Looking for a hotel in the Yorkshire Dales? Here are a few of our favourites, from luxury hotels to cosy village inns

By Mark Sutcliffe

Published: Monday, 25 September 2023 at 07:53 AM


Looking for the perfect base for exploring the Yorkshire Dales? There are plenty of accommodation options in the national park, from basic campsites and back-to-nature glamping sites to cosy holiday cottages. Seeking a little more luxury? Perhaps a stay in one of the Yorkshire Dales’ hundreds of hotels may be for you?

With so many hotels to choose from, picking the right one for your holiday may seem a little daunting. To help with your search, we’ve picked five of our favourites – including pub stays, country houses and village inns.

Austwick is the perfect base for exploring the Yorkshire Dales mountain of Ingleborough/Credit: Getty

Yorkshire Dales hotels

The Traddock, Austwick

A boutique country house hotel in the pretty village of Austwick – the perfect base for exploring Crummackdale and the limestone terraces on the flanks of the Ingleborough National Nature Reserve. thetraddock.co.uk 01524 251224

The Royal Hotel, Kirkby Lonsdale

An elegant Georgian edifice overlooking the Market Square at the heart of the town. Pubs, cafes, a micro-brewery and Ruskin’s View all within a five-minute walk. jamesplaces.com/royal-hotel 01524 271 966

The King’s Head, Ravenstonedale

Historic riverside inn at the heart of the picturesque village of Ravenstonedale. Award-winning hospitality and hearty food in a stunning location with walks into the Howgills direct from the door. kings-head.com 015396 23050

The Wheatsheaf Inn, Carperby

Unpretentious village pub with rooms in Carperby, mid-Wensleydale, with a reputation for a warm welcome and hearty food. Perfect central base for exploring Upper and Lower Wensleydale.

wheatsheafinwensleydale.co.uk 01969 663216

The Devonshire Fell, Burnsall

An idyllic country inn in a stunning location in the heart of Wharfedale specialising in traditional hospitality and fine dining. An exceptional base from which to explore the southern reaches of Wharfedale on foot. devonshirehotels.co.uk/devonshire-fell-burnsall 01756 729000