree course and six-hole Repton short course making it a must for lovers of the sport. 

For those who want to explore the surrounding area, the hotel is just a 15-minute drive from RHS Garden Harlow Carr and only five miles from the famous Betty's tea rooms in the centre of Harrogate. 

To book, visit: Rudding Park  

Grantley Hall 

After departing from the centre of Harrogate we made our way to Grantley Hall, a five-star luxury hotel and wellness retreat. 

The hotel interiors are simply breathtaking, with the design of each room intricately planned out and executed, blending traditional elegance with modern designs. 

While also being rich in decadent decor - with each room even possessing a different scent! - the hotel is also steeped in history and dates back to the 17th century.  

Grantley Hall is a five-star luxury hotel and wellness retreat

What are the rooms like?

Grantley Hall boasts 47 rooms and suites which are spread across the original 17th-century building and the new wing. 

We were lucky enough to stay in an Executive Room, which was decorated with neutral tones and elegant furnishings, boasting a traditional style. At the centre of the room was a wooden-framed painting, which upon the press of a button lifted to reveal an impressive TV screen. 

As for the ensuite, it was light and spacious, as well as clad in Italian marble. 

It's clear that the comfort of the guest really is paramount as laying on the dressing table were robe and pillow menus detailing different types of materials and styles to be requested. If this isn't the height of luxury, I don't know what is. 

The hotel offers a range of rooms, including the Grand Suite 

For those looking for a unique spa experience, then The Three Graces spa is the ultimate destination. Featuring an 18-meter indoor pool, outdoor hydrotherapy pool and various thermal experiences, such as the sauna, steam room and snow room, it provides the perfect environment for ultimate relaxation. 

When it came to our treatments, I opted for the Diamond Essence Cocoon facial, a renewing prebiotic treatment which used Natura Bisse products. I'm not exaggerating when I say my skin has never looked or felt better since - and that's coming from someone who has fairly problematic skin. 

The Three Graces Spa features a range of impressive facilities

My mum chose the Inner Peace Immersion, a renewing full-body Himalayan salt scrub which left her feeling revitalised and relaxed. 

If you're in need of refreshment after your spa visit, the Spa Lounge offers a delicious range of drinks and meals throughout the day, including nutritious smoothies, healthy lunches and cream tea. 

If a workout is your idea of self-care, then the hotel's ELITE gym is definitely worth a visit. It offers a range of impressive facilities, including an underwater treadmill, a 3D body scanner and state-of-the-art equipment.  

One thing we made sure to try out was the Cryotherapy Unit, a temperature-controlled chamber that sits at -85 degrees and is essentially like walking into a massive freezer.  

While myself and my mum were both rather apprehensive about the experience, staff member Ben - who was overseeing our session - was very reassuring. The three minutes spent in the chamber didn't feel as long as anticipated and we were both full of energy for the rest of the day. If you're a fan of cold water therapy, then this is a must. 

Grantley Hall's gym boasts a Cryotherapy Unit

Grantley Hall boasts an array of exceptional restaurants, so you really don't have to venture out of the grounds for your evening meal. The hotel is home to four restaurants and three bars, including Bar & Restaurant EightyEight, an Asian-inspired eatery that fuses Yorkshire produce and far Eastern flavours, Michelin-star fine dining restaurant Shaun Rankin at Grantley Hall and Champagne and cocktail bar Valeria's.

We ate at Fletchers Restaurant for dinner, which sits in the Queen Anne wing. Its traditional oak panelling and fireplaces made for an intimate atmosphere. 

We were treated to warm sourdough and butter by the friendly staff members whilst we sipped on our gin and tonics and perused the inviting menu, which offered a range of delicious options, as well as an extensive wine list. 

Fletcher's Restaurant offers an extensive wine list

We finally settled on smoked salmon and Whitby crab, and twice-baked cheese soufflé to start, before moving onto herb-fed chicken breast with fries and butternut squash risotto for our mains. 

For dessert, we were again spoilt for choice and went off waiter Luke's recommendation of the caramelised apple tarte tatin - and while I was completely stuffed by this point, it was too tasty to leave any crumbs on the plate. 

While there's plenty to keep you busy at the hotel, if you do fancy venturing out then Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden is just an eight-minute drive away. 

We stopped by the National Trust property, which is simply breathtaking and boasts vast Cistercian abbey ruins, Georgian water garden, a medieval deer park, Elizabethan Hall and a Gothic church.

Ripon, a small cathedral city, is less than five miles away and if you feel like exploring the area, then The Wakeman's House Cafe is the perfect pitstop for a delicious bite to eat.

To book, visit:  Grantley Hall

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You would like, admiring the frescoes in kurskaya and komsomolskaya metro stations, marvelling at the architecture of the moscow metro, listening to your guide's commentary, essential information *, duration 1 hour 50 minutes, starting time 2:00 pm.

Set off to discover the most breathtaking stops on Moscow’s beautiful metro system on this walking tour.

Some of the stops on the Moscow metro are real masterpieces. Head underground and admire the Moscow metro with your guide.

