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The Blue Bell at Arkendale

Moor Lane, Arkendale
Rated 9.0 in 854 reviews

The Blue Bell at Arkendale is a charming retreat situated in the picturesque village of Arkendale, near Knaresborough in the United Kingdom. Renowned for its welcoming atmosphere and personalized service, this boutique hotel offers a unique blend of traditional charm and modern comfort. Guests are drawn to its elegantly appointed rooms, which feature a tasteful mix of contemporary furnishings and classic finishes that ensure a comfortable stay.

The Blue Bell at Arkendale prides itself on its warm and relaxed ambiance, making it an ideal escape for travelers seeking a peaceful getaway. Its countryside location provides guests with a serene setting, perfect for unwinding while enjoying the beautiful North Yorkshire surroundings.

The hotel's on-site restaurant is a highlight, offering a menu that celebrates local produce with seasonal dishes that cater to a variety of tastes. The inviting bar area serves as a cozy spot where guests can enjoy a selection of fine wines, local ales, and artisanal spirits in a convivial atmosphere.

Proximity to local attractions is another asset of The Blue Bell at Arkendale. Visitors can explore the historic town of Knaresborough with its charming streets, scenic views, and historic sites, or venture further to discover the stunning landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales.

In summary, The Blue Bell at Arkendale provides a quintessentially British hospitality experience that combines comfort, high-quality dining, and an enviable location, making it a cherished choice for travelers to this picturesque part of England.

Climate and Weather

January
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Michelin Restaurants in Knaresborough and near The Blue Bell at Arkendale

