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4- and 5-star hotels in Malton
A shortlist of the 4- and 5-star hotels and cottages around Malton, Yorkshire's food town on the York to Scarborough line. It suits couples and families who want Talbot Yard, the second-Saturday market and Castle Howard, and travellers who would rather leave the car behind.
Staying in Malton
Malton is a small market town on the Derwent that spent a century as a quiet agricultural town and then, from about 2010, deliberately turned itself into Yorkshire's food town. Talbot Yard off Yorkersgate holds a pasta maker, a bakery, a coffee roastery, a gelato counter and a charcuterie business in converted stable blocks, most open from around 9am and shut by 4pm, and the second-Saturday food market fills Market Place. Across the bridge, Norton-on-Derwent is one of Britain's biggest racehorse training centres, so strings of horses cross the roads around Langton Road early in the morning.
These hotels sit in and around that centre. The Talbot Hotel Malton North Yorkshire and The Mount B&B are on Yorkersgate, The Old Lodge on Old Maltongate, No 2 Flowery Bank and Sykes Lodge in Malton itself, and Old Station Farm at Amotherby, Garden Cottage at Settrington, Dutch Blues at Burythorpe, The Cresswell Arms at Appleton Le Street and The Blue Bell Inn at Weaverthorpe. Several more lie further out at Pickering, Rillington and Westow. It suits couples for the food and the railway, families for the cottages with gardens and kitchens, and short breaks — the train to York takes around 25 minutes.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Stunning Yew Tree Cottage
Main Street, Pickering, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Spa
- Free car parking
- Bar/Lounge
Why stay hereA 5-star cottage on Main Street in Pickering, Stunning Yew Tree Cottage suits families and groups who want space and self-catering freedom. A kitchen with oven, microwave and dishwasher sits alongside a fireplace and games room, so evenings in are easy. Golf, horse back riding, archery and fishing are all on hand, and there is a garden plus free car parking. Babysitting service, cots and high chairs look after younger guests, while the 24 hour front desk and free Wifi keep the stay simple.
See Stunning Yew Tree CottageOld Station Farm
Main Street Amotherby Malton, Malton, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereOn Main Street in Amotherby, Old Station Farm is a 5-star base for those travelling with pets or children. The kitchen, dishwasher, refrigerator and washing machine make longer stays practical, and a fireplace and jacuzzi add comfort after a day out. Cots and high chairs are provided, the whole place is non smoking, and the garden and free car parking round things off. Couples and families who prefer self-catering in the Malton area will find it fits.
See Old Station FarmSunny Cottage
Top Roadwelburn, Pickering, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereSunny Cottage is a 5-star self-catering option on Top Road in Welburn, close to Pickering. It suits pet owners and families: the kitchen comes with a dishwasher, there is a washing machine, and pets are allowed. Guests get free Wifi, free car parking and a garden, with towels and a TV included. Non smoking rooms, a shower and smoke detectors cover the essentials, and first aid is on site.
See Sunny CottageGarden Cottage
The Orangerysettrington, Malton, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereSet at The Orangery in Settrington, Garden Cottage is a 5-star cottage for guests who want a garden and a fireplace rather than a hotel room. The kitchen with dishwasher and the washing machine suit longer self-catering stays, and pets are welcome. Free Wifi, internet access and free car parking are provided, along with towels and a TV. Cots make it workable for families, and the property is entirely non smoking.
See Garden CottageSykes Lodge
Malton Yo17 9Qs, Malton, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Parking
- Internet access
Why stay hereSykes Lodge is a 5-star, non smoking property in Malton for travellers who want a simple, quiet base. Wifi and internet access are available, parking is provided on site, and there is a garden area. Housekeeping is included. With few other facilities listed, it suits guests who plan to be out exploring the area and want somewhere straightforward to return to.
