Escape to the charming world of The Golden Lion, near Yorkshire Dales National Park. With a warm welcome at the lobby fireplace, indulge in delicious meals at the on-site restaurant and unwind with a drink at the bar or under sunny skies on the terrace. Guests appreciate helpful staff.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
Bar
Non-smoking
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Main amenities (7)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
Terrace
Lobby fireplace
Free newspapers in the lobby
Luggage storage
Feel at home (6)
Private bathroom
Television
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Coffee/tea maker
Bathtub or shower
The current price is $136
$136
$163 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 3 - Jul 4
Room options
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Four Poster Signature Room with Sofa Bed
Highlights
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
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Character Double Room with Sofa Bed
Highlights
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
18 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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Classic Twin Room
Highlights
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
14 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed
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Settle Tourist Information Centre - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Settle Victoria Hall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
The Ingleton Waterfalls Trail - 20 min drive - 21.3 km
Malham Cove - 22 min drive - 16.3 km
Gordale Scar - 24 min drive - 20.7 km
Getting around
Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 69 min drive
Settle Station - 4 min walk
Long Preston Station - 6 min drive
Giggleswick Station - 25 min walk
Restaurants
The Old Sawmill Café - 9 min drive
Ye Olde Naked Man Cafe - 1 min walk
Game Cock Inn - 7 min drive
The Fisherman - 2 min walk
Royal Spice - 2 min walk
About this property
The Golden Lion
The Golden Lion puts you just a 5-minute drive from Yorkshire Dales National Park. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
14 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
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Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Facilities
Terrace
Fireplace in lobby
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Onsite venue - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Lion Settle Hotel
Lion Settle
The Lion At Settle Hotel Settle
Lion Settle Inn
The Lion at Settle
Golden Lion Inn Settle
Golden Lion Settle
The Golden Lion Inn
The Golden Lion Settle
The Golden Lion Inn Settle
Frequently asked questions
Does The Golden Lion offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Golden Lion does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Golden Lion?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at The Golden Lion?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Golden Lion.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Golden Lion?
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near The Golden Lion?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Golden Lion like?
The Golden Lion is just a short 4-minute walk from Settle Station.
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The Golden Lion Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Room
Food
Breakfast
Restaurant
Location
Pub
Parking
Value
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as delicious with a good selection of options and great service. (12 reviews)
Food in the restaurant was very good and breakfast staff were confident and experienced. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 21, 2024
Beautiful room, super comfy bed, delicious breakfast!
Yasmine
Yasmine, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 11, 2024
Lovely country pub, very welcoming and lovely food
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 24, 2025
The Lion Settle , great country pub
Great pub/hotel,, service, food all great only niggle is the place is looking tired but deff will be back !!
PCurtis
PCurtis, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 6, 2025
Great staff. Very nice hotel.
We were at a concert and was a shame that the bar closed so early as would have loved a pint after.
john
john, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 3, 2023
Lovely place!!
Jack
Jack, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 6, 2025
Excellent food and drinks, very welcoming
Lovely hotel with great rooms, good selection of coffees teas and local fudge. Fresh milk provided to take to your room. Great range of beds, bowls and treats for dogs too. Meals were excellent and the staff, Sarah and Rob (and the others too) went above and beyond to make us all feel welcome and sort gluten free information for one of our party. Will definitely go back.
Louise
Louise, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 19, 2023
Extremely warm welcome, great staff
Scott
Scott, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 2, 2023
In the centre of Settle, convenient for shopping and dining.
JANETTE
JANETTE, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 20, 2024
Birthday weekend
It was fabulous. Lovely room excellent service- good food
Jean
Jean, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 24, 2024
Log fire luxury for Settle to Carlisle.
This is an excellent and very accommodating, comfortable hotel that is perfectly placed for rail travellers on the world famous Settle to Carlisle Railway. Our room was comfortable, warm and the beds were better than home. Great breakfast, reasonably priced ale, log fires topped up!
No complaints.
Paul
Paul, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 8, 2024
Great location and good value for money.
Parking in nearby public car park.
Lovely bar
However lousy coffee at breakfast. Pod machine from room was the solution.
Russell
Russell, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 14, 2023
Great stay to help with doing the Yorkshire 3 pks
Really comfortable stay and ideal location in Settle to have things to do but close to the Yorkshire 3 peaks start. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Adrian
Adrian, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 14, 2023
The Golden Lion is perfectly situated in the centre of Settle. The staff are very friendly.
Fran
Fran, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 14, 2022
Welcoming warm and (for us) convenient
John
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 16, 2023
Lovely comfortable old coaching Inn.
Great staff, beer and food. Excellent breakfast. We will be back.
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 10, 2024
Staff were lovely and very welcoming. Food and drink were both great and reasonably priced for the quality. The room gorgeous but I do recommend a pair of ear buds/plugs as it is on the main street and rooms to the front do have traffic going by from early in the morning.
Paul
Paul, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2023
great pub/hotel, great staff , lovely room , just needing a bit of TLC
paul
paul, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 9, 2023
Friendly
Very friendly, comfortable, everything we needed available
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 29, 2023
Helpful and friendly staff. Good choices for dinner and breakfast. Walkers welcome.
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 12, 2024
1 night
1 night stay great overall,, room was great,drinks and service perfect but showing signs of wear and tear
P
P, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 16, 2023
I booked into the Golden Lion to visit family in the local area. I spent a lot of my childhood in Settle and nearby Langcliffe. The staff were very friendly and the rooms clean and tidy. We had dinner in the restaurant with some family and it was very good. Breakfast we great and the staff attentive.
Craig
Craig, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 25, 2022
Fantastic
Great location. Lovely service. Evening meal and breakfast excellent. Will definitely return!
Michele
Michele, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 15, 2024
Highly recommended
Very clean. Room recently redecorated to a very high standard.
Lovely welcome tray with good choice of tea and coffee and some local fudge. I was offered a flask with fresh milk for my room.
Great attention to detail.
Sue
Sue, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 3, 2024
Average Stay.
The hotel has the potential to be lovely but the room decor is very tired. The bathroom is tiny with a minuscule shower stall and nowhere to store anything. The room although spacious was badly in need of a deep clean especially the carpet which was very badly stained.
The restaurant was just OK. The staff however made up for the other shortcomings.