The Fell Hotel

The Fell Hotel is a small country hotel in Burnsall, a village in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. It was previously known as the Devonshire Fell. It sits above the River Wharfe, a short drive north of Skipton, and couples can book the whole building for their wedding.

Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples

It is a strong fit for couples who want the hotel to themselves. Exclusive use means your guests are the only people in the building, so you set the tone for the day without a mixed crowd around you. The in-house wedding team runs the planning from first visit to last dance, which suits couples who want one friendly point of contact rather than a string of suppliers. The village setting is calm and unhurried, so the day can follow your own pace and your own guest list.

Ceremonies

Civil ceremonies take place in the Dalzell Room, a light room with large windows facing the valley. The hotel also dresses its glass-walled conservatory for ceremonies, and a terrace looks out over the village and the fells in summer. A twilight format is offered, with the ceremony in the late afternoon and the evening reception following on directly.

Receptions and food

The kitchen cooks with Yorkshire produce and builds a menu around each wedding. Wedding breakfasts are served in the Dalzell Room or the conservatory, and evening guests can join for the party afterwards. The garden gives space for drinks and photographs between courses, and the kitchen can adapt the menu to dietary needs when you ask in advance.

Staying

The hotel has 16 bedrooms. With exclusive use, you and your closest guests can stay on site, which keeps the morning after relaxed.

Getting there and the area

Burnsall is a stone bridge, a green and a handful of pubs and cottages beside the river. Skipton is the nearest main town and has trains to Leeds and Bradford. Walks along the Wharfe start almost at the door, which is useful for a morning-after stroll or a photo walk.

Good to know

• Exclusive use of the whole hotel is available.
• An in-house team coordinates the wedding.
• Open days are offered for couples who want to see the rooms first.