Yorkshire Country Hotels
The largest county in England and one of the most rural and unspoilt, Yorkshire contains two National Parks, the Dales in the west and the Moors in the East, both areas of outstanding natural beauty. The heather-smothered Moors are wild and awe-inspiring, whilst the Dales, where you'll find most of our hotels - some in the depths of the countryside, others in hamlets or rural villages - are gentler, their lush valleys interspersed with bare brown fells. The countryside here is never dull: there are rivers, burbling streams, tarns and waterfalls, fields of grazing sheep, divided by dry-stone walls, and a scattering of ruined medieval castles. With its stunning scenery as backdrop and network of paths and tracks, there are few places in England with more challenging or rewarding walks. The order by which the hotels are listed bears no reflection on our preference.
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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. -
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 -
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 -
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. -
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 -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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 -
Black Swan at Helmsley
Helmsley, Yorkshire
Historic Elizabethan coaching inn on the North Yorkshire Moors. Rural ambiance and romantic charm. Individually designed rooms with wooden floorboards and beams. Restaurant and bar.
45 rooms from $229Great walks - Good for walkers. -
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
Fiona Duncan,
posted Friday, 12th February 2010
