Westend Guesthouse

The breakfast room windows look out over Swaledale's stone-walled pastures, and on clear mornings you can see all the way to the fell tops from your toast.

This is one for walkers tackling the Coast to Coast, couples exploring the Dales without the fuss of canvas, or anyone who fancies a comfortable base in Richmond with the option of a camping pod if you'd rather sleep outdoors. The guest house sits in proper Yorkshire Dales country — market town charm, ancient castle ruins, and miles of limestone country just beyond the doorstep. Dogs are welcome by arrangement, so worth asking ahead if you're bringing one along.

Year-round opening means you can visit in any season, though facilities aren't specified in detail so it's worth checking what's available when you book. Campfires need confirming on arrival — they'll let you know what's possible depending on conditions. The feel here is straightforward and hospitable, a no-nonsense Yorkshire welcome with a roof over your head or a pod under the stars, depending on how adventurous you're feeling.