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4-star hotels in Skipton
A shortlist of 4-star stays in and around Skipton, from farmhouses and country estates to town-centre houses and a canal-side hotel. It is for travellers who want a proper Dales base with shops, pubs and a station, whether for a weekend, a walking break or a family stay.
Staying in Skipton
Skipton is a working market town rather than a museum piece: a wide sloping High Street built for livestock, an intact medieval castle at the top, and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal at the bottom. Market stalls run down both sides of the street on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, roughly 9am to 4pm, and on Tuesdays and Thursdays the street is empty and the town noticeably quieter. It is the last proper town before the southern Dales, with a supermarket, a train station ten minutes' walk from the High Street, and beds that make it a workable base for Malham, Bolton Abbey, Grassington and Wharfedale. Evenings are modest but real — pubs along the High Street and Sheep Street, a spread of curry houses and Italians — and it all winds down before midnight.
The hotels here sit both in the town and in the countryside around it. Throstle Nest Farm is on Woodside Lane and Dales Edge on Keighley Road; Herriots is on Broughton Road by the river; The Skipton Hotel, formerly Hotel Rendezvous, is further out on Keighley Road; and The Coach House, Town Cottage and Lemongrass are on Raikes Road, Craven Terrace and Montgomery Street, close to the middle. The Devonshire Arms sits at Bolton Abbey, The Coniston Hotel on its country estate at Coniston Cold, while The Craven Heifer is on Grassington Road and Green Grove, Park Bottom and Warren House lie out towards Litton, Hawkswick and Grassington. The range suits couples wanting a country estate with a spa and pool, families needing family rooms and parking, business travellers who value a 24-hour front desk, and anyone arriving by train who wants to walk to dinner.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Throstle Nest Farm
Woodside Lane, Skipton, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Family rooms
Why stay hereA working farm on Woodside Lane, Throstle Nest Farm pairs quiet rural surroundings with free car parking and free wifi. Guests can use the tennis court, go fishing or bowling on site, and a lounge, picnic area and family rooms make it easy to settle in. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 124 reviews, it suits families and anyone wanting a countryside base within reach of Skipton.
See Throstle Nest FarmThe Devonshire Arms Hotel at Bolton Abbey
Bolton Abbey, Skipton, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Sauna
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
Why stay hereSet at Bolton Abbey, The Devonshire Arms Hotel at Bolton Abbey offers a restaurant, bar and free car parking, with a garden and picnic area for fine days. Pets are allowed, a fitness centre and sauna are on hand, and the 24 hour front desk, room service and concierge cover the practical side. A 4.6 out of 5 rating from 972 reviews reflects how it suits couples and guests wanting country-house comfort.
See The Devonshire Arms Hotel at Bolton AbbeyThe Coniston Hotel and Country Estate
Coniston Cold, Skipton, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereThe Coniston Hotel and Country Estate in Coniston Cold brings together an indoor pool, a fitness centre, a sauna and a jacuzzi, with archery and aerobics if you want to be active. Lake and garden surroundings, a lounge and free car parking complete the picture, and pets are welcome. With 4.5 out of 5 from 1638 reviews, it works well for families and longer country stays.
See The Coniston Hotel and Country EstateHerriots Hotel
Broughton Road, Skipton, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Spa
- Free car parking
- Lounge
Why stay hereHerriots Hotel on Broughton Road has a restaurant and bar, a spa and a terrace, with the river close by and a golf course for guests. Free car parking, bike rental and car rental services make getting around simple, and pets are allowed. Suited to couples and leisure guests, it holds a 4.3 out of 5 rating from 706 reviews.
See Herriots HotelThe Craven Heifer
Grassington Road Skipton, Skipton, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Business trips
- Free car parking
- Wifi
Why stay hereThe Craven Heifer on Grassington Road keeps things straightforward: a restaurant and bar, conference facilities, free car parking and wifi, with lifts and luggage storage for convenience. Fishing is available nearby, and the concierge can help with local plans. It appeals to guests mixing leisure with a meeting or event, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 487 reviews.
See The Craven HeiferThe Skipton Hotel Formerly Hotel Rendezvous
Keighley Road, Skipton, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereThe Skipton Hotel, formerly Hotel Rendezvous, sits on Keighley Road with an indoor pool, fitness centre, jacuzzi and a restaurant and bar. Rooms come with kitchen facilities including a microwave, oven and refrigerator, and pets are allowed with free car parking. A 4.1 out of 5 rating from 1455 reviews makes it a practical choice for families and longer stays.
See The Skipton Hotel Formerly Hotel RendezvousModern Holiday Let in Skipton North Yorkshire
6 Gisburn Street, Skipton, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Why stay hereThis modern holiday let on Gisburn Street gives guests a full kitchen with oven, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine, plus free wifi and free car parking. Family rooms, a patio and pets allowed add flexibility, and a bar is nearby. With 4.8 out of 5 from 9 reviews, it suits families and self-catering visitors who want their own space in Skipton.
