Yorkshire


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-vibe"><strong>THE VIBE</strong></h2>



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<p>The vibe at Stone House Hotel is resolutely friendly. Almost compulsively so. From the singing bartender to the oversharing (in a good way) waiting staff, this is a place that knows that it’s high quality and so can afford to relax a bit. Think Gilmore Girls’ Dragonfly Inn but in North Yorkshire. <br><br>Dining can be as formal as you need it to be and attention to detail is exceptional but you would also be fine to come down to dinner in your slippers and you get the impression nobody would bat an eyelid. The bar and relaxing area is old-school – all wood and fireplaces – but you could curl up with a book (there are plenty dotted around) and not feel out of place. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-scoff-quaff"><strong>SCOFF/QUAFF</strong></h2>



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<p>When you get a table at Stone House, that’s your table and will be your table for breakfast too, allowing you to feel like you’ve wandered into the plot of a PG Wodehouse novel, with plenty of opportunity to get acquainted with the other guests. Food is exceptionally well presented (think swirly finishing sauces and rectangular puddings) but also satisfying. Complimentary homemade bread (mine was treacle) perfectly accompanies a range of main courses, including baked cod with basil pesto and roasted cherry tomatoes and pan-fried lamb rump with pea purée and red wine jus. <br><br>The wine knowledge is impressive and the staff are happy to make recommendations. Accidentally order potatoes dauphinoise AND roasts? No problem. Nobody’s judging. “I’ll give it to the chickens if you don’t manage” (reader: she didn’t need to). Breakfast is as hearty as you make it, with a choice of a full English or smoked salmon or kippers as well as delicious pastries.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pillow-talk"><strong>PILLOW TALK</strong></h2>



<p>The 24 rooms here are all unique, with their own defining characteristics. The double beds are large and pleasantly firm and the pillows plentiful if you need them to be. The feel is definitely Virginia Woolf’s sitting room but if Woolf had access to Netflix and a Nespresso (which she would have LOVED). The showers are vast and the fittings are classic but contemporary, with no fear that heritage has been prized over function. </p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-activities"><strong>ACTIVITIES</strong></h2>



<p>This is a bijou hotel with minimal grounds but what it lacks in extra-curriculars it makes up for in views. You don’t need to do anything except sit and watch the sun go down on the dales. If you do need to stretch your legs after your accidental dauphinoise, the village of Hawes is but a mile away and you’ll be serenaded all the way by lambs (depending on the time of year) or birdsong (all year round). And, of course, you’ve got the entire Yorkshire Dales on your doorstep. If you want to explore with help, there are plenty of guided walks and tours available to book nearby and the Stone House Hotel guys are only too happy to help. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-accessibility"><strong>ACCESSIBILITY</strong></h2>



<p>Accessible rooms are available on booking and the hotel is wheelchair accessible. Slip mats and handrails are also available on request.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-family-friendly"><strong>FAMILY FRIENDLY</strong></h2>



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<p>This is a gorgeous getaway place for couples and, as such, might not be the most obvious place to take a family. On the other hand, you are never going to feel unwelcome here and there’s plenty in the surrounding area to keep small people occupied. Dogs are practically essential, with several dog-friendly rooms and a guaranteed tummy tickle for your pooch on arrival. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-out-amp-about"><strong>OUT &amp; ABOUT</strong></h2>



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<p>You’re right in the heart of the Dales here, with plenty of pretty villages to visit. And if you like cheese, you’re in the home of Wensleydale so be sure to try some while you’re here &#8211; the Wensleydale Creamery is a very short drive away. You’re also not too far from England`s largest single drop waterfall at Hardraw Falls, so be sure to check it out (from a safe distance). </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-damage"><strong>THE DAMAGE</strong></h2>



<p>A cosy double will set you back £189, while a suite clocks in at £300.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-muddy-verdict"><strong>MUDDY VERDICT</strong></h2>



<p>This is a sweet boutique hotel with tons of character. <br><br>Good for: A solo getaway (time to write that novel) or a romantic mini-break. <br>Not for: If you want spas, pools and city life then it’s not for you but if you want a classy rural fix then it’s absolutely perfect. </p>



<p><strong><a href="https://stonehousehotel.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stone House Hotel,</a> Sedbusk, Hawes, North Yorkshire DL8 3PT, UK, 01969 667 571</strong></p>


Review: Stone House Hotel, Hawes

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