A message from Louise & Andy
Since taking on Beck Hall almost 10 years ago it has always been a place that has reflected us and our values. Beck Hall has thrived on these values, evolving into a special place loved by many.
During this time, we’ve also been on a personal journey which started at a place of compassion for animals and eventually led our family to a plant-based / vegan diet. We also recognise the positive impact eating more plants can have on the environment and on health. We’ve never looked back.
We cook plant-based dishes daily at home for family, friends and some of our harshest critics, the kids! What we’ve learnt is that plant-based food can be truly exciting and delicious.
Our menus at Beck Hall are already around 50% plant-based and if you’ve ever tried our sticky toffee pudding you will know that plant-based food doesn’t have to mean compromise.
Over the past six months we’ve been developing some of the most innovative, exciting and delicious dishes we’ve ever tried, anywhere! We believe that our plant-based food, from breakfast through to dinner, is for everyone.
We have so many loyal customers who love Beck Hall for its magical location, friendly staff, wholesome menus and dog friendliness and we want to reassure you that none of that is changing, if you give us a chance, I’m sure you’ll agree.
We realise that some guests will be opposed to this change and that’s okay, we thank you for the times we’ve shared and we’re sure you’ll go on to find a new special place – there’s so many meaty menus to choose from. But wouldn’t it be boring if we were all the same!
We hope you’ll support us in our new beginning and we look forward to welcoming back loyal guests alongside those new ones, who – like us – would love to visit a fully plant-based hotel offering the most incredible food, location and team.
This isn’t a profit-led decision, Beck Hall is already 98% full year round, if anything, it is a risk for our family, but it’s one we’ve thought a lot about and we are all in. It may not be for you, but please don’t use this platform to try to change our minds and please be kind.
This is absolutely amazing news!!! We’ve had a similar journey ourselves and all our family are now vegan…& we love it!!
Cannot wait to visit again with our little dog.
See you soon
Sam & Nigel
Fantastic guys and thanks for been on the right side of history will be there in December for sure how amazing good luck 🤞 truly awesome 👏💚💚
This is amazing news. Thank you for being brave. Can’t wait to come and visit now
Whilst I’m vegetarian and fine with this change my partner still eats meat. We were planning to book for next year as we come every year and love it but now we just can’t come anymore which is absolutely gutting. I understand why you’ve done it but also it’s not accommodating for all guests. Your menu and how you worked was just perfect as it was and met everyone’s needs. But now unfortunately it’s limiting meat eaters which isn’t a good thing when the world still is a meat eating community 🙁
we loved it at Beck Hall and we raved about it every time we went.
It’s such a shame we will not be able to enjoy our yearly breaks with you anymore whilst your 100% plant based.
Holidays are to be fully enjoyed where you can indulge and eat and drink anything you want and my partner would just not enjoy it if it cannot eat meals he would like.
I hope you all the best on your plant based journey .. I just wished you would reconsider keeping meat options so it meets everyone’s needs. All the best. Faye
Oh boohoo
Maybe if you visit the same area again your husband could try one of the vegan dishes – like the fish and chips or the pie on a visit and see what it is like. I used to eat meat myself, but over time went veggie and then vegan and can’t imagine ever going back to vegetarian even.
There is no need for any animal products to be in a meal. It’s about flavour, quality of ingredients, texture and temperature.
THIS! If people want to eat meat there’s plenty of opportunity the rest of the time. Or even try their menu it looks great.. I purposely avoid places with animal abuse on the menu and this decision means we are going to visit here in future. We are not a ‘meat eating community’ at all.
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I’m sure for just a few nights your husband could forgo meat in his meals. My husband is a lot more accommodating.
If it didn’t meet the needs of the owners, who need it to align with their ethics, then the old menu was not perfect, and did not meet everyone’s needs.
It’s a 4 minute walk, or 2 minute drive to a pub that serves meat. Or, your husband could try a meal without meat, and expand his horizons a little.
I’m also disappointed by this announcement, while respecting the decision made by Beck Hall I am a huge advocate of choice and obviously as meat eaters that choice has been taken away from us, I will seriously consider before I cancel my booking for February.
