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 cosy accommodation. Free WiFi and parking on site is available for guests. The Lister Arms offers stylish and comfortable en suite rooms 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

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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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
or
2 single beds
1 double bed
or
2 single beds
1 double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
2 single beds
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
8.7
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ed
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great food - breakfast and evening meal, great selection of beers, excellent service. Lovely ambiance in the whole hotel/inn
  • Shamim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    An excellent location and exceptionally helpful staff. A yummy breakfast to fuel your walks.
  • Jill
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location. Comfy bed . Lots of choice with tea, coffee and hot chocolate. Particularly liked the fresh milk given in flasks. We also had the luxury of a bath with shower in our room. Great selection of ales !
  • Jill
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Warm and welcoming staff from the moment we stepped inside.
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was wonderful, from the location (utterly delightful) to our bedroom (an absolute treat) to the food (delicious and beautifully cooked) to the attention to detail (we wanted for nothing, lovely choice of drinks in our room, home made...
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lister Arms was situated in a beautiful village, the staff were extremely helpful from the moment we arrived. The bedrooms were clean, really cosy & welcoming. We were a large party and the staff couldn’t have done enough to accommodate us all...
  • Lynn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This was a lovely welcoming cosy pub with fabulous accommodation. Nothing was too much trouble, excellent food and staff were so accommodating. The rooms were spotless and lots of lovely little treats.
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were excellent, polite, friendly and always good for a laugh. Food was very nice. Our room was located in the barn - a 2 minute walk away.
  • Anthony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was very nice and staff where very good, nice central place to walk from, felt very relaxed in hotel, bar, very friend staff and customers and dog friendly
  • Frances
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great choices at breakfast. Evening meals very varied though selected ‘small’ too generous still for limited appetite.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

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

Facilities of The Lister Arms
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Packed lunches
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    The Lister Arms takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 22:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 08:00 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
    Groups
    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform the property in advance if you plan to bring your dog.

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

    Please inform The Lister Arms in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    FAQs about The Lister Arms

    • Guests staying at The Lister Arms can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.7).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian

    • The Lister Arms has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • Check-in at The Lister Arms is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • The Lister Arms is 350 yards from the centre of Malham. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at The Lister Arms may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • The Lister Arms offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking

    • Room options at The Lister Arms include:

      • Double
      • Family
      • Twin/Double
      • Twin