Staying at Givendale Cottages means great food and drink are never far away.
One of the biggest advantages of the location is that several excellent places to eat are either within easy walking distance or just a very short drive away.
Whether you’re after a relaxed lunch, a classic pub dinner, or a casual coffee stop during a countryside walk, you’ll find plenty of choice close by, all without the hassle of travelling far.
Newby Hall’s Garden Restaurant – 1 mile
A lovely experience and one of our family’s favourite places to eat. You can’t beat sitting on the terrace or lawned dining area on a sunny day overlooking the beautiful walled garden.
Newby’s Garden Restaurant is open from 10.30am till 5.30pm Wednesday – Sunday and bank holidays during term time and 7 days a week during; Easter holidays, May half-term and the summer holidays.
The licensed Garden Restaurant offers delicious home cooked food including soups, salads, sandwiches, cakes, very good scones and hot lunches from 12-2pm. The restaurant is only open during Newby Hall’s open season which runs from April – October.
The Black Lion pub, Skelton-on-Ure – 1.8 miles
We feel extremely lucky to have such a fantastic village pub! The newly refurbished and reopened pub now houses not only a vibrant, atmospheric, gastro pub but also a farm shop and café.
The open fires, beautiful interior and excellent food and Yorkshire ales make it a really, memorable Yorkshire experience. We cannot recommend enough if you are looking to go out for a meal nearby.
You can walk (35/40 mins) or cycle (25 mins) there from the cottages through the Newby Hall parkland. Mary and Tadgh and their team will always give you a warm welcome.
Please check the website for opening times, events and to see their delicious seasonal menu.
What really sets these options apart is how easy they are to reach from Givendale Cottages.
Being able to walk or cycle to lunch, enjoy a pub dinner without worrying about driving, or head out for a morning coffee as part of a countryside walk adds to the sense of relaxation that defines a stay here.
The Blackamoor Pub – 0.75 mile
A good pub with pub grub and Yorkshire ales within easy walking distance from the Cottage. Food is served from 3pm or 5pm weekdays and from 12noon at the weekends if you are looking for an early bite.
Each place offers a slightly different experience, from refined garden dining to traditional pub fare and laid-back café food, giving guests plenty of choice just moments from their doorstep.
If good food, local flavour, and easy access are important to your stay, Givendale Cottages put you in the perfect position.
With a range of dining options close by and the freedom to enjoy them at your own pace, it’s easy to settle into the rhythms of the area and make the most of every day.
