Skeldale House

Skeldale House is a unique boutique style B&B situated in a wonderful Victorian three storey building in the quaint village of Askrigg, which itself is surrounded by the outstanding, breathtaking scenery of Wensleydale in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. Used in the filming of the BBC TV hit Series All Creatures Great & Small as James Herriots vets practice its probably one of the most famous frontages in the Dales It has undergone a full restoration program and many original features remain including the very famous front door and railings, an impressive staircase, original fireplaces, beautiful moulded plasterwork and very high ceilings. All the rooms offer luxury accommodation where old and new is combined to give each room a completely individual, stylish feel. Antique furniture is mixed with modern features including king sized beds in all but the twin, large flat screen televisions and top of the range white Egyptian cotton bedding. The rooms are large and contain lounge areas where you can relax, watch tv, read or take in the wonderful surrounding views. Separate dressing rooms and ensuite bath or shower rooms give you an added feeling of space.