The Yorkshire Dales is the perfect spot for a mini break. A place frozen in time, it’s perfect for forgetting about your worries and getting back to nature. Enjoy the Panoramic views taking in the stonewalls, quaint villages and of course Dale sheep. It’s home to some of the sleepiest villages with old-fashioned pubs serving top ales and proper grub. If you’re looking for a great place to get away from it all these are some of the best Yorkshire Dales hotels for you to visit.
We are talking luxurious stays steeped in history and full of character. Each of these wonderful Yorkshire Dales hotels offers a story along with beautiful rooms. From four poster beds to cosy converted stables these are some great places to use as a base whilst you explore the national park’s many walking routes. They’re perfect for when you want to chill out after a tiring day trekking.
So, what are the best hotels in the Yorkshire Dales?
1. Simonstone Hall Hotel
Located in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, on the outskirts of Hawes, Simonstone Hall, a former shooting lodge, offers 18 uniquely designed rooms with amazing views over the surrounding countryside. It has a beautiful outdoor seating area, perfect for those Dales views.
It’s one of the Yorkshire Dale’s most luxurious hotels offering a choice of dining experiences including the Brasserie, the Hunting Room and a private dining space at the Wine Cellar & Wine Vault. All restaurants offer locally sourced, seasonal ingredients and are an experience in themselves. You can enjoy all the period features and beautiful interior design that helps to accentuate the dining spaces.
It’s ideally located close to a range of fantastic walks in the Dales, so you can head out from the hotel and explore returning to a cosy boutique spot for a quick soak in the tub before enjoying a quality cooked meal. To find out more information click here. Simonstone Hall, Hawes, DL8 3LY
2. Swinton Park Hotel
The 42-bedroom luxury castle hotel is located on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. Technically not a Yorkshire Dales hotel, Swinton Park is the ancestral home of the Conliffe-Lister family and is set in 200 acres of parkland, lakes and gardens. It’s a stone’s throw from Masham the home of two of Yorkshire’s most iconic breweries. It’s a great base for exploring the eastern side of the Yorkshire Dales. With its Bird of Prey Centre, spa country club and other activities you may not even need to leave the hotel.
The purpose-built spa has plenty of chances for relaxation with its 18-metre swimming pool, hydrotherapy pool, steam rooms and sauna. There is also an alfresco sauna and a 10-metre outdoor pool with bio-filtered water for the wild swimmers out there. You can also enjoy one of the spa treatments.
Once you’ve returned from the spa, why not dine in the opulent Samuel’s Restaurant? Steeped in Victorian grandeur from its ornate gold leaf ceiling to its stunning candle-lit traditional decor the restaurant serves a seasonal a la carte menu of show-stopping British and European classics alongside an excellent wine list. To find out more information click here. Swinton Park Hotel, Ripon HG4 4JH
3. Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa
One of the most dog-friendly hotels in Yorkshire Dales, this 4-star country house hotel has 40 rooms built for comfort and is home to an award-winning restaurant. A short walk away is the iconic Bolton Abbey, which is the perfect place to take a stroll. The question is, do you dare take on its iconic stepping stones?
Back at the hotel, you can enjoy its adults-only spa with its treatments and massages, which is the most relaxing spot to waste some time before you decide what you’re doing for tea. Whether you choose The Garden Room Restaurant serving a seasonal menu of the finest local produce or The Brasserie with its more modern gastro-menu, you’re sure to have a fantastic meal.
The luxury hotel offers clay pigeon shooting, fly-fishing and falconry displays as well. Whether you choose to visit in the colder months getting cosy by the fire or in the spring when the wildflowers are in bloom, designed with luxury and comfort in mind this hotel never disappoints. To find out more information click here. The Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa, Bolton Bridge, Skipton BD23 6AJ
4. Beck Hall
England’s first 100% plant-based hotel, the magical Beck Hall is one of the most ideally located hotels in the Yorkshire Dales sitting at the foot of Malham Cove, a huge curving amphitheatre-shaped cliff formation of limestone rock. Surrounded by rolling hills and the magical limestone landscape it’s the perfect escape from the everyday.
One of our favourite stays due to how dog-friendly it is, the boutique hotel is home to 21 rooms and is slap bang in the middle in one of the most places to visit with the likes of Gordale Scar and Janet’s Foss waterfall on its doorstep.
