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
1 double bed
or
2 single beds
1 double bed
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
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
8.2

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jake
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Room was fantastic we stayed in the barn so had loads of room and the facilities were great.
  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was excellent and there was a small terrace outside where it was possible to sit in the open air.
  • Katie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Cosy room, small touches such as milk avaliable in flasks from the bar. Staff lovely very helpful.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely pub, location and staff right in the centre of the action in Malham.
  • Lisa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location and great food. The breakfast team are a credit to the establishment.
  • Paula
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location is fabulous. Staff were fantastic and I was made to feel very welcome.
  • Benjamin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location, staff very helpful in providing towels to dry off / change after a very wet walk, lovely open fire to sit next to. Lovely huge bath.
  • Samantha
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic stay, service was excellent the staff went above and beyond. Amazing food, the breakfast was to die for. Room comfortable and clean.
  • Andy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    My wife and i stayed here 18th February for our anniversary. We ate all 3 meals here for the duration of our stay including a great walk around the cove, tarn and Janet's Foss. Lunch after the walk we shared a meat plate which was awesome. The...
  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Food was amazing! We had our evening meal in the pub and both the food and drink were fantastic. Breakfast the following morning was delicious. Great location if doing the Malham Cove Walk.

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: 9.6).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian

    • Room options at The Lister Arms include:

      • Double
      • Family
      • Twin/Double
      • Twin

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

    • The Lister Arms has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

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

      • Hiking

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