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10 characterful hotels in Yorkshire
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The Pheasant
Helmsley, Yorkshire
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This popular hotel and restaurant in a former smithy, shop and barns overlooking the village duck pond might have changed ownership, but it is 'as good as ever', reports a returning guest.
The Black Swan
Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria
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Holding court in the centre of Ravenstonedale, 'twixt the Lakes and the Dales, The Black Swan has the hallmarks of a much-loved village inn: home-cooked food, cheery atmosphere and comforting bedrooms.
The Star Inn at Harome
Nr Helmsley, Yorkshire
Rising phoenix-like from the ashes of a conflagration, Andrew Pern's thatched village gastropub retains its joyful eccentricity, with quirky, rustic bedrooms in converted farm buildings, while Mr Pern's modern Yorkshire cooking has lost none of its spark.
Lastingham Grange
Lastingham, Yorkshire
Old-fashioned and nurturing, the Wood family's hotel in flower-filled gardens on the edge of the moors inspires devotion among those who know it.
Millgate House
Richmond, North Yorkshire
With thoughtful, welcoming owners, interiors filled to bursting with antiques, splendid breakfasts, and an award-winning, flower-filled garden, this is a very special B&B.

The Pipe and Glass Inn
South Dalton, Yorkshire
In an enchanting village, this coaching inn impresses with its cosy beamed bar, indulgent bedrooms with private patio, and Michelin-starred chef James Mackenzie's spin on classic British dishes in the restaurant.

The Carpenters Arms
Thirsk, Yorkshire
With far-reaching views over the Vale of York, this village inn blends olde-worlde beams, cottage-style bedrooms and luxury Scandi-style garden suites, while pub classics sit alongside creative modern dishes on eclectic menus.

Bar Convent
York, Yorkshire
York's most unusual B&B is part of England's oldest working convent, where guests can sleep in modern comfort, enjoy a light lunch or tea and cake in the café, and share the sisters' peaceful garden.

Shibden Mill Inn
Halifax, Yorkshire
A 17th-century former corn and spinning mill in a wooded valley combines rustic charm with character in its quirkily styled bedrooms, while produce from the kitchen garden features in Yorkshire-inspired dishes, washed down with the pub's own brew.
With its blend of history and nature, dramatic vistas and enchanting villages, Yorkshire has much to offer the discerning traveller, not least of all beautiful places to stay. Here the Good Hotel Guide recommends 10 of our top characterful hotels in Yorkshire, all of which embrace different prized aspects of the region…