Having made the necessary decision to temporarily close The Yorke Arms to adhere to the Government guidance we are delighted to announce that it is now a Country House available for private hire. Current guidelines mean that remaining as a restaurant is not financially viable.
In eager anticipation of the future, the Yorke Arms team have worked diligently to prepare for the “new normal”. The primary goal is to continue to maintain a high level of health and safety for guests and to deliver exceptional experiences.
Despite the recent upheaval The Yorke Arms is still surrounded by Yorkshire’s finest rolling hills, rivers and reservoirs, and fresh Yorkshire air, so is ideally suited for private functions and events. The Yorke Arms serves as the ultimate destination in which to reconnect and immerse in the ultimate staycation with family, friends or business colleagues.
The Yorke Arms will be an informal, homely and welcoming space for guests to enjoy with endless possibilities for private bespoke events and overnight stays. Holidays, cycling tours, car rallies, walking expeditions, healthy retreats, weddings, large or small parties and celebrations are just some thoughts, but the sky is the limit! It will be a space for guests to do with as they please. The Yorke Arms also adjoins the same Village Green as the beautiful Ramsgill Church and Village Hall, both of which are also available to guests.
The experienced hospitality team will provide the perfect culinary offering, and experiences to match. The bar can either be stocked and staffed or guests can bring their own. The only limit to the possibilities of a staycation at The Yorke Arms is the imagination of the guests. From picnics to fish and chips to Frances Atkins fine dining, anything is possible, and flexibility and variety will be key, with all parts of The Yorke Arms, including the well-stocked historic wine cellar exclusively available to guests.
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 comfortably accommodate 33 guests overnight and many more during the day or evening. The living areas have been remastered including a new super comfy lounge with inviting sofas to gather around a roaring open fire or television for the big match.
The dining room is now a versatile place for all guests to eat together and works equally as well for a boardroom meeting or a Wedding ceremony room. The outdoor space to the rear of The Yorke Arms has been adapted and affords a great open space for children to play and there are plans to reinstate the tennis court for the more active guests with the kitchen garden for the more reflective and tranquil.
Frances Atkins who has been the driving force behind the Yorke Arms for the last 22 years said, “With Jonathan’s entrepreneurial vision the Yorke Arms will go from strength to strength. The comfort and atmosphere lends itself to the new offering and we need to continually adapt in uncertain times. Guest best interests have to be first and foremost and they can totally relax with ease and enjoyment.”