The Whitestonecliffe Inn

Walked here with my dog from Helmsley along the Cleveland Way, dropping down off the ridge walking into the scenic woods and around Gormire Lake and then on paths to this hamlet. Great location especially if you’re doing the Cleveland Way but can only leave Helmsley near midday. Friendly and hard working staff, accommodation clean and comfortable and shower piping hot with good pressure. Good ales and food with generous portions and excellent service. Definitely recommend you choose items off the Special Board. Banana Bread Pudding was a real yummy treat! Only problem is they don’t include breakfast or open for breakfast and without transport you’re a bit stranded. We walked along Sutton Beck to the Old Barn Coffee Shop by York House Holiday Park - a 20 minute jaunt. Worth considering. Would stay again.

We loved this place. Friendly, welcoming staff, lovely old building, great food, good drinks and (bonus for our 10 year boy) a pool table room at the back of the pub. The atmosphere in here is wonderful, so relaxing and just what a country pub should be. We will definitely add this to our visit list when next in the area. As a tip, I had the Yorkshire Mix for lunch: it's like a ploughman's but more, it was great.

Fantastic place. The views of Sutton Bank are spectacular. The pub, traditional and family run. The food is superb so I highly recommend this place. The low is the WiFi which is only available in the main building which is contrary to the website. Our cottage on this visit was nearest to the pub and barely a signal.