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The General Tarleton |
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| Ferrensby , Knaresborough , HG5 0PZ, GB |
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An old coaching inn with contemporary comforts, The General Tarleton is in the pretty village of Ferrensby, close to both York and Harrogate.
Set in some of Yorkshire’s loveliest scenery you will find relaxed comfort, delicious food and fine wines, but above all, it is the team of friendly, helpful staff who will make all the difference to your stay.
The hotel is almost exactly midway between London and Edinburgh and only 3 miles (5 km) from the A1, making it the ideal place in which to break a long journey with an overnight stay or just a quick pit-stop.
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Room information : |
The General Tarleton's rooms are all individually decorated and well equipped with little extras to make your stay comfortable, including: tea, coffee and hot chocolate making facilities, homemade biscuits and flat-screen TVs.
The beds are dressed with crisp white linen (either duvets or sheets and blankets), and there are large-size Molton Brown toiletries in the bathrooms. |
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Food & beverage : |
The hotel is passionate about serving tasty, freshly prepared food. At The General Tarleton, staff work with local farmers and suppliers to obtain the best quality seasonal produce: fish, game, lamb and beef, soft fruit, vegetables and farmhouse cheeses. |
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Area information : |
The historic walled city of York with its famous narrow streets has more than enough to entertain you for a day, including: York Minster, the National Railway Museum, Castle Museum, Clifford’s Tower, Jorvik, The Shambles, shops, bars and restaurants. Take a cruise down the river or ride the York Wheel for a bird’s eye view of the city and countryside.
Ripon is the cathedral city of the Yorkshire Dales with a traditional market and a centuries-old tradition of blowing the horn each evening. Explore Ripon Cathedral, Market Square, Ripon Law and Order Museum and the Courthouse and Workhouse Museum as well as shops, cafes and pubs.
Harrogate is the antiques centre of the north and famous for the Stray Promenade and Valley Gardens. It has high street shops plus smart designer shops, various tea rooms and cafes including the nationally renowned Betty’s Cafe. Harrogate is home to the annual spring and summer flower shows, regular antiques shows plus The Great Yorkshire Show held in July at the Agricultural Showground. |
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Travel information : |
By Car
From the A1 (3 miles):
- Leave the A1 at junction 48 and take the A6055 signposted to Knaresborough and Harrogate.
- Go through Minskip and you will shortly arrive in the village of Ferrensby where you will see The General Tarleton on the right.
From Harrogate (5 miles):
- Take the A59 towards Knaresborough and at the traffic lights at the bottom of Knaresborough High Street, continue straight on towards Boroughbridge on the A6055.
- After leaving Knaresborough, you will shortly arrive in the village of Ferrensby where The General Tarleton is on your left.
By Train
The nearest main-line station is York, from where you can get a train to Knaresborough. The General Tarleton is a 3-mile taxi ride from Knaresborough station. |
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General :
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Parking, Restaurant, Bar, Newspapers, Garden, Terrace, Non-Smoking Rooms, Free Parking, Heating, Luggage Storage, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking
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Services :
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Room Service, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Laundry, Breakfast in the Room, Internet Services, Packed Lunches, Fax/Photocopying, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included
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