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5-star hotels in Settle
Five-star places to stay around Settle, from country houses with restaurants to farm cottages and pods on the edge of the Dales. For walkers, railway travellers and anyone wanting the Three Peaks and Malham without a car.
Staying in Settle
Settle is the one Yorkshire Dales town with a proper train service, and that changes everything about staying here. The Settle-Carlisle line begins at the 1876 Midland station on Station Road, and from the platform you can be at Ribblehead Viaduct in about 25 minutes or Horton-in-Ribblesdale, at the foot of Pen-y-ghent, in fifteen. The town is packed tight under Castleberg, a limestone crag that leans straight over the rooftops, with the Shambles, Ye Olde Naked Man café and Tuesday market in the square. By nine in the evening there are two or three busy pubs and a lot of dark streets, and the good coffee shops shut by four.
These 5-star addresses spread well beyond the town itself, out into the villages and hamlets of Craven: The Traddock and Ribblesdale Pods and Three Peaks House in Settle, Carrholme Cottage and Pendle View Apartment in Giggleswick, Littlebank Country House at Rathmell, Town Head Farm at Malham, Orcaber Farm Retreat at Austwick, Bridge End Cottage at Stainforth, The Engine Room at Kirkby Malham, Graydon Cottage at Wigglesworth and Limecroft at Malham. That suits walkers and couples who want a base for Malham, Ingleborough and the viaduct, and families who need space and a kitchen; it suits railway travellers who don't mind a taxi from the station, and anyone who wants the Dales dark and quiet by bedtime.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
The Traddock
The Traddock, Settle, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereWith a 4.7 guest rating from 327 reviews, The Traddock is the surest bet for a Settle stay. Its restaurant and bar make dinner an easy decision after a day out, and pets are allowed, so dogs come too.
See The TraddockLittlebank Country House
Littlebank Rathmell Settle Settle Bd24 0Aj United Kingdom Settle, Settle, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Pool bar
- Free car parking
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereLittlebank Country House pairs a garden and terrace with a restaurant, giving guests somewhere to eat and somewhere to sit once the plates are cleared. Lifts and a reception area keep arrivals simple, and pets stay behind at home.
See Littlebank Country HouseTown Head Farm
Town Head Farm Malham, Skipton, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereTown Head Farm in Malham suits guests who want free parking and a garden, with Wifi and internet access for planning the next day's walking. Non-smoking rooms only, so a straightforward base for a quiet stay.
See Town Head FarmOrcaber Farm Retreat
1 Orcaber Farm Cottages Austwick, Skipton, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereOrcaber Farm Retreat in Austwick is set up for longer stays: a full kitchen with oven, refrigerator and dishwasher, plus a fireplace and garden. Free car parking and a washing machine make it practical for families or walkers settling in for a week.
See Orcaber Farm RetreatCarrholme Cottage
Carrholme Cottage Stackhouse Stackhouse Lane Giggleswick, Settle, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereCarrholme Cottage in Giggleswick combines a fireplace and a Jacuzzi with a kitchen that runs to a dishwasher and microwave. High chairs and free parking make it workable for families, and the Wifi and internet access cover the evenings in.
See Carrholme CottageRibblesdale Pods
Town Head Farm, Settle, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Why stay hereRibblesdale Pods offers a Jacuzzi and a kitchen with microwave and refrigerator, with family rooms and cots for those travelling with children. Pets are allowed and parking is free, so the car and the dog can both come along.
See Ribblesdale PodsPendle View Apartment
2 Pendle View Giggleswick, Settle, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay herePendle View Apartment in Giggleswick centres on a fireplace and a kitchen with dishwasher, microwave and washing machine. High chairs and free parking suit families, and the Wifi keeps the stay connected.
See Pendle View ApartmentBridge End Cottage
Bridge End Cottage Main Road, Stainforth, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereBridge End Cottage in Stainforth gives guests a Jacuzzi and a fireplace, backed by a kitchen with dishwasher and microwave. High chairs are provided and parking is free, making it a comfortable fit for families wanting their own space.
See Bridge End CottageCragdale Penthouse
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Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereCragdale Penthouse sits above Settle with a kitchen, a garage and free parking, so you can leave the car and walk into town. Wifi and internet access are included, and towels come provided.
See Cragdale PenthouseLimecroft
Malham, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereLimecroft in Malham offers a fireplace and a garden, with fishing listed among the facilities on hand nearby. A kitchen, garage and free parking round out a stay built for guests who want to settle in rather than pass through.
See LimecroftThree Peaks House
Settle, United Kingdom
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereThree Peaks House in Settle pairs a fireplace with a garden, and the kitchen includes a dishwasher for easy clear-ups. Cots and non-smoking rooms make it a sensible choice for families, with Wifi throughout.
See Three Peaks HouseGraydon Cottage
Wigglesworth, Skipton, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereGraydon Cottage at Wigglesworth brings a fireplace and garden together with a kitchen and a garage. Cots are available and parking is free, suiting families who want room to spread out away from the centre.
See Graydon CottageThe Engine Room
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Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereThe Engine Room at Kirkby Malham stands by a river, with a garden and a kitchen for self-catering stays. A garage and free parking are provided, and the Wifi covers the quiet evenings.
