# 94 Family-friendly hotels in the Yorkshire Dales (2026)

> 94 family-friendly hotels in the Yorkshire Dales, best reviewed first — including The World Famous Tan Hill Inn. Ratings, locations and details.

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94 listed · best reviewed first

Updated 31 August 2026 · Ratings from Google · [All hotels and B&Bs in the Yorkshire Dales](https://staycation.co.uk/yorkshire-dales/hotels)

[Dog-friendly 67](https://staycation.co.uk/yorkshire-dales/hotels/dog-friendly) [Families 94](https://staycation.co.uk/yorkshire-dales/hotels/family-friendly) [4-5 star 6](https://staycation.co.uk/yorkshire-dales/hotels/four-and-five-star)

[Richmond The World Famous Tan Hill Inn ★ 4.4 (5,537) Britain's highest pub, on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales near Richmond, with walking and cycling routes straight from the door.](https://staycation.co.uk/richmond-yorkshire/hotels/the-world-famous-tan-hill-inn) [Skipton The Lister Arms ★ 4.6 (2,846) A traditional inn in Malham, close to Malham Cove, with free parking and packed lunches for walkers heading into the Dales.](https://staycation.co.uk/malham/hotels/the-lister-arms) [Skipton The Woolly Sheep Inn ★ 4.5 (2,658) A pub-hotel on Sheep Street in Skipton, with a proper bar and garden and free parking, close to Skipton Castle and the Yorkshire Dales.](https://staycation.co.uk/skipton/hotels/the-woolly-sheep-inn) [Yorkshire Dales The Wensleydale Heifer ★ 4.8 (1,137) Restaurant with rooms in West Witton, best known for its seafood kitchen and thirteen individually themed bedrooms in a seventeenth-century building.](https://staycation.co.uk/yorkshire-dales/hotels/the-wensleydale-heifer) [Settle The Golden Lion at Settle ★ 4.5 (1,793) Traditional 16-room inn on Duke Street in Settle, close to walking and cycling routes and the Settle-Carlisle Railway.](https://staycation.co.uk/settle/hotels/the-golden-lion-at-settle) [Skipton The Coniston Hotel and Country Estate ★ 4.5 (1,765) Restaurant, bar and breakfast anchor this 71-room country estate hotel near Skipton, with spa, pools and gardens on the Yorkshire Dales edge.](https://staycation.co.uk/skipton/hotels/the-coniston-hotel-and-country-estate) [Skipton Beck Hall ★ 4.7 (1,197) Beck Hall is a 21-room hotel on Cove Road in Malham, footsteps from Malham Cove and Janet's Foss for a day of walking.](https://staycation.co.uk/malham/hotels/beck-hall) [Leyburn The Wheatsheaf Inn ★ 4.8 (1,029) A traditional inn on Carperby's main street in the Yorkshire Dales, with a bar, restaurant and free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/carperby/hotels/the-wheatsheaf-inn) [Lancaster The Game Cock Inn ★ 4.6 (1,350) A traditional pub inn right on the green in Austwick, North Yorkshire, with free parking and easy reach of the Dales.](https://staycation.co.uk/austwick/hotels/the-game-cock-inn) [Skipton The Devonshire Grassington ★ 4.4 (1,679) A Main Street hotel in Grassington, on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, with a restaurant, bar and free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/grassington/hotels/the-devonshire-grassington) [Hawes The White Hart Inn Hawes ★ 4.6 (1,137) Five en-suite rooms above a working pub in Hawes, North Yorkshire, with no children to disturb the peace.](https://staycation.co.uk/hawes/hotels/the-white-hart-inn-hawes) [Skipton The Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa - Skipton ★ 4.6 (1,051) A traditional hotel and spa at Bolton Bridge on the edge of Bolton Abbey, North Yorkshire, with an indoor pool and gym alongside country-house charm.](https://staycation.co.uk/bolton-abbey/hotels/the-devonshire-arms-hotel-spa-skipton) [Skipton The Railway ★ 4.7 (904) A bar-and-breakfast B&B on Carlton Street in Skipton, close to Skipton Castle and the Yorkshire Dales, with free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/skipton/hotels/the-railway) [Harrogate Wellington Inn ★ 4.6 (1,003) A small 12-room inn on Main Street, Harrogate, suited