A YORKSHIRE TREAT


Leading travel writer, Kate Morfoot from LoveTo EatToTravel checks in to The FevershamArms I love the scenic route fromNorfolk to ‘up North. My mother and I are en-route toThe FevershamArms Hotel & Verbena Spa, which is a four-star luxury hideaway located in the heart of North Yorkshire in the traditional market town of Helmsley.


It’s only a short three and half hour drive before the wonderful rolling hills come into view and dry stone walls adorn the landscape. It is a joy to see the fields filled with sheep and cows rather than solar panels.


“We welcome guests from all over the world who have simply come to get away from it all and sample our famous Yorkshire hospitality” says the general manager.


At this time of the year it’s apparent that people have travelled from all corners of the globe to take part in country pursuits in the locality and wish to stay somewhere very comfortable after a blowy day out on the Moors. Some had travelled from Holland and Barbados and some from


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Essex and Norfolk.


The bar comes alive in the evening buzzing with everyone relaying their fun filled days of exploring and entertainment, chatting to friends and looking forward to a relaxing night of good food and wine. Delightfully received by Jordan the Head Barman and enjoyed by many hotel guests was my introduction to the bar menu ‘Norfolk Nog*,’ a warming drink to be enjoyed by a nice open fire.


The atmosphere here is warm and friendly and you feel home from home nestled in a comfortable bubble of plush leather sofas and tweed carpets.


As keen as ever,we arrived a day early. Our reservation was for the following day,however, the receptionist was very accommodating and fortunately there was one room left which was a Junior Suite located on the third floor. Our luck was in! It had a large double bed and on it was one of their signature‘Do Not Disturb’ fluffy sheep to greet us. A TV lounge with sumptuous sofas,chairs and a work desk, also a readymade fire with plenty of firewood in a basket.We had our own personal exit down to the


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heated outdoor swimming pool.


The ensuite bathroom featured a walk-in shower and themain bathroom was fitted with a double ended roll top bath, shower and a vanity unit with Temple Spa toiletries. Needless to say we were well catered for to start a relaxing break away.


The Verbena Spa at The Feversham Arms is a haven of pamper heaven. A short walk down the main corridor takes you to an oasis of calm where there are guests relaxing in their fluffy robes wandering around looking fresh faced. Many of the spa treatments are available for couples or girly gatherings.


You can choose from prescription, express or wellbeing facials and opt for massages, scrubs or exfoliations. If that doesn’t light your fire, then you can just head to the water-based area. Here you will find the outdoor heated pool, outdoor Jacuzzi and indoor steam, saunas, tropical showers and foot spas. If you really wish to make your stay to centre around being pampered book one of the Luxury Poolside or Spa Suites. The Poolside Suites have a bedroom with a larger oversized bed,


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