Grantley Hall to feature in new Channel 5 reality show

Channel 5 is taking people behind the scenes at Grantley Hall, near Ripon, as it pursues its ambition to become one of the world’s best hotels.

The series Yorkshire’s Poshest Hotel: Grantley Hall uncovers how Barnsley-born Valeria Sykes bought the run-down country house in 2015 and – with the help of son Richard – transformed it into a five-star hotel. 

With rooms ranging from £1000-£4500 a night, Grantley strives to feel like a “posh guesthouse”, with down-to-earth Yorkshire hospitality, says the tv network.

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Cameras follow the team who make the magic happen— from managers to chefs, housekeepers and porters — capturing the relentless attention to detail required to deliver flawless service.

The first episode, says Channel 5, looks at the family who run Grantley Hall, uncovering how Barnsley-born Valeria Sykes bought the run-down country house in 2015 and – with the help of son Richard – transformed it into a luxury hotel, designed to rival the world’s best while “putting Yorkshire on the map.”

Managing Director Richard Sykes reveals how the ethos of Grantley Hall is to feel less like a formal hotel and more like a “posh guesthouse” with warm Yorkshire hospitality and down-to-earth staff.

The hotel’s tented bistro is undergoing a huge revamp, led by Interior and Ambience Manager Marek, who has only three days to complete his ambitious transformation, before a lavish launch party attended by restaurant critics and VIPs.

But when water starts leaking into the tent’s wooden foundations, the maintenance team is left with a major problem to solve!

Channel Five also says the programme features the hotel preparing for the arrival of a global pop superstar visiting from the United States.

This means a busy week for Guest Experience Manager Thierry and his team, as they put the finishing touches to one of their superior suites and plan a surprise gift, prepared by Pastry Senior Sous Chef Shannon.

Channel Five said: “When the special guest arrives, they are greeted at the gate by the hotel’s larger than life Welcome Host, Isaac, whose unique style of receiving guests has made him a much-loved member of the hotel team.

 “Another friendly face for guests is doorman Kevin, whose passion for history has led to a side hustle as the hotel’s resident historian.

“As well as offering history tours of the hall for guests, Kevin is also guardian of the Grantley Hall archives, documenting its fascinating past.

“The hall has been home to Lords and Ladies, played host to royalty and was even a convalescent home for troops during World War Two.”

The four part programme begins on Thursday March 26 and runs from 8pm to 9pm on Channel 5.