The 7 Best Boutique Hotels in the Yorkshire Dales (2025)

The Timble Inn

The Yorkshire Dales' scenery looks like something straight out of the pages of a Bronte novel - wide open spaces and rugged terrain. If you are in search of something stand-out and unique for your stay, then choosing a boutique hotel will fit the bill. Our hotel experts have compiled a list of the best boutique hotels in the Yorkshire Dales. From intimate and charming to hip and stylish, there's plenty to choose from to suit all tastes and budgets.

For the walks

Devonshire Fell

  • Devonshire Fell is set on the Duke of Devonshire’s Yorkshire estate at Bolton Abbey. The exterior is charming and traditional but the interiors are colourful and contemporary. Ideally placed for walks, exploring local villages or picnicking by the river.

For an inn

The Timble Inn

  • The Timble Inn is a smartly turned-out village pub which will delight both foodies and those seeking peace and quiet. In an off-the-beaten-track location, yet still well-connected, it offers ambitious food, good walking and beautiful views.

For a rural idyll

Beck Hall

  • Beck Hall is a charming white house set in picturesque and rugged scenery. Rooms are traditionally designed (but with a definite boutique slant) and have a warm rustic feel, with hardwood furniture and exposed beams. The superb restaurant serves modern British fare using local produce. This is an utterly idyllic rural retreat.

For foodies

The Angel at Hetton

  • The Wensleydale Heifer has five dedicated chefs, an award winning contemporary restaurant and a less formal fish bar. The rooms are as creative as the food with a wonderful array of unusually themed bedrooms from the James Herriot to the swanky Night at the Movies!
  • The Angel Inn is a 15th century drovers' inn turned village gastropub, and rooms are full of character with beamed ceilings and chic interiors. The restaurant has been award one Michelin star and serves excellent modern British cuisine.

For a romantic escape

Stow House

  • Stow House is a large, country vicarage with a cool, modern makeover offering uncluttered, light-filled rooms and glorious views over Wensleydale. Expect contemporary art, in-room bathtubs, vintage furnishings, sensational cocktails and a tranquil atmosphere - the perfect recipe for a boutique romantic break.

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Written by Katie Harris

The 7 Best Boutique Hotels in the Yorkshire Dales

The Angel at Hetton

The Angel at Hetton

Skipton (North Yorkshire)

A cosy but cool Yorkshire Dales hideaway, overlooking rugged moors and green space as far as the eye can see. Inside, guests can relax in farmhouse comfort with splashes of Nordic influence, and indulge in London-style fine dining without the hustle and bustle of the city. A true country escape.

  • Foodies - Fine dining is an art, so if you’re in the market for exquisite and creative food, with unmatched presentation, it's here!
  • Great walks - The perfect place for those looking to immerse themselves in nature and walk both moderate to challenging routes
  • Romantic Break - Cosy and secluded, ideal for an intimate weekend away.Every detail has been thought of and the food is divine
  • Country Escape - An ideal escape surrounded by wonderful walking in the Yorkshire countryside.
from $270 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Devonshire Fell Hotel

Devonshire Fell Hotel

Skipton (North Yorkshire)

Colourful, contemporary-style hotel, on the Duke of Devonshire’s Yorkshire estate, with stunning views over a picturesque Wharfedale village. Ideally placed for walks, exploring local villages or picnicking by the river.

  • Foodies - Feast on the locally sourced 1AA Rosette cuisine in the stylish restaurant, followed by a drink in the cosy bar
  • Country Escape - On the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, surrounded by rolling hills and scenic country
  • Great walks - Bring your dog and head out rambling among rolling hills, country lanes and along the River Wharfe
  • Sights nearby - The UNESCO heritage sights of Bolton Abbey Estate and Fountains Abbey are a short drive away
from $259 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Wensleydale Heifer

The Wensleydale Heifer

Yorkshire (West Witton)

Situated in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park between Leyburn and Hawes, the Wensleydale Heifer has five dedicated chefs, an award winning contemporary restaurant and a less formal fish bar. Wonderful array of unusual themed bedrooms from the James Herriot to the swanky Night at the Movies

  • Suites - Suites are all individually decorated and themed, choose from Choclate Heaven, 007, Black Sheep or Champagne suite
  • Families - Perfect for families with a relaxed atmosphere, childrens' menus, outdoor activities, and the dog welcome too
  • Total relaxation - Comfortable leather armchairs, log fires and afternoon tea are a welcome respite after a walk in the Dales
  • Restaurant - Awarding wining restaurant, expect locally sourced food and wonderful proper Yorkshire breakfasts
from $162 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Stow House

Stow House

Yorkshire (Leyburn)

Large, country vicarage with a cool, modern makeover offering uncluttered, light-filled rooms and glorious views over Wensleydale. Expect contemporary art, vintage furnishings, sensational cocktails and a tranquil atmosphere. A lovely country hideaway.

  • Active Holiday - Set in the heart of the Yorkshire dales, this is a charming base to return to after a day hiking, cycling or horse riding
  • Romantic Break - The Lovebirds room is designed with couples in mind with its large cast iron bath, his and her sink, and lovely views
  • Local exploring - With Bolton Castle, pretty Leyburn, Malham Cove, and White Scar Caves nearby there is plenty to explore locally
  • Sights nearby - Aysgarth Falls and Hawes village with Wensleydale Creamery are both nearby
from $162 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Beck Hall

Beck Hall

Yorkshire (Malham)

A charming white house set in the picturesque and rugged scenery of the Yorkshire Dales. Traditionally designed rooms have a warm rustic feel, with hardwood furniture and exposed beams. The superb restaurant serves modern British fare using local produce. An utterly idyllic rural retreat.

  • Active Holiday - With abundant hiking trails, natural scenery and wildlife to explore, you will spend your days on foot and evenings by the fire
  • Hideaway - Tucked away in the magical Yorkshire Dales, the village of Malham is a true escape
  • Sights nearby - Visit Wensleydale Creamery to see how England's famous cheese is produced
  • Great walks - Walk the Winterburn Reservoir trails through the Yorkshire Dales
from $196 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Timble Inn

The Timble Inn

Yorkshire

This smartly turned-out village pub will delight foodies and those seeking peace, alike. In an off-the-beaten-track location, yet still well-connected, it offers ambitious food, good walking and beautiful views.

  • Country Escape - Find superb walking starting straight from the property with roaring fires and hearty fare to return to
  • Foodies - An award winning restaurant serves traditional British cuisine with an innovative contemporary twist
  • Sights nearby - Visit the 12th century Bolton Abbey or spend the day in Harrogate and take a tour of the Pump Rooms
  • Great walks - Ilkley Moor and the Yorkshire Dales are easily accessible from the property
from $270 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Check availability on Expedia

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