Dunsley Hall Hotel

BEWARE- closed for the day and moved our booking to Harley’s Tea Room! So very disappointing and as a party of 8 we could not book an alternative at short notice. Having chosen Dunsley Hall Hotel for location, outlook and their sample menu, we were most disappointed to learn that they were not opening that day and we had been moved to Harley’s Tea Room. With its wipe clean tables, noisy milk shake blender and a totally different ambience, this was not what we had signed up for. We understand that there is no link between the businesses and Harley’s are doing a favour in accepting Dunsleys unwanted bookings (there were at least three other Afternoon Tea tables there too) It was unclear where the afternoon tea was produced, but did not include the coronation brioche or Baileys pot,(or anything which resembled an alternative) as mentioned in Dunsleys sample menu. It was very standard selection of products - disappointing! We must however thank Olivia at Harley’s for making us very welcome and doing her best with a set of disappointed customers. She and her staff were friendly, professional and saved the day. There were 8 of us, so of course we had a lovely afternoon - but just beware - you may not get what, or where you booked! Poor show Dunsley!

Mooi landhuis hotel met fraaie Engelse tuin. Leuke oud ingerichte zitruimtes. Vanaf de kamers rechtsboven prachtig uitzicht op tuin en dal. Wel afgelegen. Geen ontbijt. Ontbijt mogelijkheden aan de overkant van de straat. Aardige meneer bij de receptie. Aardige kamers in oude stijl. Bedden liggen goed. 2 kussens. Nette badkamer.

Sunday lunch was amazing, had the room to ourselves as it was a special birthday celebration. The room was laid out lovely with table cloths and flowers provided on the main table. Was told how tender the beef was, the vegetarian option was just as good. They even brought over food from Harley’s for the fussy eaters. Great puddings too. Could not fault the service and friendliness of the staff. Would defiantly go back for Sunday lunch.

My sons bought me a voucher for afternoon tea. I decided to ask my friend to share it with me as she has been unwell lately. We were asked to pay an extra £7.90 for the two of us as its festive tea. When we arrived we were the only ones there and it was very quiet. There was no atmosphere, and no Christmas feel to the room. The food arrived and we were very underwhelmed. A small selection. I have previously had a lovely afternoon tea next door, at Harleys. Loads to eat and good value. I wouldn't recommend Dunsley Hall, I would choose Harleys.

Excellent staff and food. This place is a little tired inside, but overall our experience was pretty good, we had an issue with the bed on our first nights stay but the reception staff resolved this immediately and we were moved to a different room. We would definitely stay here again if we were wanting to be just outside the seaside town of Whitby which is very near. Oliver was working the bar & restaurant and i would have to say what a gem of a young man he is, polite, attentive and very good customer service skills.

Stayed here for 2 nights whilst visiting family in the area. Very comfortable room and bed, the house is a period building so that little bit different. Warm and cosy and receptionist very friendly and helpful. Breakfast at Harleys on-site was really good and ate at The Manor House , about 5 minutes away, in the evening, which is another lovely building and food very good. Would def stay here again.