See Sykes LodgeWold View Cottage
Rillington, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereWold View Cottage in Rillington is a 5-star cottage that suits self-catering guests and pet owners. A kitchen with dishwasher and a washing machine cover the practical side, while a garden and free car parking are there for the stay. Free Wifi and internet access keep you connected, towels and a TV are provided, and the rooms are non smoking. A garage and smoke detectors are among the other features.
See Wold View CottageThe Blue Bell Inn
Main Street Weaverthorpe Malton England Yo17 8Ex, Malton, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Car parking
- Breakfast
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereThe Blue Bell Inn on Main Street in Weaverthorpe is a 4-star inn with a guest rating of 4.5 from 271 reviews. A restaurant and bar make it a natural choice for guests who want dinner and a drink without leaving, and breakfast is served. It is pet friendly and wheelchair accessible, with lifts, free car parking and free Wifi, plus a fireplace and towels. Suitable for couples and travellers touring the Malton area by car.
See The Blue Bell InnThe Cresswell Arms
Appleton Le Street, Malton, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Car parking
- Breakfast
- Bar/Lounge
Why stay hereThe Cresswell Arms in Appleton Le Street holds a 4.6 guest rating from 90 reviews, one of the highest here. This 4-star inn has a restaurant and bar, serves breakfast, and welcomes pets. Family rooms are available, coffee is provided, and there is a garden to sit in. Free car parking and free internet access in the lounge suit drivers and guests who want a relaxed village pub stay near Malton.
See The Cresswell ArmsThe Talbot Hotel Malton North Yorkshire
Yorkersgate, Malton, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereThe Talbot Hotel Malton North Yorkshire sits on Yorkersgate and is the largest option here, with a 4.4 guest rating from 732 reviews. This 4-star hotel suits guests who want full service: 24 hour front desk, concierge, housekeeping, laundry service and luggage storage, plus a restaurant, bar and breakfast in room. Rooms have baths, bathrobes and toiletries, and there is a garden and terrace. Free Wifi, free car parking and pet friendly policies add flexibility.
See The Talbot Hotel Malton North YorkshireBurythorpe House
Burythorpe House, Malton, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Swimming pool
- Free car parking
- Lounge
Why stay hereBurythorpe House is a 4-star country house hotel in Malton with a swimming pool, tennis court and golf course, making it the pick for guests who want sport and leisure on site. A restaurant and bar handle meals, and there is a lounge, terrace and picnic area. Beauty salon, banquet and laundry services are available, and rooms come with baths, hairdryers and toiletries. Free Wifi, free car parking and wheelchair access are provided.
See Burythorpe HouseThe Old Lodge
Old Maltongate, Malton, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
- Family rooms
Why stay hereThe Old Lodge on Old Maltongate is a 4-star hotel for guests who want a central Malton address with hotel comforts. There is a restaurant, bar and snack bar, room service, breakfast in room and a garden, with banquet facilities for functions. Rooms include baths, bathrobes, toiletries and desks, and a 24 hour front desk, concierge and wake-up service are on hand. Free Wifi and free car parking are provided, and pets are allowed.
See The Old LodgeStay in Westow
Main Street Westow, Pickering, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereStay in Westow on Main Street in Westow is a 4-star property built around self-catering apartments, so it suits families and groups. Each kitchen has a dishwasher, microwave, oven, refrigerator and toaster, and a washing machine, fireplace and patio are included. There is a garden, terrace and picnic area, plus a playground for children. Free Wifi and free car parking are available, and pets are not the focus.
See Stay in WestowNo 2 Flowery Bank
Malton North Yorkshire Yo17 Uk, Malton, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereNo 2 Flowery Bank is a 4-star, non smoking property in Malton for guests who want self-catering with few frills. The kitchen includes a dishwasher, and a washing machine and cot are provided, along with towels. Free Wifi and internet access are available, parking is on site, and there is a garden. Shower, smoke detector and first aid cover the basics, suiting couples and small families.
