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3-star hotels in Grassington
A shortlist of the 3-star hotels we cover in and around Grassington, the cobbled Wharfedale village used as Darrowby on screen. It is for couples, families, walkers and short-break visitors who want a Dales base with pubs, food and footpaths on the doorstep.
Staying in Grassington
Grassington is the prettiest square in Wharfedale and a National Park centre: a cobbled square barely bigger than a tennis court, stone cottages with heavy lintels, a steep Main Street of independent shops, and the Wharfe in the trees below. The Channel 5 remake of All Creatures Great and Small dressed the square as Darrowby, so summer Saturdays bring photographers to the shopfronts. Evenings here are better than in most Dales villages, with pubs serving food into the evening and kitchens generally closing around 8.30pm. Two festivals dominate: the Grassington Festival across a fortnight in June, and the Dickensian Festival on December Saturdays.
The hotels on this list sit in the village itself and in the hamlets along Wharfedale. The Devonshire Grassington is on Main Street, The Old Hall Inn and The Shippon are at Threshfield and Hill Top Fold, The Fountaine Inn is in Linton, The Black Horse Hotel Grassington is off Garrs Lane, and the Red Lion Hotel and Manor House, Skirfare Barn and Tennant Arms Hotel are upstream at Burnsall, Kettlewell and Kilnsey. Couples get pub rooms and fires; families get family rooms and cottages; walkers get Linton Falls, Grass Wood and the Dales Way from the door.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
The Fountaine Inn
Lauradale Lane, Linton, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereSet in the hamlet of Linton, The Fountaine Inn gives you an easy base for exploring Grassington and the surrounding dales. Guests rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 1326 reviews, and the inn pairs a restaurant with a bar. Bike rental service makes it a practical choice for cyclists, while families are catered for with family rooms. Free wifi and free car parking round out the essentials.
See The Fountaine InnThe Black Horse Hotel Grassington
4 Garrs Lane, Skipton, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Travelling with pets
- Lounge
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Why stay hereThe Black Horse Hotel Grassington puts you on Garrs Lane, well placed for wandering into Grassington itself. Its 573 reviews average 4.5 out of 5. A restaurant, bar and terrace give you somewhere to eat and unwind without going far, and pets are allowed, so you can bring the dog. Family rooms and free wifi suit couples and small groups alike.
See The Black Horse Hotel GrassingtonRed Lion Hotel and Manor House
By The Bridge Burnsall, Skipton, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereRed Lion Hotel and Manor House sits by the bridge at Burnsall, with a garden and river on the doorstep. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1471 reviews, it offers a restaurant and bar alongside fishing, and pets are welcome. Self-catering touches such as a kitchen and dishwasher make longer dales stays comfortable, and there is free car parking.
See Red Lion Hotel and Manor HouseRed Lion Hotel
United Kingdom, Skipton, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Bar/Lounge
Why stay hereWith 1465 reviews averaging 4.4 out of 5, Red Lion Hotel is a dependable choice for a Grassington-area break. Guests have a restaurant and bar/lounge for meals and drinks, a garden and terrace for fine days, and free car parking on site. Rooms come with free bottled water, and breakfast is provided.
See Red Lion HotelThe Devonshire Grassington
27 Main Street, Grassington, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Travelling with pets
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereAt 27 Main Street, The Devonshire Grassington places you right in the village. It scores 4.3 out of 5 over 1534 reviews. The restaurant and bar cover eating and drinking, sofa beds and family rooms make sharing straightforward, and pets are allowed. Free wifi and luggage storage add convenience for walkers passing through.
See The Devonshire GrassingtonThe Old Hall Inn
Main St Grassington Threshfield Bd23 5Hb Uk, Skipton, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Car parking
- Breakfast
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereThe Old Hall Inn at Threshfield is a straightforward option near Grassington, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 698 reviews. Breakfast and a buffet are served, and there is a restaurant and bar on site. Lifts and wheelchair accessible facilities make it one of the easier choices if step-free access matters, and free car parking is available.
See The Old Hall InnSkirfare Barn
Kettlewell Rd, Skipton, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereSkirfare Barn near Kettlewell suits those wanting a quiet rural base rather than a village-centre hotel. Guests rate it 4.5 out of 5, though reviews are few at 35. A garden, terrace and picnic area give you outdoor space to use, luggage storage helps on arrival and departure, and both wifi and car parking are free.
See Skirfare BarnTennant Arms Hotel
Kilnsey, Skipton, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereTennant Arms Hotel at Kilnsey offers a countryside stop with a 4.0 out of 5 rating from 522 reviews. Horse back riding and bicycle hire let you get out into the surrounding dales, while a restaurant, bar and garden provide the downtime. Breakfast is served, wheelchair accessible facilities are available, and car parking is free.
