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The Rose and Crown is one of Yorkshire´s oldest inns. Often referred to as ´The Pride of Wensleydale´, it is famed for its hospitality and food.
The hotel (as it is now known) overlooks the village of Bainbridge in the heart of beautiful Wensleydale. Hundreds of years ago Wensleydale was a dense forest and Bainbridge was a safe haven for the foresters that worked it. This memory continues with a forest horn, located in our reception, which was blown to guide the foresters safely home.
Today the Rose and Crown is much easier to find and still offers the weary traveller a safe haven to relax, enjoy a drink and a hearty meal, before taking a rest for the night.
We have 11 en-suite rooms, an excellent restaurant and 3 bars. We can offer bed and breakfast, dinner bed and breakfast or meals in the bar or restaurant at lunchtimes and in the evening.
The hotel is ideally located for touring the Dales by car or cycle and is very popular for walkers. We can also cater for golfers and fishermen. Aysgarth Falls is spectacular in winter (full flood) and summer where fish can be seen fighting against the current. Semer Water is a natural wildlife reserve and popular with walkers; there is a 6km walk around the lake. For the thirsty traveller a visit to Masham is not to be missed, there are 2 famous breweries in the town, Black Sheep and Theakstons, serving excellent cask ales through the local pubs.
Yorkshire is famous for horse racing and the hotel is well positioned to visit Thirsk, Ripon, Redcar, Catterick, Wetherby and York.
Hawes is only a few miles away where there are plenty of shops to cater for everyone. The famous Wensleydale cheese is also made there.
We offer bargain breaks, mid week breaks and special offers throughout the year contact us for further details.
Well behaved pets are welcome and there is a large, secure car park at the rear of the hotel.