Hotels in Carlton

Carlton itself has no hotels of its own, reflecting its size as a small Coverdale village, but it makes a peaceful base for a Yorkshire Dales stay if you are happy to self-cater or use nearby towns for hotel-style accommodation. A handful of bed and breakfasts and guest houses can be found scattered through Coverdale in farmhouses and converted barns, offering a genuinely rural, traditional Dales welcome, often with views straight onto the fells. For a wider choice of hotels, inns and guest houses, Middleham and Leyburn are both a short drive down the dale and make an easy base from which to explore Carlton and Coverdale as part of a longer Yorkshire Dales stay, while still being close enough for an evening pint at the Forester's Arms. Racing enthusiasts in particular gravitate towards Middleham, given its long association with racehorse training, and several local guest houses cater specifically to visitors following the sport. Whichever option you choose, booking ahead is worthwhile in summer, when the wider Dales draw walkers and holidaymakers in number even though Coverdale itself stays relatively quiet.