The beautifully decorated restaurant serves up a plant-based menu of British dishes cooked using local ingredients. It also has a beautiful terrace with a beck babbling along outside which is perfect in the summer months to while away the hours. In the winter months getting snug by the open fire with a nice ale is absolute bliss. To find out more information click here. Beck Hall, Beck Hall Hotel, Cove Rd, Malham, Skipton BD23 4DJ
4. Yorebridge House
This boutique hotel is located in the heart of Wensleydale in the stunning Yorkshire Dales sat next to the River Ure on the edge of the village of Bainbridge. It’s not too far from one of the most popular Dales waterfalls Aysgarth Falls, made famous by Kevin Costner in Robin Hood. It is made up of a former headmaster’s house and an adjacent schoolhouse. We enjoyed a stay in the schoolhouse, which had a fantastic hot tub that overlooked the river.
Inside you’ll find stunning modern decor mixed with classic Dales open fires, flagstone floors and leather sofas. The hotel has plenty of accolades to its name including 5-Star & 3 AA Rossettes. Sharing their passion for luxury and fine dining.
The lounge and bar are perfect for relaxing before you head through to the dining area where you can opt for four courses from their a la carte menu or upgrade to the six-course tasting menu paired with wine for a real treat. With friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere, it’s easily one of the most perfect Dales stays. To find out more information click here. Yorebridge House, Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, Park House, Bainbridge, Leyburn DL8 3EE
5. Aysgarth Falls Hotel & Restaurant
This Yorkshire Dales hotel sat within the enchanting Yorkshire Dales landscape waiting to be discovered. Home to a range of cosy rooms and warm hospitality this charming country inn offers heaps of character and is the perfect stay all year round. It has two outdoor terraces for the summer months or you can get cosy by the wood-burning stove in the colder months.
Situated in the countryside surrounding Aysgarth Falls, all the rooms are traditionally furnished to a high spec with views out over the Dales and all the mod-cons you’d expect for a luxury stay away from the fast-paced life.
Head into the bar for a selection of real ales before heading into the restaurant to try a delicious menu of pub classics served using local ingredients The chefs have curated a timeless British menu creating seasonal dishes that capture the heart and soul of Yorkshire. To find out more information click here. Aysgarth Falls Hotel & Restaurant, Aysgarth, Leyburn DL8 3SR
6. Wensleydale Heifer
Situated near West Witton, just a stone’s throw south of the River Ure, the Wensleydale Heifer is a beautiful boutique Yorkshire Dales hotel said to have been a favourite of Alf and his wife Joan, with the pair dining there often when visiting the Dales. With 13 individually-themed bedrooms, guests return to this spot again and again – and that has to be down to the friendly atmosphere and attention to detail from the family-owned hotel and restaurant.
Celebrated for their best-of-British seafood and locally sourced produce, the Yorkshire Dales restaurant has been running for many a decade, mostly known as a pub before father-son duo Lewis and David Moss took on the newly-beloved restaurant almost 15 years ago.
Embracing homely, countryside-style decor, guests can get cosy in the snug by the fire, perch by the bar or enjoy a special evening in the restaurant, before exploring the surrounding Yorkshire Dales, which, we all know, are acclaimed for their jaw-dropping beauty. To find out more information click here. Wensleydale Heifer, Main St, West Witton, Leyburn DL8 4LS
7. The Angel at Hetton
The building dates back to the 15th century, and this Yorkshire Dales hotel is anything but old-fashioned. Home to a Michelin Star restaurant thanks to chef patron Michael Wignall the Scandi-style rooms are a breath of fresh air in the Dales. From arriving to see the simple front that lets the Dales stone do the talking, you know you are in for a treat.
The sixteen en suite bedrooms are individually designed and filled with all the creature comforts you need to come back to after exploring the rugged Dales landscape. Packages include either a three-course a la carte menu or an eight-course tasting menu. And even the breakfast is in the ‘tasting style’ setting you up for a day of exploring.
It’s located a short drive from Grassington the home of the new series of All Creatures Great and Small and also a few minutes from Gateway to the Dales market town Skipton, which also has a range of fantastic pubs and restaurants to visit. To find out more information click here. The Angel at Hetton, Back Ln, Hetton, Skipton BD23 6LT
The Yorkshire Dales makes an ideal destination for a mini-break, offering a charming escape where you can unwind and reconnect with nature. With its timeless landscapes, panoramic views, and iconic dry stone walls, this region is a feast for the senses. Wander through quaint villages, spot the distinctive Dales sheep, and enjoy a pint in one of the traditional pubs serving top ales and hearty fare. For those seeking a peaceful retreat, these Yorkshire Dales hotels provide some of the best places to stay and truly get away from it all.
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