Yorkshire
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- Yorkshire Towns
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- Best Hotels in the Yorkshire Dales National Park
- Best Hotels Near The North York Moors National Park
The largest county in England, Yorkshire, has a huge variety of countryside and a vast array of things to do whilst enjoying its wild beauty and rugged charm. The cities of York and Leeds and the spa town of Harrogate are good bases from which to explore and can boast many of the best places to stay in Yorkshire, but the countryside and villages are also teeming with good hotels and pubs.
The people of Yorkshire are rightly proud of their county and its sporting prowess and few who know it can have been surprised when Yorkshire came 15th in the medal table at the 2012 Olympics in London. Regarded as one of the spiritual heartlands of cycling in the UK, Yorkshire will host the Grand Départ of the 2014 Tour de France on the 5th and 6th of July. The best places to stay will be snapped up quickly so early booking is recommended.
Best places to stay in rural Yorkshire
- Below is an extensive list of our favourite places to stay in Yorkshire but let us whet your appetite with some rural recommendations.
- For tradition and comfort executed in a modern style the Star Inn, a pub with rooms near Helmsley is fabulous. One of the rooms has a pool table at the end of the bed, but if that isn't recommendation enough, breakfast is eaten in a beamed circular room at a circular table. A lovely laid-back mixture of rustic and modern with great food, it is highly recommended.
- The Devonshire Arms is a lovely country house hotel set in glorious parkland with a spa, two good restaurants (one with a Michelin Star) and a Helipad.
- Its sister hotel, the equally comfortable Devonshire Fell is more informal with bold colourful interiors. Guests have access to the pool and spa facilities of the Devonshire Arms.
- Another relaxed pub with rooms is the White Swan Inn, an updated 16th Century coaching inn in Pickering. The stultifying traditional residents lounge of old has been re-imagined here as the Club Room kitted out with pool table, newspapers, magazines and an honesty bar.
- The Traddock is a cosy Georgian country house hotel in stunning countryside on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. All bedrooms are individually decorated, some with roll-top baths. Dinner in the award-winning organic restaurant is a treat.
- The eco friendly Swinton Park Hotel set in 200 acres of parkland with a lake and walled garden between the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors National Parks manages to be grand (being in a castle) and unpretentious. The food is mostly sourced from the estate and there is a cookery school in the former stables run by Chef Stephen Bulmer.
Best places to stay in Yorkshire for urbanites
For those who prefer to base themselves somewhere more urban the excellent Hotel du Vin chain has places to stay in both York and Harogate. The bedrooms in Hotel du Vin York, housed in a purpose-built extension are boutiquey and comfy with splashes of colour. The reliable bistro has a racing theme.
Hotel du Vin Harrogate feels slightly corporate but is comfy and cheery with a champagne and claret bar which must look irresistible after a long day.
Back in York, The Grange is a traditional Georgian hotel in a great location at the heart of the city. A mix of swaggy swirly canopied old school in some bedrooms and Farrow & Balled wooden-floored modernity in the public areas, the owners know how to look after their guests well.
The hundred year-old Balmoral in Harrogate has similar drinking and eating areas but with slightly more modern bedrooms. Open fires and a lively bistro make this a popular spot.
42 The Calls in Leeds was one of the first boutique hotels to open outside London and is still the best place to stay in the city. A converted 18th century corn mill, the bedrooms verge on the masculine but are full of rugged character.
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The best hotels in Yorkshire
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Yorke Arms
near Harrogate, Yorkshire
Michelin-starred food at this superb traditional village inn in the rolling Dales. Cosy, contemporary and traditional rooms, elegant public areas, and great walking outside.
15 rooms from $467Restaurant - Has held one Michelin Star since 2003.Full of characterSecluded setting - For escaping.Views - Great views from hotel -
The Devonshire Arms Country House Hotel and Spa
Skipton, Yorkshire
Romantic former coaching inn on the Duke of Devonshire's Bolton Abbey estate, now a fine country house hotel with spa. Beautiful setting in parkland. Michelin starred cooking as well as a brasserie. Popular for weddings. Helicopter pad.
40 rooms from $403Exclusive offer - Brollie Break at The Devonshire Arms Country House HotelRestaurant - Michelin starred restaurantRomantic - Good for couples.SpaGreat walks - Good for walkers. -
Rockliffe Hall
Darlington, Yorkshire
Grand country estate. Golf and spa resort in heart of County Durham. Three restaurants, award-winning spa, glamourous interiors.
