Beautiful Villages in Yorkshire and Humberside
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New Inn, Appletreewick
Appletreewick, North Yorkshire
A tiny dales village with little more than 200 fortunate residents, Appletreewick possesses some fine old buildings, including the High and Low Halls between which much of the settlement lies. Its 16th century inn, The Craven Arms, features a recently constructed Cruck Barn (the first to be built in the Yorkshire Dales for several centuries). Map
Places to stay: Accommodation within Appletreewick is available at The New Inn and Knowles Lodge B&B (although the latter is not of particularly great age). Other options are available at nearby Burnsall (see below).
A tiny dales village with little more than 200 fortunate residents, Appletreewick possesses some fine old buildings, including the High and Low Halls between which much of the settlement lies. Its 16th century inn, The Craven Arms, features a recently constructed Cruck Barn (the first to be built in the Yorkshire Dales for several centuries). Map
Places to stay: Accommodation within Appletreewick is available at The New Inn and Knowles Lodge B&B (although the latter is not of particularly great age). Other options are available at nearby Burnsall (see below).
Askrigg, North Yorkshire
Those familiar with the BBC television series All Creatures Great and Small will almost certainly recognise this Wensleydale village as James Herriot’s Darrowby. Map
Places to stay: There are several period accommodation options within Askrigg itself including The Apothecary’s House, The Manor House, Holmedale B&B and Thornsgill House – details on all are available at TripAdvisor.
Those familiar with the BBC television series All Creatures Great and Small will almost certainly recognise this Wensleydale village as James Herriot’s Darrowby. Map
Places to stay: There are several period accommodation options within Askrigg itself including The Apothecary’s House, The Manor House, Holmedale B&B and Thornsgill House – details on all are available at TripAdvisor.
Devonshire Arms, Bolton Abbey
Bolton Abbey, North Yorkshire
A small picturesque village in Wharfedale, its name is derived from the Augustinian Priory of the same name which dates from the 12th century. Map
Places to stay: The only hotel we are aware of in Bolton Abbey itself is the Devonshire Arms Country House Hotel & Spa which dates, in parts, from the mid 1700’s. Those seeking self-catering accommodation, on the other hand, will find plenty of places to stay in the surrounding Wharfedale area through Dales Cottages.
A small picturesque village in Wharfedale, its name is derived from the Augustinian Priory of the same name which dates from the 12th century. Map
Places to stay: The only hotel we are aware of in Bolton Abbey itself is the Devonshire Arms Country House Hotel & Spa which dates, in parts, from the mid 1700’s. Those seeking self-catering accommodation, on the other hand, will find plenty of places to stay in the surrounding Wharfedale area through Dales Cottages.
The Red Lion, Burnsall
Burnsall, North Yorkshire
Situated on the River Wharfe, Burnsall is one of the most unspoilt villages in the Yorkshire Dales. Certainly a place to escape the stresses and strains of the 21st century given that the closest town (Skipton) is still half an hour away by car. Map
Places to stay: The Devonshire Fell Hotel is an Edwardian property with a more contemporary interior, while the 16th century Red Lion and Victorian Burnsall Manor might be of more interest to the traditionalist. – details and reviews for all can be found at Burnsall’s page at LateRooms.com
Situated on the River Wharfe, Burnsall is one of the most unspoilt villages in the Yorkshire Dales. Certainly a place to escape the stresses and strains of the 21st century given that the closest town (Skipton) is still half an hour away by car. Map
Places to stay: The Devonshire Fell Hotel is an Edwardian property with a more contemporary interior, while the 16th century Red Lion and Victorian Burnsall Manor might be of more interest to the traditionalist. – details and reviews for all can be found at Burnsall’s page at LateRooms.com
Ashfield House, Grassington
Grassington, North Yorkshire
Another of the Yorkshire Dales’ prettiest villages, Grassington is also one of the larger with a population of around 1,500. Moreover, it was also granted a Royal Charter during the 13th century and thus is recognised as a market town. It is renowned for two festivals: the Dickensian Festival during December and the Grassington Festival (performing arts, drama) for two weeks during the summer. Map
Places to stay: There are a fair few places offering accommodation in period surroundings at Grassington. These include the 5-star rated Ashfield House which dates from the 17th century; the 300 year-old Black Horse Hotel; and the Georgian Grassington House Hotel. Details of these and others are available at TripAdvisor.
Another of the Yorkshire Dales’ prettiest villages, Grassington is also one of the larger with a population of around 1,500. Moreover, it was also granted a Royal Charter during the 13th century and thus is recognised as a market town. It is renowned for two festivals: the Dickensian Festival during December and the Grassington Festival (performing arts, drama) for two weeks during the summer. Map
Places to stay: There are a fair few places offering accommodation in period surroundings at Grassington. These include the 5-star rated Ashfield House which dates from the 17th century; the 300 year-old Black Horse Hotel; and the Georgian Grassington House Hotel. Details of these and others are available at TripAdvisor.
The Mallyan Spout, Goathland
Goathland, North Yorkshire
Amid the splendid scenery of the North Yorkshire Moors, the village of Goathland will be immediately recognisable to those fans of the UK television series Heartbeat. The famous seaside town of Whitby is less than ten miles away. Map
Places to stay: Dating from the late 1800’s, The Mallyan Spout Hotel gets its name from a nearby waterfall and is located on the edge of the village, while there are a number of bed & breakfasts also available.
Amid the splendid scenery of the North Yorkshire Moors, the village of Goathland will be immediately recognisable to those fans of the UK television series Heartbeat. The famous seaside town of Whitby is less than ten miles away. Map
Places to stay: Dating from the late 1800’s, The Mallyan Spout Hotel gets its name from a nearby waterfall and is located on the edge of the village, while there are a number of bed & breakfasts also available.
