Behind the scenes at luxury retreat near Ripon labelled 'Yorkshire's poshest hotel'
A five-star hotel near Ripon and Harrogate is to get its own ‘behind the scenes’ TV series on Channel 5.
Called Yorkshire's Poshest Hotel: Grantley Hall, the new show will takes viewers behind the opulent doors of this luxury retreat, as it pursues its ambition to become one of the world’s best hotels.
Starting next Thursday on Channel 5, the series uncovers how the award-winning hotel’s Barnsley-born owner Valeria Sykes bought the run-down 17th century country house in 2015 and - with the help of son Richard - transformed it into a five-star hotel.
With rooms ranging from £1000-£4500 a night, Grantley Hall strives to feel like a “posh guesthouse”, with down-to-earth Yorkshire hospitality amid its 38 acres of beautiful seclusion.
The new four-part series see cameras following the team who make the magic happen - from managers to chefs, housekeepers and porters - capturing the relentless attention to detail required to deliver flawless service.
Located four miles from Ripon and ten miles from Harrogate, the first episode will look at the family who run Grantley Hall and the challenges of ensuring it meets the very highest standards.
The hotel’s tented bistro is undergoing a huge revamp, led by Interior and Ambience Manager Marek, who has only three days to complete his ambitious transformation, before a lavish launch party attended by restaurant critics and VIPs.
But when water starts leaking into the tent’s wooden foundations, the maintenance team is left with a major problem.
Since Grantley Hall opened in 2019 following a stunning renovation, it has become synonymous with attracting major celebrity guests, including Henry Cavill, Tommy Fury, Ryan Reynolds, Patrick Bamford and Coleen Rooney.
Episode one will see the hotel preparing for the arrival of a global pop superstar from the United States, which means a busy week for Guest Experience Manager Thierry and his team.
When the special guest arrives, they are greeted at the gate by the hotel’s larger than life Welcome Host, Isaac, whose unique style has made him a much-loved member of the hotel team.
Yorkshire's Poshest Hotel: Grantley Hall – Thursday, March 26, 8pm.