Seven North Yorkshire B&Bs to Escape To
Escape to one of North Yorkshire's best B&Bs
Mallard Grange
In brief: A superb farmhouse B&B on a working farm near Ripon.
Insider guide: Home to the Johnson family since 1933, this award-winning B&B offers five star accommodation in four individually-styled bedrooms, each with its own sitting area. Breakfast is a social start to the day where much of the produce used is homemade or homegrown, and the rest is from trusted local suppliers.
Aldfield, near Fountains Abbey, Ripon HG4 3BE
07720 295918
mallardgrange.co.uk
The Old Coach House
In brief: An 18th century coach house in the grounds of stunning North Stainley Hall.
Insider guide: This immaculately presented, luxury five-star B&B offers sophisticated and stylish accommodation in eight ensuite bedrooms. Breakfast is a showcase of some of Yorkshire’s finest ingredients served in the light and airy dining room and is the perfect start to a day exploring this corner of North Yorkshire, home to Fountain’s Abbey, Hackfall Woods and Netherby Hall.
North Stainley, Ripon HG4 3HT
01765 634900
oldcoachhouse.info
Fairhaven Country Guest House
In brief: An award-winning Edwardian guest house in the village of Goathland.
Insider guide: Explore the nearby moors and the coast, and York, Pickering and Malton are all close by too, whilst the famous North Yorkshire Moors Railway is a few minutes walk from here. All nine bedrooms have beautiful views over Goathland, there’s a cosy lounge with an open fire, a bar and large garden for guests to enjoy, and the award-winning breakfast is served in the airy dining room with views over the moors.
The Common, Goathland, Whitby YO22 5AN
01947 896361
fairhavencountryguesthouse.co.uk
Stow House
In brief: An arty boutique B&B in the Dales.
Insider guide: Housed in a magnificent Victorian building, this B&B is a step up from your average. The seven bedrooms are named after the artwork which hangs in them and favourites are Lovebirds (with a crimson cast-iron bathtub in the romantic bedroom) and Kes, a tranquil green room with views across Wensleydale through a large bay window. Breakfasts here are similarly thoughtful, with homemade bread and granola, and evening cocktails are served in the sitting room or library.
Aysgarth, Leyburn DL8 3SR
01969 663635
stowhouse.co.uk
Throstle Nest Farm
In brief: A stunning B&B set in six acres of private land.
Insider guide: On the edge of the Aire Valley, yet only two miles from the bustling market town of Skipton, and eight from the heritage Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, there are five individually-styled ensuite bedrooms here, all with stunning countryside views. The large lounge has a wood-burning stove, and there’s a dining room for guests’ use, where a delicious, homemade and hearty breakfast is served.
Woodside Lane, Cononley, Skipton BD20 8PE
01535 630783
throstlenestfarmbandb.co.uk
The Endeavour
In brief: A chic, boutique B&B with a maritime theme.
Insider guide: The seaside village of Staithes stays true to its rich heritage, complete with traditional coble boats in the harbour, and this B&B takes inspiration from its maritime setting, with its four rooms inspired by the HMS Bark Endeavour. Breakfast includes Staithes smoked salmon and smoked kippers, but it’s all about the slow seaside pace of life here; spend the day taking in the sea air on clifftop walks, rock-pooling along the coast or dolphin watching before ending the day with a fish and chip supper.
1 High Street, Staithes TS13 5BQ
01947 841029
endeavour-staithes.co.uk
Bar Convent Guest House
In brief: Award-winning accommodation in the UK’s oldest living convent.
Insider guide: If you’re looking for something a bit different, this historic building with a museum, chapel and café is just round the corner from York’s train station and Micklegate Bar, and has recently undergone refurbishment. Alongside the ensuite bedrooms, guests have use of a kitchen, seating area and laundry facilities and there’s a pretty walled garden, whilst the whole of York’s attractions are on your doorstep.
17 Blossom Street, York YO24 1AQ
01904 643238
barconvent.co.uk
