The Traddock

Jane and Bruce Reynolds have created a tremendously engaging fusion of traditional country-house comfort and real style, complete with English antiques and log fires and just the right touch of sophistication to create a more intimate ambience in the attractive bar area. The garden decking for sunny summer days is another bonus. In the pretty bedrooms, the look is crisp but cosy, and there are some fabulous antique beds. The restaurant is Jane's domain, loosely modern British with an emphasis on seasonal local and organic produce.

Austwick itself is astonishingly unspoilt, and the magnificent walking country encompassed by the Yorkshire Dales National Park literally begins at the Traddock's front door. Scenic railways, limestone caves and the tourist delights of York and Fountains Abbey are within easy reach.