Introduction to Abbots Thorn

Carlton - in - Coverdale is a charming small village in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. In the heart of 'Herriot Country', Carlton is Coverdale's principal village of approximately 90 houses and is an ideal base for walking or touring in the beautiful National Park.

Abbots Thorn is approximately 200 years old and is a traditional, stone built former Dales farmhouse, it is one of the few that has round chimneystacks, the stones of which allegedly came from Middleham Castle. Formerly named Lilac House, the property has been lovingly converted into a warm and comfortable place to spend your holiday. From collectable cups and saucers to modern CDs Abbots Thorn is an eclectic mix of old and new. Pat's love of collecting is evident throughout the house and growing all the time!

The house

We have three comfortable guest bedrooms available, which are situated to the front of the house so you can enjoy the stunning views of Coverdale that unfold from our sunny, south facing location. Furnished in traditional country pine with thermostatically controlled radiators throughout for your comfort. All rooms have a colour television, tea and coffee making facilities complete with biscuits and fresh milk. From sweets on your pillow to quality toiletries we try to make your stay one to remember. We even supply your bedtime reading.
Our guest room names represent the flowers that bloom outside the bedroom windows -

Lilac - a spacious double room with en-suite facilities and a sofa to relax on. The room is named after the tree from which the house was once named and it is still visible today from the window.

Honeysuckle - a comfortable twin bedded room, which can be converted into a large double bed, with en-suite facilities, a window seat and fragrant honeysuckle outside the window.

Jasmine - an attractive double room, which has sole use of the house bathroom. A sunny room with a window seat, to enjoy the view and the winter flowering Jasmine, which climbs the front of the house.

The food

After a good nights sleep, a full Yorkshire Aga cooked breakfast featuring traditional, local produce awaits you in our attractive dining room. For those with a lighter appetite we have a comprehensive menu where you can make your own selection, maybe you would prefer creamy porridge or maybe American pancakes and maple syrup would be more to your taste. There may even be a breakfast special dish to choose - the choice is yours. We do not have a drinks license so please feel free to bring your own wine and we'll do the rest. Our oak-beamed guest lounge is the ideal place to relax in comfort in front of our log-burning stove surrounded by a feeling of warm hospitality. A bountiful supply of books, games and jigsaws can be found or why not just relax and indulge in conversation.

Set in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Abbots Thorn is an ideal base for walking, touring, bird watching, golf and fishing. 3 double bedrooms face south over beautiful Coverdale, superb food, wonderful walking, totally relaxing. Guest oak-beamed lounge for your after dinner coffee with a selection of CDs, books, puzzles and crib, better still just relax with your fellow guests - a warm welcome awaits. ... ...

Specialist Services

Superb views, wonderful walking, oak beamed guest lounge, fantastic food locally produced wherever possible, tv, tea, including herbal and decaff, coffee, including decaff, hair drier, central heating

Comfortable, friendly, 4 star B&B in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, wonderful walking, superb scenery, we are near to Leyburn, Middleham, Aysgarth, Wensley and Hawes to name a few. A warm welcome awaits.

Trading Since

1997

Find Us

From Leyburn follow the A684 towards Hawes, go through Wensley , over the River Ure and take the next turning on the left, follow that for 3 miles and at the T junction turn right, we are halfway through the village on the right, please park opposite on t