Stayed here again last Friday. That makes visit number 5 I think. We have not been back for over a…read moreyear due to illness but I am happy to report that its just as good as ever. Jon and Lyndsay are a young couple but have a charming old fashion sense of customer service. Nothing seems to be too much trouble for them, they always remember my mobility isn't too good so arrange a suitable room. The hotel is on the main Kings Road just a few yards past the Harrogate Conference centre. The rooms are spotless and well kitted out. Flat screen TV, free WiFi, shampoo and soap, tea coffee water and biccies all available in all rooms. There is a residents lounge with big screen TV and chilled honesty bar. The garden has a seating area for sunny days which was perfect on Friday for a couple of beers in the sun. They have a very nice breakfast room which over looks the coppice. Breakfast time can be requested rather than being set to strict times like most places. Breakfast itself is spectacular, wide range to choose from with all quality locally sourced ingredients. If you need a hotel in Harrogate then try the Fountains. You will not regret your choice.

This is a great B&B, The rooms are first class, the owners do a fantastic breakfast, the hotel is…read morewithin walking distance for the shops, also there are some good restaurants in the area.

We stayed at the Ascot House Hotel in mid-February, and it proved a good location from which to…read moreexplore the delights of Harrogate, just under a mile to walk into the periphery of the town centre. Ascot House is an impressive looking hotel, set on a corner plot adjacent to a green area, adorned with early flowering spring bulbs and trees coming into bud because of the mild winter. The car park for the hotel was a little small for the number of rooms it had, but the access road to the side handled the overspill. The car spaces are also a little svelte, something to be aware if your car is on the large side. Inside the hotel has high ceilings and an impressive air of spaciousness throughout. The staircase to the rooms is punctuated by an impressive stained glass window, that the light streams through in the early morning. Rooms wise, there are lots and it can be a fraction disorientating at first to find you actual room. The room itself was well proportioned, warm and spacious, with a large bathroom, complete with a bath, more unusual these days. A decent sized TV, that kept us entertained with random winter sports, like snowboard half pipe, in the dead time between going out for the day, and eating out in the evening. The mattress was a little soft, but that's a minor quibble. Breakfast was efficiently run, a good variety of cereals, fruit, juices and a good range of hot food, which always speedily arrived, the scrambled egg and 'Full Yorkshire' being particularly fine. The dining room doubles as a restaurant for residents and non-residents in the evening too. A few points stopped it getting that all important fifth star, the Hotel was well maintained and was undergoing somewhat of makeover whilst we were there. They had a team decorators painting the foyer while we were there, setting up just after breakfast and still working when we returned mid-afternoon. The decorators were always impeccably polite but clambering over dust sheets and dodging wet paint to enter the hotel, was a novelty initially but became a little bit of a trial.

I stayed one night with breakfast here and could not fault it. The room was spotless, the bathroom…read morefunctioned well, , there were all the usual things such as tea and coffee in the room, toiletries, etc. The staff were all pleasant and helpful. Breakfast was very good, served promptly, in a dining room with some views of the front garden, that also serves dinners although I did not have dinner here. I booked this place because it was one of the few places with availability on a busy night, but I would reccommend it as a first choice especially as it was very reasonably priced and therefore excellent value for money.

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

The Comfort Inn is located on Bishopgate Street in the centre of Leeds and is popular with tourists…read more(not hen and stag do's, more Christmas shopping tourists or even festival goers), business travellers and parents (of students, around graduation time). It is classed as a budget chain hotel somewhere along the lines of the Premier Travel Inn and serves it's purpose very well. The prices vary, you can pick up early bird bargains of B&B for as little as £19 a night but the average is £39 - £50. The rooms are maybe a little boxy but they are more than adequate, they are clean, with functional bathrooms, good showers and with complimentary shampoos and soaps. Towels are changed daily. Staff are very polite indeed, very friendly, moreso than some of the high end hotels I have been to in the city centre. The food is excellent, breakfast comprises of continental or full English, both are to a high standard and most enjoyable. The evening meals available in the restaurant are more than adequate - not haute cuisine but for the money they are a good place to eat if you aren't wanting to spend a bomb or if you are a business traveller with limited time (or you don't want to get lost in the city!). I would recommend the Comfort Inn as it certainly is comfortable, in a good location with parking, and close to all local amenities.

