Grassington House

About Grassington House

Grassington House stands on the cobbled square in the middle of Grassington, the largest village in Upper Wharfedale and the natural base for that side of the National Park. The building is Georgian, set slightly back behind railings, and has been run as a small hotel and restaurant for a number of years. Everything in the village — pubs, shops, the folk museum, the bus stop for Malham and Buckden — is within a couple of minutes' walk.

Bedrooms are individually designed and vary considerably in size, from compact doubles under the eaves to larger suites at the front with views over the square. Decor is contemporary without stripping out the period detail, and rooms come with good bathrooms, tea trays and comfortable beds. Because the building is old, some rooms are reached by stairs only and floor plans are irregular, so it is worth reading the descriptions before booking.

The restaurant holds two AA rosettes and is the focus of the business, with seasonal menus built around local suppliers and produce; there is a bar and a terrace for lighter meals and drinks in warmer weather. Breakfast is cooked to order and included in the rate. The kitchen is popular with non-residents, which gives the ground floor a busier feel than a small hotel might otherwise have.

It suits walkers and couples who want to be able to leave the car and step straight onto the Dales Way, and it is well placed for Kilnsey Crag, Burnsall, Linton Falls and the drive up to Kettlewell. Grassington gets busy in summer and during its Dickensian weekends in December, so book ahead. Parking is on the street or in the village car park rather than on site.