See Modern Holiday Let in Skipton North YorkshireDales Edge Skipton
112 Keighley Road, Skipton, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereDales Edge Skipton on Keighley Road offers a kitchen with oven and microwave, a fireplace, a garden and a patio, plus free wifi and free car parking. Guests can go fishing, horse riding, bowling or play tennis, and pets are allowed. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 3 reviews, it suits self-catering groups who want outdoor activities on the doorstep.
See Dales Edge SkiptonThe Coach House Skipton
1 Raikes Road, Skipton, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereThe Coach House Skipton on Raikes Road combines a bar, a garden and a picnic area with free wifi and free car parking. Family rooms and a sofa bed help with groups, and a beauty salon is on site, with special diets catered for. It suits couples and small families wanting easy access to the town, with laundry service among the practical extras.
See The Coach House SkiptonGreen Grove Country House
Green Grove Country House, Skipton, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Lounge
Why stay hereGreen Grove Country House offers a garden and picnic area, a lounge and a jacuzzi, with a kitchen including oven, microwave and dishwasher and breakfast served in the room. Bike rental and fishing are available, and free car parking and free wifi are included. Suited to guests wanting space and quiet, it has family rooms and a fireplace for cooler evenings.
See Green Grove Country HousePark Bottom Bed & Breakfast
Litton Skipton Bd23 5Qjnorth Yorkshire, Skipton, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay herePark Bottom Bed & Breakfast in Litton provides a garden and terrace, free wifi and free car parking, with housekeeping, laundry service and special diets available. Smoking is kept to a designated area and non smoking rooms are standard. It suits guests looking for a small, quiet bed and breakfast base with straightforward amenities.
See Park Bottom Bed & BreakfastWarren House BnB
Arncliffe Road Hawkswick Near Grassington, Skipton, United Kingdom
- Wifi
Why stay hereWarren House BnB at Hawkswick near Grassington is a compact bed and breakfast option with wifi and a TV in the room. It suits guests who want a simple rural base for exploring the surrounding countryside, without shared facilities beyond the essentials.
See Warren House BnBTown Cottage
5 Craven Terrace, Skipton, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereTown Cottage on Craven Terrace gives guests a kitchen with microwave, refrigerator, toaster and washing machine, plus a garden and free car parking. Pets are allowed and fishing is available nearby. It suits self-catering couples or small groups who want a cottage-style stay, with non smoking rooms throughout.
See Town CottageNiffany Barn
No 2 Niffany Barn Niffany Farm, Skipton, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereNiffany Barn at Niffany Farm offers free wifi and free car parking, a garden and non smoking rooms, with pets allowed. It suits guests wanting a quiet, self-contained rural stay close to Skipton without extra on-site facilities.
See Niffany BarnLemongrass
9 Montgomery Street, Skipton, United Kingdom
Best for: Travelling with pets
- Pets allowed
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereLemongrass on Montgomery Street keeps things minimal: free wifi, a garden and non smoking rooms, with pets allowed. It suits travellers who want a simple base in Skipton and plan to spend their time out and about.
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The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Throstle Nest Farm | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – |
| The Devonshire Arms Hotel at Bolton Abbey | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| The Coniston Hotel and Country Estate | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Herriots Hotel | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | Yes |
| The Craven Heifer | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – |
| The Skipton Hotel Formerly Hotel Rendezvous | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Modern Holiday Let in Skipton North Yorkshire | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes |
| Dales Edge Skipton | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes |
| The Coach House Skipton | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – |
| Green Grove Country House | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – |
| Park Bottom Bed & Breakfast | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – |
| Warren House BnB | ★★★★ | – | – | – | – |
| Town Cottage | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes |
| Niffany Barn | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes |
| Lemongrass | ★★★★ | – | – | – | Yes |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For couples
The Devonshire Arms Hotel at Bolton Abbey pairs a 4.6 rating from 972 reviews with a restaurant, sauna and massage. The Coniston Hotel and Country Estate adds an indoor pool, Jacuzzi and lake on its estate at Coniston Cold. Green Grove Country House offers a quieter country setting with fireplaces and a Jacuzzi.
The Devonshire Arms Hotel at Bolton Abbey · The Coniston Hotel and Country Estate · Green Grove Country House
For families
The Skipton Hotel, formerly Hotel Rendezvous, has family rooms, an indoor pool, kitchen facilities and a river setting on Keighley Road. Herriots Hotel on Broughton Road adds family rooms, a spa and a river. The Modern Holiday Let in Skipton on Gisburn Street is a self-contained house with kitchen, washing machine and high chairs.
