Thornton Lodge

Thornton Lodge is a luxurious country house set in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

This beautiful sandstone property was built in 1909 as the summer home of a wealthy
cotton baron and today provides a genteel retreat amid fine period features and antiques.

Home to the Kilvington family since 2004, we have undertaken  a major restoration project
and have striven to return the property to the elegance of the Edwardian era.

Externally, Thornton Lodge is set within three acres of formal grounds, with magnificent mature
trees flanking the boundaries and lawned gardens stretching into views of the surrounding hills.
A private gate gives access onto our land surrounding the property, where a gentle climb up
the hillside is rewarded by one of the best views imaginable.

Open: Easter to October



Four Poster Bedroom

Thornton Lodge has 9 individually themed rooms. Tastefully decorated in keeping with the
Edwardian era, we have furnished the rooms with period wardrobes and dressing tables,
blending these antiques with modern sofas from which to watch TV in comfort.



Dining

Breakfast—that all important start to the day, served in the elegant surroundings of our beautiful oak
panelled dining room. We serve fresh fruit, juices, yoghurts, cereals and our hearty cooked breakfast.

Packed lunches are available upon request– made up to individual requirements, guests are
asked to order these the day before they are required so that ingredients can be bought.

Evening meals are available by prior arrangement.

We are also more than happy to book guests into any of the many fantastic places available
to eat at, in the surrounding villages.

Resident's Lounge

Home to the Kilvington family since 2004, we have undertaken  a major restoration project
and have striven to return the property to the elegance of the Edwardian era.

Bespoke carpeting was sourced for the lounge, conservatory and magnificent staircase, whilst the oak
flooring in the entrance hallway was restored to its original splendour to complement the setting.

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The picturesque hamlet of Thornton Rust lies along a lane off the main A684 (Leyburn to Hawes)
road. We can be approached from the Leyburn direction, turning off at Aysgarth, or from the Hawes
direction, turning up the steep bank at Worton. We are 2 miles from the Aysgarth approach
and 1mile from the Whorton approach.

Visitors marvel at the views—we sit beneath Addlebrough, which can be viewed on the
Aysgarth approach, whilst Pen Hill dominates the view in the opposite direction.

The nearby fields are grazed by cows and sheep, or left as meadow. An abundance of wildlife
inhabit the hedgerows along the lane and the trees in our grounds. There is nothing nicer  than to
sit in tranquillity, soaking up the atmosphere, and listening to the birds. If you are lucky, you
may even witness the deer which venture into our grounds—mostly very early in the mornings,
but the have been spotted there at 4pm during May!

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EnjoyEngland - 5 Star with Silver Award

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Web Site: www.thorntonlodgenorthyorkshire.co.uk