I did even check before booking that I would still have the choice to pay cash as that’s another bug bear of mine haha.
Helen I understand you’re disappointed but animals have no choice and the owners are advocating for them. I say don’t cancel give it a try and if you don’t like it fair enough. Then at least you can say you’re not closed minded and gave it a go.
If you’re a “huge advocate of choice” maybe you could extend this advocacy to the animals you think should be murdered for the pleasure of eating them. Do they not deserve a choice not to be stabbed in the throat?
It doesn’t meet the animal’s needs. It’s a wonderful move. Not eating meat for a few days would only benefit your husband 🤦♀️
Plenty of omni places available not so vegan so it’s amazing news for us…💚🌱
Surely for a couple of days your partner could cope? I’m vegan but my husband isn’t but he loves vegan food as much as non vegan. I’m know for sure that as soon as I tell him about Beck Hall he will want to go.
Not sure why you still can’t enjoy a few days away without eating meat? Surely, if you enjoyed Beck Hall so much it would be worth it! We (vegans) are still only 1/2% of the population so it is very hard for us eating out! We are thrilled Beck Hall have taken this brave path! Give us plant based people a break!
Faye, this is a shame you feel that for a short holiday you will not have a fantastic choice of ethical and healthy food to eat. 22% of the world is vegetarian and it helps animals, people, the environment and climate change. I am delighted that the Hotel is going 100% plant based, such a positive and ethical move and will educate people to be aware of the amazing good it does in the world.
This is one of our favourite hotels – we’ve been twice & we’re planning another visit this winter with our dog. Sorry, whilst I wish you luck, we won’t be staying again. As a previous comment stated – a trip away for us, includes a lovely meal & I’m afraid limiting your menu to plant based dishes is not for us or many others I suspect. I really hope this works out for you. You have a lovely hotel, in a lovely setting & it’s such a shame that you’ve chosen to alienate a large proportion of your clientele 😞
But it’s ok that people who don’t want to partake in animal cruelty are alienated from so many other places? There are far more choices for meat eaters. It’s fabulous that us alienated vegans will now have the choice of staying somewhere that reflects our values and where we’re not subjected to having to see, smell meat products.
Vegans can’t eat meat, but meat eaters can eat plant-based foods, so this is more than fair.
Have you tried the new menu items? If not, how would you know if this change stops you from enjoying a lovely meal? Do you only ever eat things you’ve tried before? That must be very limiting for you.
This is such great news!! We’ve previously had to travel to Scotland to stay in a 100% plant based hotel, now we can come stay with you!! Already had many meals with you guys so can’t wait to see what new offerings there’ll be on the menu. Couldn’t be happier!! 😆😆
This is such a shame to hear. My husband and I have booked to stay with you in July next year for the first time. The place looks amazing and very dog friendly however we are both meat eaters and would not find a vegan menu appetising enough.
Have you tried the items on this menu? Why not live a little and see what it’s like?
How do you know the Vegan menu would not be appetising enough if you don’t try it?!! Personally I find it unappetising to sit down to a lovely meal surrounded by people chowing down on dead animal carcasses!
Exciting news and look forward to visiting soon.
This is such exciting news! Its always a great idea to follow your own values in business, passion births the next great things! As an owner of a vegan, gluten-free and nut-free restaurant we do hear from some people that being plant-based is “limiting for meat eaters”, but in reality it opens the doors for everyone, except the occasional philistine I guess… 😂. Good luck with it all! And so very excited to book a stay one day!
Fantastic! My partner and I just heard about you through a vegan friend and look forward to visiting soon 🙂
This is fantastic news! We’ve stayed three or four times and will definitely stay more often now we’ll have more meal choices.
This is great news! Can’t wait to come and visit 🙂
Great news. I don’t like eating in places that serve meat, so it’ll be great to have a place where we can 100% trust the food, and don’t have to breathe in meaty/fishy etc fumes! We will definately visit!
