Settle Tourist Information Centre - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Settle Victoria Hall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Malham Tarn - 7 min drive - 9.4 km
Malham Cove - 21 min drive - 21.2 km
Pen-y-Ghent - 26 min drive - 10.0 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 a short five-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 travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
14 rooms
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
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
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
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No on-site parking
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 reception
Luggage storage
Facilities
Terrace
Fireplace in reception
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Step-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
On-site 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 lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Also known as
Lion Settle Inn
Lion Settle
The Lion At Settle Hotel Settle
The Lion at 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 that you 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 on-site 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 on-site restaurant.
What's the area around The Golden Lion like?
The Golden Lion is only a short 4-minute walk from Settle Station.
The Golden Lion Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
8 December 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 family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 November 2024
Josephine
Josephine, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 November 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
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 November 2024
A welcoming, relaxing stay
Welcoming and comfortable stay. We enjoyed every minute of our stay at the Golden Lion. A very friendly and well run place. The staff worked hard to ensure we and our dog had a fantastic break. The food was excellent and the room had all we could want.
Jan
Jan, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
4 November 2024
janet
janet, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 October 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
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 August 2024
Kate
Kate, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 August 2024
David
David, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 August 2024
Frank
Frank, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 July 2024
Michael
Michael, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 July 2024
Simon
Simon, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 July 2024
Birthday weekend
It was fabulous. Lovely room excellent service- good food
Jean
Jean, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 July 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
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 July 2024
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 June 2024
Fantastic place to stay in a really lovely town
Really clean and nice place to stay. Great food and a nice friendly atmosphere in the pub.
My friend & I were doing the 3 peaks challenge the next morning and the hotel made arrangements for breakfast to be left out early for us so we could have something before we left.
James
James, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
24 June 2024
Steve
Steve, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 June 2024
Naomi
Naomi, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 June 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 family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
5 March 2024
peter
peter, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 February 2024
Great old pub, lovely food, friendly staff, lovely little town.
Mark
Mark, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
3 February 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.
David T
David T, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 January 2024
Florence
Florence, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 December 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 family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 December 2023
Lovely place!!
Jack
Jack, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 October 2023
In the centre of Settle, convenient for shopping and dining.