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The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Traddock | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes |
| Littlebank Country House | ★★★★★ | Yes | – |
| Town Head Farm | ★★★★★ | Yes | – |
| Orcaber Farm Retreat | ★★★★★ | Yes | – |
| Carrholme Cottage | ★★★★★ | Yes | – |
| Ribblesdale Pods | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes |
| Pendle View Apartment | ★★★★★ | Yes | – |
| Bridge End Cottage | ★★★★★ | Yes | – |
| Cragdale Penthouse | ★★★★★ | Yes | – |
| Limecroft | ★★★★★ | Yes | – |
| Three Peaks House | ★★★★★ | – | – |
| Graydon Cottage | ★★★★★ | Yes | – |
| The Engine Room | ★★★★★ | Yes | – |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For couples
The Traddock puts a restaurant and bar under the same roof as your room, so dinner is a short walk, not a drive. Littlebank Country House adds a garden, a terrace and a pool bar at Rathmell. Carrholme Cottage at Giggleswick has a fireplace and a jacuzzi for two, with free parking at the door.
For families
Ribblesdale Pods and Three Peaks House both list cots and family rooms, and the pods add a sofa bed and a kitchenette for the early risers. The Traddock takes family rooms too, and its restaurant and lunch service mean you can feed everyone without driving back out after a day on the fells.
For walkers and railway travellers
Cragdale Penthouse sits on Duke Street in Settle itself, minutes from the market square and the station, with a garage for the car. The Engine Room at Kirkby Malham and Orcaber Farm Retreat at Austwick both have parking, gardens and kitchens — bases for Attermire Scar, Malham and the Three Peaks path.
For pets
Only two of these places welcome dogs. The Traddock allows pets and has a smoking area, garden and terrace at the door. Ribblesdale Pods also allow pets, and with a patio, garden and family rooms you can settle in with the dog after a day on the limestone. Littlebank Country House and the cottages do not take pets.
Where to stay in Settle
Giggleswick
Immediately across the river from Settle, under Giggleswick Scar, which the Castleberg view takes in. Quiet, residential and within walking distance of the town's pubs and market square, so you get the dark streets at nine without the noise. Carrholme Cottage and Pendle View Apartment both here, each with a fireplace and free parking.
Our picks here: Carrholme Cottage · Pendle View Apartment
Malham
Up the valley from Settle, the village known for Malham Cove and Gordale Scar and a stop on the Dales walking circuit. Self-catering rather than hotel country: Town Head Farm and Limecroft, both with kitchens, gardens and free parking. Quiet at night, with the limestone scenery starting from the doorstep rather than a drive.
Our picks here: Town Head Farm · Limecroft
Skipton
The addresses at Wigglesworth and Kirkby Malham sit out this way, in the southern Dales above Skipton. The Engine Room at Kirkby Malham has a river, garden and garage; Graydon Cottage at Wigglesworth has a garden and garage. Both are self-catering and a drive from Settle's station, pubs and market square.
Our picks here: Graydon Cottage · The Engine Room
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Settle is the one Yorkshire Dales town with a proper train service. The Settle-Carlisle line begins at the 1876 Midland station on Station Road; Ribblehead Viaduct is about 25 minutes up the line, Horton-in-Ribblesdale, at the foot of Pen-y-ghent, fifteen, and Leeds a little over an hour. That makes a car-free Dales holiday genuinely possible here in a way it is not from Leyburn or Grassington. Arriving by train, note that most of these addresses are in villages beyond the town — Giggleswick, Rathmell, Austwick, Stainforth, Malham, Kirkby Malham — so plan the last stretch accordingly; every one of them lists free car parking.
When to go
Rain is the local speciality: this is the wet side of the Pennines and it shows, so bring boots whatever the season. Victoria Cave and the museum on Victoria Street open most afternoons April to October, with fewer days in winter. Tuesday is market day in the square. Pen-y-ghent and the Three Peaks are year-round walking, but the path to Castleberg is slippery in the wet, and Horton's café is the traditional clocking-in point.
Things to do near Settle
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to Settle town centre?
Cragdale Penthouse, on Duke Street in Settle, is in the town itself, minutes from the market square and the pubs on Kirkgate, with a garage and free parking. The Traddock, Ribblesdale Pods and Three Peaks House also give a Settle address.
Do any of these places allow pets?
The Traddock allows pets and lists a garden, terrace and smoking area. Ribblesdale Pods allows pets too and has a patio and garden. Littlebank Country House states pets are not allowed, and the cottages and apartments do not list pets either.
Which is the top-rated 5-star pick?
The Traddock, with a guest rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 327 reviews. It also has a restaurant, bar, lounge and free parking. No other hotel in this list carries a guest rating in the data.
Is there parking at these hotels?
Free car parking is listed at The Traddock, Littlebank Country House, Town Head Farm, Orcaber Farm Retreat, Carrholme Cottage, Ribblesdale Pods, Pendle View Apartment, Bridge End Cottage, Cragdale Penthouse and Limecroft. Three Peaks House lists no parking. A car helps for the outlying villages.
Do any have a pool or spa?
No hotel in this list offers a swimming pool or spa. Littlebank Country House has a pool bar, and Carrholme Cottage, Ribblesdale Pods and Bridge End Cottage each list a jacuzzi. The Traddock has a bath and bathrobes in the rooms.
Which are best for families?
Ribblesdale Pods and Three Peaks House list cots and family rooms; the pods add a sofa bed, kitchenette and laundry service. The Traddock takes family rooms and serves lunch, handy when you don't want to drive out for dinner after a walk.
Do the hotels serve breakfast or dinner?
The Traddock lists a restaurant, bar and lunch service, and Littlebank Country House has a restaurant. The cottages, pods and apartments — Orcaber Farm Retreat, Ribblesdale Pods, Cragdale Penthouse and the rest — have kitchens instead, so you cater for yourselves.
Can I stay here without a car?
Yes, in Settle itself, where the 1876 Midland station on Station Road starts the Settle-Carlisle line and the town is walkable. Be aware that Rathmell, Austwick, Stainforth, Malham and Kirkby Malham are villages beyond the town; check trains and onward transport before booking.