Awesome Foursome

29/07/2010

2010 has seen The Great Inns of Britain go from strength to strength, following the recent membership to The Historic Hotels of Europe, this exclusive collection of independently owned historic Inns welcomes four new members - The Rose & Crown at Romaldkirk, Teesdale, Co Durham; The Horseshoe Inn at Eddleston, nr Peebles, Scottish Borders; The Shibden Mill Inn, Halifax, West Yorkshire and Grassington House Hotel, nr Skipton, North Yorkshire.

The addition of the awesome foursome of properties brings the total membership of this exclusive collection of historic and stylish Inns to 24, whereby membership is by invitation only.

Welcoming the membership of The Rose & Crown at Romaldkirk, The Horseshoe Inn, The Shibden Mill Inn and Grassington House, Sir Thomas Ingilby, Chair and co-founder of the Great Inns of Britain, said:
The Great Inns of Britain has had a wonderful past six months or so, we have been elected as members of The Historic Hotels of Europe and have welcomed four fabulous new properties to the collection.  Each new member brings its own special uniqueness to the collection, but all share the essential characteristics of The Great Inns historical charm, first class food and hospitality, coupled with excellent wines and real ales.

The Rose & Crown at Romaldkirk in Teesdale, Co Durham enjoys a picture postcard setting, where, since 1733, the Inn has overlooked the village greens, complete with medieval stocks, water pump, Saxon church and charming stone built cottages.  Sitting on the Scottish Borders, The Horseshoe Inn at Eddleston near Peebles offers some of the finest dining in Scotland in an atmospheric former blacksmiths smiddy, just 30 minutes south of Edinburgh.

Entering into England, The Shibden Mill Inn and Grassington House are both located in Gods own county - Yorkshire.The 17th century Inn Shibden Mill Inn in Halifax, West Yorkshire nestles in the heart of the Shibden Valley.  Beginning life as a corn and spinning mill it offers a warm, cosy atmosphere with period features in a picturesque setting. Heading into the Dales, Grassington House offers Georgian elegance in the heart of Grassington, a quaint village in upper Wharfedale, North Yorkshire.

Membership of the Great Inns of Britain is by invitation only from the existing members. The collection of independently owned Inns was first established over twelve years ago by Paul Whittome, owner of The Hoste Arms at Burnham Market in Norfolk, and Sir Thomas Ingilby, owner of The Boars Head in Ripley, North Yorkshire.