61 rooms from $338Views - Great views from hotelSpaGreat walks - Good for walkers.Fishing - Excellent fishing nearby.Recommended by - Johansens, Small Luxury Hotels -
Middlethorpe Hall & Spa
York, Yorkshire
National Trust owned 17th century manor house on the outskirts of York. Majestic gardens, elegant interiors, luxury spa. Award-winning restaurant with garden views.
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Hotel du Vin & Bistro York
York, Yorkshire
One of the latest in the growing chain of boutique city hotels with a business twist, with colourful, quirky, contemporary rooms and convenient bistro dining with good wines.
44 rooms from $304Sights nearby - Visit York Minster, the Yorvik Museum or simply walk the city wallsRecommended by - Travel Intelligence -
Swinton Park Hotel
Ripon, Yorkshire
Impressive castle hotel with a relaxed atmosphere and award-winning cuisine and cookery school. Set in a 200 acre park, ideal for families, packed with activities, plus a spa.
31 rooms from $298Exclusive offer - Spa BreaksChild friendly - Plenty of activities including kites to borrow, boules pitch, and nature trailsCooking classes - Variety of courses run throughout the yearGarden - 200 acres of parklandGreat walks - Trekking up to the moorland DalesRecommended by - Good Hotel Guide, Frommers -
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Harrogate
Harrogate, Yorkshire
Hip and happening hotel from the du Vin chain, popular with travelling businessmen, but tourists too. Excellent bistro food, all the mod cons, overlooking The Stray (the common).
48 rooms from $274Lively - Hip and happening.Recommended by - Travel Intelligence -
The Pheasant
Near Helmsley, Yorkshire
Tastefully converted smithy on the southern tip of the North York Moors. Central courtyard with fruit trees surrounded by attractive bedrooms. Indoor pool and award-winning restaurant.
12 rooms from $250Romantic - Good for couples.Sights nearby - Well located for major sights.Great walks - Good for walkers.Swimming Pool - Indoor/outdoorRecommended by - Good Hotel Guide, Sawdays -
Best Western Dean Court Hotel
York, Yorkshire
Hotel at the heart of historic York. Two excellent restaurants and bar. Stylish and family friendly. Contemporary rooms with individual designs.
37 rooms from $242Sights nearby - Well located for major sights.Recommended by - Frommers, Good Hotel Guide -
Star Inn
North Yorkshire
Relaxed pub, restaurant and lovely rooms in a lodge with bags of character, on the edge of the North Yorks Moors. Thatched, old beams and inspired cooking. Plenty to do. Stress busting.
8 rooms from $242Restaurant - Recommended.Great walks - Circular walks from the pub or longer hikesFull of characterCooking classes - Check for timings.Recommended by - Good Hotel Guide -
Yorebridge House
Leyburn, Yorkshire
Small luxury hotel with individually themed rooms. Romantic style and ambience. Elegant and sumptuous rooms. Highly recommended restaurant and bar.
11 rooms from $242Secluded setting - For escaping.Romantic - Good for couples.5* Luxury - Very high service standards.Four poster beds - For romantics. -
The Grange Hotel
York, Yorkshire
Traditional but understated hotel in heart of the historical city of York. Country house elegance, two award-winning restaurants, stylish bedrooms. Comfort, luxury, attention to detail.
36 rooms from $225Restaurant - Two award-winning restaurantsSights nearby - Well located for major sights.Recommended by - Sawdays, Travel Intelligence -
Feversham Arms Hotel & Verbena Spa
Helmsley, Yorkshire
Lovely old York stone inn-hotel in a picturesque village with chic, modern interiors, and a welcome heated pool and spa. Fine dining, a luxurious stay for local exploring.
33 rooms from $225Restaurant - Recommended.Great walks - The hotel is on the edge of the Moors and close to a National ParkSights nearby - Helmsley Castle, Castle Howard and Helmsley Walled GardenSpa -
Angel Inn
nr Skipton, Yorkshire
Cosy, former crofters cottage turned pub in the Dales, oak beamed and full of character, serving excellent modern British food. Great walking from the door.
9 rooms from $225Restaurant - Choose between the Bar Brasserie or slightly more formal restaurantSights nearby - Close to Skipton Castle and Bolton AbbeySecluded setting - For escaping.Views - Great views from hotelRecommended by - Sawdays -
White Swan Inn
Pickering, Yorkshire
Imaginatively updated 16th-century coaching inn with tasteful modern bedrooms, a chill out 'Bothy' for residents, and fine bistro fare.
21 rooms from $224Exclusive offer - Step into SpringRestaurant - Recommended.Sights nearby - Visit Castle Howard, Hovingham Hall, Duncombe Park or Helmsley Walled GardenGreat walks - North Yorkshire Moors on the doorstepRecommended by - Good Hotel Guide, Sawdays -
Burgoyne Hotel
Richmond, Yorkshire
Welcoming village hotel with a country house feel, plush, comfortable rooms and a superb outlook. Excellent dinners, and elegant interiors make this a great escape for urbanites.
