The 6 Best B&Bs in the Yorkshire Dales (2025)

The rolling moors and valleys of the Yorkshire Dales offer the perfect backdrop for a countryside getaway. For an authentic and laid-back B&B, the area is packed with options that suit every taste. Some offer hearty home-cooked breakfasts and welcoming local charm, while others boast chic interiors and modern comforts. To make choosing easier, our experts have rounded up the top bed and breakfasts in the Dales—places where you can relax, explore the surrounding landscapes, and enjoy a genuinely memorable stay.

For a traditional stay

• Skeldale House by Maison Parfaite is a charming B&B in a quaint historical Yorkshire village in the heart of the Dales. The five spacious rooms are wonderfully traditional with cast iron beds, chintz wallpaper, large sash windows and fireplaces. A cosy base to explore the National Park from.

For a boutique

• The chic Grassfield Hall is a beautiful grade II listed property in the Nidderdale area of outstanding natural beauty. Interiors have been sensitively refurbished transforming the property into a stylish boutique stay. With large contemporary suites, indulgent breakfasts and beautiful surrounding walking country - this is a smart choice.
• Stow House is a large, country vicarage with a cool, modern makeover offering uncluttered, light-filled rooms and glorious views over Wensleydale. Expect contemporary art, in-room bathtubs, vintage furnishings, sensational cocktails and a tranquil atmosphere.
• The Priory is an elegant property set in the heart of the pretty market town of Middleham. Beautifully renovated rooms mix traditional and contemporary styles with crisp white linen, exposed beams, antiques and the best have brass free-standing baths. A stylish stay.

For a country house

• Cold Cotes is a charming B&B just a few miles north of Harrogate. Set in renovated farm buildings, the guesthouse features modern farmhouse rooms and a lovely garden to relax in. A great launchpad for exploring the beautiful countryside.

For the character

• Low Mill Guesthouse is a charming property, brimming with character, set in a renovated 18th century mill near Askrigg. The mix of original mill features with eccentric furnishings gives the rooms particular charm. Delicious home cooked breakfast can be enjoyed in the atmospheric dining room. A quirky, rural property.

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