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YORK'S HISTORIC
CASTLE LUXURY HOTEL
Lendal Tower Hotel
Lendal
Tower is one of York’s most important medieval landmarks. For
700 years the castle tower has stood watch over the Ouse River and
its bridge entrance to the inner city, A few minutes walk from the one
of the world’s most impressive gothic cathedrals,York Minster,
the “shambles” street of bent ancient half-timbered shops,
where purveyors have offering fine goods since the 1600’s, the
York Rail Museum and steps from the York Boats dock on the Ouse River
at the walkway dedicated to Dame Judy Dench. The great history of this
medieval stone fortress can be enjoyed by a luxurious stay within its
walls at the luxury hotel of Lendal Tower. This property is part of the
Bretton Group of unique hotels in and around one of northern England’s
most fascinating historic cities, once one of its most powerful, still
surrounded by medieval walls.
The
Georgian Houses and Victorian Pump House rooms have been converted
to grand style four
star fully
serviced apartments in a private, enclosed
environment discerning business and leisure guests. The accommodations
within the medieval tower are arranged over three floors reached by a
unique Art Deco period elevator. The hotel rooms are complimented by
oak panelling, a library, lounge and dining hall, two double bedrooms
and magnificent views of the city from the roof top. The castle garden
features a famous “weeping elm” that is said to have been
grown from a cutting taken from Napoleon’s grave, before he was
move to his current tomb in Paris..Whether
you want to stay in the Tower or in one of the other luxurious apartments
you
can expect
exquisite antique furnishings, luxury spa toiletries,
complimentary drinks, modern kitchen, free broadband internet access
and every other modern convenience.. And if you’re in the mood
for the blue blood life, the hotal can provide you with their private
chef and your own English butler.
The Lamb and Lion Inn (formerly Four High Petergate) is located just behind the York Minster in an 18th Century Town House with a Restaurant with Rooms built onto the city walls at the Porta Principalis gateway of the ancient Roman Road into the city, otherwise known as the Bootham Bar or “Peters Gate”. The garden provides beautiful views of the York Minster and easy access to touring the walls of the city. Individually designed rooms are dressed with Indonesian teak furniture, hand crafted beds and crisp white linen offering real comfort in comfortable historic surroundings.
*Apparently the deBretton Hospitality Group ran into some financial troubles in the tough economy of 2009 and closed or had to sell some of their properties.
Another Yorkshire Luxury Castle Hotel in Durham Lumley Castle
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