Good luck with it 👍
This is amazing. I’d never heard of you before but someone shared this in a vegan group. My husband and I will definitely be paying a visit. We wish you lots of luck 🍀
Wonderful news! My husband, son and I are vegan and always struggle when we stay in hotels to find menus with appetising vegan options (or sometimes any vegan options at all!) Like you say, 99.9% of hotels offer meat options, so there is plenty out there for people who aren’t willing to try plant-based. But I would really encourage everyone to give you a chance! Vegan doesn’t have to mean kale – there are so many delicious and decadent vegan dishes out there. We can’t wait to visit and will be spreading the word! Thank you 💚
This is amazing news. It is so refreshing and relaxing to stay in plant-based accommodation. Since becoming vegan we have found it very stressful staying in omni places, so have been looking out for vegan places to stay. We will definitely be booking a holiday with you next year.
Brilliant decision. This means so much. Thank you. Can’t wait to visit. And especially as you’re dog-friendly too. Wonderful xx
Amazing decision. With everything we know about the environment and animal sentience it’s just the right thing to do. Thank you for making this compassionate decision.
It’s great vegans now have a beautiful hotel they can go to knowing they can get a decision meal without worries about food mishaps happening. Provided the menu is good, I have no doubt many meat eaters will also enjoy staying here.
My husband and I will be staying with you next year for sure!
Fantastic news. First time we stayed here we asked for plant-based milk for the room and it was provided. There were vegan options at breakfast and dinner too, but this is even better. So many things to try out on the new menu as well. Can’t wait to come stay again!
Disappointing, choice is key. 50/50 on the menu was very fair. Won’t be staying again. Realise you won’t care and that’s fine too.
Absolutely brilliant news.
Ioved staying here and will now be booking again. My OH is not plant based but if I want to go somewhere that is goes along with it. He understands how hard it is for me to find good food to eat and although he’s a meat eater with no interest in changing will not in his own words suffer from a meal or two that has no meat in it.
For thos complaining, a couple of nights for you not eating an animal won’t kill you, but eating it Will Kill the Animal.
This is really great! Can’t wait to book in for a stay, and have some trips over for dinner. It’s so nice to be able to dine somewhere knowing there are no animals on the menu 😊
Do you expect dogs to be plant based during their visit as well?
I’m vegan, so great news for me but my dog isn’t.
Everyone is welcome whatever their diet including dogs 😊 You’re welcome to bring dog food of course, we just can’t store meat in our fridge that’s all.
Most of my vegan friends dogs are vegan why isn’t yours?
I think it’s a great idea.
The only way is vegan for the animals.
Fantastic news. You are right to follow your heart, so many businesses are about profit but when you follow your passion and ethics in your business decisions you can’t go wrong… you are the business that actually customers want!!
For the people throwing their toys out the pram.. open your minds just s little and let go of the feeling you’re being told what to do …. one meal at am establishment you know you have enjoyed with hosts that you like… you know they won’t disappoint.
For those stating its a personal choice….you are forgetting the victims of your choices.
How do I get booked for 1st Dec please…. me and my dog can’t wait x
Congratulations… it’s the future… you will blow people’s minds with a great menu if only they allow themselves the chance…
I will certainly visit when I’m next in the area…
Make sure you get on the Happy Cow app if you’re not already 👍💚
Good on you. I eat meat, I’ll still come, I don’t come for meat, I come because you’re a fantastic place to stay with our dog. I’ll survive, and I’ll try new things (I ate a tomato once and lived!!!). If I start to wither away I can pop to the pub…..it’s not the end of the world people!!!
Can’t believe some of the negativity being mentioned……it’s like the world has come to an end!!! I’ve never not gone somewhere because I couldn’t eat something specific when there’s clearly fantastic choices available. I love big wide open empty beaches, but I’ve also been to Malham. It was such a risk……
Love this response – so refreshing (and funny)!
So excited you’ve made this decision and can’t wait to stay with you next year x
Great news! I stayed with you a couple of years ago and you became one of my favorite places to stay in England. Beautiful property and location, friendly staff. Your food was delicious and I’m sure it will be even better now. I just wish I could have brought my dog (I am from Arizona in the US).
I look forward to returning with my husband next time we come to the UK.
Very excited to hear this! I’ve never been before, but will certainly book for my partner and myself very soon. Though I’m vegan, he isn’t, but he is very open minded and excited to try new, tasty things. Wishing you the very best of luck!