8 rooms from $222 -
Judges Country House Hotel
Yarm, Yorkshire
Stately Victorian country house set in 26 acres of attractive gardens. Grand interiors, gourmet restaurant, private woods for walking.
21 rooms from $209Secluded setting - For escaping.Great walks - Good for walkers. -
Devonshire Fell Hotel
North Yorkshire
Glorious views outside, vibrant colours inside this funky and informal estate hotel, a contrasting twin to the more formal Devonshire Arms. Good family suites and laid back brasserie. Access to pool and spa facilities of its sister hotel.
12 rooms from $208Exclusive offer - Stay & Dine from £99Restaurant - 2 AA RosettesViews - Lovely river and countryside viewsGreat walks - Walk straight out into the DalesQuirky - An experience!Recommended by - Sawdays -
Sportsman's Arms
Yorkshire
Old fashioned country hotel in the Nidd valley, popular with walkers. Outstanding countryside. Simple rooms but standout food.
11 rooms from $193Restaurant - Recommended.Views - Great views from hotelFishing - Excellent fishing nearby.Great walks - Good for walkers. -
Millgate House
Yorkshire
Regency house B&B with an award-winning garden, full of art and antiques. Dinners can be arranged for groups. Three large bedrooms, great comfort and style in historic Yorkshire town.
3 rooms from $177Garden - Attractive outside space.Restrictions on children - No children under 10Full of characterRecommended by - Good Hotel Guide -
The Abbey Inn
North Yorkshire
Cosy three bedroom inn owned by English Heritage with a romantic setting opposite abbey ruins, restored to its Victorian farmhouse roots. A quiet retreat.
2 rooms from $177Romantic - Good for couples.Great walks - North York Moors on the doorstepSights nearby - Overlooks Byland AbbeySecluded setting - For escaping. -
Punch Bowl Inn
Richmond, Yorkshire
Stylish rooms and dining in Swaledale in prime walking country with superb views. Sister hotel to the Charles Bathurst - simple, comfortable with good food in excellent outdoor locations.
11 rooms from $174Restaurant - Recommended.Great walks - Good for walkers.Views - Great views from hotelOutstanding location -
Charles Bathurst Inn
North Yorkshire
Spectacular views of the Yorkshire Dales from this convivial converted 18th-century inn. Light modern rooms, hearty food, great walking and cycling country.
19 rooms from $174Great walks - In the middle of the DalesViews - Great views from hotelRemote - Off the beaten track.Fishing - Excellent fishing nearby. -
Boar's Head Hotel
nr Harrogate, Yorkshire
Very elegant old coaching inn-cum-hotel filled with antiques and paintings, on Ripley Castle estate. Choice of formal and bistro dining, with pretty, very comfortable bedrooms.
25 rooms from $161Restaurant - Recommended.Romantic - Good for couples.Full of characterRecommended by - Good Hotel Guide -
The Traddock
North Yorkshire Dales
Comfortable, charming Georgian country house hotel in stunning countryside on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. Award-winning restaurant with organic food, lovely views from rooms.
12 rooms from $153Exclusive offer - Yorkshire Gourmet BreakGreat walks - "Three Peaks" or the Wainwright walk to Crummackdale from the front doorGarden - Attractive outside space.Restaurant - Recommended.Local markets - Good for local colour. -
42 The Calls
Leeds, Yorkshire
Leeds' first boutique hotel is still the best place to stay in the city, an old riverside mill conversion full of modern art, with contemporary bedrooms of character.
41 rooms from $137Lively - Hip and happening.Recommended by - Good Hotel Guide, Travel Intelligence -
The Lister Arms
nr Skipton, Yorkshire
Gloriously situated coaching inn in the Yorkshire Dales National Park on the Pennine Way, a perfect base for walking. Buzzy bar with dogs, fires and home cooking. Good value.
9 rooms from $122 -
The Balmoral Hotel
Harrogate, Yorkshire
Traditional old Harrogate hotel transformed with contemporary styling with plush bathrooms and a lively bistro. Close to the centre with fine gardens, a relaxing place to stay.
23 rooms from $113Sights nearby - Well located for major sights. -
Bar Convent Guesthouse
York, Yorkshire
Unusual guesthouse in an elegant living convent
18 rooms from $106Historic - England's oldest convent founded in 1686Sights nearby - Visit York Minster, the Richard III Museum and the National Railway Museum