See No 2 Flowery BankDutch Blues Malton
Langhill Cottage Burythorpe, Malton, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Parking
- Pets allowed
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereDutch Blues Malton at Langhill Cottage in Burythorpe is a 4-star, pet friendly base with a garden and free Wifi. Fishing and golf are both within reach, which makes it a good fit for guests who plan their days around outdoor pursuits. Parking and internet access are provided, and the property is non smoking throughout. A straightforward choice for couples or friends exploring the Malton countryside by car.
See Dutch Blues MaltonThe Mount B&B
Yorkersgate, Malton, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereThe Mount B&B on Yorkersgate is a 4-star bed and breakfast in Malton for guests who prefer a small, non smoking place to stay. Family rooms are available and a garden gives somewhere to relax. Free Wifi, free car parking, housekeeping and iron and board facilities are provided, and rooms have bathrooms with hairdryers, toiletries and towels. Banquet facilities and a bar are also listed, and golf is nearby.
See The Mount B&B
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stunning Yew Tree Cottage | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | Yes |
| Old Station Farm | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes |
| Sunny Cottage | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes |
| Garden Cottage | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes |
| Sykes Lodge | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – |
| Wold View Cottage | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – |
| The Blue Bell Inn | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | Yes |
| The Cresswell Arms | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | Yes |
| The Talbot Hotel Malton North Yorkshire | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | Yes |
| Burythorpe House | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – |
| The Old Lodge | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – |
| Stay in Westow | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – |
| No 2 Flowery Bank | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – |
| Dutch Blues Malton | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes |
| The Mount B&B | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
The Cresswell Arms, The Talbot Hotel, The Old Lodge and The Mount B&B all list family rooms, with cots at The Talbot Hotel and The Old Lodge. Stay in Westow goes further, with a playground, high chairs and a kitchen, which makes it the easiest of these for children who need space to run.
The Cresswell Arms · The Talbot Hotel Malton North Yorkshire · The Old Lodge · Stay in Westow · The Mount B&B
For pets
Old Station Farm, Sunny Cottage, Garden Cottage, Dutch Blues and all three inns — The Blue Bell Inn, The Cresswell Arms and The Talbot Hotel Malton North Yorkshire — allow pets. Of these, the cottages add a garden, so a dog has somewhere to go without leaving the property.
Old Station Farm · Sunny Cottage · Garden Cottage · The Blue Bell Inn · The Cresswell Arms · The Talbot Hotel Malton North Yorkshire
For a car-free stay
The Talbot Hotel Malton North Yorkshire and The Mount B&B are on Yorkersgate, The Old Lodge on Old Maltongate and No 2 Flowery Bank in Malton, all in the town itself. Trains on the York to Scarborough line run roughly hourly from Malton station, so York is around 25 minutes and Scarborough 25.
The Talbot Hotel Malton North Yorkshire · The Mount B&B · The Old Lodge · No 2 Flowery Bank
For self-catering
Stunning Yew Tree Cottage, Old Station Farm, Sunny Cottage, Garden Cottage, Wold View Cottage and Stay in Westow all list a kitchen, and most add a dishwasher and washing machine.
Stunning Yew Tree Cottage · Old Station Farm · Sunny Cottage · Garden Cottage · Wold View Cottage · Stay in Westow
Where to stay in Malton
Amotherby
Old Station Farm stands on Main Street in Amotherby, a village west of Malton, and is the one 5-star address here with a jacuzzi alongside its kitchen, dishwasher and fireplace. It suits guests who want a whole house with parking and a garden rather than a town room, with Malton and its food yards a short drive away.
Our picks here: Old Station Farm
Burythorpe
Dutch Blues occupies Langhill Cottage in Burythorpe, south-west of Malton near the Augustinian ruin at Kirkham Priory. It is small and simple — free wifi, a garden, parking and pets allowed — and suits a couple who want countryside on the doorstep and the town a short drive off.
