“Large and handsome, food-focused Georgian coaching inn with a coolly retro makeover that’s kept the traditional feel but with a modern, relaxed vibe. Food is what makes this place tick; punchy, smart and comfortably filling.”
“Large and handsome, food-focused Georgian coaching inn with a coolly retro makeover that’s kept the traditional feel but with a modern, relaxed vibe. Food is what makes this place tick; punchy, smart and comfortably filling.”
Hotel Review
This former Georgian coaching inn in the centre of Malton – Yorkshire’s self-named foodie capital – has been winningly updated into a modern version of a traditional inn without losing its character. There are comfy sofas, mis-matched tables and chairs, well-scrubbed floorboards and a profusion of ferns and pot-plants. Smudgy-green walls are crammed with art while pops of bright colours give a playful vibe.
Food is at the heart of this place – the inn is owned by the Fitzwilliam Estate whose leading light, Philip Naylor-Leyland, is a passionate advocate of Malton’s foodie credentials. Expect robust dishes, with locally sourced ingredients, and big portions. And always leave room for pudding. You’ll certainly sleep well in one of the bedrooms that are spread over its warren of floors and staircases. Their style is comfortably simple, with a mix of bold colours, vintage furniture and big bathrooms, although the modish dark walls in some rooms can make them dark. Ask for a rear room for views to the River Derwent or a superior room for a proper old fashioned bath. After a day’s exploring, return for a relaxed evening with good grub and great conversation guaranteed.
Written by Helen Pickles
Recommended For
- Foodies
- Foodies will love this hotel; Malton is famous for its food, and The Talbot is the crème de la crème of its gastronomic hotspots
- Romantic Break
- Couples love the intimate atmosphere of this pub with rooms; book a luxury suite for a king-size bed and classic bathtub
- Country Escape
- With its idyllic country setting, this traditional coaching inn makes for picturesque escape from the city
- Museums
- Head to the Robert E Fuller Gallery, a museum housing an extensive collection of the wildlife artist's work
- Wine tasting
- Whet your tastebuds with a wine or whisky tasting at the hotel, sourced from the hotel's own cellars
- Cooking classes
- Take a cooking class at the hotel's cookery school, specialising in game, seafood and baking
- Sights nearby
- Castle Howard - glittering interiors, stunning art, plus folly-strewn landscaped parkland
- Pet friendly
- Most rooms are dog friendly (£10 per stay) and the town has been voted one of the most dog friendly in the UK!
- Views
- Secluded setting
- Gourmet
- Owner managed
- Quiet
- Family Suites
- Designer
- Country House
- Organic food
- Outstanding location
- Sit-out Terrace
- Full of character
- Good wine list
- Quirky
- Hills & mountains
- Restaurant
- Artworks
- Historic
- In/by a Nature Reserve
- Chic
- Antiques
- Romantic
- Child friendly
- Disabled access
- Traditional
- Charming
- Luxury
- Intimate
Facilities
- Pet friendly
- Most rooms are dog friendly (£10 per stay) and the town has been voted one of the most dog friendly in the UK!
- Airport transfer
- Wifi
- Bath robes
- Parking
- Family Suites
- Bar
- Fireplace
- Outdoor dining
- Meeting Room
- Good wine list
- Sit-out Terrace
- Restaurant
- Garden
- Views
- Child friendly
- Room service
- Disabled access
- Suites
- Concierge
- Air conditioning
Activities
- Museums
- Head to the Robert E Fuller Gallery, a museum housing an extensive collection of the wildlife artist's work
- Wine tasting
- Whet your tastebuds with a wine or whisky tasting at the hotel, sourced from the hotel's own cellars
- Cooking classes
- Take a cooking class at the hotel's cookery school, specialising in game, seafood and baking
- Sights nearby
- Castle Howard - glittering interiors, stunning art, plus folly-strewn landscaped parkland
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The Talbot Hotel
This 300-year-old luxury hotel - The Talbot has traded as an inn since the 17th century - has recently undergone a £4 million refurbishment. It has spacious rooms and an excellent restaurant. Most rooms have lovely views of the hotel gardens.
Originally published by The Telegraph (view article)
THE TALBOT, MALTON
Coaching inns have provided succour, seduction and salvation from the road for travellers for the past 300 years at least. The Talbot in Malton is a classic: on a bluff above the meandering Derwent, overlooking water meadows, its further views are the wooded ridges of Yorkshire.
Originally published by CNTraveler (view article)
