The General Tarleton, Knaresborough

An old coaching inn with contemporary comforts, The General Tarleton is in the pretty village of Ferrensby, close to both York and Harrogate.

Set in some of Yorkshire’s loveliest scenery you will find relaxed comfort, delicious food and fine wines, but above all, it is the team of friendly, helpful staff who will make all the difference to your stay.

The hotel is almost exactly midway between London and Edinburgh and only 3 miles (5 km) from the A1, making it the ideal place in which to break a long journey with an overnight stay or just a quick pit-stop.

The historic walled city of York with its famous narrow streets has more than enough to entertain you for a day, including: York Minster, the National Railway Museum, Castle Museum, Clifford’s Tower, Jorvik, The Shambles, shops, bars and restaurants. Take a cruise down the river or ride the York Wheel for a bird’s eye view of the city and countryside.

Ripon is the cathedral city of the Yorkshire Dales with a traditional market and a centuries-old tradition of blowing the horn each evening. Explore Ripon Cathedral, Market Square, Ripon Law and Order Museum and the Courthouse and Workhouse Museum as well as shops, cafes and pubs.

Harrogate is the antiques centre of the north and famous for the Stray Promenade and Valley Gardens. It has high street shops plus smart designer shops, various tea rooms and cafes including the nationally renowned Betty’s Cafe. Harrogate is home to the annual spring and summer flower shows, regular antiques shows plus The Great Yorkshire Show held in July at the Agricultural Showground.

The General Tarleton's rooms are all individually decorated and well equipped with little extras to make your stay comfortable, including: tea, coffee and hot chocolate making facilities, homemade biscuits and flat-screen TVs.

The beds are dressed with crisp white linen (either duvets or sheets and blankets), and there are large-size Molton Brown toiletries in the bathrooms.