Hotels 1 to 2 in Pickering, North Yorkshire

Beansheaf Hotel - Ideally situated for exploring Ryedale and the North Yorkshire Moors, the hotel is situated in an area of natural beauty, between the traditional market towns of Pickering and Malton. Look out for the famous Beansheaf extras, including origami towels, handmade local chocolates, complementary J2O drinks, a pool table, guaranteed taxis (or they'll take you to Pickering for free), takeaway breakfast in a bun (for that extra 20 minutes in bed) and champagne breakfasts (weekends only). Plus the recent Beansheaf Lottery - win up to GBP 100 cash just for staying. Entry is free of charge and all guests are automatically entered. Offering exceptional cuisine, intimate bars, designer bedrooms, flat-screen TVs, in-room movies, broadband internet and friendly, efficient staff, no trip to Yorkshire is complete without a stay here.

The White Swan Inn - This 16th century former coaching inn combines tradition with chic style, and offers traditional food cooked simply from the freshest locally sourced ingredients. The restaurant is known for including meat from The Ginger Pig: the rare-breed meat is farmed just 7 miles away. Wonderfully comfortable bedrooms have sumptuous furnishings, with a choice of the 'new contemporary' rooms or the 'traditional inn' rooms. All come with bathrobes, DVD players and complimentary mineral water as standard. A converted barn offers residents even more space away from the bustle of the hotel bar. Discover one of North Yorkshire's best inns; a great place to stay and dine.