Nidd Hall Hotel
Town Street
Killinghall
Harrogate,
North Yorkshire
HG3 3BN

Tel: 01423 771 598

Directions by car 

From the A1 (M)
Leave the A1M at Junction 47 signposted to Harrogate, Knaresborough and York
Take the A59 to Knaresborough and follow the signs into Knaresborough
Go straight through the Town Centre and at the Bond End traffic lights turn left, then immediately right onto the B6165 signposted Ripley and Pateley Bridge
Nidd Hall is on the right-hand side approximately 4 miles along this road outside Knaresborough

Car Parking
There is ample free parking and you will be advised of the nearest parking to your accommodation when you check-in.

Some rooms have allocated parking spaces including selected named Historic  rooms in the Main House, all  rooms in The Cottage and some rooms in the East Wing Courtyard – you will be advised on arrival if your room has allocated parking.

Public Transport

Trains
The nearest train stations are :

Knaresborough /Approximately 4.3 miles away/About 10 minutes by taxi

Harrogate /Approximately 5.5 miles away /About 15 – 20 minutes by taxi

Bus
The nearest bus stop is at Ripley Roundabout – this is 1.7 miles from the Reception Entrance to Nidd Hall  – this is for buses to Harrogate and Ripon. The Operator is The Harrogate Bus Company .

Please note : The driveway at Nidd Hall to the main road is 0.6 miles long

Local taxi services
Mainline Taxis: 01423 555555

On Arrival
Check-in You can arrive anytime from 12.00 noon. All accommodation will be available from 3pm (irrespective of category). You will be greeted on the driveway and checked-in from the comfort of your car. You will be given your room key and any other relevant information. You will then be directed to the closest car park to your accommodation.

Porterage Guests are asked to take their own luggage to their rooms. If you cannot manage, please let one of the team know when you check-in and they will arrange help for you.

Room Accounts/ Cash Free The hotel operates on a cash free basis. Please visit reception to register your debit/credit card for any additional purchases in the resort. To keep track of your spending please ask for receipts at the time of ordering as it is not possible to issue these later. NOTE Warner do not accept American Express or Solo cards.

Check-out Your room must be vacated by 10am Friday morning and all guests are asked to leave the resort by no later than 12 noon so it can be prepared for new guests.

All bedrooms have: En-suite bathroom, towels, free Wi-Fi, TV, hairdryer, safe, comfy chairs, reading lights and tea & coffee making facilities with biscuits.

Standard Room – All rooms are located on ground, 1st and 2nd floors – rooms in the Courtyard, Cottage and the ground floor of Nidderdale do not have  lift access, (some rooms on ground floor are accessed by a couple of steps), also available are larger standard rooms and rooms with patios – supplements apply and subject to availability.

Signature Room – All located on ground, 1^st and 2nd floors with lift access to all except ground floor , they have all the amenities of the standard room with the added extras as listed under the Signature experience.

Historic Room – Situated in the older part of the hotel evoking the golden age of decadence. Each room, special in its own way, has a stunning feature bed and comes with the Signature Experience.

Towels and bed linen are provided, beds will be made up ready for your arrival.

You may prefer the Housekeeping Team not to service your room each day – if this is your preference simply display the `do not service card’

Health – Keeping you safe

The resort is ‘Covid & Norovirus safe’ with the latest best practices in place to ensure a safe stay.

If you experience any Covid or Norovirus symptoms during your stay please call NHS 111 for further advice then contact Reception on 01423 771 598. Neither yourself nor travel companion/s should come into any of the public areas of the hotel.

Dining Breakfast and dinners will be  staggered in 15-minute intervals to avoid queues and serving issues. Your preferred meal times are taken at the time of booking and will be confirmed in your final travel document.

Mobility Aids
Wheelchair hire: Local Wheelchair Hire Knaresborough – call 07375 446209 (wheelchairs only) – drop off at hotel for a charge

Mobility scooter hire : Harrogate Shopmobility  01423 556778 – charges apply

Leisure facilities
There is a Heated Indoor Swimming Pool , Sauna, Steam Room and  Fitness Centre available for complimentary use during your stay. Towels are provided.

Spa Treatments are available to book at an extra cost and subject to availability.

Essentials Shop
A number of everyday essential items such as newspapers etc will be available to purchase from Reception via your charge-card.

