Yorkshire's Best Foodie Stays
The best breaks are all about the food
The Star Inn at Harome
In brief: A thatched 14th century inn with whimsical country charm and Michelin-starred dining.
Insider guide: Serving modern dishes made from locally-sourced seasonal ingredients (plus produce from their own kitchen garden), this is one of Yorkshire’s most famous dining destinations. Dine in the cosy restaurant or pub-bar area beside the fire, before heading to your bedroom in Cross House Lodge just over the road.
High Street, Harome, York YO62 5JE
01439 770397
thestaratharome.co.uk
Pignut & The Hare
In brief: Formerly The Hare, this popular inn is now under new ownership.
Insider guide: The inn has four newly-renovated 12th century rooms which have retained plenty of original features, all cleverly mixed with contemporary country styling, but the emphasis here is on the creative menus from the talented Tom Heywood and Laurissa Cook. There’s an intimate feel to the dining room where the dishes on the four- and eight-course tasting menus showcase imaginative cooking, accompanied by foraged cocktails and an exceptional wine list.
Scawton YO7 2HG
01845 597769
pignutandthehare.co.uk
The Alice Hawthorn
In brief: A stylish country pub with contemporary rooms and an award-winning restaurant.
Insider guide: With its clever blend of rustic charm (flagstone floors and a roaring fire) and Scandi cool (minimalist, timber-led decor), this is everyone’s idea of the perfect local, but it’s the restaurant that’s the real showstopper, earning it a coveted spot in the Michelin Guide for classic dishes done well.
The Green, Nun Monkton, York YO26 8EW
01423 330303
thealicehawthorn.com
The General Tarleton
In brief: Newly reopened, this welcoming pub has eight refurbished bedrooms.
Insider guide: The stylish ensuite rooms are lovely, but it’s the produce-led menu and exceptional cellar which will likely be the biggest draw here. Retaining an easy drinking space for locals, food is served in the cosy restaurant where the menu is a mix of classics and regularly changing specials.
Harrogate Road, Ferrensby, Knaresborough HG5 0PZ
01423 297050
generaltarletonferrensby.co.uk
The Gamekeeper’s Inn
In brief: A hidden gem of an inn in the Yorkshire Dales.
Insider guide: The choice of accommodation here includes 11 stylish bedrooms, private woodland pods and luxury lodges. With hearty homemade food, fine wines, local ales, and a welcoming atmosphere, it’s the perfect retreat for cosy escapes – and there’s an onsite spa and wellness club too.
Long Ashes Park, Threshfield BD23 5PN
01756 752434
gamekeeperinn.co.uk
The Blue Lion
In brief: A picture postcard 18th century inn serving great food.
Insider guide: This homely inn is perfectly positioned for exploring the surrounding Yorkshire Dales. Order from the seasonal daily specials on the chalked-up menu board, washed down with real ale, before retiring to one of country-style bedrooms which are split between the main house and the converted stables.
Main Road, East Witton DL8 4SN
01969 624273
thebluelion.co.uk
Mysé
In brief: A refined and tranquil Michelin-starred restaurant with rooms.
Insider guide: From its simple yet chic dining space to its three rooms, Mysé in Hovingham exemplifies the ‘less is more’ ethos. Run by duo Joshua and Victoria Overington, the exceptional food on offer here secured the restaurant a Michelin star within just seven months of opening.
Main Street, Hovingham, York YO62 4LF
restaurantmyse.co.uk
The Black Swan at Oldstead
In brief: Part of Tommy Banks’ stable, this award-winning restaurant with rooms holds both a Michelin star and Michelin Green star.
Insider guide: People travel from far and wide to sample the cooking here, but the award-winning rooms are not an afterthought. The nine tatsefully furnished bedrooms are named after the dales and farms around Oldstead and certainly don’t lack in luxe.
