The Blue Lion was originally built towards the end of the 18th century as a coaching inn, attracting trade from travellers and cattle drovers on their journey through Wensleydale. Today our valued visitors come from all over Britain and beyond, but they still receive the warmest of welcomes. The Blue Lion has been extensively, but sympathetically, renovated and is now widely regarded as one of the north of England??s leading country inns.www.thebluelion.co.ukEast Witton, DL8 4SN

The Grove Hotel offers warm, friendly hospitality in one of Leyburn's finest 18th Century squares. Built in 1757, the Grove Hotel is reputedly one of Leyburn's oldest buildings. The panelled, beamed guest lounge with its seasonal fire and friendly, small bar, welcomes not only our regular visitors, but also wildlife enthusiasts, cyclists, walkers and speculative travellers from all over the globe.www.grove-hotel.com8 Grove Sq, DL8 5AE

Nestled within the Yorkshire Dales National Park and in the beautiful village of Aysgarth is the Palmer Flatt Hotel. With 12 ensuite rooms, all of which offer panoramic views of the Dales, a fully equipped restaurant and bar, both of which are open to patrons and visitors. Named after a hospice that stood on the site during the Crusades, where pilgrams returned bearing palm branches from the Holy Land, The Plamer Flatt is the perfect base for you to visit the historically rich and beautiful area, whether you wish to go walking, fishing or golfing we have the right atmosphere with courteous staff to make your stay a pleasant and memorable one.www.palmerflatthotel.co.ukAysgarth, DL8 3SR

The Wheatsheaf is a core part of community life and is well supported and much appreciated by a strong local trade. Add to this our excellent all-ensuite accommodation and you begin to build a picture of a relaxing and convivial venue for your break. We care about all our customers - residents, local and day visitors. All should enjoy high standards in the service, food, ales and hospitality that we offer.www.wheatsheafinwensleydale.co.ukCarperby, DL8 4DF

The White Swan, one of Middleham??s most popular and attractive inns, has recently been extended and refurbished. The purchase of the town??s old Post Office has enabled owners Paul and Helen Klein to create a 60-cover brasserie and five new bedrooms, making 17 in all. Overlooking the town??s picturesque market square and boasting lovely rural views, the White Swan is now a premier town house hotel with superb facilities.www.whiteswanhotel.co.ukMarket Pl Middleham, DL8 4PE