Stow House in Aysgarth, England

Stow House offers seven en-suite rooms, each with a seating area, flat-screen TV, and complimentary Molton Brown toiletries. The property sits on over two acres of private grounds with secured access for guest enjoyment. Many rooms benefit from wide views over Wensleydale and Bishopdale from the former vicarage.

Breakfast uses locally sourced ingredients, including homemade granola and bread, cooked to order each morning. The honesty bar offers gins and vodkas infused with garden fruits, plus cocktail services from the host. Guests receive personalized local dining recommendations for nearby pubs and restaurants.

The spectacular Aysgarth Waterfalls-a series of cascades stretching over half a mile along the River Ure-are a five-minute walk from the hotel. Guests have direct access to hiking and cycling routes in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Nearby attractions include Bolton Castle, historic abbeys, and educational tours enhancing the regional experience.

The hotel maintains a pet-friendly environment, allowing guests to bring dogs into the rooms and grounds. Hosts provide warm water for cleaning pets after walks and offer dog-friendly dining arrangements in the breakfast room. Resident dog Stan is often on hand to welcome four-legged visitors.

The Victorian property combines original architectural features with quirky art and vintage elements throughout the public spaces. Guests have access to intimate lounges, a library with board games, and a DVD collection for in-room viewing. The rooms include high-end amenities such as Molton Brown toiletries, bathrobes, and roll-top baths with countryside views.

Location: 5-minute walk to Aysgarth Waterfalls, within Yorkshire Dales National Park

Rooms: 7 en-suite rooms with Molton Brown toiletries and roll-top baths

Dining: Locally sourced breakfast with homemade granola and bread

Drinks: Honesty bar with garden-fruit infused gins and vodkas

Pet-Friendly: Dogs welcome with pet-friendly amenities and resident dog

Grounds: 2 acres of private secured gardens with valley views