Our picks here: Dutch Blues Malton
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Malton station sits on Railway Street, a two-minute walk from Market Place, on the York to Scarborough line — around 25 minutes to York, 25 to Scarborough and an hour to Leeds, roughly hourly with TransPennine and Northern services. That connection makes Malton the easiest car-free base in this file. Coastliner buses 840 and 843 stop on Yorkersgate, running from Leeds and York through to Pickering and on to Whitby or Scarborough; Pickering is about 25 minutes away. Castle Howard is six miles west of the town, Eden Camp a mile north and Flamingo Land six miles, and several of these hotels list free car parking for guests arriving by road.
When to go
The single best day to be in Malton is the second Saturday of the month, when the food market fills Market Place from roughly 9am to 3pm with sixty-odd stalls of Yorkshire producers, street food and usually music, busy by 11am. The Food Lovers Festival over the late May bank holiday brings 30,000 people to a town of 5,000. Outside those dates, summer gives the best of Talbot Yard's daytime opening hours; winter is the season for the cottages here with fireplaces.
Things to do near Malton
- Malton area guide: where to stay in Yorkshire's food town
- Malton with Kids: A Practical Guide to Yorkshire's Food Town
- Malton, Yorkshire's Food Capital: Where to Stay and What to Eat in North Yorkshire's Market Town
- Staying in Norton, Malton: The Quiet Alternative to the Wolds
- Three Days in Malton: A Practical Guide to Yorkshire's Food Town
- Malton Monthly Food Market
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to Malton town centre?
The Talbot Hotel Malton North Yorkshire and The Mount B&B are both on Yorkersgate, with Talbot Yard's food businesses off the same street. The Old Lodge is on Old Maltongate, and No 2 Flowery Bank and Sykes Lodge in Malton. Malton station is a two-minute walk from Market Place.
Do any of these hotels allow pets?
Old Station Farm, Sunny Cottage, Garden Cottage and Dutch Blues allow pets, as do The Blue Bell Inn, The Cresswell Arms and The Talbot Hotel Malton North Yorkshire. The holiday cottages also list a garden, which gives a dog somewhere to go on site.
Which hotels are best for families?
The Cresswell Arms, The Talbot Hotel Malton North Yorkshire, The Old Lodge and The Mount B&B all list family rooms, and cots are available at The Talbot Hotel and The Old Lodge. Stay in Westow has a playground, high chairs and a kitchen, all useful with young children.
Do these hotels have parking?
Almost all of them do. The Blue Bell Inn, The Cresswell Arms, The Talbot Hotel Malton North Yorkshire, The Old Lodge, The Mount B&B and the cottages list free car parking or parking. Wold View Cottage also lists a garage.
Is there a pool or spa anywhere in the shortlist?
Burythorpe House lists a swimming pool, and Stunning Yew Tree Cottage lists a massage and a games room among its facilities. Those two are the closest this shortlist comes to a leisure or spa offering.
Which hotels are best for a short break without a car?
Stay at The Talbot Hotel Malton North Yorkshire or The Mount B&B on Yorkersgate, or The Old Lodge on Old Maltongate, all in the town. Trains run roughly hourly from Malton, around 25 minutes to York and 25 to Scarborough, and Coastliner buses 840 and 843 stop on Yorkersgate.
Which is the top-rated hotel in this shortlist?
The Cresswell Arms in Appleton Le Street has a guest rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 90 reviews. The Blue Bell Inn on Main Street in Weaverthorpe follows at 4.5 from 271 reviews, and The Talbot Hotel Malton North Yorkshire at 4.4 from 732.
Can I get breakfast at these hotels?
The Blue Bell Inn, The Cresswell Arms and The Talbot Hotel Malton North Yorkshire list breakfast among their facilities, and The Talbot Hotel and The Old Lodge also offer breakfast in room. The cottages and lodges generally provide a kitchen instead, so you would cater for yourself.