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
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
8.6

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kelsey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everyone who worked there, or who were dining / drinking at there, were so friendly and made our stay even more special for our anniversary. Can’t wait to return again!
  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We stayed in the barn which was a couple mins walk from main building , room was very clean , beautiful. Really liked the White company products which were in the bathroom full size and were not drilled on to the walls like in some hotels. We...
  • Laura
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, pub/bar area cosy and welcoming and room facilities perfect
  • Jill
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfortable. Great amenities . Fabulous food . Perfect place for a relax after a fab walk. All staff were fantastic from bar to breakfast staff nothing was too much x
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely room - very clean - nice touches like the homemade biscuits !! Really comfy bed all you could ask for - pub had a great atmosphere - big fire - armchairs ! Was great
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely clean room, friendly staff and excellent food, can’t really find fault in anything
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was excellent with lots of choice. The inn is ideally placed for walking.
  • Andrea
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This accommodation was excellent and I have every intention of returning in the future for a longer stay. The staff were so cheerful and welcoming. We dined there in the evening and the food was suberb, the breakfast freshly made to order.
  • V
    Victoria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great breakfast and lovely size room, bed very comfortable
  • Diane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely room very cosy. Breakfast was great overall a very good stay thank you very

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

    • Room options at The Lister Arms include:

      • Double
      • Family
      • Twin/Double
      • Twin

    • 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 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.

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

      • Hiking

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