If you’re hoping to stay for a while over the duration of your course, here are some cosy spots to B&B.

• No. 3 Aldfield, Aldfield, 8 miles - a 15 minute drive, artists retreat.

• The Bruce Arms, West Tanfield, 2 miles, pub with great food in the next village.

• Mickley B&B, Highbank Cottage, Mickley Ripon HG4 3JE. Tel 01765-635418, 1 mile
  

• The Bull Inn, West Tanfield Tel/Fax 01677-470678
  2 miles, pub in the next door village on the River Ure
  

• The Old Coach House, North Stainley [Tel. 01765-634900],
  3 miles , just across the road from the Staveley Arms.
  

• Garden House, Masham. Mrs Furby Tel 01765-689989
  5 miles, small house in centre of lovely unspoilt small town.

• Yurtshire, Yew Tree House, Aldfield, Ripon, HG4 3BE, Luxury Glamping on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales.

• Box Tree Cottages, Coltsgate Hill, Ripon Tel 01765-698006
  5 miles, listed building.