In the heart of the charming market town, The Golden Lion at Settle dates from the 17th century and offers a bar, an elegant restaurant, and free Wi-Fi in public areas. A full English breakfast is provided in the morning. The large restaurant serves excellent food made from fresh local produce, and a wide selection of cask ales are available. Guests can relax in the residents’ lounge, or the hotel’s bar in front of a stunning Inglenook fireplace. Outdoor seating is also available, for al fresco dining in the courtyard area. The Golden Lion has been welcoming travelers since 1640, and it still retains some charming old features in its halls. Each room has an private bathroom with free toiletries, and guests can make use of a TV and facilities for making tea and coffee. Guests can enjoy a variety of scenic walks and visit a range of quaint shops in the surrounding Yorkshire Dales. Settle Rail Station can be reached in 3 minutes on foot.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
or
1 queen bed
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
or
2 twin beds
and
1 sofa bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
8.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Michelle
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff on arrival were very welcoming and helpful. Room was lovely, if a little small. But all we needed for one night. Ate in the restaurant in the evening and the food and service were really good. The coffee pods and fresh milk and water and...
  • Barry
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Our room was comfy, clean and tidy. Staff were very pleasant, and the food was good. Breakfast choice and taste excellent. We will definitely return as we love Settle, and the Victoria Hall.
  • Holly
    United States United States
    Loved the old inn easy walk from train. Wonderful food and fireplace. Was nice to chat with locals. Settle was charming. Also loved the art on the hallways.
  • Elissa
    United States United States
    Clean and attractively decorated interior. Great pub! One of our favorite accommodations during our 2 week tour of England and Scotland. Friendly staff and patrons!
  • Yvonne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Central Welcoming wood fire Comfy bed Nice breakfast
  • Victoria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location for doing the 3 peaks, hotel staff lovely and helpful, let us put sandwiches in the fridge and left breakfast out for us in the morning. Great shower and white company toiletries!
  • Roderic
    United States United States
    Both breakfast and dinner were excellent as was the service
  • Mazin
    Oman Oman
    Comfortable stay with very friendly helpful and cooperative staff, the facilities were clean, food was very good and well prepared. Baby/child friendly staff and facilities.
  • Michael
    United States United States
    the history of staying there in a structure so old, yet so comfortable easy access to trains Exceptionally friendly. and since i am a native of the Carolinas in USA, i know hospitality. these folks are tops
  • Steve
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    the property is centrally placed for Settle, the staff are very friendly. the hotel is very dog friendly. breakfasts are excellent.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Spanish • Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Golden Lion at Settle
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Live music/Performance

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Packed lunches

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access

General

  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
The Golden Lion at Settle takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 17 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroCash

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Golden Lion at Settle of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about The Golden Lion at Settle

  • Room options at The Golden Lion at Settle include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family
  • Guests staying at The Golden Lion at Settle can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
  • The Golden Lion at Settle is 650 feet from the center of Settle. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Golden Lion at Settle offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Live music/Performance
  • The prices at The Golden Lion at Settle may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Golden Lion at Settle has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • Check-in at The Golden Lion at Settle is from 2:30 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.