Lealholm, North Yorkshire
Whitby is less than ten miles away from this Eskdale village, but while relatively close to the coast it remains a good base from which to explore the beautiful scenery of the North Yorkshire National Park. Map
Places to stay: The Board Inn is an 18th century coaching inn within the village itself. Details for this and other places to stay in the immediate vicinity can be found at TripAdvisor.
Whitby is less than ten miles away from this Eskdale village, but while relatively close to the coast it remains a good base from which to explore the beautiful scenery of the North Yorkshire National Park. Map
Places to stay: The Board Inn is an 18th century coaching inn within the village itself. Details for this and other places to stay in the immediate vicinity can be found at TripAdvisor.
Starbotton, North Yorkshire
A tiny Yorkshire Dales hamlet of fewer than 200 inhabitants, the delightfully-named Starbotton is located in an area that must rank as one of the best for walking holidays anywhere in the UK. Map
Places to stay: The Fox & Hounds is a small inn dating back some four centuries located within the village itself, as indeed is Hilltop House B&B – details for both are available at TripAdvisor. Indeed, so gloriously remote is Starbotton that there are almost no other places to stay for several miles.
A tiny Yorkshire Dales hamlet of fewer than 200 inhabitants, the delightfully-named Starbotton is located in an area that must rank as one of the best for walking holidays anywhere in the UK. Map
Places to stay: The Fox & Hounds is a small inn dating back some four centuries located within the village itself, as indeed is Hilltop House B&B – details for both are available at TripAdvisor. Indeed, so gloriously remote is Starbotton that there are almost no other places to stay for several miles.
The Worsley Arms, Hovingham
Hovingham, North Yorkshire
Famous for Hovingham Hall – a grand country house that was the childhood home of the Duchess of Kent – the village is also home to a large number of more modest listed buildings, including numerous stone cottages and farmhouses. A splendid base for exploring the Ryedale area of North Yorkshire, the great city of York is only 45 minutes away by car. Map
Places to stay: The Worsley Arms is a late-Georgian residence which boasts 18 bedrooms in all and is the only hotel for several miles in any direction. Otherwise, the closest inn offering accommodation is probably the beautiful Star Inn at Harome, around four miles to the north.
Famous for Hovingham Hall – a grand country house that was the childhood home of the Duchess of Kent – the village is also home to a large number of more modest listed buildings, including numerous stone cottages and farmhouses. A splendid base for exploring the Ryedale area of North Yorkshire, the great city of York is only 45 minutes away by car. Map
Places to stay: The Worsley Arms is a late-Georgian residence which boasts 18 bedrooms in all and is the only hotel for several miles in any direction. Otherwise, the closest inn offering accommodation is probably the beautiful Star Inn at Harome, around four miles to the north.
New Inn, Thornton le Dale
Thornton-le-Dale, North Yorkshire
With around 2000 inhabitants, Thornton-le-Dale ranks amongst the largest of all the places featured in this section of Nights in the Past. But as with all the others, it is undoubtedly one of the most picturesque in the country. Moreover, it also happens to be one of the more accessible in North Yorkshire, with the town of Pickering only a couple of miles to the west, and Scarborough around half an hour’s drive to the east. Map
Places to stay: The New Inn is an early-Georgian coaching inn which offers a total of six guest rooms, including a four-poster suite. There are also several period property options in Pickering, including the highly-rated 11 Westgate which offers bed & breakfast in a Victorian townhouse.
With around 2000 inhabitants, Thornton-le-Dale ranks amongst the largest of all the places featured in this section of Nights in the Past. But as with all the others, it is undoubtedly one of the most picturesque in the country. Moreover, it also happens to be one of the more accessible in North Yorkshire, with the town of Pickering only a couple of miles to the west, and Scarborough around half an hour’s drive to the east. Map
Places to stay: The New Inn is an early-Georgian coaching inn which offers a total of six guest rooms, including a four-poster suite. There are also several period property options in Pickering, including the highly-rated 11 Westgate which offers bed & breakfast in a Victorian townhouse.
Heptonstall, West Yorkshire
Taking the surrounding hamlets into account, the Parish of Heptonstall still only has a population of around 1,500. Many of those visiting the village come to see the grave of Sylvia Plath at St. Thomas a' Beckett churchyard. The town of Hebden Bridge lies immediately to the south. Map
Places to stay: Those seeking hotel or inn accommodation will find several options in Hebden Bridge including Moyles Hotel and Restaurant which blends a contemporary interior with its Victorian exterior.
Taking the surrounding hamlets into account, the Parish of Heptonstall still only has a population of around 1,500. Many of those visiting the village come to see the grave of Sylvia Plath at St. Thomas a' Beckett churchyard. The town of Hebden Bridge lies immediately to the south. Map
Places to stay: Those seeking hotel or inn accommodation will find several options in Hebden Bridge including Moyles Hotel and Restaurant which blends a contemporary interior with its Victorian exterior.
Rockingham Arms, Wentworth
Wentworth, South Yorkshire
It may well be set amidst the heartland of South Yorkshire, but the village of Wentworth is still very much of an era before the industrial revolution. Its most famous building is Wentworth Woodhouse (in private ownership) whose east front is over 600 feet in length. Map
Places to stay: The Rockingham Arms is a grade-II listed inn within Wentworth itself, while also nearby is Tankersley Manor which is a former manor house dating, in parts, to the 17th century.
It may well be set amidst the heartland of South Yorkshire, but the village of Wentworth is still very much of an era before the industrial revolution. Its most famous building is Wentworth Woodhouse (in private ownership) whose east front is over 600 feet in length. Map
Places to stay: The Rockingham Arms is a grade-II listed inn within Wentworth itself, while also nearby is Tankersley Manor which is a former manor house dating, in parts, to the 17th century.