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Lister Arms

4.0 star property
The lobby fireplace welcomes travelers after countryside walks, creating that perfect balance of peaceful retreat and practical location for exploring the area

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The Lister Arms offers upscale accommodations in a rural setting with a complimentary English breakfast. Enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant, evening drinks at the bar, and WiFi throughout. Guests praise the helpful staff and beautiful surroundings.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

Room options

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Cosy Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Cosy Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Character Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room (Barn Character)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room (Cosy Twin Room)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room (Barn Feature Double or Twin)

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Feature Accessible Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Family or Triple Room

  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Barn Feature Family room with Sofa Bed and Bunks

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

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Feature Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds, 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Classic Family Room with Bunk Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Feature Double or Twin with Sofa Bed

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(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Character Double or Twin with Sofa Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Skipton, Lister Arms is in a rural area and in a national park. Skipton Castle and Kilnsey Park Estate are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Settle Victoria Hall and Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway. Thornton Hall Farm Country Park and Parcevall Hall Gardens are also worth visiting. Visit our Skipton travel guide
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Malham, Skipton, England, BD23 4DB

What's nearby

  • 0_353007
    Yorkshire Dales National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Took a walk a few months ago and came across this lovely sight.
    Gordale Scar
    5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Aerial sunset of Comb Hill and Watlows dry Valley part of the Limestone landscape near Malham Cove, Malham, North Yorkshire, UK
    Malham Cove
    6 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Kirkby Malham Church
    4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Lancaster University
    56 min drive - 41.1 miles

Getting around

  • Cononley Station
    21 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    67 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Fisherman
    15 min drive
  • Ye Olde Naked Man Cafe
    15 min drive
  • Gamekeeper's Inn
    17 min drive
  • The Old Hall Inn
    14 min drive
  • The Maypole Inn
    12 min drive

About this property

Lister Arms

Upscale inn in a rural location
Free English breakfast, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby are just a few of the amenities provided at Lister Arms. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, free newspapers, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Lister Arms include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park

Accessibility

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

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact 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

Property is also known as

Lister Arms Inn Malham
Lister Arms Inn
Lister Arms Malham
Lister Arms Inn Skipton
Lister Arms Hotel Malham
Lister Arms Malham, Yorkshire
Lister Arms Skipton
Lister Arms Inn
Lister Arms Skipton
Lister Arms Inn Skipton

Frequently asked questions

Is Lister Arms 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?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lister Arms?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Lister Arms?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Lister Arms located?

Situated in a national park, this inn is within 1 mi (2 km) of Malham Cove and Gordale Scar. Kirkby Malham Church and Malham Tarn are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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

Lister Arms Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 238 out of 300 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 300 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 300 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 300 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 300 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay and the bed was super comfy. Staff, atmosphere and food amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, White Company toiletries and superb staff!
Very dog friendly! Cosy space in front of the fire in the barn
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant overnight stay, nice facilities and good food.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eamonn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room , cosy and warm staff were fantastic and welcoming great food evening meal and Breakfast Perfect location with plenty of trails
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great pub / hotel with lovely stylsh rooms. Very good well preseted food
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay - will defo return. Fireplace in winter was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Helpful friendly staff - great breakfast with local produce and freshly cooked and served - great selection of beer
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room, big, very clean and well decorated. Very helpful team and great food
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was beautiful, many little special touches that we loved. Food and service was fantastic, would definitely recommend booking! Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

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

Great location

Great location and great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were lovely. Nice atmosphere. Comfortable rooms. Very dog friendly. We had a lovely evening meal. Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely stay at the Lister Arms with our dog and we were all made to feel very welcome. Our room was very spacious, clean and comfortable and we enjoyed dinner and breakfast during our stay. Our dog particularly enjoyed the dog treats and her bowl of sausages at breakfast and there were beautiful walks to take her right on our doorstep. We would recommend and love to go back again.
Clean bowls at breakfast! A very dog-friendly stay, thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely stunning location and fabulous stay with friends & dogs - beautiful location & lovely staff ..
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

Great place

Brilliant place. Great location, hospitality and food and drinks.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is very pet friendly. Dog beds and water bowls are provided in the bar. They also do home made dog treats. Brilliant hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing stay at the Lester Arms. We received a warm welcome, large clean room room with comfy bed. Staff extremely friendly even under pressure with it being a very busy pub. Food very good quality. Breakfast was exceptional. Fantastic walks on your doorstep. Would 100% stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, comfortable room, excellent food
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lister Arms was a welcoming place, rooms were clean & tidy. Bar and restaurant had a myriad of choices, the food was tasty (locally sourced) and delicious. Service was spot on with helpful and enthusiastic staff. My favourite was plentiful Black Pudding available for breakfast - breakfast heaven.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Amenities
We stayed in the Barn. The facility is just across the road from the main hotel. We found the room exceptionally clean, cosy, modern and a comfortable bed. Breakfast was superb. Evening meal was great too. Cannot fault it!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and clean, good facilities in room and extras easily available. Beautiful setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room, food and service and perfectly located for Malham.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Standard if accommodation was first class albeit a little pricey. Staff and comfort were spot on. Food was good but not many healthy or veggie options. Overall we were very satisfied.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place and lovely rooms friendly people and good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice accommodation. Pub and restaurant were cosy and good food. They seemed to be out of quite a few menu items over the days we stayed but what we did eat was great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay -The location and food were great. The barn accomodation was fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024