During your guided tour, you will get to admire the Ploshchad Revolyutsii , designed by the architect Dushkin. There are no fewer than 72 sculptures in this station!

You will then explore Kurskaya station, built in 1938. The design, mosaics and slogans will immerse you in the era of Stalin. You will also see the frescoes depicting Russian victories in Komsomolskaya station.

Then, continue to one of Moscow’s must-see metro stations, Novoslobodskaya , which resembles an underground palace: marble, stained glass windows...

Join your guide to explore the most lavish and important metro stops in Moscow! 

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This metro tour of Russia’s capital and most populous city, Moscow, is your chance to get a unique insight into the beautiful and impressive architecture of the city's underground stations. Admire their marble walls and high ceilings representing Stalin's desire for glory after World War 2, and see first-hand how the interiors change with the rise of new political eras. Your guide will lead you through the complex network, which is one of the most heavily used rapid transit systems worldwide, with over two billion travelers in 2011.

Opened in 1935, Moscow’s underground system, now 190 miles (305 km) long with 185 stations, is today one the largest and most heavily used rapid transit systems in the world. On this Moscow metro tour, discover the impressive architecture of Moscow’s underground stations and learn how they reflect the Soviet era.

Getting around by metro, your local guide will take you through parts of Moscow’s infamous history. Stop at stations built during the time of the USSR (Soviet Union) that are praised as one of the most extravagant architectural projects from Stalin’s time. After World War 2, he was keen on establishing Stalinist architecture to represent his rising regime and a recognized empire. Learn how when his successor started the de-Stalinization of the former Soviet Union in 1953, the extravagancy of the architecture was toned down.

Discover how the unique character of each station reflected several different eras. While stations like Kievskaya and Slavyansky Bulvar have pompous halls and high stucco ceilings brimming with extravagant decorations, those built later, like Volzhskaya, are lightly adorned with sparse furnishings. Architect Alexey Dushkin and painter Alexander Deyneka were just two of the many artists who made these magnificent landmarks possible.

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Kremlin Grounds, Cathedrals and Patriarch's Palace Tour from Moscow

A great three hour tour exploring the Kremlin Grounds, Cathedrals and Patriarch's Palaces in Moscow! The small city in the center of Moscow, once the residence of Czars and Patriarchs, contains Russia's main cathedra...

Moscow City Tour

The Moscow City Tour covers all the highlights and most beautiful places in the enchanting Russian capital. The tour begins with a stop at the Red Square and St. Basil's Cathedral, the architectural masterpiece and w...

Culture Shock Rating

We have a wide range of tours designed to give you an insight into the destination you're travelling in and there is something for everybody. The culture shock ratings considers the destination visited, transport used, activities undertaken and that "Wow, I'm really not at home now!" factor. While generalisations are always tricky, a summary of our gradings is as follows…

This is the least confronting of our tour range. Transport used on the trip is either private or a very comfortable public option, the activities included are usually iconic sites and locations that are not all too confronting.

The tour can include a mix of private and public transport providing a level of comfort that is slightly below what you would experience at home. Sites visited are usually iconic sites, tours can also include market visits, visits to communities etc that provide the traveller with a fantastic insight into destination.

Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether it's a packed public bus where you are forced to stand, a visit to a local market, a local community, you are sure to have an experience that is very different from what you're used to at home.

The comforts of your home town and the environment you are used to are more of a rarity. Expect some challenging transport options, visits to local sites and areas that don't resemble anything at home.

You're out there in the global community! You are likely to be exposed to the elements, travel in whatever means of transport is available and basically take it as it comes, whatever comes! It can be tough.

Physical Rating

Our physical rating gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour. While generalisations are always tricky, a summary of our gradings is as follows…

These tours have very limited physical activity. Usually climbing in and out of the transport provided, walking through sites, markets etc included in the itinerary.

These tours have a bit of physical activity but nothing that should challenge you too much. This could be climbing on and off public transport through to a walk through the destination you're travelling in, they can include walking only tours or a combination of walking and transport.

These tours involve a bit of physical activity from walking up and down hills in the destination you're travelling in or the surrounding areas. Climbing on and off local transport or riding a bike up to 30 kms along predominantly flat terrain or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.

These Tours will provide you with some solid physical activity. Whether its bike riding, walking, trekking, kayaking or riding on public transport you will need to have a good level of fitness to enjoy this tour.

Be prepared for some serious physical activity. These tours are our most challenging and involve some serious walking, hiking or bike riding. Can involve step climbs by foot or pedal and some challenging public transport options in the destination you are travelling.

Luxury Rating

Some trips are like a stroll on the beach, while others have you trekking alpine passes. Some of you thrive on camping out on the savannah, while others may prefer a hot shower and a comfortable bed in a lodge. Follow the grading systems below to find the right trip for you.

To help you choose the trip that's right for you, we've broken all of our trips down into four service levels. Measuring the comfort level of the accommodation and transport. So whether you're travelling on a budget and want to save money by using public transport, or prefer upgraded accommodation and are happy to pay a little more, then we have a level for you.

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