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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. Read our guide to dog-friendly stays in the Yorkshire Dales for everything you need to plan a trip with your four-legged friend.
Make more of your midday with a proper pub lunch, done the Thwaites way. Choose from a menu crafted for that well-earned weekday treat.
View menuEnjoy bed and breakfast starting from £120* on selected dates, perfect for walkers, explorers, and weekend adventurers.
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The perfect way to start the weekend... Fizz Friday! £20 per bottle, available all day. Subject to availability.
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Fancy a treat? Enjoy a hot drink with a cake of your choice every Tuesday for just £6.
From relaxed lunches to indulgent dinners, celebrate the person who means the most with beautifully prepared dishes, great wine, and time well spent.
The Yorkshire Dales on your doorstep, rolling hills and spellbinding waterfalls.
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.
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.
The Yorkshire Dales, get out and explore.
A must do for keen fell walkers, the Yorkshire Three Peaks is a challenging route which summits Pen-y-Ghent, Whernisde and Ingleborough.
Walk routeA 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 routeFor 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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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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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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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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