17 of the Best Yorkshire Dales Hotels
You’re spoilt for choice when it comes to dramatic landscapes and stunning views in the Yorkshire Dales. Explore limestone valleys, hidden waterfalls and never ending rolling green hills.
From welcoming boutique hotels to traditional pubs with stylish rooms, there really is something for everyone. In this guide, we’ve handpicked a list of the best Yorkshire Dales hotels for your next staycation in God’s Own County.
17 of the Best Yorkshire Dales Hotels
Grantley Hall, Ripon
First on our list is 5-star hotel and spa, Grantley Hall. Steeped in luxury and charm, this is certainly one of the best hotels in the Yorkshire Dales.
You can choose from 5 dining options at Grantley Hall, including Michelin-starred Shaun Rankin restaurant and pan-Asian-inspired Bar & Restaurant Eighty Eight. Escape to tranquillity while exploring the Yorkshire Dales in Grantley Hall’s Three Graces Spa with plenty of treatments to choose from.
Grantley Hall, Ripon, HG4 3ET – 01765 620070
The Coniston Hotel, Skipton
Nestled in the heart of a 1,400-acre estate lies The Coniston Hotel. If you’re looking for Yorkshire Dales hotels with lots of activities, this one ticks all the boxes.
From delicate fine dining to hearty home-cooked favourites, there are three restaurants to choose from, offering something to suit every taste. Sample an indulgent afternoon tea at The View or try a fusion of Yorkshire ingredients with an Asian flair at Blossom Kitchen at one of the most luxurious hotels in the Yorkshire Dales.
Coniston Cold, Skipton, BD23 4EA – 01756 748080
Simonstone Hall Hotel, Hawes
This manor house hotel offers a perfect place to stay as one of the best hotels in the Yorkshire Dales.
Visit Simonstone’s Garden Brasserie for a contemporary twist on local Dale’s produce or private dining spaces in the Wine Cellar and Wine Vault. Formerly a shooting lodge, if you’re looking for a hotel in the Yorkshire Dales full of country house charm and splendour, this is the perfect option for you.
Simonstone Hall Hotel, Hawes, North Yorkshire, DL8 3LY – 01969 667255
Swinton Park, Masham
This hotel offers a fabulous, yet informal stately home experience with rooms furnished with the perfect blend of antique furnishings, opulent fabrics and contemporary styling.
Experience an Epicurean menu in Samuel’s restaurant by executive chef Ruth Hansom or a quintessential afternoon tea in the Georgian Drawing Room. Afterwards, take in the surrounding scenery of an 18th-century listed landscape complete with a deer park, five lakes and walled gardens making it one of the best hotels in the Yorkshire Dales.
You can also have a go at some wild swimming if you’re feeling brave enough!
Swinton Park Hotel, Ripon, HG4 4JH – 01765 680900
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The Angel at Hetton
Another Skipton addition to our list, The Angel deserves a well-worthy mention on our best Yorkshire Dales hotels list. Regarded as the UK’s original gastropub, this ancient inn dates back to the 15th century with hundreds of years of delicious dining and drinking history.
Expect attentive service and award-winning food, which includes a Michelin Star 12 months after opening, four AA Rosettes and placing number 2 in the National Restaurant Award’s Top 100 Restaurants.
Back Ln, Hetton, Skipton, BD23 6LT – 01756 730263
Yorebridge House, Bainbridge
This beautiful boutique hotel in Yorkshire was restored with original features and contemporary interior designs aplenty.
For a bite to eat, indulge in head chef Dan Shotton’s award-winning a la carte or six-course tasting menus. There are many places to visit from this hotel, including Aysgarth Falls and 600-year-old Bolton Castle, making this Yorkshire Dales hotel a great base for exploring.
Bainbridge, Leyburn, DL8 3EE – 01969 652060
The Burgoyne, Richmond
Escape the ordinary and step into the beauty of the Yorkshire Dales from The Burgoyne. Situated in the stunning Swaledale Valley, this hotel is the perfect place to relax, recharge and unwind in your own private corner of the dales.
