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Askrigg became well-known with viewers of BBC's All Creatures Great and Small, where it was depicted as the home of famous vet James Herriot. However, it has another claim to fame, and that is the Rowan Tree, a delightful and charming restaurant that serves delicious modern European food.

Thriving favourably under the new management, headed by Chef Ian, Rowan Tree offers an excellent choice of menu and caters to most dietary requirements. Using locally sourced ingredients, which complement his culinary skills, he comes up with innovative and pleasing dishes.

A meal there could begin with the butternut squash, leek and sage risotto followed by tender rack of lamb, dauphinoise potatoes and Madeira sauce, ending with light, creamy cheesecake with ginger crumbs and balsamic strawberries. The ambience is suitable for intimate dining and the carefully selected wine list provides choices to suit most palates and the stimulating menu.

A typical unspoiled 17th century inn located alongside the picturesque Aysgarth Falls, and offering a good traditional English menu, with a few twists here and there to keep you on your toes. Great use is made of local produce and ingredients and every day there is a specials board taking maximum advantage of what is fresh and seasonal.

The pub has a special place in the hearts of those who yearn for its mouthwatering homemade desserts, renowned throughout Wensleydale. The cellars are well stocked with wines from around the globe at sensible prices, as well as fine beers, several from local breweries. You could choose to dine in the Victorian restaurant for a more romantic setting, or outside on the patio with glorious views of Pen Hill and the countryside.

Herriots Hotel and Restaurant is situated in the heart of what is now termed Herriot Country, the famous vet and writer of amusing books about his experiences, in the Yorkshire dales, one of the most attractive parts of Britain.

They boast a small contemporary restaurant, which offer excellent Modern British and Mediterranean cuisine, all served in a relaxed, yet stylish environment.- there is a full 'a la carte' menu in the evening, but at lunch they operate as a lighter bistro.

All their food is freshly prepared to order using the finest of local produce and cooked by Andy Green, Chef Proprietor; there is a comfortable lounge bar for pre and post dinner drinks, from the well stocked bar. A daily specials board, along with their very comprehensive wine list, complements the menu.