Covid-19 update
Firstly, we hope that you are keeping safe and well.
Since temporarily closing our doors, our team have really missed you. Some of you have been staying, visiting and celebrating with us over many years and we are really looking forward to you doing so again.
The safety and wellbeing of everyone remains our highest priority. In line with government and industry advice, we have a number of new measures and procedures in place. In the short term there will be some changes to how we operate in order to implement social distancing measures whilst at the same time continuing to exceed your expectations.
For those of you whom have already rebooked to stay in the near future we are very appreciative and for those of you still to do so, we have some exciting offers to entice you.
We are tentatively accepting reservations from the 1st August however this will be under review following changes in government advice
We have some exciting new packages available including our great Escapes and Staycations, giving you the opportunity to explore everything that our beautiful county has to offer. Scroll down for more information.
Once again, I would like to thank you for your continued support. We look forward to welcoming you all back to our hotels very soon.
Hazlewood Castle is nestled in 77 acres of stunning woodland and manicured gardens.
Dating back to the its first mention in the Domesday book in 1086, the walls of the Castle hold centuries of history waiting to be explored.
With 32 bepsoke bedrooms & suites, treatment rooms, outdoor activities and new Woodland party venue there is something for everyone to explore!
The Dower House & Spa is situated on the outskirts of the pretty market town of Knaresborough.
Onsite Imagine Health & Spa offers a modern gym, sauna, steam, whirlpool, swimming pool and 4 beautifully appointed treatment rooms
Easy transport links mean getting here couldn't be easier and a leisurly stroll along the river or up to the Historic Knaresborough Castle within easy reach
The Vavasour Restaurant at Hazlewood Castle, offers a seasonally changing a la carte menu and our very own family wine.
Situated under the main Castle tower, with warm and original stone walls to boot you can absorb a wealth of history whilst enjoying a sumptious feast!
Storm Restaurant offers modern European fayre with a views over the terrace gardens.
Head Chef, Victoria Vasello puts together beautiful seasonally changing menus and daily specials are also available to choose from.
Your special day is our speciality, whether it' a Woodland festival style wedding, a small casual affair, a grand bash or just a ceremony, with a wealth of planning experience, friendly and professional teams we'll help you make your day a real wow!
We offer various packages suiting all budgets across the hotels so use the links below to check out what we offer and get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!
With 2 luxury spas, you'll be spoilt for choice for pampering ideas.
Hazlewood Castle has 4 treatment rooms, mud serail and nail bar.
During the Summer months you can relax in one of our Bell Tents in the Castle gardens
The Dower House offers full spa with sauna, steam room, whirlpool, swimming pool, foot spas, ice fountain, fully equipped air conditioned gym and treatment rooms
Both hotels offers luxury spa overnight packages, day packages or if you just want to pop in for a treatment that too!
It all began when on a beach in Sydney in 1998 an old school friend buried my wallet in the sand !
This peculiarity was further compounded by his promise that whatever money I had to buy an hotel he would match. True to his word in October 2004 we bought the Kings Head hotel, Richmond, North Yorkshire (in-fact my wife Jo found it!) a hotel so full of character and characters that we knew this was for us.
We have since grown a little, mainly thanks to the returning guests and have bought the beautifully restored Angel & Royal "the oldest Inn in England" the Queen Anne Dower House, Hazlewood Castle (a real castle) and Grants hotel, all grade I & ll listed buildings of great historic importance
Two new additions for you to enjoy are our Imagine Spas which epitomise elegence and luxury.
We ALL enjoy working in such style as there is something very rewarding both for the staff and guests alike
Martin Wicks
Director
Working for the Ashdale team offers tons of benefits to it's employees.
The philosophy to promote from within means that many of our team have worked for Ashdale Hotels for a number of years. Nevertheless we are always looking for new people to join our lively teams.
Hazlewood Castle, Between Leeds & York, North Yorkshire
Dower House & Spa, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire
There are currently no open job opportunities available.
Management Trainee programme
Our management Trainee Programme is all about thoroughly training you in the key areas of hotel keeping. We believe in the 'hands on' philosophy right through our management teams. We are practical in our approach and like to keep it simple, so that we can spend more time with our guests.
If you would like to know more please email Martin Wicks
