About this property
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 travellers since 1640, and it still retains some charming old features in its corridors. Each room has an en suite 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Lucy
United Kingdom“Excellent hotel with great quality rooms, furnishings and bathrooms. I felt so at ease as a solo traveller! Highly recommend. Perfect spot in the heart of Settle. Be sure to check last orders for dinner as Sunday was an early finish.” - Christina United Kingdom“The decor in the rooms, the comfortable pub environment and a cooked breakfast to order”
- Hazel United Kingdom“It was in a good location, and lovely and clean. The room was large and the Four Poster bed was really comfortable. Meals were varied and tasty. The staff went out of their way to make my husband, myself and our 2 dogs welcome.”
- M&d
Ireland“Bedroom was lovely, comfortable and had a proper coffee machine. Great pub downstairs serving good food with friendly staff.” - Susanna United Kingdom“Great location and provided bike storage. Lovely friendly staff and great food. Room had nice decoration plus thoughtful drinks and toiletries.”
- Steve United Kingdom“Big room very clean nice bar and restaunt with and outside court yard for sunnier days”
- Courtenay United Kingdom“Loved everything, from the friendliness of the team to the room”
- Bancroft United Kingdom“The staff were friendly and very helpful. The choice of food at Breakfast and lunch was good. They provided gluten free options. My case was stored safelt for me while i attended a social event.”
- Riggs United Kingdom“Great location, very well appointed and well kept, really comfortable and very friendly and helpful staff.”
- Philip United Kingdom“The staff were friendly and professional. Our room and ensuite were nice and clean (always appreciated). The meals were excellent. There was a wide choice of beers at below 4.5% ABV, all properly kept and served.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineSpanish • Local
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine print
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Guests are required to show a photo identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
