Harrogate award-winning country inn named among world’s top 10 per cent by Tripadvisor

A country inn near Harrogate has been recognised among the world's highest-rated hospitality venues after being named a Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice 2026 winner.

The Inn South Stainley, on Ripon Road, has received the award, which is presented to businesses ranked in the top 10 per cent worldwide based on consistently positive guest reviews.

The accolade caps a successful few months for the venue, which is also a finalist in the Best Pub category at the 2026 Yorkshire Post Tourism Awards.

The winners will be announced in Leeds on November 30.

The business was also been named a finalist in the new Best Yorkshire Pub category at the Deliciously Yorkshire Taste Awards and shortlisted for Hospitality Business of the Year at this year's Harrogate Business Awards.

Graham Usher, Managing Director of MATTGRAY Hospitality, which has owned The Inn South Stainley since 2021, said the Tripadvisor recognition was particularly meaningful because it reflected the experiences of guests.

He said: "The Travellers' Choice means a lot to us because it comes straight from our guests.

“Every review is someone who's sat by the fire with their dog, stayed over after Sunday lunch or celebrated something special with us.

"To be shortlisted alongside some of Yorkshire's best pubs as well is a real credit to our General Manager Jo, our Head Chef Shane and the whole team, who put their hearts into this place every day."

Guests have given the venue an average rating of 4.5 out of five on Tripadvisor from more than 650 reviews.

Cleanliness and quality of sleep both score 4.9, while its Yorkshire breakfast has been rated 9.6 out of 10 in online guest reviews.

The kitchen focuses on Yorkshire produce, with Head Chef Shane sourcing ingredients from regional suppliers including R&J Yorkshire's Finest for beef, Cryer & Stott for cheese and butter, Yorvale ice cream and Fairfax Distillery in York, which produces the venues own branded gin.

The inn is also popular with dog owners, welcoming four-legged visitors in the bar and its Lodge rooms, where dogs are provided with a bed, bowl and Sir Woofchester's treats.

For more information, visit https://theinnsouthstainley.com/