to travellers who want a proper pub dinner and a comfy bed without fuss.](https://staycation.co.uk/harrogate/hotels/wellington-inn) [Leyburn Aysgarth Falls Hotel ★ 4.5 (1,160) A 13-room hotel by Aysgarth Falls in the Yorkshire Dales, with a restaurant, bar and packed lunches for walkers heading out into Wensleydale.](https://staycation.co.uk/leyburn/hotels/aysgarth-falls-hotel) [Carnforth Masons Freehouse ★ 4.5 (1,121) Traditional pub-hotel on New Road in Ingleton, close to Yorkshire Dales walking and cycling country, with free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/ingleton/hotels/masons-freehouse) [Skipton Masons Arms ★ 4.5 (1,027) A traditional inn on Marton Road in Skipton, within reach of Skipton Castle and the Leeds-Liverpool Canal, with free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/skipton/hotels/masons-arms) [Lancaster Dalesbridge ★ 4.6 (882) Six-room B&B in Austwick, near Settle, well placed for walking routes across the Yorkshire Dales National Park.](https://staycation.co.uk/settle/hotels/dalesbridge) [Settle The Craven Arms ★ 4.7 (754) Traditional pub-hotel in Settle with restaurant, bar and breakfast on site, handy for walking and cycling in the Yorkshire Dales.](https://staycation.co.uk/settle/hotels/the-craven-arms) [Kirkby Stephen The Black Swan ★ 4.7 (745) A 15-room village inn in Ravenstonedale, Eden Valley, suited to walkers and families exploring Hardraw Force and Brough Castle.](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkby-stephen/hotels/the-black-swan) [Skipton Old Swan ★ 4.5 (977) A small five-room hotel on Skipton's High Street, close to the castle and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.](https://staycation.co.uk/skipton/hotels/old-swan) [Kirkby Stephen The Black Bull at Nateby ★ 4.7 (715) Traditional inn near Kirkby Stephen with a proper bar and restaurant serving locally-sourced food, plus straightforward en-suite rooms.](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkby-stephen/hotels/the-black-bull-at-nateby) [Richmond The Kings Head Hotel ★ 4.3 (1,290) A 24-room hotel on Richmond's Market Place, North Yorkshire, well placed for exploring the surrounding dales countryside.](https://staycation.co.uk/richmond/hotels/the-kings-head-hotel) [Leyburn Temple Farm House ★ 4.6 (750) A farmhouse B&B at Temple Farm in Aysgarth, North Yorkshire, with free parking and easy reach of Aysgarth Falls and the Dales.](https://staycation.co.uk/aysgarth/hotels/temple-farm-house) [Skipton The Gamekeepers Inn ★ 4.5 (859) The Gamekeepers Inn is a traditional pub-hotel at Long Ashes Park near Skipton, with an indoor pool and spa alongside its Dales countryside views.](https://staycation.co.uk/skipton/hotels/the-gamekeepers-inn) [Carnforth Marton Arms Hotel ★ 4.5 (856) Marton Arms Hotel in Carnforth, Cumbria, puts golf, cycling and walking country on the doorstep, with the Lake District close by for day trips.](https://staycation.co.uk/carnforth/hotels/marton-arms-hotel) [Catterick Garrison Premier Inn Catterick Garrison ★ 4.4 (965) Premier Inn Catterick Garrison offers 62 en-suite rooms with free parking, on Princes Gate close to the Yorkshire Dales.](https://staycation.co.uk/catterick/hotels/premier-inn-catterick-garrison) [Richmond Black Lion Hotel ★ 4.4 (943) A traditional 14-room coaching inn on Finkle Street in Richmond, North Yorkshire, with free on-site parking near the castle.](https://staycation.co.uk/richmond/hotels/black-lion-hotel) [Richmond Holly Hill Inn ★ 4.5 (790) Traditional inn in Richmond, North Yorkshire, with free parking close to Richmond Castle and the Yorkshire Dales National Park.](https://staycation.co.uk/richmond-yorkshire/hotels/holly-hill-inn) [Kirkby Lonsdale Red Dragon Inn ★ 4.5 (787) Traditional pub-hotel in Kirkby Lonsdale with a well-regarded restaurant and bar, handy for the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales.](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkby-lonsdale/hotels/red-dragon-inn) [Kirkby Stephen