The Talbot Country House Hotel & Inn

Large comfortable ground floor room with attractive furnishings and a view over the garden and beyond. Lovely biscuits and chocolates made it extra special. Huge bathroom with bath and walk-in shower. We enjoyed an excellent dinner served by a friendly lady. Breakfast next morning was also good, plenty of choices, and again service was good despite the dining room being very busy with a large group eating together.

We chose this Hotels restaurant for our daughters birthday meal celebration as its the most prestigious in our area and wanted something special, we visited on Sunday 29th and weren’t disappointed the food was fantastic we all ate the beef sirloin which literally melted in your mouth the veg was also top notch. We were met on arrival by Martin the General Manager a very pleasant fellow who clearly runs a professional outfit the service was exceptional and the ambiance in the dining room was class, we will definitely return thankyou and your team so much for making our daughters 16th a memorable one.|The Skelton family

I arranged a surprise birthday lunch for my wife at the Talbot using the Feasting Room, a private dining room, for 19 guests. The manger, Martin, and the team were really helpful in the run-up to the event and, on the day, were responsive, thoughtful and ready to assist. The food was well prepared and we were allowed to decorate the room with some bunting etc. beforehand. A really enjoyable and memorable experience!

Hotel rooms are generous and well proportioned. Super dog friendly with great sized grounds. Very short walk into town. Staff are exceptional and I have visited multiple times and I will again. Malton itself is a lovely place with a range of eating and drinking options

Had a one night stay at the end of a longer trip. Check in was easy and the room ready by 3pm as advised. The room was immaculate and well presented (very trendy and comfortable). The staff were extremely friendly; whether in the bar or restaurant. Food and drinks offerings were wonderful. Transport links into York via train, or local areas via bus are brilliant. I will absolutely look to stay again.

We recently stayed at The Talbot for a long weekend — a bit of a nostalgic trip, as my wife and I used to live in Malton and have many fond memories of the area. The hotel itself is charming and well-appointed, and we were made to feel genuinely welcome. The staff were without exception warm, friendly, and helpful, which set a lovely tone for our stay.||Unfortunately, the dining experience didn’t live up to the rest of the visit. We had dinner in the restaurant on our first night, and sadly both my wife’s and my main courses were very poor. My steak was of low quality and badly cooked, and my wife’s dish was no better. We ended up leaving most of the food. To their credit, our waiter was extremely apologetic and offered a refund on the mains, explaining that they’d recently changed suppliers. While the gesture was appreciated, it doesn’t quite excuse the quality — particularly from a restaurant that markets itself as 'fine dining' in what is widely known as Yorkshire’s ‘food capital.’||Breakfasts were also underwhelming. On the first morning, I had the full English, but my fried egg was overcooked and rubbery, despite specifically asking for it to be runny. Hoping for a better experience the next day, I tried the eggs benedict — but again, a hard poached egg and what tasted like hollandaise from a jar left me disappointed.||It's a real shame, as the hotel itself and its team are lovely. But given Malton’s reputation for food, the overall dining experience at The Talbot was far below expectations — and frankly, it’s put a bit of a dampener on our view of the town as a whole.

We had three days at The Talbot and I am full of praise for everything. The staff couldn't have been more helpful (Tracey was brilliant!) but they all were.|The food was delicious and the house wine was very good.|Our room was very spacious with nice extra touches eg. biscuits and chocolates. The shower was very powerful .|I would definitely recommend the hotel. |It would have been even lovelier if there had been a lift!

My friend and I had lunch here last week. We were waiting for a friend who ended up not coming. We did wait quite some time for her and I explained this to the staff and they were absolutely fine about not needing the table back quickly. The staff, especially the two male managers were fantastic. Really friendly, helpful, funny with the right level of service. The menu is fabulous. We only had light bites but they were amazing. Then, we were able to sit outside in the sunshine having coffees. It’s just a little touches, everything is thought of, and things that you haven’t thought of is catered for as well. I love the fact it is dog friendly, although I don’t have a dog! And the atmosphere and interiors are beautiful, get relaxed at the same time. I can’t wait to go back.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This is my favorite hotel in Malton! It just went through an extensive renovation which really modernized the place throughout. What I love about this hotel is that no two rooms are the same. Each one has its own distinctive charm & character. For this particular visit, I was lucky enough to get Room 9 down at the end of the property that overlooks one of the main traffic arteries into the heart of Malton. That said, this hotel is a series of interconnected buildings that are at least a few centuries old! No elevator (lift) here; you're gonna have to navigate some stairs. But it's all part of the beauty of this place. The restaurant here showcases the fact that Malton is The Foodie Capital of Yorkshire. All the ingredients are locally-sourced and super-fresh. Definitely try the English Breakfast! No wonder Charles Dickens would come to Malton to escape London! And it's highly possible he stayed here, as Chancery Lane is literally across the street and features the office used as the model for Ebeneezer Scrooge. Cool history! Also, back in the day, the Onassis family would rent out the entire hotel on their visits to acquire Thoroughbreds, so there's a very good chance Jackie stayed here, too!

This a beautiful hotel with a delightful restaurant set in the North Yorkshire village of Malton. A luxury break - delightful rooms and special food.