The Tempest Arms, Elslack, Skipton.

Yesterday we went to the Tempest Arms, in Elslack Skipton, set amongst the rolling hills of Yorkshire.  We booked an impulse break at £70.00 for bed and breakfast. Great value for the quality, service and atmosphere you find there.

Tempest Arms Elslack

The pub and restaurant is quaint yet stylish, with little nooks and crannies to sit in, and two open fires to sit round. As soon a you sit down you feel chilled out and comfortable. The hotel reception has a huge variety of up to date magazines to suit all reading tastes and daily newspapers. They also have delicious cake free to take to your room should you feel peckish.

Tempest Arms Bar Sitting Area

We stayed in room 16, it was decorated to a high standard with a huge super king sized bed, a sitting area and coal effect log burner, it was warm and cozy yet modern with views over countryside, and a winding river. There were lots of nice little touches such as chocolates, fluffy dressing gowns, bottled water and rose smelling bath salts for a relaxing bath.

Our Cosy but Stylish Room

We ate in the restaurant, which was excellent; the menu has so much choice and something to suit every taste. I chose duck spring rolls for starter, and lamb shark for my main meal. They were both delicious, as was the breadboard that was brought to our table with a choice of breads. I made the mistake of being greedy and ate too much bread; by the time I got to my lamb I was so stuffed I struggled to eat half.  So not a chance I could fit in a pudding.

Lamb shank at the Tempest Arms

There was a good variety of choices for breakfast this morning, with great service and plenty of refills of tea, coffee and juice and morning newspapers  This is such a great place to visit for a relaxing chilled night away, somewhere you can sit with a glass of wine by a roaring fire, with quality food and beautiful rooms. Can’t wait to visit again.