Harefield Hall - Harrogate

My partner booked us in here when visiting friends in the area and at a time when the restaurant kitchens were closed for refurbishment. So this review only relates to the accommodation and breakfast. Absolutely loved the setting and the views from the Hotel are quite stunning, helped of course by the deer wandering through the gardens at that time of year. The reception is very traditional and the rooms hold a plethora of traditional fixtures and fitting all relating to Hare 's The room we stayed in was magnificent comfortable and well laid out with everything you might expect and a few wow factors too (lighting in the bathroom) The winding corridors and staircases can feel a little cumbersome but I fell only add only add the to character. An definitely going back later this year

Stayed for a night, reception area very dark and dingy and after waiting an age for someone to check us in we ended up having to go on the hunt as no one showed. The rooms were fine, spacious but we were towards the back end of the hotel and trying to navigate the corridors in pitch black wasn’t enjoyable. On the plus side the food was good and plentiful.

We were staying nearby and read the reviews so thought it would be a good place to start our holiday. The staff were friendly and efficient but the restaurant was very quiet and for us was like stepping back in time. The food was rather ordinary but okay to fill a gap. The hall has a lovely setting and amazing views but really needs updating and a bit of TLC to make the most of it.

Spent 2 nights with a party of 7 friends whilst walking in the Dales. Harefield Hall is a fantastic period venue with large rooms, a restaurant and bar and good secure parking. Good to sit outside in the good weather too! Easy walking to the centre of Pateley Bridge and to be honest the right place to stay. Elaine and her small team really looked after us and made our visit memorable. We intended to eat at Harefield on the first night and go into Pateley on the second night but the food was so good on the first night we dined in on the second night as well! Breakfast eggs are from chickens at Harefield I will be back when staying again in the area!!

Lovely ambience. French onion soup was not at all authentic (it should be a brown colour, now light cream, and it should be full of flavour, not taste of stock cubes). The main courses were ok. Sea bass excellent but vegetables over cooked. Staff excellent. Great building in lovely setting. Not worth the money.