Lister Arms

4.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Skipton inn

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Exterior
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Family Room, 1 Bedroom
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Family Room, 1 Bedroom

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Malham, Skipton, England, BD23 4DB
  • Malham Cove
    17 min walk
  • Gordale Scar
    1 min drive
  • Malham Tarn
    8 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    67 min drive

Room options

Cosy Double or Twin Room

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Feature Family Room

  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double or Twin Room (Barn Feature Double or Twin)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Cosy Double Room

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Feature Accessible Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double or Twin Room (Feature Double or Twin)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double Room (Barn Character)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room (Cosy Twin Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Character Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Skipton

Skipton retreat .You'll find Malham Cove and Gordale Scar within 2 miles (3 km) of this inn. Kirkby Malham Church and Malham Tarn are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Malham Cove - 17 min walk
  • Gordale Scar - 1 min drive
  • Malham Tarn - 8 min drive
  • Skipton Castle - 16 min drive
  • Pen-y-Ghent - 43 min drive

Getting around

  • Cononley Station - 21 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gamekeeper's Inn - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Old Hall Inn - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Ye Olde Naked Man Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Fisherman - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Royal Spice - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Lister Arms

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Skipton inn
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Lister Arms also features a garden, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a fireplace in the lobby. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Skipton inn is smoke free.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Lister Arms offers 23 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available 8:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Lister Arms Inn Skipton
Lister Arms Hotel Malham
Lister Arms Malham, Yorkshire
Lister Arms Skipton
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Lister Arms Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 177 out of 224 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 224 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 224 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 224 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 224 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great menu, comfortable room and friendly staff. Lister Arms is a charming country inn amidst one of the most charming places in England. We loved our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just great!
Great hotel, staff friendly and very helpful. Clean well appointed, spacious room. Varied menu, excellent food. Absolutely nothing to complain about. Although, as expected, it was busy the staff made time to ensure you had the best time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay -The location and food were great. The barn accomodation was fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roderick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff, lovely room excellent menu in the dining room, food was superb,cosy bar with a lovely fire good choice of ales.A great area to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed for two nights with my two grandsons (8&15). We had a very comfortable stay. Thoroughly enjoyed the walks to Janet’s Fosse, Gordale Scar and Malham Cove.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic stay!
We had a great stay at the Lister Arms. We stayed in a cozy room, which was cozy, but absolutely fine. The breakfast was good, and food in the restaurant great. The service provided throughout was exceptional. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Kavita

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mr d

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
great location, disappointing accommodation
sorted our luggage on arrival around 10.30 allowing us to walk all day. check in on return quick & efficient but room disappointing small & cramped. shower door fell off on second morning and to get the correct shower temperature it was necessary to run the washbasin hot tap whilst showering. nowhere to store cases and little room for toiletries in bathroom. great location and food but disappointing accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed many facets of our stay at the Lister Arms in early May. The sights and walks are stupendous--there are steep walks and near flat walks along the river and some through stone walled grass fields with lots of sheep. The food at the Lister was excellent and we had meals in the morning, midday and evening. Great selection of real ales. Very attentive and engaging staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We'll be back
Fabulous place. Lovely staff and lots of them. The dining room was lovely and the pub had a cosy feel. Our room was large and decorated in keeping with the pub with quality furnishings and was very clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
A lovely time.
I had a lovely stay at the Listers Arms. The location was ideal for walking to the cove and further on the Pennine Way. The food was excellent both at breakfast and in the evening. The room was maybe a little tired and there were some minor cleanliness issues around the shower tray. These would not prevent me from a return visit. The quality, efficiency and friendliness of the staff could not be faulted and the whole team at the inn should be congratulated.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Antony

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It would be hard to get such a more beautiful location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness
Mattress in the room I had was worn, and for me, uncomfortable. To travel to Malham you need a car. I wanted to travel a couple miles away and the manager said I would have to call a taxi from Skipton. Fortunately, a staff member reminded her (the manager) about the mid morning bus I could catch. Without that input I would have had to spend closer to 30 pounds on the taxi versus the 2 pounds on the bus. Seems like information the property manager should have provided to me. If that staff member had not been within earshot I would have had to pay far more. The inclusive breakfast buffet was nice but found the evening pub meal average, though pub setting is cosy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dog friendly hotel
Amazing hotel. Very dog friendly. Fantastic food
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good old Yorkshire hospitality
Great room, food and drink and the staff were all friendly and attentive. I’ll definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We’ll be back!
Recommended by a friend as it’s a dog friendly pub to stay in. It was so welcoming, lovely atmosphere and food and perfect location for walking around Malham and the Dales.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

A

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a friendly, well run hotel. The food was good and Malham was a good location for a meeting with my son. I visitted the hotel some years ago and was pleased to see that it was still good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
1 night stay
Fantastic location, very comfy and spacious room with good facilities. Great little pub with good tasting beer, food and a decent fire. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Sherry

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023