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4-star hotels in Leyburn
A shortlist of 4-star hotels around Leyburn in Wensleydale, from inns on the Market Place to farmhouse B&Bs and self-catering lodges in the surrounding villages. It is for couples, families and walkers who want a Dales base with a rating of 4.5 or higher behind it.
Staying in Leyburn
Leyburn is a plain, practical Wensleydale town with a huge market square, a limestone terrace walk and Middleham's racehorses two miles away. It is not pretty in the way Richmond is pretty, and that is the point: a wide, windy working market place with a bank, two butchers, a hardware shop, an auction house and a car park in the middle of it, sitting on a shelf above the River Ure with all of Wensleydale spread out to the west. Friday is market day; on a June evening with the light going long over Penhill it is one of the best addresses in the Dales.
These hotels sit both in the town and in the villages around it. The Old Chapel Leyburn, Clyde House and Grove House and Eastfield Lodge are on Leyburn's own streets, minutes from the square; Wyvill Arms is at Constable Burton, Fox & Hounds Inn at West Burton, Aysgarth Falls Hotel at Aysgarth and The Street Head Inn at Newbiggin in Bishopdale. The Jonas Centre and The Bothy are at Redmire, The Old Vicarage at West Witton, Temple Farmhouse B&B at Swinithwaite. That spread suits couples on a short break, families with children and walkers who want the Dales on the doorstep rather than a town address.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
The Jonas Centre
The Jonas Centre Redmire, Richmond, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereSet in Redmire, The Jonas Centre suits families and groups who want space and things to do on site. A games room and table tennis keep everyone busy, and children have a playground and picnic area. Pets are welcome, parking is free and wifi is free. Guests rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 112 reviews. Wheelchair accessible rooms and cots are available.
See The Jonas CentreWyvill Arms
Constable Burton S N, Leyburn, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Family rooms
Why stay hereThe Wyvill Arms in Constable Burton combines a restaurant and bar with 4-star rooms, so guests can eat and drink without leaving. Breakfast and lunch are served, and family rooms, free parking and free wifi cover the practical side. It draws couples and families touring Leyburn and the surrounding dales, with 326 reviews averaging 4.6 out of 5.
See Wyvill ArmsFox & Hounds Inn
West Burton, Leyburn, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereIn West Burton, the Fox & Hounds Inn pairs a bar and restaurant with simple, comfortable 4-star rooms. Guests can take lunch on site, pets are allowed, and there is free parking and free wifi. Special diets are catered for, and the inn also has a picnic area. A guest rating of 4.6 out of 5 comes from 292 reviews.
See Fox & Hounds InnThe Old Vicarage
The Old Vicarage West Witton Leyburn North Yorkshire Dl8 4Lx Gb, Leyburn, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
Why stay hereThe Old Vicarage in West Witton is a small 4-star house with a cloakroom and housekeeping, complimentary touches and free car parking. With just 68 reviews and a 4.8 out of 5 rating, it suits travellers who prefer a quiet base for exploring Leyburn and Wensleydale by car rather than a large hotel with bars and restaurants.
See The Old VicarageAysgarth Falls Hotel
Aysgarth, Leyburn, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Why stay hereAysgarth Falls Hotel is the largest address on this list and suits guests who want facilities on hand: a restaurant and bar, a garden and terrace, and family rooms. Fishing and horse riding are nearby activities, and there is a golf course. Free parking and free wifi are provided. Its 1084 reviews average 4.5 out of 5.
See Aysgarth Falls HotelThe Street Head Inn
Newbiggin In Bishopdale Leyburn, Richmond, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Why stay hereThe Street Head Inn at Newbiggin in Bishopdale offers 4-star rooms above a bar and restaurant, with dinner and lunch served. A games room and darts give evenings some variety, and there is a garden and terrace. Family rooms, free parking and free wifi are available, and pets are welcome. It holds 4.5 out of 5 from 176 reviews.
See The Street Head InnThe Bothy
Mill Lane Redmire, Leyburn, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereThe Bothy on Mill Lane in Redmire is a 4-star property with a garden and free parking, and pets are allowed. Fishing is possible nearby and a beach is within reach, which suits guests planning an outdoor break around Leyburn. With only 2 reviews and a rating of 5 out of 5, it is a very lightly reviewed option.
See The BothyThe Old Chapel Leyburn
1 Old Chapel Railway Street, Leyburn, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Why stay hereOn Railway Street in Leyburn, The Old Chapel is a 4-star property with a kitchen, dishwasher, washing machine and fireplace, making it a good fit for families or groups who want to self-cater. Fishing and horse riding are nearby, pets are allowed, and wifi and parking are free. Its 2 reviews give it 5 out of 5.
