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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

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

Room options

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Cosy Double or Twin Room | Desk, WiFi (free)

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
  • Free WiFi

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Feature Accessible Room | Desk, WiFi (free)

Feature Accessible Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Farm House Cosy Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Farm House Large Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Farmhouse Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Farm House Medium Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Lister Medium Room

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

Lister Cosy Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Lister Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Lister Large Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Barn Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Barn Medium Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Barn Accessible Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Barn Large Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

  • A waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff surrounded by large boulders.
    Yorkshire Dales National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A valley with a lake, rolling hills, and a road.
    Malham Cove
    9 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • A historic building with a sign reading "DESBOROUGH" through a window.
    Skipton Castle
    21 min drive - 15.6 miles
  • A modern building with a curved facade, large glass windows, and red brick accents.
    Harrogate Convention Centre
    58 min drive - 42.7 miles
  • The Woodland Spa
    49 min drive - 30.1 miles

Getting around

  • Steeton & Silsden Station
    23 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    67 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Old Barn Cafe
    2 min walk
  • Town End Farm Shop
    4 min drive
  • The Old Swan Inn
    13 min drive
  • Lister Arms
    1 min walk
  • The Buck Inn
    2 min walk

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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

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. 253 out of 317 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 317 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 317 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 317 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 317 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay great location staff very attentive, particular mention to Sean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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Lovely stay and the bed was super comfy. Staff, atmosphere and food amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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Amazing location and an our room was 109% to our satisfaction. The Lister Arms I believe also own the Buck Inn 100 yards away so we checked out both menus as they cater for different tastes and we chose the Buck inn to eat at which was perfect for us and they also had Sky Sports on which was a bonus. Definitely will return to the Lister Arms next year as the area is truly an amazing place and the value for money for bed and a fantastic breakfast is certainly worth every penny
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Russell

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Clean and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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Top class experience. Attentive and couteous staff. Great room. Excellent dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our one night stay in Malham. Comfortable if somewhat small room. Good dinner, fish & chips very good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

maggie

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Absolutely stunning location and fabulous stay with friends & dogs - beautiful location & lovely staff ..
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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Excellent location, comfortable room, excellent food
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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Excellent room, food and service and perfectly located for Malham.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was lovely with a large comfortable bed and ample space in the bedroom and bathroom, plus ample free parking. This is a dog friendly hotel and there seemed to be lots of guests with their dogs, as well as oursleves. The hotel is set in a lovely village with lots of green space easily accessable from the rooms to take the dog out for toilet breaks and beautiful countryside walks. We ate dinner in the pub, which was delicious and breakfast was equally delicious with the same high quality, local produce. We will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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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