My room was located in a new part of the hotel which was a long way to pull suitcases, particularly…read morefor my elderly parents. The room was a regular 'corporate' style and had all the regular items you expect to find. There was a cuddly teddy bear on the bed which you can adopt if you ask at Reception. The bathroom was a little tired and needs some updating. There was plenty of hot water, towels and Molton Brown toiletries. The room was refreshed twice a day, which was fab. Breakfast was in the restaurant and there was plenty of cereal, fruit juice and cooked items available which was cooked to order. Delish! The bar prices are expensive. The meal we had in the restaurant was lovely, service was excellent. The prices were expensive. £45 for 3 a la carte courses and £25 from the other menu. You could pick and choose off both. All the staff we came into contact with were great: friendly and nothing was too much trouble.

Turned up here in our jeans and walking boots (not muddy ones though) so when we walked in we were…read morelooked up and down by the supercilious waiter who asked if we were dinning when I confirmed we would he said he would see if they had a table available. They did but not till 9.00 pm as we weren't in a rush we decided we would eat here. We opted for the taster menu and all I can say is it was well worth the wait, the food was cooked and presented to a high standard the wine selection with the food was also excellent. I couldn't help but recommend this place for an evening's meal, it's not on the cheap side but for a special occasion worth the visit if you are looking for good food in nice surroundings.

Great place to stop in for dinner. Large bar and seating areas. All food ordered was delicious…read more Desserts were spectacular. Great serving staff and great location right on square.

Used to go here all the time with my dad for either drinks or a meal. We would normally have Sunday…read morelunch and it was gorgeous and filling. I've heard that the people who own it now aren't as good and that the general quality has gone down but I used to like it so don't know how it is these days.

Great stay in Clifton, on the outskirts of York. Beautiful old home in a quiet neighborhood of…read moreparks and giant trees, lovely hospitality from owner Claire and host Peter. Clean, comfortable beds and rooms, and a "wear your pajamas and go anywhere you like" sense of home. Nice bar, beers in good nick, excellent kitchen and dining room, big breakfast. Easy to find, great and easy parking. Slept like a baby with windows wide open, awoke to birdsong. Can't do better in this part of England!

Well if you like walking and feel like attempting the 1:3 walk up the hill from Rosedale Abbey…read moreVillage (or are staying in one of the nearby caravan and camping sites) to this place you should not be disappointed when you arrive. (I by the way choose the car my body wasn't built for walking). Situated on the hillside with stunning views across the valley you can opt to sit in the garden and have a drink from a range of excellent beers. Alternately if you opt to have a meal I can guarantee you will not be disappointed. I chose the Pork stack with Gammon and Black Pudding in a cream sauce and I can guarantee you should be impressed, in fact we returned a couple of days later and I had the sirloin Steak but later I wished I had opted for the Home made pie, (Don't get me wrong the steak was OK but a bit too safe and after seeing the pie and its crust you would have understood why). If you are in the area head for here if only for the one night as the area is full of excellent pubs.

excellent home cooking and generous portions. the cheeseboard in the dessert menu had brie, red…read moreleicester, wensleydale, stilton, cheddar, plus tomatoes, celery, 2 types of chutney and tons of crackers and butter. you could easily have made a meal of the cheeseboard alone. Reccommend the roast beef and the lamb and apricot pie both excellent.

Ascot House is a lovely little family run guest house. Very friendly, clean, and seems quite grand…read morealthough it's small. Not too expensive either and pretty near to York city centre. Free car park and yummy food-basically can't complain!

We were most fortunate to find this amazing B & B. Upon entering, we were greeted by the…read moreproprietor, Eric. Eric was most helpful in assisting us with dining and places of interest. The room was absolutely immaculate and we were very happy. It is approximately a 10 or 15 minute walk to city center. Bathroom was pristine, as was bedding. The dining room is very quaint and beautiful. There was an amazing array of food on sideboard, in addition to cooked breakfast, if indeed one could eat so much. Breakfast was delicious and lots of tea and coffee provided. We stayed 2 nights and highly recommend this wonderful gem.

Have been visiting Royal Oak (Gillamoor) for over 20 years The food is consistantly good, the staff…read moreare always very welcoming, friendly & helpful. The letting rooms are well maintained & comfy

This is a Guest House totally decorated in Gothic style…read more From the Soider web chair backs and bed heads..to four posters..caters specifically for Goths but normals welcome. This Victorian Gothic themed guesthouse is unique indeed, Goth Guests will love the individually decorated rooms, all with superb four poster beds for that luxury feel.A popular haunt for honeymoons, birthdays and anniversaries or just a weekend spell at the seaside! Guests can choose from a selection of exquisite luxury themed rooms. These include the lunar room with theme throughout and gothic fireplace, and a superb four poster bed. The greenman with spidersweb four poster and views of the abbey. The solar room with gold decor and linen with gothic four poster bed and victorian marble fireplace. Prices from: £30 to £33 Per person B&B Rooms have tea and coffee making facilities,each room has its own separate private bathrooms with baths.Full english or vegetarian breakfast served in a candlelit breakfast room. There is a a two night minimum stay at weekends and it is impossible to get a room here around either of the Whitby Goth Weekends. Booked solid years ahead.

Well that's it…read more Never again will I eat my breakfast in daylight. After an awesome weekend break at the gothic themed Bats and Broomsticks in Whitby I now insist upon eating all my breakfasts in a candlelit cellar to the strains of Sisters of Mercy. You may never have tried that before but once you have you will wonder how you ever breakfasted any other way. I'm feeling all dark and Mistressy just thinking about it. So to review. I believe I can sum this up neatly by saying that this warm, welcoming and quirky B&B just up the road from the heart of Whitby is PERFECT for you if you can say 'yes' to any or all of the following: 1) When I say 'Amelia' by The Mission you immediately start singing it in your head. 2) At any point in your life you have spent a weekend ruining the new DMs your badgered Mother finally bought you, to just the right degree of 'aged distress'. 3) You've ever picked holes in the cuffs of your school jumper to thrust your thumbs through. 4) You can air guitar to Alice Cooper's 'Poison'. 5) You have ever drawn spider webs on the corners of your eyelids. 6) Your father/mother/grandfather/grandmother has ever exclaimed you look like you are 'going to a funeral'. 7) You have ever deliberately sat in the shade on a sunny day drinking Cider and referring to those playing in the sunlight as 'The Others'. 8) You still refer to anyone as a 'Norm'. 9) You know what Stargazer Pitch Black is. 10) You have ever owned a dress or shirt made of crumpled velvet. Score double here if it was dark purple or had leather threading at the neck. So what are you waiting for my little Lestats and Booberellas?? Drag yourselves out of the dirt of your homelands and go for a thoroughly satisfying dark skulk around Whitby. You know you want to.

We stayed at the Bridge Inn last weekend for a family gathering…read more I found the staff helpful and pleasant and the public areas were comfortable and clean. We had a three course meal which was delicious and very well presented (although it was commented that they didn't really know how to cater for children). Our stay included breakfast which was of the 'eat all you can' variety and really hit the spot with a great selection of hot and cold, healthy and not so healthy dishes. The big let down was the accommodation which cost about four times what you would pay in a premier inn and didn't even come close in terms of space and cleanliness. We had ordered a room with an extra bed for our youngest son and found that with the bed set out we couldn't open the door! To be fair, when we mentioned this at check out the lady immediately knocked off the price of the extra bed.