The Worsley Arms Hotel

A stone's throw from glorious York and sitting proudly opposite the village green at Hovingham, the Worsley Arms Hotel is a great little base for exploring some of the loveliest spots in Yorkshire. You'll drive through the greenest of dales and valleys to reach the castle strongholds of Helmsley and Pickering, the bustling market towns of Malton and Thirsk and the traditional seaside attractions at Whitby and Scarborough. But you might not want to stray far from your Georgian bolthole. The hotel has 20 smart rooms, most in the main hotel plus a few more discreetly placed in a row of restored cottages across the green (if you fancy total privacy). The main restaurant has a relaxed but elegant and friendly vibe and there's also the informal Cricketer's Bar if you just fancy a pint of local ale and a quick bite. If you can, bag the four poster bedroom which overlooks the village green whose views are just beautiful in summer.