About this property

In the heart of the charming market town, The Golden Lion at Settle dates from the 17th century and offers a bar, an elegant restaurant, and free Wi-Fi in public areas. A full English breakfast is provided in the morning. The large restaurant serves excellent food made from fresh local produce, and a wide selection of cask ales are available. Guests can relax in the residents’ lounge, or the hotel’s bar in front of a stunning Inglenook fireplace. Outdoor seating is also available, for al fresco dining in the courtyard area. The Golden Lion has been welcoming travellers since 1640, and it still retains some charming old features in its corridors. Each room has an en suite bathroom with free toiletries, and guests can make use of a TV and facilities for making tea and coffee. Guests can enjoy a variety of scenic walks and visit a range of quaint shops in the surrounding Yorkshire Dales. Settle Rail Station can be reached in 3 minutes on foot.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
or
1 large double bed
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
or
2 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything, the food the room the staff, all excellent.
  • William
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Welcoming staff from check in to farewell. Lovely room and bathroom with plenty of space. Breakfast very good although slow service on first morning (individually cooked so great quality). Good evening meals in the restaurant all fresh ingredients...
  • Pearson
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location and beautiful interior, lovely breakfast too
  • Lisa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good good, lovely rooms and great staff who are so helpful and nice. Always feel welcomed here.
  • Christine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfast was extremely good. The service was excellent.
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very good. Great breakfast. Very good restaurant.
  • Wollaston
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely pub, great room, friendly staff and excellent food
  • Mateusz
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly staff, beautiful building with lots of history and awesome food offered in the hotel restaurant.
  • Juliette
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely comfortable room and food was excellent. The staff were friendly and very helpful. The location is very good.
  • Malcolm
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was very comfortable. The restaurant and breakfast staff were brilliant. Bar staff great.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Spanish • Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of The Golden Lion at Settle

Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Live music/performance

Living Area

  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Packed lunches

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access

General

  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules

The Golden Lion at Settle takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:30 to 23:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Golden Lion at Settle in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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