| the 8 simple rooms come with tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. in the village of rainton, in a reportedly haunted 18th-century coaching inn, this quaint pub with rooms is less than 1 mile from the a1(m) motorway, 7. 8 miles from the lightwater valley theme park, and 8 miles from central thirsk. the rustic pub features exposed brick walls and original fireplaces, and serves real ales and british cuisine, including free english breakfast. all have en suite bathrooms with showers and baths. check-in time: 5:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. there's also a beer garden with countryside views
Newcastle International Airport 1 hr 17
Newby Hall (14 min)
This 18th-century home is surrounded by gardens, an adventure playground, a mini railway & more. Ripon Cathedral (10 min)
CofE place of worship, founded in 672AD, with a Saxon crypt, Perpendicular-style nave and a library. Newby Hall & Gardens (14 min)
Georgian house & gardens on 25 acres, with a shop, exhibits & a seasonal kids' adventure playground. National Trust - Brimham Rocks (27 min)
Area with 400 acres of moorland featuring unique rock formations, with a refreshment kiosk & shop. Fountains Abbey (17 min)
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The largest & most northerly of England's horse figures, built in November 1857. Ripley Castle (21 min)
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Regal countryside hotel offering elegant quarters, a posh spa & dining, plus falconry & archery. Sutton Bank (19 min)
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Remote setting for medieval monastery ruins, now run by English Heritage, with museum of artefacts. Mother Shipton's Cave (23 min)
Park linked to a legendary prophesying witch, with a cave and well that can turns things to stone. Lightwater Valley Theme Park (16 min)
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Romantic ruined fortress from 1300s with Norman heritage, on a green clifftop with river views. | 
