The Penny Bun

The Penny Bun

Overview

The Penny Bun in Askwith is a contemporary country inn with just a handful of bedrooms and an ingredient-led restaurant, close to walks around Ilkley.

The inn's link with Denton Reserve gives its Yorkshire-produce approach a context beyond a standard local-sourcing claim.

Eat

The kitchen puts Yorkshire produce and seasonal sourcing at the centre of the menu, with a close connection to the wider Denton Reserve project. The restaurant is part of the inn, so the journey from dinner to bedroom is short. Check the current menu and book a table alongside the room; the food is a key reason to come.

The Penny Bun's menu changes with seasonal supplies and celebrates growers and makers from around Yorkshire. Its restaurant is the key reason to visit, so a table should be secured at the same time as one of the few bedrooms. A drink in a convivial corner before dinner will suit the inn's relaxed style better than expecting a formal tasting-menu ritual.

Sleep

The small collection of bedrooms feels more personal than a large hotel, with different sizes and character. Compare room descriptions if you want extra space or particular features and check whether breakfast is included in the rate. The inn works well for a one-night stay built around dinner and a morning outdoors.

The limited number of rooms means you can choose between individual layouts rather than a long grid of identical categories. One larger bedroom has vaulted ceilings and exposed beams, illustrating the difference. Check the exact room photograph, breakfast basis and any dinner credit before booking, particularly for a special occasion.

Retreat

Walk in the countryside around Askwith and Ilkley, then return for a drink by the inn. There is no dedicated spa: the appeal lies in fresh air, a relaxed room and a considered meal rooted in its Yorkshire surroundings.

The Askwith and Ilkley countryside offers walking before a meal, while the inn itself invites time over drinks and breakfast. The Denton Reserve connection explains the local-food focus, but access to wider reserve activities should be checked rather than assumed. This is a food-and-landscape retreat without a spa circuit.