Set on the northern outskirts of Harrogate in 45 acres of parkland, this beautiful grade 11 listed mansion, was built in the 1820’s for the wealthy wool merchant Benjamin Rawson. The house is full of character, with a mix of architectural styles of late Georgian/Victorian periods with Tuscan columns and dome capitals on the western aspect to the huge stained glass panels which illuminate the interior. These features are still present today with huge spacious hallways, large dining rooms, cosy lounges and libraries.

Records show that there was a house on the site of Nidd Hall at least 100 years before Elizabethan times and its oldest rooms, the cellars, date from this period. Yet Nidd Hall is perhaps best remembered for its 20th century history and the rumoured first fateful meeting between Edward VIII and Mrs Wallis Simpson.

Outside the hotel has a magnificent view over the rolling countryside, mature trees, manicured lawns which run down to the fishing lake, tennis courts, croquet, bowling green the list goes on.

We called in late April for Afternoon Tea, the service was excellent, and the food superb. Well worth a visit.