Kings Head - Riverside Ravenstonedale ★ 4.5 (775) Small riverside pub-hotel in the village of Ravenstonedale, deep in Cumbria's Upper Eden Valley, with just six rooms and a garden by the water.](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkby-stephen/hotels/kings-head-riverside-ravenstonedale) [Carnforth The Wheatsheaf Inn ★ 4.3 (1,028) A traditional inn on Carnforth's High Street with its own restaurant and bar, handy for the Lake District and Morecambe Bay.](https://staycation.co.uk/carnforth/hotels/the-wheatsheaf-inn) [Skipton Grassington House ★ 4.8 (469) Traditional guesthouse on Grassington's main square with en-suite rooms, a restaurant and bar, and free parking close to the Yorkshire Dales.](https://staycation.co.uk/grassington/hotels/grassington-house) [Settle Falcon Manor Hotel ★ 4.6 (606) A traditional hotel on Skipton Road in Settle, well suited to walkers, cyclists and wedding parties alike, with free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/settle/hotels/falcon-manor-hotel) [Carnforth The Royal Hotel ★ 4.4 (806) A Main Street hotel in Kirkby Lonsdale, well placed for exploring both the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales.](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkby-lonsdale/hotels/the-royal-hotel) [Richmond Fox Hall Inn ★ 4.6 (587) Traditional inn on Watling Lane, Richmond, with its own restaurant and bar, free parking and Yorkshire Dales countryside close by.](https://staycation.co.uk/richmond-yorkshire/hotels/fox-hall-inn) [Skipton The Blue Bell Inn ★ 4.4 (777) Traditional inn on Middle Lane in Kettlewell, deep in the Yorkshire Dales, with a bar, restaurant and free parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/kettlewell/hotels/the-blue-bell-inn) [Kirkby Stephen Fat Lamb Country Inn ★ 4.5 (668) Fat Lamb Country Inn is a 12-room pub-hotel near Kirkby Stephen, with its own bar and garden close to the Smardale Gill walking trails.](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkby-stephen/hotels/fat-lamb-country-inn) [Skipton The Plough Inn ★ 4.6 (569) A 9-room inn on Jack Lane, Skipton, with an indoor pool, spa and gym alongside its restaurant and bar.](https://staycation.co.uk/skipton/hotels/the-plough-inn) [Richmond The Punch Bowl Inn ★ 4.6 (563) The Punch Bowl Inn is an 11-room pub-hotel in Low Row, Richmond, with free parking and a garden, handy for the Yorkshire Dales.](https://staycation.co.uk/richmond/hotels/the-punch-bowl-inn) [Skipton Black Horse Hotel ★ 4.5 (635) A traditional coaching inn in Grassington, in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, with a bar, restaurant and parking on site.](https://staycation.co.uk/grassington/hotels/black-horse-hotel) [Carnforth Platos ★ 4.6 (530) An 8-room boutique hotel in Kirkby Lonsdale with en-suite and family rooms, close to Devil's Bridge and River Lune walks.](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkby-lonsdale/hotels/platos) [Kirkby Lonsdale Sun Inn ★ 4.5 (608) A small inn on Market Street in Kirkby Lonsdale, well suited to walkers and Dales visitors after good food and a comfortable bed.](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkby-lonsdale/hotels/sun-inn) [Leyburn The Queens Head ★ 4.7 (455) A small three-room pub hotel on Westmoor Lane in Leyburn, well placed for exploring the Yorkshire Dales, with free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/leyburn/hotels/the-queens-head) [Harrogate The Crown Inn ★ 4.3 (767) Just four rooms above a traditional High Street pub in Harrogate, known locally for its steak and ale pie and free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/harrogate/hotels/the-crown-inn) [Skipton Herriots Hotel ★ 4.3 (760) A straightforward hotel on Broughton Road in Skipton, suited to families, walkers and dog owners exploring the Dales on a budget-friendly stay.](https://staycation.co.uk/skipton/hotels/herriots-hotel) [Skipton Warren House B&B ★ 4.3 (760) Small three-room adults-only B&B in Skipton with a garden and free