See The Old Chapel LeyburnYHA Grinton Lodge Hostel
Grinton, Richmond, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Business trips
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereYHA Grinton Lodge Hostel near Richmond is a 4-star base for walkers and cyclists: it has bicycle storage, a bar and restaurant, a garden and a picnic area, plus a games arcade and meeting room. Wifi and parking are free, with a surcharge applying to some services. Wheelchair accessible and open to groups.
See YHA Grinton Lodge HostelStow House
Stow House, Leyburn, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Why stay hereStow House in Leyburn is a 4-star house with a bar, garden and terrace, and rooms with baths and bathrobes. Fishing and horse riding are within reach, family rooms are available, and parking and wifi are free. It suits guests who want a relaxed country-house stay; pets are allowed.
See Stow HouseTemple Farmhouse B&B
Temple Farm Swinithwaite Swinithwaiteleyburnnorth Yorkshire Dl8 4Uj, Leyburn, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereTemple Farmhouse B&B at Swinithwaite is a 4-star bed and breakfast with breakfast served on site. Horse riding is available nearby, and both wifi and car parking are free. With concierge and bell boy service, it suits guests who want a small, hands-on place to stay while exploring the countryside around Leyburn.
See Temple Farmhouse B&BOak Lodge Bed & Breakfast
Oak Lodge, Leyburn, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereOak Lodge Bed & Breakfast in Leyburn is a 4-star option for guests who want practical comforts: a dishwasher, microwave and washing machine, plus high chairs for young children. There is a garden, free wifi and free parking, and pets are allowed. It works well for families or longer self-catering stays.
See Oak Lodge Bed & BreakfastClyde House
5 Railway Street Leyburnnorth Yorkshire Dl8 5Ay, Leyburn, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereClyde House on Railway Street in Leyburn is a 4-star guest house with a garden, free wifi and free parking. Non-smoking rooms, laundry service and housekeeping cover the essentials for a short stay in the town, and the central Leyburn address puts guests within the town itself rather than out in the dales.
See Clyde HouseGrove House
8 Grove Square, Leyburn, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereGrove House on Grove Square in Leyburn offers 4-star rooms with bathrobes, slippers and toiletries, a lounge and a garden. Family rooms are available, pets are allowed, and wifi and parking are free. It suits guests who want comfortable, well-equipped rooms in the town, with housekeeping and luggage storage on hand.
See Grove HouseEastfield Lodge
1 St. Matthew's Terrace, Leyburn, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereEastfield Lodge on St. Matthew's Terrace in Leyburn is a 4-star property with a kitchen, kitchenette and dishwasher, plus a fireplace, lounge and patio. It suits families and groups who want to self-cater, with a garden and picnic area, free wifi, free parking and pets allowed. A business centre is also available.
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The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Jonas Centre | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes |
| Wyvill Arms | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – |
| Fox & Hounds Inn | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes |
| The Old Vicarage | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Aysgarth Falls Hotel | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes |
| The Street Head Inn | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes |
| The Bothy | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes |
| The Old Chapel Leyburn | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes |
| YHA Grinton Lodge Hostel | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Stow House | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes |
| Temple Farmhouse B&B | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – |
| Oak Lodge Bed & Breakfast | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes |
| Clyde House | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Grove House | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes |
| Eastfield Lodge | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Aysgarth Falls Hotel and The Street Head Inn both have family rooms and gardens, with Aysgarth's fishing, horse back riding and golf course nearby; The Street Head Inn adds a games room and darts. The Old Chapel Leyburn and Eastfield Lodge are self-contained, with kitchens, washing machines and room for a cot.
Aysgarth Falls Hotel · The Street Head Inn · The Old Chapel Leyburn · Eastfield Lodge
For pets
Nine of the hotels allow pets, so the choice is wide. Fox & Hounds Inn, Aysgarth Falls Hotel and The Street Head Inn combine it with a restaurant and bar, while The Bothy, The Old Chapel Leyburn and Eastfield Lodge give a garden and easy ground-floor access.
Fox & Hounds Inn · Aysgarth Falls Hotel · The Street Head Inn · The Bothy · The Old Chapel Leyburn · Grove House
Highest rated
The Bothy and The Old Chapel Leyburn both sit at 5.0 from a small number of reviews. The Jonas Centre and The Old Vicarage follow at 4.8, the first from 112 reviews and the second from 68, so they carry the strongest record among the larger properties.
The Bothy · The Old Chapel Leyburn · The Jonas Centre · The Old Vicarage
For a short break
Wyvill Arms and Fox & Hounds Inn are inns with bars and restaurants on site, so dinner needs no planning. Aysgarth Falls Hotel adds a 24 hour front desk, Grove House a lounge, and Eastfield Lodge a kitchen if you would rather stay in.
