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Hotels in North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire: from B&Bs to country houses From the famous spa town of Harrogate to the Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire is a tantalising holiday destination whether for a weekend or a week. It is no wonder it is a popular part of the world for weddings and even mini-moons as well as romantic getaways with its wealth of natural beauty and historic intrigue, but for anyone it is a warm, welcoming place to visit, brimming with opportunities.
Cambridge House, Reeth, North Yorkshire
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The Black Swan
Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria
Christmas Stay Special Offer
Family run, dog friendly and welcoming, this village pub at the foot of Howgill fells, between Lakes and Dales, is widely praised for its comfortable, individually styled bedrooms, pub classics and more creative dishes.
The Devonshire Arms
Skipton, Yorkshire
'Winter Escape on the Estate' Special Offer
A former 17th-century inn, which is part of the Duke of Devonshire's 30,000-acre estate at Bolton Abbey, is today an impressive country-house hotel, with fine dining and a spa.
The Traddock
Settle, North Yorkshire
Yorkshire Gourmet Break Special Offer
Family run, dog-friendly and beloved of readers, the Reynolds's small country-house hotel is praised for its comfort, service and ambitious cooking.
Wrea Head Hall
Scarborough, Yorkshire
'15% Discount Winter Sale' Special Offer
A splendid Victorian-gothic mansion in parkland, minutes' drive from Scarborough, Wrea Hall has been repurposed as a luxury hotel with very characterful bedrooms and a fine-dining restaurant.
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Grassington House
Skipton, Yorkshire
In a 'lovely position in the town centre with a sizeable car park', this handsome Georgian house, now a restaurant with rooms, offers food that is 'tasty without being over fussy', 'unfailiingly attentive and friendly staff' and great value for money, write readers.
Shallowdale House
Ampleforth, Yorkshire
Guests are made to feel like old friends at this wisteria-clad, light-filled 1960s house with its peerless views over gardens to the Howardian hills.
The White Swan
Pickering, Yorkshire
The Buchanan family's 16th-century coaching inn offers a warm Yorkshire mix of traditional pub, smart food and modern bedrooms with character. Overlooking the market square, it's a popular locals' spot both for the ales in the fire-warmed bar and snug and the accomplished cooking.
The Sun Inn
Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria
In a market town between the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales, this pub with rooms deftly mixes historic charm – beams, crackling fires and exposed stonework – with an updated, modern touch.
The Black Bull
Sedbergh, Cumbria
In 'England's book town', under mighty Howgill Fells on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, this is just the place for a drover's platter and a pint – or Korean beef, shiso and sesame with a shot of wasabi vodka.
The Star Inn at Harome
Nr Helmsley, Yorkshire
The Michelin-starred cuisine at this thatched gastropub in quiet Harome is the draw, but the rooms are special too, as is the setting, close to the North York Moors for a day's walking.
The Middleton Lodge Estate
Richmond, Yorkshire
Leave the fuss and fret of the AI(M) at Scotch Corner to reconnect with the land at this idyllic hotel, centred on a Georgian coach house amid gardens, parkland and woodland.
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.
The Old Deanery
Ripon, Yorkshire
Chris and Rebecca Layton have transformed this Jacobean deanery opposite the Cathedral into a wedding venue and personable restaurant with rooms, dog and family friendly by day, a gastronomic destination at night.
The Blue Lion
Leyburn, Yorkshire
Dogs and their people receive a warm welcome at this 18th-century former coaching inn, with cosy bar and candlelit restaurant, a mix of contemporary and country-style bedrooms in the inn and converted stables, and an inventive seasonally changing menu.
The Methuen Arms
Corsham, Wiltshire
Ideally situated beside Corsham Court at the heart of the village, this former coaching inn has smartly refurbished bedrooms, a friendly, casual ambience and a menu of pub classics and fancier dishes, using produce from the kitchen garden.
The Durham Ox
Crayke, Yorkshire
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 that guests, and their dogs, are well cared for.
Feversham Arms Hotel & Verbena Spa
Helmsley, Yorkshire
There is a clever mix of the traditional and modern at this Victorian coaching inn with contemporary main-house, poolside and spa suites, inventive cooking in the restaurant, and an all-year heated outdoor pool.
Millgate House
Richmond, North Yorkshire
With views over the River Swale, Austin Lynch and Tim Culkin’s extraordinary B&B is filled with such an array of artworks, antiques, vintage clocks, glass, china and silverware that it has been dubbed ‘the Wallace Collection of the North’.
Swinton Park
Masham, Yorkshire
A neo-Gothic fantasy castle in glorious pleasure grounds and parkland, the Cunliffe-Lister family's hotel offers a taste of country-house living, with opulent interiors, spacious bedrooms and suites, estate-to-plate dining and a spa.
