The Charles Bathurst Inn
Arkengarthdale, Swaledale · Inn
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A 4-star country inn in remote Arkengarthdale above Swaledale, with 19 individually designed rooms and an award-winning seasonal menu.
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Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
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About The Charles Bathurst Inn
The Charles Bathurst Inn, known locally as the CB Inn, stands alone in Arkengarthdale, a side valley off Swaledale reached via Reeth, in some of the most remote and dramatic scenery the Yorkshire Dales has to offer. Around fifteen miles from Richmond by road, it trades town-centre convenience for a genuinely rural setting among drystone walls and open fell.
The inn holds a 4-star AA Silver rating along with an AA Breakfast Award and a Rosette for its cooking, and its 19 en-suite rooms are individually designed with period furnishings, giving each a distinct character. The restaurant and bar build menus around seasonal produce from local farms, served alongside a strong selection of ales and wines.
Dog-friendly throughout, the inn is popular with walkers exploring the surrounding fells and the quieter reaches of Swaledale, as well as with those attending weddings and events in its function spaces. It suits visitors who want their Richmond-area stay to include a genuine dale-top retreat rather than a town base, with the drive out along Arkengarthdale itself part of the appeal.
Diners like this inn's delicious and high-quality food, with many highlighting the hearty breakfast, Sunday lunch, and specific dishes like sticky toffee pudding and crab salad. They also mention the warm, welcoming atmosphere and the friendly, attentive staff who provide excellent service. Guests appreciate the reasonable prices and the inn's idyllic location with stunning views.
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At a glance
- Property type
- Inn
- Location
- Arkengarthdale, Swaledale
- Star rating
- 4 star
- Guest score
- 8.9 / 10 (890 reviews)
- Prices from
- £120 per night
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Richmond, North Yorkshire