The Angel at Hetton: North Yorkshire's Culinary Heaven…read more Tucked away in the picturesque countryside of North Yorkshire, The Angel at Hetton is a true gem - a haven for food lovers and a heavenly retreat for those seeking a memorable dining experience. It's a place that feels like a reward for the journey, where the beauty of the landscape is rivaled only by the magic happening in the kitchen. The setting is quintessential Yorkshire charm, with the inn's historic stone exterior and rustic elegance blending harmoniously into the surrounding countryside. Inside, the atmosphere is warm and inviting, striking a perfect balance between relaxed comfort and understated sophistication. Whether you're a local or a visitor, you'll feel instantly at home. The menu is nothing short of extraordinary. Celebrated for its Michelin-starred cuisine, The Angel offers dishes that are as visually stunning as they are delicious. Every plate is a testament to the team's passion for showcasing seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients, prepared with care, creativity, and respect for the flavors of the region. From the first bite of a perfectly executed amuse-bouche to the last spoonful of a decadent dessert, every course tells a story. Their tasting menu is a journey in itself, offering a harmonious blend of textures and flavors that highlight the best of modern British cuisine. Dishes like Yorkshire lamb with wild garlic or North Sea fish with foraged herbs bring the surrounding landscape to life on your plate. For those who prefer à la carte, the options are equally impressive. The slow-cooked beef, served with seasonal vegetables, is a standout, while the desserts, such as the rhubarb tart or a perfectly balanced chocolate fondant, provide a sweet, memorable finale. Complementing the culinary excellence is a wine list that has been curated with as much care as the menu itself. From crisp whites to robust reds, there's something to pair with every dish, making the meal a full sensory experience. The service at The Angel is exceptional--attentive without being intrusive, knowledgeable yet approachable. The staff's enthusiasm for the food and their genuine warmth elevates the dining experience to something truly special. While it might be a bit of a trek for most, the journey to The Angel at Hetton is part of the charm. The surrounding countryside, with its rolling hills and quaint villages, sets the stage for an experience that feels like a retreat from the everyday. Once you arrive, you're rewarded with food, ambiance, and hospitality that make every mile traveled worth it. The Angel isn't just a restaurant; it's a destination - a magical place where the best of Yorkshire's culinary and natural beauty come together. For those lucky enough to visit, it's a dining experience that lingers in the memory long after the last bite. Five stars and my highest recommendation.

This place would have been a 4* but a few basic failures really let them down…read more I came here for a wedding, so I'm going to compartmentalise this into pub, meal, hotel and general wedding things. The pub: Excellent whiskey selection and some really lovely gins. They also had a good bunch of beers and were generally very accommodating. That said, they ran out of lemonade before a wedding, which is pretty poor. And Jaegermeister... The meal: The meal was served in the wine cave, which is beautiful. Generally the meal was excellent, the beef was cooked perfectly and the starter and dessert were good (nothing to write home about though). One thing I noticed was that there were no green vegetables (in a roast!?). Also, they didn't have anywhere near enough staff on, so they didn't take any drinks orders (the pub is over the road). They would have made a killing if they'd done that (and we would have been happier, I really fancied a gin and tonic...) The hotel side of things: The room was lovely, and at the wedding rates it was extremely cheap! Big, beautiful, comfortable, clean, couldn't ask for more. Breakfast was ok, if I'm honest I didn't like having to ask for juice, I was hungover, I wanted all the juice. Checking in was a touch annoying as they sat us down, then went to check other people in who turned up after us, and then checked us in last. Despite being in a rush! General wedding things: The wedding was beautiful. Definitely. But that was despite the many failings, things could have gone more smoothly if they'd had more staff. Like the drinks orders, having the cake ready (the groom had to prompt them) and the tardy check in. Also, they told us the bar closed at 12 and then closed at 1115, which obviously ruffled a few feathers!! Generally, this place is beautiful and I would feel recommend a meal here. But they need to hire more staff and be a lot more organised.

Great value for money...Isolated quiet river side location. Excellent pub on site. Stayed there…read moremany times. Once at weekend there was a near riot with a wedding party in the middle of the night.......No charge and a free breakfast...............

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!

My parents stay here whenever they come up to visit, as they like the fact that they can save money…read moreby cooking for themselves. Which they invariably never do. I would try and point out the flaw in their logic, but as the online rate they pay is normally cheaper than a hotel it seems a moot point. These neat little mini-apartments have everything you could need for a short trip or a longer stay, with the open-plan layout incorporating a well-equipped kitchenette and lounge area as well as a large, comfy bed. Roomzzz have three properties in Leeds, and my parents stay at the Central location which is a short walk from town and close to the huge Opal student complexes so good for visiting parents. The rooms look a little poky on the website but are in fact fairly spacious, with plenty of room to accommodate two visitors for dinner without it being a squeeze. Altogether Roomzzz is great value for money - particularly if you actually use the kitchen facilities and cook at home!

Looking for something a bit different to the massive chain hotels the city offers in abundance, I…read morestumbled across Roomzzz during a routine web search for Leeds hotels. There are three complexes dotted around the city; central, 361 and city. Aparthotels attempt to combine the idea of having your own apartment with the full service offered by a hotel, aiming to give you accomodation that can feel more personable with clean towels readily available! We stayed in the newest of the three complexes; Roomzzz Leeds City. For the price we paid (£59 internet rate) and for the fantastic accomodation we enjoyed, Roomzzz really is a perfect place to stay in the city centre. It's a fantastic concept and for those bored of satisfactory stays in chain hotels, give Roomzzz a go - there's probably more than you've got at home!