Proprietor: Bill and Frances Atkins

Frances Atkins’ Michelin-starred and much acclaimed cooking Sublime Yorkshire Dales location overlooking the village green Fabulous rooms, fabulous fabrics; contemporary and cosy

The Yorkes blazed a colourful trail through history. Sir Richard Yorke, long-time MP for York, was knighted by Henry VII. His grandson was knighted by Edward VI before being thrown into the Tower by Mary Tudor. Sir Edward Yorke repelled the Armada before circumnavigating the world with his cousin, Sir Martin Frobisher. Sir John, a staunch catholic, was implicated in the Guy Fawkes gunpowder plot. When the rebellious villagers were compelled to go to church he hired a piper to play in the churchyard, creating ‘such a noyse in time of praier as the minister colde not well be hearde’. (105)

You could circumnavigate the world many times before you found a place as lovely as The Yorke Arms: the Dales countryside surrounding nearby Gouthwaite reservoir is magnificent. Thankfully the only pipes to be heard today are the ones skilfully operated by Bill, conveying several of Yorkshire’s finest ales to the bar. The only explosions are those experienced by your tastebuds as you sample Frances Atkins’ wondrous fare, prepared from the choicest local ingredients. The Yorke Arms is the proud bearer of a coveted Michelin star: it’s also a truly great Inn.         

Nearest Towns/Centres for Retail Therapy
Pateley Bridge (10 mins)
Harrogate/Betty’s Tea Rooms (45 mins)
Knaresborough (45 mins)
Ripon (40 mins)
York (1 hour 15 mins)

Recommended Local Attractions
All the delights of the Yorkshire Dales are on the doorstep
Gouthwaite Reservoir (walking distance)
Brimham Rocks, Stump Cross Cavern (20 mins)
How Stean Gorge, Malham Tarn
Masham/Black Sheep Brewery (30 mins)
Fountains Abbey & Studeley Royal (NT) (30 mins)
Ripley Castle (30 mins)         
Ripon Cathedral (40 mins)
Newby Hall (45 mins)
Racing at Middleham – ‘Newmarket of the North’ (1 hour) plus Ripon, Wetherby and York

Nearest Station/s
Harrogate (45 mins)
 
Nearest Airport/s
LeedsBradford (1 hour)

All timings denote typical journey time by car, unless specified otherwise.