Porch House
·Bed and breakfasts
Offsite parking discounted rates availableFacilities for disabled guestsPacked lunchesParkingShared lounge/TV areaBoard games/puzzlesAll 38 facilities +
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Guest scores & sentiment
From 279 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-11
Guests praise the historic charm, friendly staff, and good food. Common complaints include small or outdated rooms, poor soundproofing, cleaning issues, and limited parking.
Dimension scores · cross-source
Wi-Fi10.0
Rooms9.8
Surroundings9.8
Facilities9.7
Location9.5
Cleanliness9.3
Service8.8
Value8.2
＋ PraisedExcellent and abundant breakfast · Welcoming and attentive hosts · Prime yet quiet location · Thoughtful room amenities and details
－ ComplaintsMattress firmness not to everyone's liking · Small en-suite bathroom · Lack of dressing table or mirror · Small and cramped rooms
KEYIdeal for history lovers. Expect compact rooms and limited parking; book in advance.
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Room types · 3
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Four Poster Room
1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)30 ㎡up to 2
This room features a super king four-poster bed, a seating area with two armchairs, a flat-screen TV and an en-suite shower room with complimentary toiletries.
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King Room
1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)20 ㎡up to 2
This elegant room overlooking the garden includes free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and an en suite shower room with complimentary toiletries.
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Twin Room
2 × Twin bed20 ㎡up to 2
This ground floor room overlooking the garden includes a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and an en suite shower room with complimentary toiletries.
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Facilities · 38
All facilities & services listed by the hotel (aggregated across sources).
Offsite parking discounted rates availableFacilities for disabled guestsPacked lunchesParkingShared lounge/TV areaBoard games/puzzlesOutdoor furnitureFruitsStaff adhere to local safety protocolsGuest rooms disinfected between staysCleaning standards that are effective against CoronavirusHand sanitizer in guest room and key areasCashless payment availableFire extinguishersFirst aid kit availableSanitized tableware & silverwareInvoice providedGuests can opt-out any cleaning services during staySmoke alarmsGuest room sealed after cleaningPhysical distancing in dining areasKey accessProcess in place to check health of guestsAccess to health care professionalsFace masks for guests availableDelivered food - securely coveredInternet accessJapanese gardenOffsite parking discounted rates availablePrivate picnicsSecured parkingSelf parking (surcharge)Vegetarian menu options availableFree wired internetGolfing on siteHousekeeping on requestNon-smoking roomsNon-smoking throughout
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Nearby & map
DiningSights
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Forge
Modern Cuisine · ★ Michelin
££££
The sprawling Middleton Lodge Estate stretches out over 200 acres and today includes this creative restaurant which sits inside the forge that once served the estate. The tasting menu – which also comes in both vegetarian and vegan forms – features seasonal produce, including some grown on the Estate, where they even harvest their own honey and birch sap. The cooking demonstrates a strong grasp of balance and flavour, with dishes that allow these local ingredients to shine like the picture-perfect Reuben blackberry and pineapple weed tart.
19.4km
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Hansom
Modern Cuisine
£££
A stone-faced 16th-century house in the pretty market town of Bedale provides a fine home for this friendly restaurant. Start with an aperitif in the wine bar or on the drinks terrace on the cobbled street out front, before heading to the main dining room, which stylishly contrasts rustic beams and an old fireplace with modern décor. Chef-Owner Ruth Hansom is a local and it shows in her tasting menu, which skilfully spotlights wonderful produce from the surrounding area – be it Swaledale lamb or the famous Yorkshire rhubarb.
11.8km
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Bay Horse
Modern Cuisine
£££
The jewel in the crown of this 15th-century coaching inn is its lovely garden and terrace, closely followed by its crackling fire for a warm winter's welcome. It's a smart, efficiently run but still relaxed and friendly pub, with serious modern cooking made up of many elements. The kitchen team show an ambitious edge, as well as strong classical technique underpinning the dishes – such as a finely made red wine sauce with grouse. If you want to extend your trip, settle in for the night at their cottage next door.
17.1km
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The Owl
British Contemporary
££
The team from the former Bantam in Helmsley are behind this characterful rural pub, which benefits from an enviable location perched above a pretty valley in the North York Moors National Park. A former drover’s inn dating back to the 19th century, there’s a vintage style to the décor and a lovely, welcoming vibe thanks to the friendly team. Hearty, unfussy and downright tasty dishes are the order of the day, with old favourites like devilled kidneys and toad in the hole sure to satisfy. Bedrooms are available for those looking to explore the surroundings in more detail.
18.0km
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Where there's Smoke
Modern British
£££
As the name suggests, this well-run restaurant is all about cooking over coals, and a lovely smoky aroma will hit you the moment you enter. Sitting within a delightful market town, it has a chef-owner who’s also a potter, so the good-looking, brightly decorated space comes with plenty of bespoke creations to admire – he even made the wooden tabletops as a side project too! The seasonal set menu is based around whatever prime produce is available at the time, be that monkfish cheeks or saddleback pork, with the ember-based cooking resulting in comforting, satisfying dishes.
19.6km
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Caffè Nero
Restaurant
Café
243m
7
GREGGS
Restaurant
Bakery
374m
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McDonald's
Restaurant
Fast food
9.7km
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