AUSTWICK TRADDOCK
An out-and-out Yorkshire Dales delight
HOW DID this creeper-clad
Georgian country house set in the prettiest Yorkshire Dales village get its name? Apparently, Austwick Traddock derives from the trade that used to flourish in the paddock overlooked by the hotel grounds in the village of Austwick – hence Traddock.
Now you know. But its distinctive name is not the only thing that makes characterful Austwick Traddock stand out from the crowd. Sofas made for sinking into and crackling fires lend its
antique-furnished interior a welcoming warmth, making it a favourite with locals, walkers and those touring the Dales. Individually decorated
bedrooms are stylishly done out with all the home-from-home touches you could want – not to mention bucolic views of the landscape.
Be sure to bring a hearty appetite to dinner – this is an ace award-winning kitchen, and dishes major on using season’s best local – and organic – ingredients. Outside, the air is fresh enough to bottle, so you’ll want to hit those walking trails or
take to the outdoor terrace in summer.
Hit the Spot
In the unspoilt Dales village of Austwick.
Bedtime
Gordale is a fave with honeymooners. We loved the room's lush shades of gold, bedside clawfoot bath and drench shower.
Be Savvy
Take wellies and waterproofs for walking!
Be Smitten
Utter decadence in the Dales.
'Twixt Brontë and Herriot country
This is the place for fresh air fans who adore their home comforts. We loved the shameless decadence of the spacious and secluded Gordale room –
huge swagged curtains, a clawfoot bath yards from the bed, decor in shades of gold and cream, and double-aspect views towards the Bowland Fells.
It's assumed you'll be eating in here unless you tell your hosts otherwise at breakfast. Blackboard menus – and you can consider your options while toasting your toes by the log fire – feature new takes on old favourites. Try a
Dales fillet steak with dauphinoise potato, caramelised banana shallots and Madeira sauce, followed by rhubarb compote with crumble and bay leaf custard.
Going for walks hereabouts is a must. You’re on the doorstep of
Brontë and Herriot country, and spectacular walking trails start right from the village. Feeling lazy? Let the scenery come to you with a ride on the famous Settle to Carlisle railway a few miles away.
Austwick Traddock was reviewed for Room for Romance by
Amanda Kingston
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MIDWEEK BREAKS AT AUSTWICK TRADDOCK
Have a midweek break in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales at this appealing old village inn. Available Sunday to Thursday nights, midweek stays at Austwick Traddock cost from GBP 170-210 per room per night and include dinner, bed and breakfast. The scenic Dales are on your doorstep for you to walk off your excesses later.
* Request Midweek Break Offer on our Booking Inquiry form
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Dining in
The candlelit Traddock serves modern British cuisine, offering a choice of three or four choices per course. You might find
lobster tortellini or pan fried hand dived scallops on the menu, roasted guinea fowl and – a house favourite –
yummy hot Green& Blacks chocolate fondant.
Dining out
It’s assumed you’ll be dining in here unless you let reception know otherwise. Should you feel like a change, Hipping Hall at Cowan Bridge is 15 minutes away.
Where?
The Traddock
What’s cooking?
Sweet potato soup, wild Atlantic halibut with langoustines, and caramel and hazelnut parfait.
Dress the part
It’s well dressed but not dressy
Top table?
We opted for a corner table
See & Do
Get those walking shoes laced up – the glorious Dales are on the doorstep. Whether you want an hour’s amble or a day’s hike, there’s a trail to suit.
Shop
Forget splashing the cash – Austwick’s village shop is the place to catch up on local gossip.
After dark
After an unhurried dinner and maybe a fireside chaser, you’ll be ready for bed.
Dates
October
Ingleton Folk Weekend features folk music, street entertainment and a ceilidh
December
Medieval Fair and Market
Come and enjoy the mince pies, mulled wine and lantern-lit procession in nearby Skipton
GETTING THERE
Location
Austwick, North Yorkshire LA2 8BY
Parking
There is free guest parking
Trains
Settle station – four miles
Taxis
GBP 5 from the station
Airport
Leeds-Bradford is one hour away
Rooms and suites
Ten rooms
Special features
Gordale – our favourite room – has a clawfoot bath by the bed and a separate shower room. Other bedrooms have ample home comforts, warm shades and antique pine furniture.
Also…
You’ll probably find a crackling fire in the lounge. There’s also free wi-fi throughout.
ESSENTIAL INFO
Rates guide
From GBP 150
Open/closed
Open all year
Check-in
1pm
Check-out
11am
Minimum night stay?
Two nights at the weekend
Breakfast
Full breakfast is served until 10am weekdays and 10.30am at weekends. If you fancy something lighter, tuck into smoked salmon with scrambled egg on toast or oaty porridge served with cream and brown sugar.
Room service
Available morning and evening
Children
No
Pets
Dogs are allowed but are not permitted in public rooms
Air conditioning
No
Languages
English, Polish, Slovakian and French.
Wedding license?
No – but there is a church two minutes away and a registry office four miles away in Settle. The hotel caters for receptions of up to 100 guests, based on exclusive hire of the property (two nights at weekends).
Eco conscience
Austwick Traddock’s food is 100 per cent organic. It was Organic Restaurant of the Year in 2006 and runner-up in 2007.
Your contacts
Bruce and Jane Reynolds