As you may have gathered from previous reviews, my wife Lisa and I are a duo fond of our home comforts. That's not to say however that we aren't open to new experiences and our visit to The Private Hill proved an overnight stay like no other.
Set in the breathtakingly beautiful North Yorkshire Wolds, the Private Hill offers a luxury glamping experience and is the only development of its kind in the North of England. Accommodation is provided in Geodesic Domes, each fully-furnished to promote optimum levels of wellbeing & “cool.
Only recently has the site been declared officially open. I pitched up with my Wife Lisa to the launch night to review this totally unique experience for Northern Insight readers.
The Private Hill is situated in Acklam, North Yorkshire so is perfectly placed to explore the many jewels the area has to offer. York, Whitby and Scarborough are all within close proximity not to mention a host of other local attractions.
The development is ideal for countryside lovers who also appreciate the finer things in life, as each of the domes is complete with mains power, running water and full en-suite shower rooms with flushing toilet.
The luxury doesn’t end there as each dome is decked out to an indulgent level, with superking sized beds (or two large twins), super comfortable bedding with choice of pillows, along with a woodburning stove, firepit and a stocked minibar, making it the ideal break for romance, families, celebrations, hideaways, retreats and many more.
Each dome comes complete with a small kitchenette, Nespresso coffee machine, Sonos music and many other luxury touches only usually associated with 5 star hotel stays. Children have a swinging cocoon bed for under 8’s and older children can sleep in a double sofa bed.
Each Dome is named after one of the prize winning Aberdeen Angus cattle, from Thrussendale Farm, where The Private Hill is situated. There is a small shop onsite selling high-end, home baked cakes made by Jane and many other delicacies from local suppliers.
Whilst guests are free to prepare an evening meal in their dome, there are also a number of fine local eateries which offer plenty of choice.
During the day, there is also a large reception dome, known as Jane’s Dome, which offers sumptuous breakfasts, light lunches, afternoon tea, evening canapés and cocktails. Jane’s Dome boast stunning views of over 60 miles of the surrounding North Yorkshire countryside and a soft seating area perfect for relaxing after a day sight- seeing or walking.
Jane’s Dome stands as the development’s social hub and welcomes a mix of locals, walkers and cyclists on a daily basis, offering a taste of farm life to a wider audience.
Here we enjoyed a wholesome North Yorkshire breakfast the following morning, before setting off back home to our base in the North East.
The Private Hill is available for corporate and charity events, family and group bookings, or idyllic breaks for couples and small families.