Oldstead, York YO61 4BL
01347 868387
blackswanoldstead.co.uk
The Pipe and Glass
In brief: A former coaching inn with a cosy pub and a Michelin-starred restaurant.
Insider guide: This family-run inn has a small clutch of bespoke bedrooms across two buildings, perfect for an overnight retreat after dinner. In the restaurant, head chef James Mackenzie uses local, seasonal ingredients to create unfussy, modern dishes packed full of flavour, which have earned them a Michelin star for their efforts.
West End, South Dalton, Beverley HU17 7PN
01430 810246
pipeandglass.co.uk
The Abbey Inn
In brief: Michelin-starred chef Tommy Banks’ country pub with rooms.
Insider guide: Overlooking the ruins of Byland Abbey, this 19th century inn is a relaxed country pub with rooms where the food, as you would expect, champions classic British food with an Oldstead twist. Start with snacks in the bar or beer garden, tuck into a hearty lunch in the Coxwold Room, or experience the full menu in the Piggery, before resting your head in one of just three comfortable guest bedrooms.
Byland, York YO61 4BD
abbeyinnbyland.co.uk
Shibden Mill Inn
In brief: An award-winning 17th century former mill, renowned for its exceptional food.
Insider guide: With 11 individually-styled guest rooms which blend rustic charm with modern comforts, and a spot in the Michelin Guide and two AA Rosettes for the restaurant, this is the perfect base from which to explore this corner of Yorkshire.
Halifax HX3 7UL
01422 365840
shibdenmillinn.com
The Angel at Hetton
In brief: A former 15th century coaching inn holding a Michelin star and no less than five AA Rosettes.
Insider guide: Despite looking from the outside like a classic country inn, inside it’s all about sleek, scaled-back decor, and the 16 ensuite rooms are as tranquil as can be. The only establishment in Yorkshire to hold five AA Rosettes, the food here from chef Michael Wignall is undoubtedly the star of the show. Packages include either their five- or or ten-course tasting menu, and a tasting-style breakfast is served the following morning.
Hetton, near Skipton BD23 6LT
01756 730263
angelhetton.co.uk
The Timble Inn
In brief: An historic inn in the stunning Washburn Valley.
Insider guide: In the beautiful village of Timble, this 18th century inn’s nine award-winning rooms combine period character with contemporary country interiors. Food here is taken seriously and in the two-AA Rosette restaurant, the menu is carefully curated under head chef Jamie Cann.
Timble, Otley LS21 2NN
01943 880530
thetimbleinn.co.uk
Jöro
In brief: A fine-dining destination with seven boutique apartments above the restaurant.
Insider guide: One for foodies, moody and atmospheric, Jöro’s new location now has room for accommodation. The open kitchen produces a fascinating blend of Japanese and Scandinavian influences, and at 19 dishes the tasting menu is truly an undertaking.
Oughtibridge Mill, Main Road, Wharncliffe Side, Sheffield S35 0LB
0114 299 1539
jororestaurant.co.uk
The New Inn
In brief: A recently renovated, 18th century coaching inn in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Insider guide: Full of character and charm, the New Inn still retains many of its original features but now has a restaurant with a menu packed with hearty, homemade dishes, and two lively bars serving a wide selection of local drinks. The elegant ensuite bedrooms are finished in neutral tones and include superior, deluxe and family rooms.
Old Road, Clapham LA2 8HH
01524 489569
newinnhotelclapham.com
The Penny Bun
In brief: A moody, earthy and pared-back country inn tucked between Ilkley and Denton Moor.
Insider guide: This historic inn has recently been reimagined as a chic, eco-friendly hideaway. Guests have the choice of five rooms, all decorated in contemporary shades of taupe and slate. The constantly evolving menus focus on seasonal and local, with a choice of à la carte or field to fork, or hunker down in the snug for a quiet drink and bar snacks.
West Lane, Askwith, near Ilkley LS21 2JQ
01943 243200
pennybunilkley.co.uk
