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Hotels on the North York Moors
A heavenly part of North Eastern Yorkshire that's characterised by its large expanses of heather moorland the North York Moors are a designated National Park making for a tranquil and beautiful holiday destination. Visit for walking holidays or romantic escapes, bring the dog and spend evenings enjoying good food and good company.
Lastingham, North York Moors
More Hotels on the North York Moors
Lastingham Grange
Lastingham, Yorkshire
Old-fashioned and nurturing, the Wood family's hotel in flower-filled gardens on the edge of the moors inspires devotion among those who know it.
Shallowdale House
Ampleforth, Yorkshire
Guests are made to feel like old friends at this wisteria-clad, light-filled 1960s house with its peerless views over gardens to the Howardian hills.
The White Swan
Pickering, Yorkshire
The Buchanan family's 16th-century coaching inn offers a warm Yorkshire mix of traditional pub, smart food and modern bedrooms with character. Overlooking the market square, it's a popular locals' spot both for the ales in the fire-warmed bar and snug and the accomplished cooking.
The Star Inn at Harome
Nr Helmsley, Yorkshire
The Michelin-starred cuisine at this thatched gastropub in quiet Harome is the draw, but the rooms are special too, as is the setting, close to the North York Moors for a day's walking.
The Carpenters Arms
Thirsk, Yorkshire
With far-reaching views over the Vale of York, this dog-friendly village inn blends olde-worlde beams, rustic-chic bedrooms and luxury Scandi-style garden suites, while pub classics vie with creative modern dishes on eclectic menus using produce from the kitchen garden and local suppliers.
The Fauconberg
Thirsk, Yorkshire
With views to the Howardian hills, this traditional village pub beloved of locals, walkers and their dogs, has individually styled, traditional bedrooms and serves hand-drawn ale alongside locally sourced classic country food in the characterful dining room.
The Black Swan at Oldstead
York, Yorkshire
The Banks family's old drovers' inn, on a quiet country lane overlooking farmland in the North York Moors, is firmly on the foodie map, with Michelin-starred chef Tommy Banks creating unforgettable menus using kitchen garden, locally sourced and foraged ingredients.
Broom House at Egton Bridge
Egton Bridge, Yorkshire
You'll find rural seclusion and moorland views at this smartly decorated, owner-run farmhouse B&B just a stroll from the village, pubs and railway station. Bedrooms are uncluttered, there's a sunny terrace and a cosy sitting room for afternoon tea.
Fairhaven Country Guest House
Goathland, Yorkshire
There are far-reaching views of the North York Moors from this traditional B&B, where arrivals are welcomed with tea and home-baked cakes by the fire in the guest lounge, and a locally sourced breakfast includes Whitby kippers.
The Wold Cottage
Driffield, Yorkshire
A handsome Georgian manor house and eco-friendly B&B in landscaped gardens, this 'cottage' has bedrooms ranging from traditional and gracious with antiques, to boldly contemporary. There is a log fire to curl up by, and tempting breakfast choices are served in the red-walled dining room.
A heavenly part of North Eastern Yorkshire that's characterised by its large expanses of heather moorland the North York Moors are a designated National Park making for a tranquil and beautiful holiday destination. Visit for walking holidays or romantic escapes, bring the dog and spend evenings enjoying good food and good company. In this part of the world you can enjoy roaming through forests, exploring the Yorkshire coast, visiting the area's market towns and villages as well as nature spotting as you go about your stay. Then return to the regions inns, hotels and B&Bs for good food and hospitality. Head to a Georgian coaching inn at Malton or visit a 1960s house in the national park in Ampleforth. There's a famous, Michelin-starred inn at Helmsley that's not to be missed, and a Manor House in Driffield set between the Yorkshire Wolds and the coast. Head to a 16th century coaching inn overlooking a market place in Pickering or a B&B surrounded by gardens in Egton Bridge.