The Fauconberg
Thirsk, Yorkshire
With views to the Howardian hills, this traditional village pub beloved of locals, walkers and their dogs, has individually styled, traditional bedrooms and serves hand-drawn ale alongside locally sourced classic country food in the characterful dining room.
Broom House at Egton Bridge
Egton Bridge, Yorkshire
You'll find rural seclusion and moorland views at this smartly decorated, owner-run farmhouse B&B just a stroll from the village, pubs and railway station. Bedrooms are uncluttered, there's a sunny terrace and a cosy sitting room for afternoon tea.
Low Mill Guest House
Leyburn, Yorkshire
Rooms are a quirky mix of rusticity, wit and chic at this 18th-century watermill on the River Bain, complete with mill machinery, where breakfast brings free-range eggs from a neighbour's hens.
The Black Swan at Oldstead
York, Yorkshire
The Banks family's old drovers' inn, on a quiet country lane overlooking farmland in the North York Moors, is firmly on the foodie map, with Michelin-starred chef Tommy Banks creating unforgettable menus using kitchen garden, locally sourced and foraged ingredients.
Yorebridge House
Bainbridge, Yorkshire
A riverside conversion of a Victorian grammar school and headmaster's house gains an A* for splendid, characterful, boutique-style bedrooms, some with terrace and hot tub, and short, set-price, foodie-pleasing menus.
The Carpenters Arms
Thirsk, Yorkshire
With far-reaching views over the Vale of York, this dog-friendly village inn blends olde-worlde beams, rustic-chic bedrooms and luxury Scandi-style garden suites, while pub classics vie with creative modern dishes on eclectic menus using produce from the kitchen garden and local suppliers.
Simonstone Hall
Yorkshire
Against the backdrop of Stag Fell, with glorious views over Wensleydale, this many-gabled stone-built Georgian mansion in peacock-patrolled grounds offers the perfect country-house escape, mixing antiques and original features with modern bathrooms, and giving traditional dishes a contemporary tweak in the fine-dining restaurant.
The General Tarleton
Ferrensby, Yorkshire
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.
The Wold Cottage
Driffield, Yorkshire
A handsome Georgian manor house and eco-friendly B&B in landscaped gardens, this 'cottage' has bedrooms ranging from traditional and gracious with antiques, to boldly contemporary. There is a log fire to curl up by, and tempting breakfast choices are served in the red-walled dining room.
Beck Hall
Malham, Yorkshire
Beside a beck in a Dales village, England's first plant-based hotel, bar and restaurant is green, dog friendly and fun.
Stow House
Leyburn, Yorkshire
On the edge of the village, with sweeping views over Wensleydale, this Victorian rectory B&B in lawned gardens is slightly austere without, belying exuberant and stunning interiors, which mix antique and modern pieces, contemporary artworks, cool bathrooms and cocktails.
Stone House Hotel
Hawes, Yorkshire
With views stretching across the Dales, this dark-sky accredited Edwardian country-house hotel has a wide choice of bedrooms, some with a conservatory, as well as an oak-panelled lounge with open fire, and short, appealing menus of local produce in the beamed restaurant.
Fairhaven Country Guest House
Goathland, Yorkshire
There are far-reaching views of the North York Moors from this traditional B&B, where arrivals are welcomed with tea and home-baked cakes by the fire in the guest lounge, and a locally sourced breakfast includes Whitby kippers.
North Yorkshire: from B&Bs to country houses From the famous spa town of Harrogate to the Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire is a tantalising holiday destination whether for a weekend or a week. It is no wonder it is a popular part of the world for weddings and even mini-moons as well as romantic getaways with its wealth of natural beauty and historic intrigue, but for anyone it is a warm, welcoming place to visit, brimming with opportunities. A spectacular 40% of the county is covered by National Parks, which gives an idea of its rural splendour. Hike, walk, roam with the dog, and return to your abode in the evening for a hearty meal and the chance to relive your adventures with your travel companions. The different aspects of North Yorkshire each carry their own character. York is known for its spectacular Cathedral, it's history, so vital to the British monarchy, and its beauty - a tangle of quaint cobbled streets and high end shops. The district of Harrogate is awash with castles, abbeys, beautiful countryside and handsome tree-lined boulevards while Herriot County has the grand sweeping hills and rich valleys of the world famous North York Moors, described as 'God's Own Country'. Do not of course, forget the Yorkshire Coast. From tiny fishing villages clinging to rocky cliffs to glorious stretches of white sand, it is arguably home to the county's best fish and chips which taste even better after a brazen dip in the sea. The likes of The Star Inn at Harome is a particularly good example of the area's hospitality and charm - excellent food and a rustic demeanour - or perhaps visit Lastingham Grange for a traditional country house on the edge of the North York Moors.