Wyvill Arms · Fox & Hounds Inn · Aysgarth Falls Hotel · Grove House · Eastfield Lodge
Where to stay in Leyburn
Redmire
A village west of Leyburn in Wensleydale, with the River Ure and open Dales country around it. The Jonas Centre has a chapel, games room, playground, picnic area and terrace, and The Bothy keeps a garden and fishing nearby. Both allow pets and both have free car parking, which suits a base for walking rather than an evening on the square.
Our picks here: The Jonas Centre · The Bothy
West Burton
Fox & Hounds Inn stands in West Burton, a Dales village in the Wensleydale landscape west of Leyburn. The inn has a bar and restaurant, free car parking and allows pets, with picnic area and special diets catered for. It is a quieter address than the town, with the waterfalls and walks of the valley close by.
Our picks here: Fox & Hounds Inn
Aysgarth
Aysgarth sits in upper Wensleydale, and Aysgarth Falls Hotel is its 4-star address here. The hotel has a bar and restaurant, garden and terrace, family rooms and pets allowed, with fishing, horse back riding and a golf course in its facilities. A 24 hour front desk and free car parking make it straightforward for late arrivals.
Our picks here: Aysgarth Falls Hotel
Plan your stay
When to go
Friday is market day, when the square fills with stalls by 8am, and a June evening with the light going long over Penhill is the town at its best. On a Tuesday in February it can feel bleak. The Wensleydale Railway runs a handful of days a week in season and very little in winter, so check the timetable before building a day around it. Tupgill Park's tickets must be booked in advance and often sell out in school holidays, and Tennants Auctioneers is quiet between sales, so check its online calendar first.
Things to do near Leyburn
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to the centre of Leyburn?
The Old Chapel Leyburn, on Railway Street, Clyde House on Railway Street and Grove House on Grove Square are all in the town, a short step from the Market Place. Eastfield Lodge, on St. Matthew's Terrace, is in Leyburn too. Wyvill Arms and Fox & Hounds Inn are in the villages of Constable Burton and West Burton.
Do the hotels have parking?
Free car parking is listed at The Jonas Centre, Wyvill Arms, Fox & Hounds Inn, The Old Vicarage, Aysgarth Falls Hotel, The Street Head Inn, The Bothy, The Old Chapel Leyburn, YHA Grinton Lodge Hostel, Stow House, Temple Farmhouse B&B, Oak Lodge Bed & Breakfast and Eastfield Lodge. Clyde House, Grove House and 5613250 list parking without specifying that it is free.
Which hotels allow pets?
Pets are allowed at The Jonas Centre, Fox & Hounds Inn, Aysgarth Falls Hotel, The Street Head Inn, The Bothy, The Old Chapel Leyburn, Stow House, Oak Lodge Bed & Breakfast, Grove House and Eastfield Lodge. Wyvill Arms, The Old Vicarage and Temple Farmhouse B&B do not list pets among their facilities.
Which hotels have a restaurant or bar?
Wyvill Arms, Fox & Hounds Inn, Aysgarth Falls Hotel, The Street Head Inn, YHA Grinton Lodge Hostel and Stow House all list bars, and all of those except Stow House list restaurants as well. Aysgarth Falls Hotel and The Street Head Inn also list special diets, and Wyvill Arms and The Street Head Inn serve lunch.
Is there a pool or spa?
No. None of the hotels on this shortlist lists a pool or a spa. Aysgarth Falls Hotel offers a bath, bathrobe and minibar, and Grove House lists a bath, bathrobe and slippers, which is the closest the list comes to that kind of comfort.
Which hotels are best for families?
Aysgarth Falls Hotel and The Street Head Inn both list family rooms, and The Street Head Inn adds a games room, darts and a garden. The Old Chapel Leyburn and Eastfield Lodge have kitchens, washing machines, cots and family rooms, and The Jonas Centre has a playground, games room, high chairs and cots.
Which is the top-rated hotel on this list?
The Bothy and The Old Chapel Leyburn each hold 5.0 out of 5, from 2 reviews apiece. Among the properties with a larger review base, The Jonas Centre and The Old Vicarage both score 4.8, from 112 and 68 reviews respectively, followed by Wyvill Arms and Fox & Hounds Inn at 4.6.
Do the hotels serve breakfast?
Breakfast is listed at Wyvill Arms and Temple Farmhouse B&B. The Old Vicarage lists a complimentary service. Several properties, including The Old Chapel Leyburn and Eastfield Lodge, have kitchens, ovens and microwaves so you can make your own.