Denise Carter’s ‘good-value’ B&B is an ‘enjoyable spot’, say Guide readers this year. In the ‘fascinating’ 300-year-old house at the centre of a ‘lovely’ market town, traditional bedrooms are ‘spacious, comfortable and well appointed’, with thoughtful extras – books, magazines, filtered water, a hospitality tray. There are treats in the honesty bar in the sitting room, too: local beers, soft drinks, aperitifs and nightcaps. Ask the hostess for recommendations of nearby eateries at dinnertime, or stay in for a light bite – soup, an omelette or a sandwich may be ‘rustled up’. Start the day with home-baked sourdough bread; jams and compotes made on the Aga; locally sourced eggs, milk, smoked fish, bacon and sausages. ‘The organic breakfasts deserve their excellent reputation.’ On-site parking is a bonus. 4 miles from Harrogate.