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Grassington House
Skipton, Yorkshire
In a 'near-perfect position in the village square', this handsome Georgian house, now a restaurant-with-rooms, is 'an absolute delight', write readers.
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In a 'near-perfect position in the village square', this handsome Georgian house, now a restaurant-with-rooms, is 'an absolute delight', write readers. Run by Sue and John Rudden since 2008, it provides a touch of glamour to match John's creative cooking without losing the warmth of a Yorkshire welcome. The bar sports sea-blue velvet seats and lemon-panelled walls while the conservatory dining room has bold lighting, burnished mirrors and shimmery wallpaper. Striking bedrooms have oversized headboards, designer wallpapers and chandeliers. Decadent touches might include a gold-painted French-style bed or in-room bath. 'Our room was smaller than we expected for a superior room but this is an old building and compromises are to be expected,' report our readers, who found the kitchen extractor fans noisy. After a day's walking, have a drink on the buzzy terrace – try their own-label gin – before dinner. One guest was disappointed with his pork, which was 'nothing special' but added that the fish dishes were 'better'; others reported that 'the cooking standard is high.' 'Good breakfasts' include home-made granola, smoked salmon, and a full Yorkshire. (John and Kay Patterson, and others)
Hotel Details
Address
5 The Square, Nr Skipton, Skipton, Yorkshire, BD23 5AQ, England
Telephone
Bedroom
9.
Openings
all year except 24–25 Dec, first 2 weeks Jan, closed Mon (after breakfast)/Tues.
Background Music
in public areas.
Children
all ages welcomed, free cot, extra bed £35.
Dogs
allowed in bar and terrace only.
Credit Cards
Amex, MC, Visa.
Prices
B&B doubles from £160. Set-price dinner £44.50, à la carte £58.
Other Reviews
Facilities
bar, restaurant, outside dining pod, in-room TV, civil wedding licence, function facilities, terrace, public rooms wheelchair accessible.
Location
IN THE MEDIA
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