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The Guy Fawkes Hotel. York |
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Just What It Says On The Keg... |
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This popular 16th century town house hotel benefits greatly from its position at the heart of the famous city of York - the hotel is overlooked by the city’s magnificent Minster. |
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Unsurprisingly, the name gives away the historic connection. But, in this case, Guy Fawkes was no mere visitor - he is reputed to have been born in the small cottage at the rear of the hotel. Learn more with Expedia and TripAdvisor or view more historic hotels in York by clicking here. |
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Whitley Hall, Sheffield |
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It is hard to believe that one of England’s largest cities is only a few miles to the south of this beautiful 16th century house. With 31 bedrooms, Whitley Hall is a cosy hotel, far removed from the world of corporate hospitality. Indeed, a room in any part of the building is to be closer to centuries gone by, but the romantic - or history enthusiast - will no doubt want to stay in the West Wing. |
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The Old Swan. Harrogate |
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In December 1926 an abandoned car was found at a chalk pit in Surrey. The discovery resulted in one of the biggest man hunts of the time. |
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Nidd Hall. Harrogate |
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It is thought that the origins of the estate date back to at least the fourteenth century, and there was certainly a manor house built here during the reign of Elizabeth I. The existing house, however, is a comparative youngster, having been constructed in 1830. |
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The Royal Hotel. Scarborough |
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This grand old Regency hotel is a landmark in Scarborough, and the theme continues inside with its impressive staircase. Its splendour, though, is unsurprising – built in 1830, the hotel opened at a time when the town was in its holiday heyday, and thus needed to stand out from the crowd. |
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Its reputation certainly attracted many wealthy and powerful visitors, not least Winston Churchill – a man not known for checking in to any average hotel. Superbreak |
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The Old Deanery. Ripon. |
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Built upon the site of the former monastery of St. Wilfrid, The Old Deanery itself dates as far back as 1625. |
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The Three Tuns. Thirsk |
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Constructed in 1698, the building was at one time home to the Lords of the Manor prior to its transformation into a coaching inn in 1740 - the accommodation for coach horses is still in its original condition. One well-known figure to have stayed at The Three Tuns was William Wordsworth. It is said that the poet rested here in 1802 en route to his marriage to Mary Hutchinson. TripAdvisor |
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More period and historic accommodation in Yorkshire |
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Barnsley |
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Tankersley Manor Hotel. A contemporary four-star hotel housed within an historic 17th century building. Hotelshop | Superbreak |
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Beverley Arms Hotel. Less than quarter of an hour’s drive from Hull, The Beverley Arms was once a coaching inn dating from 1794. Today it offers 3-star accommodation and a total of 56 rooms. LateRooms |
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The Imperial Crown Hotel. An early 19th century coaching inn blending contemporary with the past. LateRooms | Hotel Website |
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Best Western Cedar Court Hotel. Recently restored, grade-II listed property dating from 1671. Expedia | Superbreak |
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Crown Hotel Harrogate, The. Situated in the town’s ‘antique quarter’, the Crown is a former coaching inn which dates back to the 18th century. Expedia |
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Ashmount Country House. Five-star bed & breakfast accommodation in the house once home to the physician of the Bronte sisters.LateRooms |




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We want to make this site one of the most popular travel resources on the internet. As such, any information on fascinating places to stay with a historic pedigree is most welcome. Yorkshire is a county of great heritage, and there will certainly be a romantic little hotel, country manor or ancient inn with a remarkable past that we’ve missed in our research. Is there somewhere like the Guy Fawkes Hotel remaining to be discovered? If so, get in touch. Thank you for visiting and we hope you enjoy the site. |
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