How wonderful and forward thinking. If only more places would go 💯 plant based we could all eat out more often.
Thank you for making my day🌸
A haven for vegans like myself, but it also serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration for the wider community. By choosing to go fully vegan, you are demonstrating that ethical and sustainable choices can be both delicious and accessible to all. It is a powerful statement that encourages others to consider the impact of their choices on the planet, animals, and their own health.
Gratitude and appreciation 👏💚
I soo admire your decision to follow your heart and beliefs. I’m vegan and have stayed there with my daughter. We live about an hours drive away so have often driven there too, especially for your delicious vegan food (which my daughter often chooses, even though she’s a meat eater) . For those saying that they can’t survive a couple of days without meat, I’d really give the food a try before you make that decision – I’m convinced you’d be pleasantly surprised! Staff at Beck hall are amazing and soo kind – especially to your doggy companions. Good on ya Beck hall, we’ll definitely support you and wish you every success! Xx
The few negative comments are very much the same…
“we won’t find anything we can eat” – well now you know how vegans feel, except you CAN still eat all of the dishes on the menu here if you actually stepped out of your bubble.
“I prefer choice” – well the animals don’t have a choice.
Imagine choosing not to go to a place because they are against animal cruelty. What does that say about you?
Mind boggling isn’t it?!
I’m so excited for this!!!! 😍🥳🥳 I’ll definitely be visiting!!! 🤗🤗🤗
We stayed here years ago and loved it, we live nearby so haven’t stayed again since but do often visit for lunch if we are nearby as the setting and food is divine.
Regarding the menu change news…I’m not vegan or vegetarian but I often choose a vegan or veggie option when eating out, this change in menu wouldn’t bother me at all or stop me visiting this lovely place.
I don’t get why people who love the hotel wouldn’t just eat at one of the pubs if they really feel they need meat or dairy with every meal they have? Just bizarre…!
Yorkshire attracts visitors from all over the world, some of whom are from communities and cultures that typically don’t eat meat and their food is some of the tastiest I’ve eaten, I don’t understand not giving the menu a try before deciding not to return.
Good luck with the change!
I’ve never heard of your hotel until today (shared on a vegan page) but am very excited at the prospect of visiting – vegan and dog friendly. PERFECT!!
Amazing! I can’t wait to stay here soon now that this has happened, thank you so much for making this positive change 🙂
A courageous step for a very popular hotel..I applaude you for commiting to your ethics. Done correctly, plant based meals are delicious, and so much better for the body. You are the pioneers of the future – our current appetite for animal products, and its production is not sustainable, and neither is the health care associated with it. What a shame so many people love staying at your hotel, but are too closed minded to take a wonderful opportunity to eat a little differently. I think you will do exceptionally well, and I wish you all the very best. If we are ever over there, we will certainly come to stay
Absolutely fantastic news.
The vegan community is really excited by this.
Definitely coming for a visit.
A note to the animal flesh eaters it’s about time you thought about what you are putting in your mouth.
Eating animal flesh is very unhealthy and cruel there is no such thing as humanely killing animals.
Where do you draw a line? Plants are also sentient. I won’t eat meat unless it has been properly reared and slaughtered. We are omnivores and should look at a varied and sustainable diet. I reject factory reared meat and factory produced plants. I try to avoid highly processed food. I would hate to see a countryside denuded of animals. So many questions, no black and white answers.
You might be interested to know that I published a short video about this a few days ago, on my YouTube channel “Towards Veganism”… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DULNooIemoI
Yay! Congratulations and 👏 for being brave enough to make that commitment. 🥦🍅🫑
This is awesome! My wife and I definitely want to come and stay with you now. We probably hadn’t noticed you if you wouldn’t have taken this step, and even if we did, being 100 % vegan is worth a lot to us when we choose where to eat and stay.
I personally find the above thread hilarious 😂 poor little omnivores, now where will they go to indulge in flesh?? 🤔🤭
The fact that you’ve gone 100% vegan is an absolute delight, it shows progress towards a kinder world. My wife and I booked within minutes of finding out about you. I will share your page with every vegan I know and ask them to do the same. Cannot wait to visit and try put your mouth watering menu!!