See your entertainment programme for more activities which can be booked with the Leisure club reception (at the swimming pool)

Drinks –Free Bar (Party Breaks Only) Free Bar is 6pm to midnight each night. A full list of free drinks is displayed at the bar, please check this before you order to avoid any misunderstandings. Of course, we want you to have a good time, but you are encouraged to drink moderately as anti-social behaviour, rudeness to staff and other guests, may lead to immediate check-out with no recourse.

Tea/Coffee making facilities are available in your accommodation and available at extra cost from the bar, restaurant and  Coffee Shop which is open from 10.00am for hot and cold refreshments

Entertainment (Party Breaks Only) We always have a great line-up of entertainment and activities, a full guide will be emailed to you shortly before your break and paper copies available at our Holiday Shop during your stay. The programme may be subject to change at short notice.

Special/Vital requests VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE HELP US TO HELP YOU

We only know about Special requests shown on your GN confirmation – for anything vital not shown or not advised, please call or email us by no later than one week prior to travel – Email info@gnholidays.com or call 01895 83 33 33  9am to 5.30pm weekdays.

In particular we need to know. .

A) Mobility issues, scooter, wheelchair, frame or stick use, or cannot climb into a bath.

B) Special dietary requirements other than GLUTEN FREE OR VEGETARIAN – always available.

C) If travelling with friends not on the same booking reference as you and you have not already told us you want to dine with, or be in nearby accommodation. There is no need to contact us on this matter if you all booked at the same time, have the same booking reference number and same grade of accommodation.

PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE RESORT DIRECTLY – they will be unable to assist you as they do not have access to your booking info.

Here are some ideas of places to visit during your stay

Knaresborough 4.3 miles / 10 mins drive
Knaresborough is a lovely market town, perched on the cliffs above the River Nidd. Look out for the iconic view of the railway viaduct over the Nidd Gorge! There is a riverside promenade at the base of the cliffs while in the town centre you will find the market place (Markets held every Wednesday  .

https://visitharrogate.co.uk/explore/knaresborough

Harrogate 5.5 miles /  15- 20 mins drive
The elegant Victorian Spa Town, surrounded by the green space known as The Stray is home to several spas including the original Turkish Baths in the Royal Bath building in the centre of Town. Also home to the original Bettys tea Room.

https://visitharrogate.co.uk/explore/harrogate

RHS Harlow Carr 7.5 miles / 15 mins drive
Open daily 9.30am to 4.30pm

In Winter there is a ‘Winter Walk’ highlighting that there can be colour in the garden in the colder and darker months!

https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/harlow-carr/garden-highlights/winter-walk

Ripon 22 miles  / 25 mins drive
A Cathedral City with lots of character and thought to be the inspiration for Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland.

The ruins of Fountains Abbey and the Studley Royal Water Garden ( National trust ) are nearby and open throughout the year.

https://visitharrogate.co.uk/explore/ripon

The  Black Sheep Brewery, Masham 20miles / 40 mins drive
Visitor Centre and brewery Tours

Visitor Centre usually open daily , Brewery Tours usually operate Thurs to Sunday – call before making the journey 01765 680101

https://www.blacksheepbrewery.com/visit-us/brewery-tours/

Theakston Brewery, Masham 20 miles / 40 mins drive
Visitor Centre & Brewery Tours

Book in advance and check opening hours before making the journey 01765 684333

https://www.theakstons.co.uk/products/brewerytour

The World Of James Herriot, Thirsk  22 miles / 40 mins
Winter Opening every day 10am to 4pm

A small but delightful museum where James Herriott, the World’s most famous vet, lived and wrote his series of books ‘All Creatures Great & Small’

York  22 miles / 45 mins to 1 hour drive
Access to traffic can be restricted in York and it may be advisable to use on of the park & ride services such as:

Poppleton Park and Ride, Roman Road, Upper Poppleton, YO26 6QF  ( 18 miles from hotel)

Many attractions in York including the National Railway Museum (free to enter) The Jorvik Viking Centre. The York Chocolate story, York Minster, The Yorkshire Museum. The York Castle Museum , River Cruises ( seasonal )

Book or call ahead for the attraction of your choice to check opening times

https://visityork.org/

Skipton 23 miles / 40 mins
A  lovely market Town (Markets open on  Monday) and gateway to the Yorkshire Dales – boat trips available on the Leeds&  Liverpool Canal with Skipton Boats  (Booing in advance advisable)

https://www.canaltrips.co.uk/  01756 790829

Grassington
A small picturesque market town in the heart of the Yorkshire dales – the fictional town of Darrowby of All Creatures Great & Small. Quaint cobblestone streets, friendly cafes, artist studios and unique shops all with the back drop of the beautiful Yorkshire Dales