The Lister Arms

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Scored 9
Rated wonderful

Excellent location!

9.7

In the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park, The Lister Arms is a quintessential English pub and AA 4-star 18th-century inn, offering home-cooked food and cozy accommodations. Free WiFi and parking on site is available for guests. The Lister Arms offers stylish and comfortable rooms with attached bathroom with a shower and a TV, some with stunning views. Guests will enjoy an excellent hearty Yorkshire breakfast. Some rooms are in the cottage adjoining the Inn. Other rooms are in Lister Barn, a two minute walk from the Inn, with access to a residents lounge. In the village of Malham, The Lister Arms offers a varied menu of fresh seasonal produce in a welcoming environment. There is also an attractive outdoor seating area. Guests may enjoy walking and mountain biking along Mastiles Lane in the southern Dales, or exploring the nearby market towns of Settle and Skipton. the restaurant is AA Rosette awarded.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

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

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

  • 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

  • Free parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Availability

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See what guests loved the most:

Leo
Ireland Ireland
“Food was very good, nice breakfast and dinner menu was top notch.”
Yvonne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast was excellent, we ate in the Restaurant one evening as well and the mains were lovely. Connor, our waiter was an absolute star. All the staff were really friendly and wanted to ensure you had the best time, a proper Yorkshire welcome. ...”
Sandra
United States United States
“We liked the Lister Arms Pub and enjoyed wonderful dinners there and an exceptional breakfast each morning. Staff was friendly and worked hard as they were very busy while we were there. Our room was in a converted barn a short distance from the...”
Kimberly
United States United States
“Our stay was extremely comfortable. Our breakfast was incredible! So many options and delicious. Our evening dinner in the inn was also excellent. It was in a great location for our stay in the Dales.”
Sarah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great pub with rooms. Excellent food and comfortable bed. We loved the Malham Cove/Tarn loop walk from the pub.”
Joanne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fantastic location, super staff, details thought of for both humans and dogs. Quality food.”
Lucy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Such a classic friendly pub. Great food, very dog friendly and nice rooms. The location is fantastic.”
Karen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“As always warm welcome great food and super staff. Nice to see some new staff equally good. Ross as always friendly and helpful. Waitress in restaurant was excellent think calked Stephanie . Bar staff really helpful. Cant fault it.”
Bill
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Attractive property situated in a scenic part of the country.”
Krista
United States United States
“The hotel was in a beautiful location and had all the necessary amenities. The staff was great when we checked in and the restaurant was fantastic. Our room was nice and cozy”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Lister Arms

Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

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

House rules

The Lister Arms takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 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 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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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. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please get in touch with The Lister Arms team should you wish to bring your dog so that we can check your room is suitable. Not all of our rooms are pet friendly

When booking 6 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please inform The Lister Arms 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.

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