Cambridge House Shortlist*
Reeth, Yorkshire
Good Hotel Guide Review
On the outskirts of a rural village, in an area popular with walkers and cyclists for its vast open moors, this Swaledale B&B is run by ‘marvellous hosts’ Sheila and Robert Mitchell. Bedrooms with ‘superb’ countryside views are supplied with hot drinks and dressing gowns; all but a single room have a bath and shower. Tea and home-made cake are served in the conservatory; the lounge has an honesty bar, and a log fire in winter. ‘A great start to the day’, the ‘varied’ breakfast includes kippers and Yorkshire rarebit alongside home-baked bread and award-winning marmalades. Special diets can be catered for. The ‘thoughtful’ owners provide bicycle storage and a drying room; the packed lunches are ‘very good’, too.
Hotel details
Address
Arkengarthdale Road
Reeth
Yorkshire
DL11 6QX.
England
Telephone
01748 884633
Bedrooms
5.
Open
Feb–mid-Dec.
Facilities
lounge, dining room, conservatory, in-room TV (Freeview), small garden, terrace, bicycle storage, parking.
Background music
none.
Children
not allowed.
Dogs
1 well-behaved dog allowed, by arrangement, in bedroom (not unattended), conservatory.
Credit cards
MC, Visa.
Prices
per room B&B from £95. Limited availability of 1-night bookings Apr–Sept.
The breakfasts were varied and delicious, the rooms had scenic outlooks and were extremely comfortable. They also included extra, edible treats … most welcome. I was very taken by the home-made lemon marmalade at breakfast so was able to buy some from the landlady, Sheila! Much help was given by the hosts about where to eat and where to go …they were truly a ‘fount of information’. Superb premises…will visit again in future.
- Stella Mannion - September 2021
Enjoyable stay hosts make every effort to make you feel comfortable and very comprehensive breakfast menu with different choices than the usual eggs and bacon etc.
- Ann Southworth - August 2021
Fantastic welcome from our hosts who were friendly and helpful, with excellent knowledge of the local area and all it has to offer. Our room was very comfortable with superb far reaching views. The breakfasts were excellent with plenty of choice and the homemade cakes on arrival were a lovely surprise. We took our dog, Grace, and she was made to feel extremely welcome, with a cosy bed and dog treats provided. Caroline Kaye - August 2021.
- Caroline Kaye - August 2021
Brilliant, welcoming hosts in a lovely house, Breafast is a delight, with a varied menu to choose from. Rooms are comfortable with a great view.
- - May 2021
Marvellous hosts and perfect comfort here after a long drive. Robert and Sheila have carefully crafted the ideal experience - warm and thoughtful, they make amazing jams and prize-winning marmalades, delicious pancakes, and with excellent local ingredients ensure that breakfast is a great start to the day! Very good packed lunch too! .
- Alison & Robert Halliday - October 2019
Sheila and Robert our excellent hosts, They make you feel very welcome and are very attentive to all your needs. All the bedrooms have wonderful views over the dales and lots of thoughtful extras are provided. Tea and delicious homemade cake is served every day in the lounge or conservatory. The breakfasts are excellent with locally sourced ingredients and homemade jams and marmalades. Close to all the amenities of Reeth.
- Belinda Ash - October 2018
Information from the 2022 Good Hotel Guide.
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