Top of your New Year Wish List: Here’s to the Happiest of Holidays in 2026
If you need to recover from Christmas stress, you’ll find the happiest of holiday homes in Malton – a tiny market town in Yorkshire that’s regularly voted Britain’s best place to live.
Famous food, outstanding natural beauty, a wonderland of winter walks, world-class heritage, and a slower pace of life combine to make it the perfect place to reconnect with a loved one (although as this is one of Britain’s dog-friendliest towns, there’s a warm welcome for best friends too!)
For the Old Romantics: Country house retreats in the town centre.
The Talbot tailored and timeless, this is a civilised retreat for the discerning traveller! Rooted in the history of Malton and one of North Yorkshire’s iconic country hotels, The Talbot has hosted distinguished guests – including Charles Dickens – since the 17th century. As a country inn, it also gives a 5* welcome to our best buddy, the dog; you can even hire wellies for woodland walks. Boutique accommodations, superb cuisine showcasing local produce, and gracious service.
Malton has been celebrated as the UK’s dog-friendliest town, and The Talbot is a driving force behind that, with dog treats, comfy beds and even gourmet doggy meals
Old Lodge: a stunning 17th-century Tudor mansion that stands in nearly three acres of beautifully manicured gardens. Award-winning head chef, four-poster beds, views of the gardens, wood panelled bar with log fire
Mount Hotel is a handsome Victorian townhouse started life as an exclusive girl’s school, but is now a quintessentially English traditional hotel, with steak & ale pie, Whitby scampi, roast beef and sticky toffee pudding mainstays on the menu, and – with just 13 rooms – the very best of Yorkshire hospitality.
Pocket palaces: Live like a Lord or Lady
Luxury penthouse and four beautifully-presented apartments in a Grade II-listed historic building located in the centre of Malton. Fabulous features include private balconies (the penthouse has a rooftop balcony), and all rooms have been exquisitely created by interior designer and owner Diane Deighton. There are high-quality fixtures and fittings throughout, not least underfloor heating, Neff integrated kitchen appliances including wine fridge, Smeg kettle & toaster, Nespresso coffee machine and Victor & Boch bathroom accessories, plus large Smart TVs.
Chiltern Penthouse: beautifulescapes.co.uk; 1 Chiltern Place Airbnb; 2 Chiltern Place: beautifulescapes.co.uk; 4 Chiltern Place Airbnb; 5 Chiltern Place: Airbnb PDF
Well-earned breaks for smarter stopovers
Malton Central Apartments
These simply stylish contemporary apartments are ideal for anyone wanting a savvy stay to enjoy Malton’s famous culinary and crafty pleasures!
Nestled within a 19th-century, Grade II Listed Building, these self-contained contemporary apartments and studios in the centre of Malton come with modern, well-equipped kitchens & cosy, relaxing bedrooms. maltoncentral.co.uk
Or hibernate for a while in Britain’s most beautiful countryside
Snuggle Shacks (luxury hideaways for couples to cosy up)
Within just 10 miles of Malton, you’ll find yourself in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a rural hinterland producing much of the food that Malton’s famous for, and you can discover the perfect place to rest and roost. There’s a wealth of accommodation available, including:
Bedsheds are designed for indulgence with king-size beds, log-burner, ensuite bathroom, smart kitchen and folding doors opening up to your own private vista across the glorious countryside and skyline. www.bed-sheds.co.uk
The Box BNB are a triumph of ingenuity: shipping containers that have been newly-transformed into high-end glamping accommodation, these highly-acclaimed hideaways come with projectors to stream Netflix, rainfall showers, and wall-to-ceiling windows giving you the chance to unwind with nature in a picturesque location on a working farm. www.theboxbnb.co.uk
Where dreams come true, tailor-made for the perfect escape
Totally unique, Dewars was once the village pub, but was lovingly recrafted 2 years ago into a luxury hotel offering the 5-star experience - and receiving rave reviews. Each of the 19 rooms is bespoke and individually designed using the very best furnishings, wallpaper and fabrics, including a stunning staircase designed by award-winning local artisan, Bisca, based in Helmsley. The restaurant serves seasonal Yorkshire menus and has even received The Yorkshireman’s vote for Best Sunday Roast in 2025! www.dewarshotel.co.uk
Or how about:
Panoramic, 360-degree views across Yorkshire’s big skies from hilltop Wold View Cottage;
Stargazing from a wood-fuelled hot tub (chlorine-free), sipping a glass of red wine from the nearby vineyard, at Yew Tree Cottage
Experiencing life on the magnificent country estate of Castle Howard, one of Britain’s finest stately homes, staying in a traditional working cottage that has been gorgeously refurbished for a right royal escape.
After a day spent indulging in tasty treats in Malton’s trailblazing town centre of award-winning independent producers and tea-rooms, you might not have much space left in the evening for more. But just in case, your tastebuds are tempted:
For fine dining head to the Talbot Hotel and the Old Lodge, where head chefs specialise in seasonal menus and local produce in elegant surroundings
There’s hearty home-cooked food in historic local pubs like The Royal Oak or The Wentworth Arms (where menus may come with a twist – the Royal Oak’s desserts include South African creamy classics!)
Kerala was the first restaurant to bring South Indian flavours to Yorkshire, receiving rave reviews for its authentic signature menus, which transport diners to the lush landscapes and vibrant culture of tropical India.
Make sure you book early for Forty Six: it’s been an instant hit thanks to its scrumptiously overladen sharing platters. The traditional Sunday Roast sharing boards are especially well-loved, accompanied by all the trimmings, while evening menus include rather more exotic chef specials like Brazilian Coconut Chicken, Manchego and Spinach Croquettes (drizzled with black truffle mayonnaise), or Kentucky Fried Monk Cheek.
For more inspirational ideas for putting a New Year spring in your step, go to www.visitmalton.com/stay
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Notes to Editors
Sunday Times voted Malton as one of their top 10 places to live in both 2017 and 2018.
Malton was named the dog-friendliest town in the UK at the annual Dog Friendly Awards, in association with the Kennel Club, in 2018/19
A folder containing a wide selection of images to accompany this news release can be found here.
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Jay Commins
Pyper York Limited
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Email: jay@pyperyork.co.uk