St Bartholomew's
Church in Arkendale, North Yorkshire
110m / 120yd
Church of St Oswald
Church of St Oswald
Church in Farnham, North Yorkshire, England, UK
3.9km / 2.5mi
Christ Church
Christ Church
Church building in Marton cum Grafton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, UK
3.5km / 2.2mi
St John's
Church in Minskip, Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire
3.4km / 2.1mi
Allerton Castle
Allerton Castle
Grade I listed country house in Allerton Mauleverer, North Yorkshire, England, UK
3.9km / 2.4mi
Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints
Church building in Staveley, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, UK
3km / 1.9mi
Devil's Arrows
Devil's Arrows
Menhir
5.4km / 3.4mi
Dere Street
Dere Street
Roman road that ran from York to the Antonine Wall
4.6km / 2.8mi
Knaresborough Castle
Knaresborough Castle
Ruined fortress in North Yorkshire, England, UK
5.6km / 3.5mi
Goldsborough Hall
Goldsborough Hall
Stately home in Goldsborough, England
5km / 3.1mi
St Mary's Church, Roecliffe
St Mary's Church, Roecliffe
Church in Roecliffe, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, UK
5.1km / 3.2mi
Church of St James
Church of St James
Church building in Boroughbridge, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, UK
5.6km / 3.5mi
Church of St Andrew
Church of St Andrew
Grade I listed church in Aldborough, North Yorkshire, England, UK
5.7km / 3.6mi
Church of St Michael
Church of St Michael
Church in Copgrove, North Yorkshire, England, UK
4.7km / 2.9mi
Church of Saint John the Baptist, Knaresborough
Church of Saint John the Baptist, Knaresborough
Grade I listed church in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, England, UK
5.5km / 3.4mi
Church of the Holy Trinity
Church of the Holy Trinity
Church building in Knaresborough, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, UK
5.6km / 3.5mi
St Mary's Church
St Mary's Church
Church in Goldsborough, North Yorkshire, England
4.9km / 3.1mi
Mother Shipton's Cave
Mother Shipton's Cave
Cave in United Kingdom
5.7km / 3.5mi
Aldborough Cross
Aldborough Cross
War memorial in Boroughbridge, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, UK
5.7km / 3.6mi
Chapel of Our Lady of the Crag
Chapel of Our Lady of the Crag
Chapel in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, England, UK
5.8km / 3.6mi
St Mary's Church
St Mary's Church
Church building in Knaresborough, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, UK
5.5km / 3.4mi
Tudor Courthouse Museum
Tudor Courthouse Museum
Museum building in Knaresborough, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, UK
5.6km / 3.5mi
Village Cross
Village Cross
Well in Boroughbridge, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, UK
5.7km / 3.6mi
Boroughbridge War Memorial
Boroughbridge War Memorial
War memorial in the UK
5.9km / 3.6mi
Robert of Knaresborough
Robert of Knaresborough
Yorkshire hermit
5.6km / 3.5mi
Jacob Smith Park
Park in North Yorkshire
4.7km / 2.9mi
Aldborough Roman Site Museum
Aldborough Roman Site Museum
Heritage Museum in Yorkshire, England, UK
5.4km / 3.4mi
Church of Christ the Consoler
Church of Christ the Consoler
Church in Skelton-on-Ure, Yorkshire, England
7.5km / 4.6mi
Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints
Church in Kirby Hill, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, UK
7.6km / 4.7mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Church building in Lower Dunsforth, North Yorkshire, England, UK
6.8km / 4.2mi
Brearton Chapel
Brearton Chapel
Chapel in Brearton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, UK
6.4km / 4mi
St Andrew's Church, Starbeck
St Andrew's Church, Starbeck
Grade II listed church in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, UK
7.6km / 4.7mi
Church of the Ascension
Church of the Ascension
Church in Whixley, United Kingdom
6.1km / 3.8mi
St Mary the Virgin's Church, Great Ouseburn
St Mary the Virgin's Church, Great Ouseburn
Church in Great Ouseburn, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, UK
6.2km / 3.9mi
Holy Trinity Church, Little Ouseburn
Holy Trinity Church, Little Ouseburn
Church in Little Ouseburn, North Yorkshire, England, UK
6.5km / 4mi
Church of Saint John the Baptist
Church of Saint John the Baptist
Church building in Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, UK
7.7km / 4.8mi
Church of St Leonard
Church of St Leonard
Church building in Burton Leonard, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, UK
6.6km / 4.1mi
Charles II Trampling Cromwell
Charles II Trampling Cromwell
Statue in Newby with Mulwith, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, UK
7.5km / 4.6mi
St Helen's Chapel
St Helen's Chapel
Chapel in Skelton-on-Ure, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, UK
7.8km / 4.8mi
Battle of Boroughbridge
Battle of Boroughbridge
1322 battle of the Wars of Scottish Independence
6km / 3.7mi
Battle of Myton
1319 battle in the First Scottish War of Independence
6.7km / 4.2mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Church in Myton-on-Swale, North Yorkshire, England, UK
7.6km / 4.7mi
Thompson Mausoleum
Thompson Mausoleum
Mausoleum in Little Ouseburn, North Yorkshire, England, UK
6.5km / 4mi
St Thomas
Church in Scotton, near Knaresborough, North Yorkshire
6.4km / 4mi
St Helen
Church in Little Ribston, North Yorkshire
7.7km / 4.8mi

