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Our Country Inn in The Dales
Welcome to The Golden Lion, Settle
Proudly placed in the heart of Settle, The Golden Lion is a charming inn that brings together heart-warming hospitality, home-cooked food made from scratch by our chefs, and modern boutique bedrooms. Take a moment to fall in love with the Yorkshire Dales; the rolling hills, characterful farming communities and array of wildlife. Enjoy a weekend away, a locally sourced lunch or simply a pint of our award-winning ales.
Dogs are always welcome at The Golden Lion.
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Relaxing stays this way…
If it’s an overnight stay you’re looking for we have the perfect place for you to rest and relax.
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Home-cooked food from the heart
We pride ourselves in creating hearty dishes for you to enjoy, championing our producer’s passion throughout our menu, capturing the seasons of the Yorkshire Dales.
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Explore The Golden Lion
Food & Drink
Catch up with friends and family over a meal in our restaurant, or perhaps you prefer the charm of our bar areas with crackling fires.
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Local Area
The Yorkshire Dales on your doorstep, rolling hills and spellbinding waterfalls.
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It's always good to book
Don’t leave it to chance, with a seasonally changing menu and some delicious specials on offer each day make sure you book a table whether popping in with friends or staying for the weekend.
Dietary Requirements:
With everything cooked fresh, our chefs will do all they can to make sure there’s plenty you can eat. But please give us the heads up when you’re booking so we can feed you properly.
Please note for bookings for more than 8 people please email relax@goldenlionsettle.co.uk.
Discover Settle
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Stay in the Yorkshire Dales
Your base for The Three Peaks
Nestled in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, Settle is charming, whatever the season. Being in the perfect location to access The Yorkshire Three Peaks there is plenty of The Dales to explore for those whom strive to get plenty of miles into your legs. If you’re looking for a more relaxing break in The Dales, Settle has plenty to do as you enjoy a slower pace of life.
Things to do
The Yorkshire Dales, get out and explore.
Yorkshire Three Peaks
A must do for keen fell walkers, the Yorkshire Three Peaks is a challenging route which summits Pen-y-Ghent, Whernisde and Ingleborough.
Walk routeIngleton waterfalls
A short drive from Settle, the Ingleton Waterfall Trail is the perfect day out for all as you explore ancient oak woodland, and spectacular limestone waterfalls over 4.5 miles.
Walk routeSettle
For when the weather is typically Yorkshire, the village of Settle has plenty to explore, from local artisan shops to a number of great pubs and café’s.
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Ribblehead viaduct
A stunning section of the Settle to Carlisle railway, the Ribblehead Viaduct is an impressive structure with 24 stone arches allowing trains to cruise 104 feet above the moor.
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Malham Cove
At 70 metres high and with 400 steps to the top this crescent-shaped piece of limestone history is a unique spectacle.
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What's On
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New Year’s Eve Celebrations | 31st December
Ring in the New Year with us! Our full menu plus seasonal specials will be available 12pm until 9pm, with the bar remaining open for the countdown and New Year's celebrations.
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Stories from The Golden Lion
Walls with tales to tell and a landscape that inspires. Hear from the people that make The Golden Lion so unique, from our local food producers adding their passion to our menus, to local guides helping you get the most out of this beautiful part of the country.
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