Beck Hall was built in 1710 and has been providing accommodation since the 1930s. Changes over the years mean that there are now 11 guest bedrooms, 9 double en-suite rooms and 2 twin rooms. Four of the rooms are 4-poster - the Green room plus Rooms 2, 6 and 9.

We also have a spacious guest lounge where you can relax into the evening, plan the next days walks, or plot the 2 minute walk into Malham village to visit either of the fine pubs that will quench any thirst. On a colder winter night don't be surprised to be co-opted to maintain the log fire that occupies one end of the lounge.

In the morning you will need an appetite for either the full English breakfast, vegetarian choice or a lighter continental selection. The choice is yours alone.

Malham is a small town of 150 inhabitants which happens to be one of the most visited villages in the Yorkshire Dales. We can see why. There are shops, pubs and teashops galore. Just what a serious walker, cyclist or family need before setting off for a strenuous walk up and around the many footpaths that criss-cross Malhamdale.

For our less strenuously inclined visitors there are plenty of things to see in and around Malham village. The chance to dip your feet in the beck whilst taking in the village life around you never fails to attract. Coupled with some good refreshments, what more could nourish the soul?

Market towns are nearby for shopping, such as Settle and Skipton. The Leeds/Liverpool canal passes by a few miles away, and the Settle-Carlisle Railway is a good bet for a day out. If the weather palls then there are caves nearby and other indoor attractions.