STAYCATIONS
Our pick of Yorkshire staycation spots where you can enjoy a short break away, without straying too far from your doorstep
BURNSALL: A COUNTRY STAY
The Red Lion in Burnsall is definitely a landmark pub with its iconic setting by the River Wharfe. Sweeping fell views, good ale and hearty, comforting food make it a go-to for an autumn break.
Catch one of those crisp, bright autumn days when everything turns golden, and you’ve got Yorkshire at its best. A hearty breakfast, hiking boots on, and o昀昀 you head to stride some miles, working up an appetite for dinner and restorative sleep.
The Red Lion makes a good base. There are roaring 昀椀res to warm you as you enjoy a good book – or a 昀椀ne pint. Outdoor seating means that you can wrap up warm and still enjoy great views on autumn days. And now the pub has jumped into the boutique hotel league with a renovation of its neighbouring Manor House. The Manor House’s former 11 bedrooms have been converted into eight larger spaces that are grand and plush in design while remaining sensitive to the historic fabric of the building, which dates back to 1883.
The handsome property – part of the Daniel Thwaites group – is a short stroll from the pub and underwent a transformation following a six-昀椀gure renovation following the group’s purchase of the pub in 2021.
Where the 16th-century pub is cosy and compact with low ceilings and intimate spaces, the Manor House lives up to its name with a grand hall, sweeping staircase and impressive rooms.
On the top 昀氀oor, a suite impresses with beamed ceiling, sofa seating area and bathroom with roll-top bath and White Company toiletries. It’s a contemporary feel with bathroom’s opulent tiling, industrial-style 昀椀xtures and 昀椀ttings and relaxing hues.
Colours and textures re昀氀ect a modern countryside aesthetic with a hint of Scandi, the design combines rustic oak furniture with pops of colour, giving the new rooms an eclectic mix of furnishings throughout. The feel is modern and restful – and good co昀昀ee pod machines are a top touch.
Breakfast and dinner for guests is at The Red Lion where the atmospheric dining room is a lovely place to eat, overlooking the village. Meals are just what you want on a country stay – with a nod to local produce; comforting food if you’ve been out on that hike.
Try a tasty starter of pea and broadbean ‘Scotch egg’ with watercress gazpacho, a delicious 昀椀sh pie for main course or a perfectly executed ribeye steak and chips. Pair it with a pint of Thwaites ale or wine from a good list.
A good night’s sleep guaranteed, the