See Tennant Arms HotelThe Shippon
1 Hill Top Fold Grassington, Skipton, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereThe Shippon on Hill Top Fold in Grassington is a self-contained stay with a fireplace and garden. Guests rate it 4.7 out of 5, from 10 reviews. A full kitchen with oven, microwave and dishwasher plus a washing machine makes it well suited to longer stays and families, and free car parking is provided. It is a non-smoking property.
See The ShipponAshfield House
Summers Fold, Skipton, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Kitchen
Why stay hereAshfield House on Summers Fold combines guesthouse comfort with self-catering flexibility, thanks to a kitchen with oven, microwave and dishwasher. It has a garden and lounge, and fishing and horse back riding are among the activities available nearby. Express check in, free wifi and free car parking are on hand, and special diets can be catered for.
See Ashfield HouseOrchard House B&B
Orchard Househebden, Skipton, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Parking
- Internet access
Why stay hereOrchard House B&B in Hebden is a small, simple base for the Grassington area. Internet access and parking are available. Details beyond that are limited.
See Orchard House B&B1 Bridge End & Garden
Skipton, Skipton, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay here1 Bridge End & Garden is a self-catering property in Skipton with its own garden and fireplace. A kitchen, a washing machine and a dishwasher make it practical for longer stays, and pets are allowed. Free car parking is available on site.
See 1 Bridge End & GardenLottie's Loft
8B Garrs Lane, Skipton, United Kingdom
Best for: Travelling with pets
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereLottie's Loft on Garrs Lane is a self-catering option in Skipton with a garden and a full kitchen including dishwasher and washing machine. Cots and high chairs are provided, so it works well for families with young children, and pets are allowed. It is a non-smoking property.
See Lottie's LoftSandy Cottage
Sandy Cottage Linton, Skipton, United Kingdom
Best for: Travelling with pets
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereSandy Cottage in Linton is a self-catering stay with a fireplace, garden and kitchen, including a dishwasher and washing machine. Pets are allowed, making it convenient if you are travelling with a dog. The cottage is non-smoking throughout.
See Sandy CottageDales Cottage
Linton Falls Cottage 22 Linton Falls, Skipton, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereDales Cottage at Linton Falls is a self-catering property with a fireplace and kitchen, plus microwave and toaster. High chairs are provided for younger guests, and pets are allowed. Free car parking makes it easy to come and go while exploring the area, and the cottage is non-smoking.
See Dales Cottage
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews | Parking | Breakfast | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fountaine Inn | ★★★ | 4.6 | 1,326 | Yes | – | – |
| The Black Horse Hotel Grassington | ★★★ | 4.5 | 573 | – | – | Yes |
| Red Lion Hotel and Manor House | ★★★ | 4.4 | 1,471 | Yes | – | Yes |
| Red Lion Hotel | ★★★ | 4.4 | 1,465 | Yes | Yes | – |
| The Devonshire Grassington | ★★★ | 4.3 | 1,534 | – | – | Yes |
| The Old Hall Inn | ★★★ | 4.3 | 698 | Yes | Yes | – |
| Skirfare Barn | ★★★ | 4.5 | 35 | Yes | – | – |
| Tennant Arms Hotel | ★★★ | 4.0 | 522 | Yes | Yes | – |
| The Shippon | ★★★ | 4.7 | 10 | Yes | – | – |
| Ashfield House | ★★★ | – | – | Yes | – | – |
| Orchard House B&B | ★★★ | – | – | Yes | – | – |
| 1 Bridge End & Garden | ★★★ | – | – | Yes | – | Yes |
| Lottie's Loft | ★★★ | – | – | – | – | Yes |
| Sandy Cottage | ★★★ | – | – | – | – | Yes |
| Dales Cottage | ★★★ | – | – | Yes | – | Yes |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For walkers
The Fountaine Inn sits down Sedber Lane near Linton Falls, one of the best-set pubs in the dale, and offers bike rental. Tennant Arms Hotel at Kilnsey has bicycle hire and horse back riding. Red Lion Hotel and Manor House at Burnsall stands by the bridge, three miles along the Dales Way from the Tin Bridge.
The Fountaine Inn · Tennant Arms Hotel · Red Lion Hotel and Manor House
For families
The Black Horse Hotel Grassington and The Devonshire Grassington both provide family rooms, cots and food on site in the village. Red Lion Hotel and Manor House adds family rooms, a garden, fishing and a kitchen at Burnsall, handy for the riverside path and the green.
The Black Horse Hotel Grassington · The Devonshire Grassington · Red Lion Hotel and Manor House
For pets
The Black Horse Hotel Grassington, The Devonshire Grassington and Red Lion Hotel and Manor House all accept pets. All three are pubs with rooms and terraces, so dogs are welcome after a walk to Linton Falls, Grass Wood or the moor above Yarnbury, and all three serve food into the evening.