parking, well placed for walking and cycling in the Yorkshire Dales.](https://staycation.co.uk/skipton/hotels/warren-house-b-b) [Richmond The Charles Bathurst Inn ★ 4.6 (475) A 4-star country inn in remote Arkengarthdale above Swaledale, with 19 individually designed rooms and an award-winning seasonal menu.](https://staycation.co.uk/richmond-yorkshire/hotels/the-charles-bathurst-inn-arkengarthdale) [Richmond The Charles Bathurst Inn ★ 4.6 (475) A 19-room Dales inn in Arkengarthdale near Richmond, handy for Bolton Castle and Foxglove Covert, with free parking and a bar-restaurant.](https://staycation.co.uk/richmond-yorkshire/hotels/the-charles-bathurst-inn) [Skipton Devonshire Arms Inn ★ 4.6 (469) A traditional inn in Cracoe, North Yorkshire, with en-suite family rooms and its own bar and restaurant close to Malham Cove.](https://staycation.co.uk/cracoe/hotels/devonshire-arms-inn) [Richmond Black Bull Hotel ★ 4.4 (600) An 8-room pub hotel on High Row in Reeth, North Yorkshire, with en-suite family rooms and a garden made for Dales walking breaks.](https://staycation.co.uk/reeth/hotels/black-bull-hotel) [Sedbergh The Black Bull Inn ★ 4.4 (581) A straightforward 18-room inn on Sedbergh's Main Street, well suited to walkers and cyclists exploring the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District.](https://staycation.co.uk/sedbergh/hotels/the-black-bull-inn) [Skipton The Fell Hotel ★ 4.6 (422) A 16-room hotel above Burnsall in the Yorkshire Dales, with wide valley views and walking country right outside the door.](https://staycation.co.uk/burnsall/hotels/the-fell-hotel) [Settle Harts Head Hotel ★ 4.5 (475) Harts Head Hotel is a traditional inn on Belle Hill in Settle, with free on-site parking and a garden for walking guests and their pets.](https://staycation.co.uk/settle/hotels/harts-head-hotel) [Skipton Maypole Inn ★ 4.3 (627) A traditional B&B on Settle's Main Street, on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, with a bar, restaurant and free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/settle/hotels/maypole-inn) [Skipton The Victoria ★ 4.6 (410) A pub-with-rooms in Kirkby Malham offering a bar and restaurant plus breakfast, handy for Malham Cove and free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/kirkby-malham/hotels/the-victoria) [Leyburn The Blue Lion ★ 4.4 (514) Traditional Wensleydale coaching inn at East Witton, known for open fires, hand-pulled ale and generous Yorkshire cooking, with rooms in the house and courtyard.](https://staycation.co.uk/yorkshire-dales/hotels/the-blue-lion) [Hawes The Fountain Hotel ★ 4.4 (511) A pub-style hotel on Hawes Market Place, in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, with free on-site parking and a bar and restaurant.](https://staycation.co.uk/hawes/hotels/the-fountain-hotel) [Carnforth Pheasant Inn ★ 4.6 (380) Pheasant Inn is a 10-room countryside hotel in Casterton, Carnforth, with mountain views and easy reach of the Yorkshire Dales.](https://staycation.co.uk/carnforth/hotels/pheasant-inn) [Hawes Simonstone Hall Hotel ★ 4.4 (481) Country house hotel near Hawes in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, well placed for walking, cycling and fishing right on the doorstep.](https://staycation.co.uk/hawes/hotels/simonstone-hall-hotel)

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## Quick answers

How many family-friendly hotels are there in the Yorkshire Dales?+

We list 94 in the Yorkshire Dales. The best-reviewed are shown first.

Which family-friendly hotels in the Yorkshire Dales are best reviewed?+

By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: The World Famous Tan Hill Inn (4.4/5, 5,537 reviews), The Lister Arms (4.6/5, 2,846 reviews) and The Woolly Sheep Inn (4.5/5, 2,658 reviews).

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It is built live from our listings; ratings come from Google and each venue page shows when its details were last checked. Always confirm with the venue before travelling.