Open fires, flagstone floors and exposed stone walls give this 18th-century coaching inn, which recently underwent a swish refurbishment, a warm, traditional feel, to match its welcome.

A handy stopover on the A1, this is the very model of a perfect village pub, with flagged floors, beams, wood-burner, comfy seating, neat, fuss-free bedrooms, and menus that mix pub classics with more elaborate dishes

Denise Carter's comfortable, spoiling B&B 'offers good value and plenty of Yorkshire friendliness'.

Overlooking the green acres of the Stray, this jazzed-up 19th-century coaching inn has bright, well-equipped bedrooms, a bar and brasserie serving cocktails, ales, and menus of locally sourced and specially grown produce.

Much altered since it was begun in 1695, the Cunliffe-Lister family's neo-Gothic, castellated fantasy castle is 'a very special place, grand and imposing', in 'simply glorious' pleasure grounds and parkland.

Overlooking the village green and duck pond, this 18th-century village pub is a friendly local drop-in and foodie destination with Scandi-cool house bedrooms and spacious, eco-friendly, super-duper, stripped-back-chic timber garden rooms.

With views to the Howardian hills, this traditional village pub with individually styled bedrooms serves hand-drawn ales in the bar, alongside honest, locally sourced, classic country food in the characterful dining room.

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.

'More country hotel than pub-with-rooms', this creeper-covered 17th-century inn, in 'a lovely location', is approached via a narrow stone packhorse bridge.

With views over the Vale of York, this village inn has all the warmth, character and robust food expected of a 300-year-old country pub. Owners Michael and Sasha Ibbotson ensure guests, and their dogs, are well cared for.