The General Tarleton Inn was originally built as a coaching inn towards the end of the 18th century and was named after the butcher general who fought in the American War of Independence probably by one of the men who fought alongside him.

The General Tarleton has been extensively and sympathetically renovated and extended and is now regarded as one of Yorkshires best country inns.

Owners John and Claire Topham are closely involved with its day-to-day management and have put their own style to its design and décor.

We have recently been awarded 5 guest accommodation status by the AA and Visit Britain.Johns passion for food started in the kitchens at a local hotel where he worked part time at weekends from the age of 14.

Having honed his skills both at home and abroad he was appointed Head Chef at The Angel Inn at Hetton the forerunner to fine dining gastropubs and where he stayed for 18 years.When John was awarded UK Pub Chef of the Year at the pub food industrys equivalent of the