The Black Horse Hotel Grassington · The Devonshire Grassington · Red Lion Hotel and Manor House
For self-catering
Dales Cottage at Linton Falls, 1 Bridge End & Garden and The Shippon have kitchens, so you can cook after a day out. The Shippon is at Hill Top Fold in Grassington, the other two in the Linton area, all within walking distance of the square and the river.
Where to stay in Grassington
Linton
Ten minutes from the square down Sedber Lane, where the Wharfe drops over a limestone fault in a broad white cascade, best after rain, crossed by a footbridge locals call the Tin Bridge. Free and open at all hours. Continue five minutes to Linton village green and the Fountaine Inn, one of the best-set pubs in the dale.
Our picks here: The Fountaine Inn · Dales Cottage · Sandy Cottage
Kilnsey
Four miles north on the B6160, Kilnsey Crag overhangs the road by some forty feet and is a landmark climbing wall. Continue to Kettlewell for the Racehorses and Blue Bell pubs, then on to Buckden if you have time. Twenty minutes' driving each way and the finest stretch of road in Wharfedale.
Our picks here: Tennant Arms Hotel
Burnsall
Three miles downstream on the riverside path from the Tin Bridge, following the Wharfe past Loup Scar into Burnsall's green with its five-arched bridge. Around ninety minutes each way, mostly flat, boots after rain. The Red Lion at Burnsall serves lunch, and the 72 bus can bring you back if your legs have gone.
Our picks here: Red Lion Hotel and Manor House
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Grassington has no station, so you arrive by road or bus. The 72 bus runs through the dale and can bring you back from Burnsall if your legs have gone. On foot, Linton Falls is ten minutes from the square down Sedber Lane, Grass Wood is twenty minutes upstream, Burnsall is three miles along the Dales Way, and Kilnsey is four miles north on the B6160, twenty minutes' driving each way. Grassington Moor is a mile and a half north up Moor Lane from the top of Main Street.
When to go
Come for a spring midweek, a wet autumn week with a fire, or for December if you like crowds in bonnets. The Grassington Festival runs across a fortnight in June, and the Dickensian Festival fills December Saturdays, when the village goes gas-lit and costumed and the streets close to traffic. Both fill every bed for miles. Skip Grassington if you want quiet in August.
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Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to the centre of Grassington?
The Devonshire Grassington is on 27 Main Street in the village, and The Shippon is at 1 Hill Top Fold Grassington. The Black Horse Hotel Grassington is just off Garrs Lane. The Fountaine Inn is in Linton, ten minutes down Sedber Lane from the square.
Do any of the hotels have parking?
The Fountaine Inn, Red Lion Hotel and Manor House, Red Lion Hotel, The Old Hall Inn, Skirfare Barn, Tennant Arms Hotel, The Shippon, Ashfield House, 1 Bridge End & Garden and Dales Cottage all list free car parking. Orchard House B&B lists parking. The Black Horse Hotel Grassington and The Devonshire Grassington do not list parking.
Which hotels allow pets?
The Black Horse Hotel Grassington, Red Lion Hotel and Manor House, The Devonshire Grassington, 1 Bridge End & Garden, Lottie's Loft, Sandy Cottage and Dales Cottage all list pets allowed. Red Lion Hotel, The Old Hall Inn and The Shippon do not.
Which is the top-rated hotel on this list?
The Shippon has the highest guest rating, 4.7 out of 5 from 10 reviews. The Fountaine Inn follows at 4.6 from 1326 reviews, then The Black Horse Hotel Grassington at 4.5 from 573 reviews and Skirfare Barn at 4.5 from 35 reviews.
Which hotels are best for families?
The Black Horse Hotel Grassington, The Devonshire Grassington and Red Lion Hotel and Manor House list family rooms, and all three provide cots. Lottie's Loft and Dales Cottage list high chairs. The Devonshire and The Black Horse serve food on site in the village.
Do any hotels have a restaurant or bar?
The Fountaine Inn, The Black Horse Hotel Grassington, Red Lion Hotel and Manor House, Red Lion Hotel, The Devonshire Grassington, The Old Hall Inn and Tennant Arms Hotel all list restaurants or bars. The Old Hall Inn also lists breakfast and a buffet, and Tennant Arms Hotel lists breakfast and a concierge.
Which hotels are handiest for Linton Falls?
The Fountaine Inn is in Linton, minutes from the falls down Sedber Lane. Dales Cottage and Sandy Cottage are in Linton too. In Grassington, The Shippon at Hill Top Fold and The Devonshire on Main Street are both a short walk from the square and the river.