Expect spectacular views, super king-size beds and plenty of beautiful design and period character. Visit Burgoyne’s 1783 bar and restaurant for an award-winning fine dining experience to enjoy home-grown Yorkshire produce while you look out across magnificent views of Reeth Green at one of the best hotels in the Yorkshire Dales.
On, The Green, Reeth, Richmond, DL11 6SN – 01748 884292
Beck Hall, Malham
Built in 1705 as a quaint yeoman’s cottage and then a wayfarers hostel in the 1930s, Beck Hall has now been transformed into a charming hotel with over 21 characterful rooms.
Head chef Louise Kinsella prides herself on using only the best local produce for her menus which include Yorkshire tapas delights and a delightful afternoon tea which can be enjoyed in the streamside restaurant The Secret Garden or on their heated outdoor terrace.
Your four legged friend is also very welcome at this Yorkshire Dales hotel.
Cove Rd, Malham, Skipton, BD23 4DJ – 01729 830729
Maison Parfaite Skeldale House, Askrigg
A serviced apartment addition to our list of the best places to stay in the Yorkshire Dales, Maison Parfaite adds a touch of extra luxury to your stay in Askrigg.
Skeldale House offers 7 unique apartments, all with their own unique features and styles and is situated in the original filming location of All Creatures Great and Small.
Main St, Askrigg, Leyburn, DL8 3HG – 0800 193 2029
The Fell, Burnsall
Escape to the country with this beautiful hotel overlooking the Yorkshire dales. If you want to feel like you’ve just stepped out of a Bronte sisters novel, The Fell is the place for you. This hotel perfectly blends classic countryside charm with contemporary comfort within its 16 rooms.
As part of the Devonshire group, you can expect the warmest of welcomes and a truly relaxing atmosphere in one of the most tranquil locations in Yorkshire.
Pay a visit to The Fell Restaurant which has been awarded two AA Rosettes and a big reputation for innovative food in elegant surroundings.
Burnsall, Skipton, BD23 6BT – 01756 729000
Stow House, Leyburn
Built in 1876 for the Reverend Stow, this magnificent Victorian property provides a fantastic choice of accommodation if you’re looking for boutique bed-and-breakfast hotels in the Yorkshire Dales.
No B&B is truly complete without a good breakfast, with Stow House offering homemade bread and granola, freshly squeezed orange juice and strictly only homemade produce.
You can also enjoy a refreshing cocktail from the Savoy Cocktail Book in their sitting room or library. From this hotel, venture out into nearby villages Askrigg and Leyburn.
Stow House, Leyburn, DL8 3SR – 01969 663635
Aysgarth Falls, Aysgarth
This quintessential coaching inn dating back to the 18th century is easily one of the best Yorkshire Dales hotels.
Retaining many features of the original building, this hotel has been designed with the perfect blend of historic charm and contemporary style. 11 luxury guest rooms are the focus of this hotel along with the Palmers Restaurant, serving the finest local produce.
Enjoy panoramic views of Wensleydale from the comfort of your bedroom and sample dishes from their daily a la carte and weekend tasting menus, curated by executive chef Tristan Prudden who has worked in kitchens across the Yorkshire Dales.
Aysgarth, Leyburn DL8 3SR – 01969 663775
The Lister Arms, Malham
Last but by no means least on our list of the best Yorkshire Dales hotels, is The Lister Arms, situated right in the heart of the picturesque Malham village.
Combining heart-warming hospitality and lots of delicious food it’s the perfect choice for a home-away-from-home accommodation. If you’re feeling hungry, The Lister Arms has a strict no-nonsense approach to their food offering only delicious seasonal flavours and ‘proper-sized’ portions.
The Lister Arms, Malham, Skipton, BD23 4DB – 01729 830444
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30/12/2024