The Skipton Hotel Formerly Hotel Rendezvous · Herriots Hotel · Modern Holiday Let in Skipton North Yorkshire
Town centre
The Coach House Skipton on Raikes Road has family rooms, a garden and parking within the town. Town Cottage on Craven Terrace is a self-catering cottage with kitchen and garden. Lemongrass on Montgomery Street is a small, simple base with free wifi and a garden, all within easy reach of the High Street and canal.
Country and walking
Throstle Nest Farm on Woodside Lane is the top-rated pick at 4.8 from 124 reviews, with tennis, bowling and fishing. The Craven Heifer on Grassington Road has fishing and parking. Park Bottom Bed & Breakfast at Litton and Niffany Barn near Skipton suit walkers who want a rural night's sleep within reach of the Dales.
Throstle Nest Farm · The Craven Heifer · Park Bottom Bed & Breakfast · Niffany Barn
Where to stay in Skipton
Bolton Abbey
Bolton Abbey is the estate address of The Devonshire Arms Hotel, a 4-star country house with restaurant, sauna, massage and a fitness centre. It is a countryside setting rather than a town one, and buses from the bus station on Keighley Road serve Bolton Abbey, so the estate suits guests who want the abbey and the river rather than an evening on the High Street.
Our picks here: The Devonshire Arms Hotel at Bolton Abbey
Coniston Cold
Coniston Cold is a village setting for The Coniston Hotel and Country Estate, a 4-star hotel on its own estate with an indoor pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, massage, archery, aerobics and a lake. It is the choice for guests who want facilities on site and a rural base, with the trade-off that the town's shops, pubs and station are a drive away.
Our picks here: The Coniston Hotel and Country Estate
Plan your stay
When to go
Market days shape a visit: stalls line both sides of the High Street on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, roughly 9am to 4pm, with Saturday the biggest and most crowded and parking gone by 9.30am. Tuesdays and Thursdays the street is empty and the town feels noticeably quieter, which some people prefer. Skipton is also the best base if you want shops, restaurants and winter opening, and the site notes it is not the best if you want to walk from the door — Grassington, Malham, Settle and Hawes are all deeper in.
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Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to the centre of Skipton?
Lemongrass on Montgomery Street, The Coach House Skipton on Raikes Road and Town Cottage on Craven Terrace sit inside the town, close to the High Street and canal. The Modern Holiday Let on Gisburn Street is also central. The station is a ten-minute walk from the High Street.
Which hotel in this shortlist has the best guest rating?
Throstle Nest Farm on Woodside Lane is rated 4.8 out of 5 from 124 reviews, the highest here. The Modern Holiday Let in Skipton on Gisburn Street is also rated 4.8, but from only 9 reviews. The Devonshire Arms Hotel at Bolton Abbey is 4.6 from 972 reviews.
Where can I park in Skipton?
Every hotel on this shortlist lists free car parking, with the exception of The Devonshire Arms Hotel at Bolton Abbey, The Craven Heifer, Warren House BnB, Lemongrass and The Coach House Skipton, whose facility lists do not include it. On market Saturdays the site warns that parking in town is gone by 9.30am.
Do any of these hotels allow pets?
Yes. The Devonshire Arms Hotel at Bolton Abbey, Herriots Hotel, The Skipton Hotel, the Modern Holiday Let in Skipton, Dales Edge Skipton, Town Cottage, Niffany Barn and Lemongrass all list pets allowed. Throstle Nest Farm, The Coniston Hotel and Country Estate, The Craven Heifer and The Coach House Skipton do not.
Which hotels are best for families?
The Skipton Hotel has family rooms, an indoor pool and kitchen facilities. Herriots Hotel has family rooms, a spa and a river setting. The Modern Holiday Let in Skipton adds a kitchen, washing machine and high chairs. Throstle Nest Farm, The Devonshire Arms and The Coniston Hotel and Country Estate also list family rooms.
Which hotels have a pool or a spa?
The Coniston Hotel and Country Estate has an indoor pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and massage, along with a fitness centre. The Skipton Hotel has an indoor pool, Jacuzzi and fitness centre. Herriots Hotel lists a spa, and The Devonshire Arms Hotel at Bolton Abbey has a sauna, massage and fitness centre.
Which hotel should I pick if I am arriving by train?
Skipton station is a ten-minute walk from the High Street, so the town-centre options are the practical ones: Lemongrass on Montgomery Street, The Coach House Skipton on Raikes Road, Town Cottage on Craven Terrace and the Modern Holiday Let on Gisburn Street. Trains run to Leeds in 45 minutes and Bradford Forster Square in 40.
Do these hotels serve breakfast?
Breakfast in room is listed by The Devonshire Arms Hotel at Bolton Abbey, The Coniston Hotel and Country Estate and The Skipton Hotel. Green Grove Country House and The Skipton Hotel list breakfast among their facilities. The Coach House Skipton lists special diets, and Park Bottom Bed & Breakfast is a bed and breakfast.