The Bosville Arms

Warm Yorkshire welcome.Just what we needed :-) Warm,friendly greeting on arrival . Shown to our beautiful room and in house information given to enhance our stay. We needed some R&R and this outstanding quiet ,cosy room gave us this. Thank you for your welcome and delicious breakfast.We hope to return in early summer.

Wonderful welcome and fantastic service from everyone one. Sunday dinner was great and the service from front of house and chef was above and beyond. Highly recommend 2 of our party are vegan and the team had a great selection for them. Thank you

From start to finish….. absolutely fantastic… the owners went above and beyond for us. Excellent customer service, clean tidy, rooms were pristine, we ate there on the evening… the chicken burger was lush… and a hefty portion size. Was definitely enough to share. Would highly recommend and will definitely be staying there again!!!! Sara & Andy…. You made our trip extra special…. Home from home so THANK YOU xx

Good straightforward hospitality, can’t fault it. Lovely Yorkshire welcome, great community pub, great breakfast, fantastic steak pie (the best ever setting a new standard)

Went here last night 18th October for my birthday meal 6 of us, staff are super Friendly the table was decorated really nice & the food was excellent my steak was cooked exactly how I asked we couldn't fault a thing & all said we will definitely be returning.

A recent stay at the Bosville Arms in the quaint village of Rudstone, Yorkshire, left much to be desired. The initial impression was far from the charming countryside inn depicted online. Instead, the building's worn facade felt more like a relic from a 1970s holiday camp than the cozy retreat advertised. Upon entering the guestroom, it was evident that the attention to detail was lacking. The walls appeared to have been quickly and carelessly painted, leaving a sense that repairs were done as a stopgap rather than with any real care. A musty odor lingered, likely due to damp conditions and the chilly autumn weather seeping into the poorly maintained room. The challenges did not stop there. As night descended, an unsettling number of flies invaded the room, their constant buzzing making it difficult to rest. To make matters worse, a large spider made an appearance on the pillow, adding to the discomfort and creating a rather unpleasant night. When management was approached about the issues, their response was less than satisfactory—offering only a brief attempt at turning on the heating, which quickly fizzled out, leaving the room cold. Even basic amenities like tea and coffee were overlooked, adding to the sense of poor service. Unfortunately, cigarette smoke also became a notable issue. Guests sitting at their bistro sets outside neighboring rooms could often be seen puffing away, with the smell of smoke permeating the air around the rooms. To make matters worse, staff members frequently used a nearby gazebo as a smoking area, giving it the feel of a bus stop, which detracted from any attempt to enjoy the surroundings. While there were some redeeming aspects, such as a decent breakfast and a surprisingly comfortable bed, these small positives were overshadowed by the general neglect and unsatisfactory experience. Adding further frustration, during a day trip to Ampleforth Abbey, the room key was misplaced. While a kind individual returned it to the hotel, there was a delay in reimbursing the £15 replacement fee. Even after correcting a minor error in providing bank details, the staff responded with rude and accusatory emails, which felt entirely unnecessary and unprofessional. The Bosville Arms is owned by local shareholders, which makes the lack of service and poor management all the more concerning. If the shareholders were aware of the dismal front-of-house experience, they would likely be very disappointed. In summary, while the Bosville Arms does offer some redeeming qualities, including a good breakfast and comfortable beds, the overall experience is marred by unkempt facilities, pest problems, intrusive cigarette smoke, and indifferent service. It is not a place that can be recommended for those seeking a peaceful and pleasant country retreat.