About Us

Talbot House is a delightful Grade II listed Georgian building, lovingly decorated to a very high standard that guarantees guests a very comfortable and pleasant stay. Each en-suite room has been personally designed by the new owners Jill and Julie, so that each one has an individual character with tea/coffee making facilities, flat screen colour TV, hairdryer and free wi-fi access.

Staying in Talbot House puts you right in the heart of Nidderdale. Local pubs and restaurants have excellent food and drink for you to sample if you feel like going out, or you can sit in your room and watch the world go by from your window seat! Bring your own wine and we will chill it for you.

We also provide secure storage facilities for bicycles if you are cycling the popular routes.

Rear-facing rooms have the pleasure of views up the dale to Ramsgill, Lofthouse and Middlesmoor, which will surely tempt you to visit - and you will be delighted with what you find if you do. The reservoirs at Gouthwaite, Scar and Angram form an important part of local history, and you will be enthralled to discover the vibrant and varied past that makes Pateley Bridge what it is today. Check out our list of local links for some ideas of what to do during your stay with us.

Delicious full English breakfasts are served exclusively to residents in the downstairs front room. Top quality local produce is specially prepared and served up personally by Jill and Julie.

Please note that access to the second floor rooms is by a steep staircase with low ceilings. Sorry, no dogs allowed. All major credit cards accepted. Reduced rates for longer stays. Please contact us and we will be delighted to discuss further.

Tea Room - We are open every day except Tues & Weds 10.00 am - 4.30 pm. Try our delicious home made sandwiches, toasties, cakes & scones. We have an outside seating area in our courtyard at the rear of Talbot House - Walkers, cyclists. and dogs welcome. 

A Little History

Talbot House was originally a coaching inn named The Star, build circa 1740 with the rear extension added around 1810. A major fire in the late 1800s destroyed most of the original interior, but there are still signs of how the building was originally used.

Visitor Comments - "Lovely! Good room, great breakfast, warm hospitality" - Ida & Emil Vik from Sweden. "Lovely rooms with a hearty breakfast, excellent" from the Scottish Walking Group. "Perfect!" Sandy from Pretoria. "Very comfortable bed, very friendly, wish we could stay longer" The Dudleys from Suffolk. "Friendly, nice room, great breakfast, what more could you want" Veronica & Tony - Peterborough. "Just Wow" Rune & Anneline - Sweden