“A rural pub with rooms boasting sweeping views over the North York Moors. The interiors ooze charm with original features such as flagstone floors, dark-wood furnishings, and vintage pieces. There's a cosy restaurant, bar with open fire, and a wrap-around terrace. A magical countryside getaway.”

Recommended for

  • Local exploring

    • Explore Helmsley, 7 miles away, with its independent shops, a good market, a Norman castle and a restored Georgian walled garden
  • Country Escape

    • Sweeping moorland, ancient woods, and timeless villages make this the perfect rural escape
  • Cycling

    • The region is a fantastic location for cycling with miles of country roads, bridleways, and forest tracks
  • Wildlife Area

    • In autumn, whales move south along Yorkshire's coastline, following the shoals of mackerel and herring
  • Other Activities

    • The North York Moors has vast areas of clear, dark skies – you can often see up to 2000 stars
  • Pet friendly

    • Well-behaved dogs are welcome in the bar, garden areas and selected guest rooms
  • Great walks

    • This is a walker's paradise with scenic hills and valleys around every corner
  • Restaurant

    • Seasonal, traditional meals are served in the dining room, garden and bar
  • Child friendly

    • All ages are welcome
  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Full of character

  • Hills & mountains

  • Local markets

  • Quiet

  • Views

  • Romantic

  • Charming

  • Traditional

  • Village

  • Inn

  • Historic

  • B&B

Facilities

  • Rooms

    9 rooms in this hotel
  • Pet friendly

    Well-behaved dogs are welcome in the bar, garden areas and selected guest rooms
  • Restaurant

    Seasonal, traditional meals are served in the dining room, garden and bar
  • Parking

    There is free on-site parking
  • Child friendly

    All ages are welcome
  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Cots available

  • Fireplace

  • Bar

  • Views

  • Wifi

  • Garden

Activities

  • Cycling

    • The region is a fantastic location for cycling with miles of country roads, bridleways, and forest tracks
  • Wildlife Area

    • In autumn, whales move south along Yorkshire's coastline, following the shoals of mackerel and herring
  • Other Activities

    • The North York Moors has vast areas of clear, dark skies – you can often see up to 2000 stars
  • Great walks

    • This is a walker's paradise with scenic hills and valleys around every corner
  • Local markets

Map & Location

Other reviews

A smart North York Moors inn with creative pub gru

At the top of a hill in the North York Moors village of Hawnby, this 19th-century former drovers’ inn has long been a gathering and gossiping place for local farmers, gamekeepers, hikers and villagers. These days it’s a smart local with food and rooms.

Originally published by Helen Pickles

The Owl Hawnby Hawnby, Yorkshire, England

In an area of North Yorkshire where destination dining is ubiquitous, The Owl stands out from the crowd with its rich, home-style cooking served with views of the surrounding Howardian Hills. There’s a real warmth within these walls: expect a friendly welcome, slightly eccentric décor, cosy fires, and the hum of walkers, locals, and guests gathering for a pint.

Originally published by In an area of North Yorkshire where destination di

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