Stays at the Grade II listed Wensleydale Hotel, Middleham in the heart of Herriot Country made famous by All Creatures Great and Small are an unforgettable experience.
One of North Yorkshire’s Herriot Country’s most characterful market towns, Middleham offers visitors the same sense of warmth and welcome that Alf Wight (James Herriot) enjoyed when he was the vet in harness at many a visit to Middleham. Surrounded by stunning landscape and shaped y respect for heritage and community, the Wensleydale Hotel has long offered comfort and rest to travellers.
Celebrating the horse-racing heritage of the town, the hotel’s Tack Room Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with fresh, local ingredients in a welcome atmosphere.
Many of the uniquely styled bedrooms overlook the Market Square with Middleham Castle in view, feature original fireplaces, oak beams, window seats, and shutters for timeless comfort and all rooms are complemented with Egyptian cotton linens, plush towels, and Temple Spa toiletries, adding a touch of relaxed luxury to your stay.
Whether you’re visiting Herriot Country to follow in James Herriot’s footsteps for a weekend break, exploring the Yorkshire Dales, or enjoying the racing culture, The Wensleydale Hotel offers a warm, historic retreat with modern comforts and genuine hospitality. Free parking is available on the town square.
The Wensleydale Hotel and Tack Room Middleham is a ‘cert’ for rooms and dining in Herriot Country and Seigfried Farnon, James Herriot’s partner would love it…

