Earthy Dales outpost
Candlelit firesides, clay-plaster walls, and smoked cork terraces define this quiet Yorkshire bolthole overlooking Wharfedale.
“The Penny Bun reimagines the English village pub. Named for the wild mushroom foraged in nearby woods, the restaurant champions hyperlocal produce:”
What it’s good at
Gold
Box 9 Design pairs clay-washed walls and poured concrete floors with screen-free rooms and custom timber joinery.
Bronze
Dishes spotlight estate-foraged mushrooms, regional meats, and hand-gathered produce from the surrounding 2,500-acre Denton Reserve.
Listed
A candlelit snug pub and outdoor terrace serving Yorkshire craft pints beside open hearths and firepits.
What they say
Also in Michelin and Wallpaper*.
The Penny Bun, an old country inn turned into an elegant but down-to-earth boutique hotel in the North Yorkshire village of Askwith, epitomizes the concept.
The rooms
Consciously screen-free upstairs bedrooms feature parquet floors, tactile natural fabrics, and bespoke timber furniture crafted by local makers.
At the table
The restaurant spotlights estate-foraged produce and seasonal British classics, complemented by Yorkshire-brewed craft pints in the candlelit snug.
How it began
Operating as a village inn for over 150 years, the building takes its name from wild porcini mushrooms foraged nearby.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Walking trails lead directly from the village of Askwith across Wharfedale and up toward the heather-covered expanses of Ilkley Moor.
Good to know
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
Outside the door
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.