The Inn South Stainley nominated for 5 Yorkshire Tourism Awards
Graham Usher and Matthew Rose
The owners of a country pub between Harrogate and Ripon are on a high after being shortlisted in no fewer than five categories in this year's Yorkshire Tourism Awards.
The Inn South Stainley, which was purchased by MATTGRAY Hospitality in Spring 2021, has once again become a must-visit destination for those who enjoy great food, real ales and luxurious accommodation.
In this year’s awards, it is nominated in the following categories:
Best Pub or Brewery Award
B&B or Guest House of the Year
Dog Friendly Accommodation of the Year
Newcomer of the Year
Outstanding Customer Service Award
The winners will be revealed at an awards ceremony at Headingley Stadium on Monday, December 5.
Owned and run by partners Graham Usher and Matt Rose, MATTGRAY Hospitality also operates two other successful pubs - The Castle Inn at Cawood, and the multi award-winning Drovers Arms, Skipwith, both in Selby, the latter of which is also nominated in the Best Pub or Brewery category.
Prior to the purchasing the property, the previous owners had invested more than £1.5m on converting the original standalone building into eight luxury bedrooms, fully refurbishing the pub’s interior, and creating a further four luxury guest rooms on its first floor.
And to replicate their winning formula at South Stainley, Matt and Graham brought with them the Drovers’ long standing head chef, Shane White.
The pair have also added two teepees with fire pits, in different parts of the inn’s extensive grounds, to host a range of private functions, including private wedding parties.
Graham Usher said: "I'm absolutely delighted that we have been nominated in not just one category, but five!
"When the business came on the market we knew it was perfect for our first fully owned venue. It had recently been refurbished to a very high standard and included guest rooms.
“And with the No 36 Ripon, Harrogate, Leeds bus stopping right outside, its ideal for staff, and for customers who want to leave the car at home.
“Since opening, we have built a great team and a loyal customer base which is growing all the time.
“Being shortlisted for these awards is a testament to the team here, both front and back of house, and I'm very much looking forward to the awards ceremony which will be a wonderful celebration of Yorkshire’s tourism industry.”
Further information about The Inn South Stainley is available from its website, https://www.theinnsouthstainley.com/
