The cosy four-star, 45-bedroom historic property is one of Yorkshire’s finest privately-owned hotels, full of charm and character, and right in the heart of the town’s bustling market place. Interiors are inviting and stylish, including contemporary influences to highlight the hotel’s many original features, which include several open fires and crooked dark oak beams.

The hotel is especially acclaimed for its fine dining and award-winning tearooms. ‘The Gallery Restaurant’ boasts 3 AA rosettes. Enjoy delicious seasonal fayre, conjured up by internationally acclaimed, award-winning Head Chef, Alan O’Kane.

The Gallery offers a wide selection of exciting menus which will infuse the best of Yorkshire ingredients with creative food combinations, exciting taste bud-popping flavours and modern simplicity.

One of the unique features of the hotel is their charming award winning tearoom, located within the walls of the hotel which serves the most delectable array of teas, including their own ‘Cygnet’ range of teas, and other refreshments. Traditional English Afternoon Tea, delightful patisserie, as well as light meals and snacks are all winners here.

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