From its hotels to its country jaunts, each season offers a different experience and each location, inn, hotel and restaurant has a different take on the beauty of the area and everything it has to offer. Having recently published their 46th edition, here the Good Hotel Guide shares a selection of their top hotels to visit in Yorkshire in 2023. Have a look through our gallery of the hotels below, and find out more about the Good Hotel Guide here.
9. The General Tarleton, Ferrensby
The General Tarleton, Ferrensby A welcoming getaway, The General Tarleton is an 18th-century coaching inn that's recently been refurbished. As a result, it is a beautiful combination of old meets new, combining open fires and flagstone floors with sumptuous bedrooms and a contemporary menu. Rooms are complete with tea, coffee and organic toiletries, and you can spend time with a good book in the lounge where there is an honesty bar. The inn is perfectly placed for exploring Harrogate, York and The Dales, starting the day with a seasonal smoothie at breakfast, and ending with a multi-course tasting menu in Ralph’s fine-dining restaurant. https://the-gt.co.uk Photo: Good Hotel Guide
10. The Sportsman’s Arms, Wath-in-Nidderdale
In the heart of the Nidderdale valley near Harrogate, The Sportsman’s Arms is a smart village inn with glorious countryside views. The creeper-covered facade gives the property instant charm, while inside you can choose to settle in by the fire on smart banquettes in the bar or squashy sofas in the lounge, or head straight to the restaurant for proudly local ‘Yorkshire portion’ dinners. Some bedrooms are in the main building, offering a sense of heritage, while additional, modern rooms are located in barn conversions - either way, the location guarantees a tranquil night's sleep. https://sportsmans-arms.co.uk Photo: Good Hotel Guide
11. Manor House Lindley, Huddersfield
A five-star hotel and restaurant, Manor House Lindley is an exquisite Georgian mansion set back from the High Street in a smart Huddersfield suburb. Its interior spaces are inspired in their design, with garlands hanging from the ceiling and careful colour choices throughout, making it a popular location for weddings and special occasions. Guests delight in individually decorated bedrooms complete with designer scented candles and plenty of glamour. Cocktails are served in a glitzy lounge, on the roof terrace overlooking St Stephen’s Church or in the atmospheric cellar bar. Then tuck into inventive dishes at dinner, such as salmon ravioli or lavender honey glazed duck. Manor House Lindley is certainly a feast for the senses. https://manorhouselindley.co.uk Photo: Good Hotel Guide