The Yorke Arms has no plans to reopen its Michelin Star restaurant in Nidderdale. The owners will open the country house for private hire instead.
Managers closed the restaurant down at the start of lockdown. Now they do not believe that it is financially viable to reopen with the current social distancing guidelines.
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Instead, they are repitching the Yorke Arms as “the ultimate staycation” to reconnect and immerse. It will be an informal space for private events and overnight stays.
The dining room will still be open for guests to eat together but it could also work as a boardroom meeting or wedding ceremony space.
The Yorke Arms Restaurant.
They have also adapted the living space areas to become lounges and guests can bring their own alcohol for the bar.
Owner Jonathan Turner said:
“The Yorke Arms has been a hostelry for over 100 years and the team are excited to move forward and ensure that legacy evolves and stays alive. Yes these are challenging times for all however we are determined not to let recent events prevent our guests from enjoying the enviable location and stunning interiors. This is Yorkshire. We pick ourselves up, dust ourselves down and move on.”
With 17 individually styled Yorkshire-proud bedrooms with en-suites, The Yorke Arms can accommodate 33 guests overnight and many more during the day or evening.
