The Yorke Arms to close as restaurant and become 'country house to hire'

One of Yorkshire’s premier dining establishments is to close as a restaurant.
The Yorke ArmsThe Yorke Arms
The Yorke Arms

Instead The Yorke Arms, an award-winning eaterie, will become a “country house available for private hire”. Owner Jonathan Turner said the business near Pateley Bridge had temporarily closed due to coronavirus restrictions.

But he says guidelines mean that remaining as a restaurant is not viable. He said these are “challenging times” but he would not “let recent events prevent our guests from enjoying the enviable location and stunning interiors”. He said: “This is Yorkshire. We pick ourselves up, dust ourselves down and move on.”

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Earlier this year The Yorke Arms lost its Michelin Star but achieved three AA rosettes.

He said The Yorke Arms will be an informal, homely and welcoming space for guests to enjoy with endless possibilities for private bespoke events and overnight stays.

Mr Turner said, “The Yorke Arms has been a hostelry for over 100 years and the team are excited to move forward and ensure that legacy evolves and stays alive. Yes these are challenging times for all however we are determined not to let recent events prevent our guests from enjoying the enviable location and stunning interiors. This is Yorkshire. We pick ourselves up, dust ourselves down and move on”.

With 17 individually styled Yorkshire-proud bedrooms with en-suites, The Yorke Arms can comfortably accommodate 33 guests overnight and many more during the day or evening. The living areas have been remastered including a new super comfy lounge with inviting sofas to gather around a roaring open fire or television for the big match.

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Frances Atkins who has been the driving force behind The Yorke Arms for the last 22 years said, “With Jonathan’s entrepreneurial vision the Yorke Arms will go from strength to strength.

The comfort and atmosphere lends itself to the new offering and we need to continually adapt in uncertain times. Guest best interests have to be first and foremost and they can totally relax with ease and enjoyment.”

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