What to do in Knaresborough and near The Blue Bell at Arkendale

St Bartholomew's
Church in Arkendale, North Yorkshire
110m / 120yd
Church of St Oswald
Church of St Oswald
Church in Farnham, North Yorkshire, England, UK
3.9km / 2.5mi
Christ Church
Christ Church
Church building in Marton cum Grafton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, UK
3.5km / 2.2mi
St John's
Church in Minskip, Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire
3.4km / 2.1mi
Allerton Castle
Allerton Castle
Grade I listed country house in Allerton Mauleverer, North Yorkshire, England, UK
3.9km / 2.4mi
Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints
Church building in Staveley, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, UK
3km / 1.9mi
Devil's Arrows
Devil's Arrows
Menhir
5.4km / 3.4mi
Dere Street
Dere Street
Roman road that ran from York to the Antonine Wall
4.6km / 2.8mi
Knaresborough Castle
Knaresborough Castle
Ruined fortress in North Yorkshire, England, UK
5.6km / 3.5mi
Goldsborough Hall
Goldsborough Hall
Stately home in Goldsborough, England
5km / 3.1mi
St Mary's Church, Roecliffe
St Mary's Church, Roecliffe
Church in Roecliffe, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, UK
5.1km / 3.2mi
Church of St James
Church of St James
Church building in Boroughbridge, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, UK
5.6km / 3.5mi
Church of St Andrew
Church of St Andrew
Grade I listed church in Aldborough, North Yorkshire, England, UK
5.7km / 3.6mi
Church of St Michael
Church of St Michael
Church in Copgrove, North Yorkshire, England, UK
4.7km / 2.9mi
Church of Saint John the Baptist, Knaresborough
Church of Saint John the Baptist, Knaresborough
Grade I listed church in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, England, UK
5.5km / 3.4mi
Church of the Holy Trinity
Church of the Holy Trinity
Church building in Knaresborough, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, UK
5.6km / 3.5mi
St Mary's Church
St Mary's Church
Church in Goldsborough, North Yorkshire, England
4.9km / 3.1mi
Mother Shipton's Cave
Mother Shipton's Cave
Cave in United Kingdom
5.7km / 3.5mi
Aldborough Cross
Aldborough Cross
War memorial in Boroughbridge, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, UK
5.7km / 3.6mi
Chapel of Our Lady of the Crag
Chapel of Our Lady of the Crag
Chapel in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, England, UK
5.8km / 3.6mi
St Mary's Church
St Mary's Church
Church building in Knaresborough, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, UK
5.5km / 3.4mi
Tudor Courthouse Museum
Tudor Courthouse Museum
Museum building in Knaresborough, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, UK
5.6km / 3.5mi
Village Cross
Village Cross
Well in Boroughbridge, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, UK
5.7km / 3.6mi
Boroughbridge War Memorial
Boroughbridge War Memorial
War memorial in the UK
5.9km / 3.6mi
Robert of Knaresborough
Robert of Knaresborough
Yorkshire hermit
5.6km / 3.5mi
Jacob Smith Park
Park in North Yorkshire
4.7km / 2.9mi
Aldborough Roman Site Museum
Aldborough Roman Site Museum
Heritage Museum in Yorkshire, England, UK
5.4km / 3.4mi
Church of Christ the Consoler
Church of Christ the Consoler
Church in Skelton-on-Ure, Yorkshire, England
7.5km / 4.6mi
Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints
Church in Kirby Hill, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, UK
7.6km / 4.7mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Church building in Lower Dunsforth, North Yorkshire, England, UK
6.8km / 4.2mi

About Knaresborough

Knaresborough, located in North Yorkshire, offers a variety of attractions that cater to different interests. One of the most notable features is the Knaresborough Castle, which dates back to the 12th century. Visitors can explore the ruins and enjoy panoramic views of the River Nidd and the surrounding countryside.

Another significant site is the Mother Shipton's Cave, a unique attraction that combines a fascinating legend with natural wonders. The cave is said to be the birthplace of the famous prophetess Mother Shipton, and the site includes a beautiful park and a petrifying well that turns objects into stone over time.

For those interested in history, the Knaresborough Market is a vibrant hub where local vendors sell a variety of goods. This market takes place on Wednesdays and offers a glimpse into local life and commerce.

The Nidd Gorge provides stunning natural scenery and is ideal for walking and hiking. There are several trails that allow visitors to experience the beauty of the area while enjoying a peaceful environment.

Additionally, the River Nidd offers opportunities for boating and fishing, allowing for a relaxing day by the water. The riverside is also a great spot for picnics and leisurely strolls.

Art enthusiasts may appreciate a visit to the Knaresborough Arts Centre, which hosts exhibitions and events throughout the year, showcasing local talent.

Finally, the town itself has charming streets filled with independent shops, cafes, and restaurants, making it a pleasant place to wander and sample local cuisine. Knaresborough combines history, nature, and community spirit, making it a worthwhile destination for various interests.




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