The Star Inn in Al Qiţena

This 14th-century thatched inn with an upscale restaurant and rooms across the road is 3 miles from Helmsley Castle and 6 miles from Rievaulx Abbey.The 9 elegant rooms all have en suite bathrooms, and offer unique features ranging from rope-slung beds to pianos. Some have whirlpool tubs. A ground-floor, hunting-themed room adds a sitting area.Breakfast is included, and is served around a communal table in the rustic-chic dining room. The fine-dining restaurant serves innovative cuisine using regional and seasonal ingredients. The inn also hosts cooking classes (some of which include wine tastings). Free Wi-Fi is available in the lounge.