In the heart of the thriving market town of Malton, The Talbot Hotel provides 5-star accommodation The 17th Century property has its own bar and restaurant, and meadow gardens that stretch down to the River Derwent Roaring open fires and traditional cream teas in period style lounge rooms make for a classic country retreat Guests can relax with a book in the elegant drawing room, sample some whisky by the wood-panelled bar and grab light bites in the atrium Head Chef Daniel Graham oversees the Talbots restaurant menu, and meals are served in the grand dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the grounds Rooms are bright and airy and decorated in light pastel colours Each has an en suite bathroom with luxury Penhaligons toiletries, and views look out over the town or gardens The hotel has free Wi-Fi internet throughout The Talbot Hotel is just 10 miles from the North York Moors National Park and 18 miles from York