‘One of my favourites.’ ‘Deserves a glowing account.’ Readers are full of praise for the Reynolds family’s dog-friendly, people-friendly hotel in the Dales. The Georgian house, built on a trading paddock (hence tr’addock) and extended in Victorian times, is ‘very comfortable’, with ‘plenty of spaces for wet-weather days’ in lounges with log fires. The staff are commendably helpful. A couple coming in from the rain ‘had our kit whisked away for drying’. Bedrooms have ‘tasteful furniture’, rich fabrics, antiques, luxury toiletries. You can choose a bath or shower – or both. Town Head, under the eaves, has mood lighting, a limestone-tiled bathroom, cast iron bath, walk-in shower, widescreen views. Double-aspect Gordale has an in-room, roll-top bath. All rooms have fresh fruit, home-made biscuits, bottled water. The new chef, Darren Cornish, cooks such dishes as Yorkshire short rib, caramelised onion, heritage carrot, pomme mousseline, bone marrow, parsley sauce. Breakfast brings Manx kippers, eggs Benedict with honey-glazed ham, smoked haddock. ‘Excellent for walking, cycling, fishing’, with packed lunches and picnic hampers to order. (F Kuhlmann, ML)