The Best Yorkshire Dales Family-Friendly Hotels

hotels and other accommodation for families travelling with children


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a Grade II listed 18th century coaching inn, in the beautiful Washburn Valley, provides award-winning dining and inviting, stylish rooms

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set beside babbling Malham Beck and accessed by an ancient clapper bridge this cosy inn provides an enchanting country escape

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quintessential 18th century inn set in pretty village featuring cosy and stylish rooms, hearty pub food that celebrates local produce and ales

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a charming country inn with traditionally furnished rooms, most with scenic views, situated a short stroll from spectacular Aysgarth Falls

Queens Head

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a cosy and traditional 17th century inn that retains much of its original charm and character offering modern and comfortable accommodation

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a traditional country pub surrounded by stunning countryside and scenic views, spacious, well-appointed rooms are offered in a separate annexe

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dating from 1445 this hotel is said to be one of Yorkshire's oldest, it has a scenic outlook over the pretty Wensleydale village of Bainbridge

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brimming with character such as exposed stonework and a feature stone fireplace and ideally placed for exploring Aysgarth and Wensleydale

The Devonshire

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a beautifully presented inn that retains many character features and is situated overlooking the bustling square of this pretty Dales village

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home to sheep, hens and horses as well as a homely, traditional B&B in the Grade II listed farmhouse; rooms are south facing with scenic views

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set in a prominent position overlooking the village green to the Dales beyond, this pet friendly accommodation is an ideal base for exploring

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ideally located close to numerous walking and cycling routes through the stunning Dales scenery; offers simple style rooms and dormitories

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many of the well-presented rooms at this welcoming Swaledale guest house enjoy views of Fremington Edge and the Arkle Beck

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perched atop Kirby Hill, this traditional pub offers glorious views over the countryside along with home-cooked food and guest ales

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enjoy the cosy traditonal atmosphere in this Yorkshire Dales inn, offering French-inspired dining and the comfort of tastefully refurbished rooms

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at this elegant village inn, enjoy boutique-style rooms and a relaxed restaurant serving haute cuisine, highly regarded by previous guests

The Victoria

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sits next to the church in a pretty Dales hamlet and boasts open fires, classic pub fayre, cask ales and cosy, well presented guest rooms

Greyhound Inn

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a traditional inn situated just under a mile from the A1(M) but a whole world away, the ambience is friendly and relaxing and the rooms cosy

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offering good-value accommodation and a varied restaurant menu, this charming village inn is located in a peaceful Swaledale village

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a refurbished 17th century inn that retains character features including original slate floors and open fires and is a comfy base to explore from

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this welcoming, traditional pub sits on the southern edge of the Yorkshire Dales, it offers well-appointed rooms, homemade food and local ales

The Old Hall Inn

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this traditional pub boasts a large beer garden, ideal for a relaxing summer drink, home cooked pub fayre and well-appointed rooms

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situated overlooking the village green, which is set against the backdrop of the glorious Dales, you'll find this welcoming and characterful inn

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in a picturesque village setting, this cosy inn is ideal for exploring the nearby caves and waterfalls

Masons Arms

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welcoming village inn sitting on the route of the Pennine Way providing comfy rooms in an annexe, homemade bar meals and real ales

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dating from 1680, just 5 minutes from the M6, this inn has been lovingly restored and retains period features whilst offering modern comforts

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"location, location, location" - popular pub at the heart of this Dales village and ideally placed to explore the area by car, foot or bicycle

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enjoy the rustic charm and period-style rooms of this ancient inn on a cobbled street, featuring beams, real ales and homely food

The Maypole Inn

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the elegant rooms feature individual furnishings at this renovated pub set overlooking the village green and is an ideal base for exploring

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tranquil and relaxing location yet only 3 miles from historic Ripon and Lightwater Valley and a handy place to stopover if travelling the A1(M)

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set in beautiful Swaledale, Reeth's most ancient inn, dating from the 1680s offers comfortable rooms with period features, real ales and hearty food

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guests can enjoy warming themselves by a log fire in winter or relax on a floral patio in summer at this 300 year old Grade II listed coaching inn

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a former coaching inn dating back to the 15th century set opposite the village church in a pretty village surrounded by Swaledale countryside

The Rowe House

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guests can enjoy breakfasts that include produce from the garden of this friendly, B&B which provides cosy, contemporarily furnished rooms

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offers spacious and stylish rooms, a generous breakfast and is set in secluded grounds that have from the rear a footpath leading to the falls

The Boars Head

Long Preston

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traditional pub situated in a village that is sandwiched between the Dales and Forest of Bowland and makes an ideal exploring base

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real ale and home cooked food are to be found at this 16th century inn, a good M6 stopover

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perfect for an en-route stopover, it's just off the M6, or as a homely base to explore the Eden Valley, the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales

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a period guest house providing a warm welcome, set in one of the most picturesque villages in the area, dating back to Anglo-Saxon times

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a clean and comfortable hostel close to White Scar Caves and Ingleton Waterfalls Trail

Marton Arms Hotel

Thornton-in-Lonsdale

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a characterful, village pub, on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park

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