The Ainsty living room at The Fox at Walton
Rooms at The Fox

Rooms above the gastropub, in Walton, Wetherby.

Self-contained two-bedroom apartments above our Yorkshire kitchen, five minutes from the A1(M). The first apartment is ready to receive guests from 1 August 2026.

What's included

A self-catering stay, done properly.

No hidden extras. The kitchen is yours, the parking is on us, and the pub is twelve steps from your front door.

Two double bedrooms

Sleeps four — ideal for two couples, families, or longer stays.

Fully equipped kitchen

Hob, oven, fridge and the kit to cook a proper meal in.

Guest Wi-Fi

Fast, free, and stable enough to take a call from the kitchen table.

Smart-lock self check-in

Your code arrives before you do. Arrive at midnight if you need to.

Parking on site

Use the pub car park whenever you're staying. No charge, no fuss.

Tea, coffee & milk on arrival

Tea and coffee on the counter. Fresh milk in the fridge. The basics ready when you get in.

The pub downstairs

Dinner, drinks and Sunday lunch without needing to drive anywhere.

Optional add-ons

A welcome breakfast hamper or pre-arrival fridge stock — added at checkout.

Dogs by arrangement

Well-behaved dogs welcome with a small additional cleaning fee. Just let us know in advance.

A note on breakfast: the pub doesn't currently serve breakfast, so we don't include one. Tea, coffee and milk are stocked on arrival; a breakfast hamper is available as a paid add-on; and we'll point you at our favourite local spots if you'd rather walk out for it.

The Apartments

The Ainsty first. Three more this autumn.

The Ainsty is finished and taking bookings from 1 August. Two smaller studios — The Smiddy and The Croft — are purpose-built new builds going up in the pub grounds, opening late September. Our converted barn, The Rudgate, follows in autumn.

The Ainsty kitchen at The Fox at Walton
Available 1 Aug 2026

The Ainsty

Named for the medieval lands of York that Walton sat within.

  • BedroomsTwo doubles
  • SleepsFour
  • SettingAbove the pub
  • AccessOwn entrance · smart lock

A self-contained two-bedroom apartment above the pub — kitchen, living room, bathroom, its own external entrance, and on-site parking. The only one of the four above the pub itself.

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Also under way

Three more, opening this autumn

Late September 2026

The Smiddy

Named for Smiddy Hill, the village's old blacksmith approach.

Beds
One bedroom
Sleeps
Two
Late September 2026

The Croft

Named for the medieval village plots that still shape Walton.

Beds
One bedroom
Sleeps
Two
Autumn 2026

The Rudgate

Named for the Roman road that runs past the village.

Beds
Two bedrooms
Sleeps
Four
Nightly rates

From £180 a night.

Per apartment Sleeps four WiFi & parking Dog-friendly

Add-ons (breakfast hamper, fridge stock, dog cleaning fee) are charged at booking. Live availability and exact pricing are shown in the booking widget below.

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Guests

Booking opens for dates from 1 August 2026 onwards. For dates outside that window, or for groups, weddings and longer stays, please send an enquiry below.

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Groups, weddings, anything special.

For longer stays, multiple apartments, weddings, accessibility queries or anything the booking widget can't quite handle — drop us a line and we'll come back to you within 24 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

When can I actually book a stay?

The Ainsty opens to guests on 1 August 2026. We're taking enquiries now, and confirmed bookings open once final fit-out is complete.

Is breakfast included?

Honestly, no. The pub doesn't currently serve breakfast, so we don't want to imply one is included. You'll find tea, coffee and milk in the kitchen on arrival, and a paid breakfast hamper is available as a pre-arrival add-on.

Can we bring our dog?

Yes — well-behaved dogs are welcome by prior arrangement. There's an additional cleaning fee of £25 per stay.

How does check-in work?

The Ainsty has its own external entrance with a smart lock. Your unique access code arrives by email the day before you check in.

Is there parking?

Yes, free on-site parking in the pub car park, available throughout your stay.

Is the apartment accessible?

Not fully — the apartment is reached via a small flight of stairs and isn't suitable for guests with significant mobility needs. Please call us on 01937 842 192 before booking.

When will the other three apartments be ready?

We're taking this in stages. Tick the waitlist option on the form and we'll keep you in the loop.

Come and stay

A Yorkshire village. A Yorkshire pub. A comfy bed above it.

Send an enquiry, give us a call, or drop us a line — we'll get back to you properly.

Send Enquiry Call 01937 842 192