Find a special place to stay in Yorkshire

Here are our top picks for unusual places to stay in Yorkshire — we hope they make you as happy when you stay as they made us when we visited.

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Come to take on the Three Peaks Challenge, climbing Whernside, Ingleborough and Pen-Y-Ghent; splash in rivers, lakes and waterfalls; browse antique shops and Farmer’s Markets before returning to this handful of special places to stay in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales.

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Is there much to do in Yorkshire? 

Absolutely. Yorkshire is like a country in itself, with wild moorlands, dramatic coastlines, ancient cities, and a fiercely independent spirit. You can hike in the Yorkshire Dales one day, wander medieval streets in York the next, then blow away the cobwebs on the cliffs of Robin Hood’s Bay. There are literary pilgrimages (Bronte and Ted Hughes territory), heritage railways, food festivals, wild swimming spots, and some of the UK’s best pubs. Yorkshire’s not short on things to do – it’s deciding what to skip that’s tricky. 

What is the best foodie town in Yorkshire? 

Malton has quietly become Yorkshire’s culinary capital. Tucked between the Howardian Hills and the North York Moors, it’s small but mighty, with a monthly food market that draws in producers from across the county. You’ll find everything from fresh seafood from the nearby coast to craft spirits and Yorkshire’s take on authentic Italian gelato. The town is dotted with delis, artisan bakeries and restaurants that champion local ingredients. It even has its own cookery school.

Where is the prettiest place in Yorkshire? 

Beauty in Yorkshire comes in many forms. There’s the cinematic sweep of the Cleveland Way, hugging the coast with views over the North Sea. The winding, cobbled charm of York’s Shambles, where the buildings lean in close, full of history and character. Or the curve of Cayton Bay, where the beach stretches wide. You’ll also find villages like Hutton-le-Hole and Staithes, where stone cottages tumble down to the sea. In Yorkshire, “pretty” often comes with edge, and that’s what makes it memorable. Check out our article on prettiest market towns to find out more.