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A cozy pub with a stone fireplace, plaid furniture, and a bar area. - The Golden Lion (Settle)
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, a bathroom, and a wall with a floral pattern. - The Golden Lion (Settle)
A cozy outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, stone walls, and string lights. - The Golden Lion (Settle)
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Luxury
4.0 star property
9.4

Exceptional

Upscale inn near Yorkshire Dales National Park

At The Golden Lion, you can look forward to a terrace, a fireplace in the lobby, and a bar. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, a bathroom, and a wall with a floral pattern.

Classic Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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A neatly made bed with patterned bedding, a wall-mounted lamp, and a window with curtains.

Classic Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, a red patterned bedspread, a wall with floral wallpaper, a framed picture, and a glass door leading to a bathroom.

Character Double Room with Sofa Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A neatly made bed with patterned pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall with floral wallpaper.

Four Poster Feature Room with Sofa Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed deer head on the wall.

Four Poster Signature Room with Sofa Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Settle, The Golden Lion is in a rural area and in a national park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yorkshire Dales National Park and Malham Tarn, while Museum of North Craven Life and Settle Victoria Hall are cultural highlights. Visit our Settle travel guide
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Duke Street, Settle, England, BD24 9DU

What's nearby

  • A waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff surrounded by large boulders.
    Yorkshire Dales National Park
    2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • A valley with a lake, rolling hills, and a road.
    Malham Cove
    24 min drive - 12.3 miles
  • Settle Tourist Information Centre
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Settle Victoria Hall
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Museum of North Craven Life
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

  • Settle Station
    4 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    69 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Old Barn Cafe
    15 min drive
  • The Knights Table
    4 min drive
  • The Buck Inn
    15 min drive
  • The Fisherman
    2 min walk
  • The Old Sawmill Café
    9 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

The host will greet guests on arrival

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Golden Lion pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

The Golden Lion doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Golden Lion?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Golden Lion?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Golden Lion located?

Situated in a national park, this inn is steps from Settle Tourist Information Centre and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park. Settle Victoria Hall and Museum of North Craven Life are just steps away. Settle Station is only a 4-minute walk and Giggleswick Station is 25 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Golden Lion Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 179 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 179 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 179 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 179 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 179 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay with very friendly, helpful staff. Room was great although the fan provided was not the best, although this probably isn’t an issue for most months of the year! Breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Yorkshire welcome. Clean room well maintained. Lovely choice for dinner and great choice of drinks. Good breakfast buffet and menu options cooked fresh. Delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable room, friendly helpful staff. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

P A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We loved everything about The Golden Lion, the staff were friendly and attentive, our room was comfortable and the food was great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfy room, friendly staff and excellent service, food was lovely too.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very quick and easy check in. Lovely room and great ambience in bar area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely pub, cosy rooms, fantastic food and friendly service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tina

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Six of us doing the Way of the Roses cycle route stayed a night at the Golden Lion. The rooms were large and comfortable, nice decor, excellent shower and toiletries. We had a delicious evening meal, and were impressed by the breakfast choices. Staff were friendly and welcoming, and accommodated our bikes overnight.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, super comfy bed, delicious breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for dogs and their human companions. Lots of attention to detail here, like comfy bedrooms with luxury blankets and snacks/beverages. Breakfast excellent. Staff friendly and welcoming. We loved it and our Golden Retriever was spoiled rotten.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely country pub, very welcoming and lovely food
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely breakfast menu, well cooked full English for me and plenty of choice for my vegetarian wife
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room with great little touches. Breakfast and meal in restaurant also amazing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

JANETTE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In the centre of Settle, convenient for shopping and dining.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly staff. Welcoming. Rooms immaculate too
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic place to stay in a really lovely town

Really clean and nice place to stay. Great food and a nice friendly atmosphere in the pub. My friend & I were doing the 3 peaks challenge the next morning and the hotel made arrangements for breakfast to be left out early for us so we could have something before we left.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A welcoming, relaxing stay

Welcoming and comfortable stay. We enjoyed every minute of our stay at the Golden Lion. A very friendly and well run place. The staff worked hard to ensure we and our dog had a fantastic break. The food was excellent and the room had all we could want.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay to help with doing the Yorkshire 3 pks

Really comfortable stay and ideal location in Settle to have things to do but close to the Yorkshire 3 peaks start. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff. Very nice hotel. We were at a concert and was a shame that the bar closed so early as would have loved a pint after.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Birthday weekend

It was fabulous. Lovely room excellent service- good food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

paul

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great pub/hotel, great staff , lovely room , just needing a bit of TLC
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room & goodies for our dog. Accommodated gluten free allergy. Room was quiet. Good to have real milk in room for drinks, makes a big difference.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely and very welcoming. Food and drink were both great and reasonably priced for the quality. The room gorgeous but I do recommend a pair of ear buds/plugs as it is on the main street and rooms to the front do have traffic going by from early in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked into the Golden Lion to visit family in the local area. I spent a lot of my childhood in Settle and nearby Langcliffe. The staff were very friendly and the rooms clean and tidy. We had dinner in the restaurant with some family and it was very good. Breakfast we great and the staff attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Log fire luxury for Settle to Carlisle.

This is an excellent and very accommodating, comfortable hotel that is perfectly placed for rail travellers on the world famous Settle to Carlisle Railway. Our room was comfortable, warm and the beds were better than home. Great breakfast, reasonably priced ale, log fires topped up! No complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024