Carlton is a charming small village in the area of the Yorkshire Dales known as Coverdale, which is located between Hawes and Leyburn.

In the heart of 'Herriot country' Abbots Thorn is about five miles from Middleham, and Richard III former home, Middleham Castle.  Middleham is also known as the horse racing capital of the north.  Leyburn, the nearest town to Abbots Thorn is a bustling market town, it has a wide range of shops, restaurants and inns.  Hawes to the west is home to the Hawes Ropemaker, the Countryside Museum and to Wensleydale cheese.

For further information on the surrounding area, please click 'Local Information '

We have three guest rooms available, two have en-suite facilities and all rooms feature pine country furniture, full central heating for those chilly winter evenings and tea and coffee making facilities with biscuits and fresh milk.  All rooms have a colour television and hairdryer.  Each room has a large window so that you can enjoy the stunning views of Coverdale that unfold from our sunny, south-facing position.

After a good night's sleep, a full country breakfast featuring traditional, local produce awaits you in our informal dining room.  For those with a lighter apppetite we have a varied breakfast menu.

We will be happy to supply packed lunches on request, advance booking would be appreciated.

Good food is important, especially when on holiday, so why not sample ours?  If required, dinner is available each evening, except Sunday and Wednesday, offering you good, home-cooked food using fresh, local produce whenever possible.  We will be happy to cater for special diets.  We don't have a drinks licence, but please feel free to bring your own wine, and we'll do the rest.

After dinner relax in our comfortable, oak-beamed guest lounge with coffee, mints and liqueurs in front of the wood burning stove, surrounded by a feeling of warm hospitality.  A bountiful supply of books, cd's and games can be found or why not just indulge in conversation.

We think Abbots Thorn is the ideal place to spend your precious free time, but don't just take our word for it, click 'Guest book' to see what our guests say about us.