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The final word in comfort, the 17th-century, Grade II-listed Grantley Hall only opened in July last year after a painstaking and costly three-year restoration by its Yorkshire-based owner Valeria Sykes.

In this year's Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence, this immaculate manor house has won Best for Romance - in association with Molton Brown.

The awards ceremony, which took place virtually this year, celebrated the winners who have raised the benchmark in luxury travel.

Grantley Hall's extravagant restoration not only brought the building and extensive grounds back to their original Palladian splendour, it also introduced new, 21st century features including a marble-clad pool, elite fitness facilities, a Japanese garden and a helipad.

Set in incredible Dales scenery, Grantley Hall has 47 stunning bedrooms priced from £350 per night.

As well as the classic interior design, the country hotel also offers its guests access to its separate pan-Asian Bar & Restaurant EightyEight where DJs and live entertainment often play.

The Three Graces Spa and ELTE wellness facility includes five treatment rooms, an outdoor vitality pool, snow room, cryotherapy chamber, 3D body scanner, eaterie and state-of-the-art fitness suite.

Located five miles from Ripon and 11 from Harrogate, among the activities the hotel offers its guests are cycling, horse riding and walking routes.

Please note, following the Government update on Saturday, October 31 of a new national lockdown from today, November 5, Grantley Hall will be temporarily closing following check-out on Wednesday until advised by the Government that it can reopen.

For more information, visit www.johansens.com and www.grantleyhall.co.uk

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