Name: The Golden Lion at Settle
Address: Duke Street, Settle, England, United Kingdom, Settle, North Yorkshire, GB
Price range: US$158–US$237 per night
Rating: 8.17

What guests think

Across recent reviews, The Golden Lion at Settle is praised for its warm, friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere, tasty breakfasts and pub meals, and a central location that suits walkers, rail travellers, and short breaks in town.

Rooms are generally comfortable and characterful, though several guests noted tired decor and occasional noise in front-facing or courtyard rooms. Facilities include a popular bar-restaurant and dog-friendly touches; parking is in nearby pay-and-display car parks rather than on-site. While food is widely enjoyed, a few reviews mention small breakfast portions or disappointing coffee. Expect a friendly, convenient base with classic inn charm.

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Facilities

Popular pub-restaurant and dog-friendly touches are highlighted. Parking is off site in nearby pay-and-display car parks.

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10

Jan

10 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Welcoming and comfortable stay. We enjoyed every minute of our stay at the Golden Lion. A very friendly and well run place. The staff worked hard to ensure we and our dog had a fantastic break. The food was excellent and the room had all we could want.

10

Louise

6 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel with great rooms, good selection of coffees teas and local fudge. Fresh milk provided to take to your room. Great range of beds, bowls and treats for dogs too. Meals were excellent and the staff, Sarah and Rob (and the others too) went above and beyond to make us all feel welcome and sort gluten free information for one of our party. Will definitely go back.

8

Russell

8 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location and good value for money. Parking in nearby public car park. Lovely bar However lousy coffee at breakfast. Pod machine from room was the solution.

8

Alicia

5 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room & goodies for our dog. Accommodated gluten free allergy. Room was quiet. Good to have real milk in room for drinks, makes a big difference.

8

Malcolm

18 Feb 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

Very friendly staff and great food. Only disappointment is had to park in pay and display car park.

10

PCurtis

24 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great pub/hotel,, service, food all great only niggle is the place is looking tired but deff will be back !!

10

Frances

22 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely, old pub in the centre of Settle. Very comfortable. Staff were fantastic, particularly in the restaurant and at breakfast. Would stay again

10

Ian

11 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely country pub, very welcoming and lovely food

10

Matt

8 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely pub, cosy rooms, fantastic food and friendly service

10

MICHAEL

14 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Highly recommended - full of character and tastefully styled rooms - excellent restaurant and bar dining in a ‘local pub’ setting. Pay& Display parking nearby (or use the Settle Social Club car park reduced rates) - well worth a visit to this charming community

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Cleanliness

Rooms are generally very clean, with several mentions of immaculate or newly refreshed spaces. A few guests reported bathroom lapses or stained carpets.

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10

James

28 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Really clean and nice place to stay. Great food and a nice friendly atmosphere in the pub. My friend & I were doing the 3 peaks challenge the next morning and the hotel made arrangements for breakfast to be left out early for us so we could have something before we left.

8

Nichola

26 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was lovely, bathroom wasn’t as clean as it could’ve been and the hot water at the sink was dangerously hot. The shower was great though, really powerful. The bed was comfortable and we both slept really well. The breakfast was nice but small portions for the full English. I think the jars of jam etc are a bit of a waste, maybe some smaller tubs might be better. All the staff were amazing, friendly and good service.

8

Christine

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Central position lovely hotel. Room Attractive decor, clean and comfy bed. Tea/ coffee & water supplied. However it was a Very warm evening and a little noisy as room over overlooked courtyard. Food and drinks rather expensive, menu traditional but really nice. We would stay again if in the area.

10

P

12 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

1 night stay great overall,, room was great,drinks and service perfect but showing signs of wear and tear

10

paul

1 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

great pub/hotel, great staff , lovely room , just needing a bit of TLC

8

David T

3 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel has the potential to be lovely but the room decor is very tired. The bathroom is tiny with a minuscule shower stall and nowhere to store anything. The room although spacious was badly in need of a deep clean especially the carpet which was very badly stained. The restaurant was just OK. The staff however made up for the other shortcomings.

10

Scott

29 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Really friendly staff. Welcoming. Rooms immaculate too

10

PCurtis

24 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great pub/hotel,, service, food all great only niggle is the place is looking tired but deff will be back !!

10

Sue

15 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean. Room recently redecorated to a very high standard. Lovely welcome tray with good choice of tea and coffee and some local fudge. I was offered a flask with fresh milk for my room. Great attention to detail.

10

Craig

16 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I booked into the Golden Lion to visit family in the local area. I spent a lot of my childhood in Settle and nearby Langcliffe. The staff were very friendly and the rooms clean and tidy. We had dinner in the restaurant with some family and it was very good. Breakfast we great and the staff attentive.

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Rooms

Comfortable, characterful rooms with good beds and thoughtful in-room touches. Some feel tired and a few can be noisy, especially facing the street or courtyard; bathrooms can be compact in places.

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10

Paul

10 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were lovely and very welcoming. Food and drink were both great and reasonably priced for the quality. The room gorgeous but I do recommend a pair of ear buds/plugs as it is on the main street and rooms to the front do have traffic going by from early in the morning.

10

Yasmine

21 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful room, super comfy bed, delicious breakfast!

8

Christine

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Central position lovely hotel. Room Attractive decor, clean and comfy bed. Tea/ coffee & water supplied. However it was a Very warm evening and a little noisy as room over overlooked courtyard. Food and drinks rather expensive, menu traditional but really nice. We would stay again if in the area.

10

P

12 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

1 night stay great overall,, room was great,drinks and service perfect but showing signs of wear and tear

10

paul

1 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

great pub/hotel, great staff , lovely room , just needing a bit of TLC

8

David T

3 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel has the potential to be lovely but the room decor is very tired. The bathroom is tiny with a minuscule shower stall and nowhere to store anything. The room although spacious was badly in need of a deep clean especially the carpet which was very badly stained. The restaurant was just OK. The staff however made up for the other shortcomings.

8

Caroline

3 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed at the Golden Lion with friends as we were walking the 3 peaks on the Friday, we both stayed in a classic room, the rooms were lovely, comfy bed, hair dryer, shampoo and conditioner, tea and coffee and bottled water, don't forget to ask for milk before bed. We ate in the restaurant both nights, the food was lovely and we had great service. We had asked for breakfast the morning of our walk as we had to leave at half 6, unfortunately they forgot to leave out any bread or bowls for cereal, which was a bit disappointing. We had the full breakfast on the Saturday morning which was delicious and again the service was great. Would definitely recommend

10

PCurtis

24 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great pub/hotel,, service, food all great only niggle is the place is looking tired but deff will be back !!

10

David

14 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfy room, friendly staff and excellent service, food was lovely too.

10

Matt

8 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely pub, cosy rooms, fantastic food and friendly service

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Service

Staff are consistently friendly, welcoming, and helpful, often accommodating dietary needs and early starts. Guests frequently praise the attentive service.

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10

Jan

10 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Welcoming and comfortable stay. We enjoyed every minute of our stay at the Golden Lion. A very friendly and well run place. The staff worked hard to ensure we and our dog had a fantastic break. The food was excellent and the room had all we could want.

10

Jonathan

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely place with fantastic staff.

8

Mary

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were amazing - we arrived slightly later and they found us a table and served us a dinner in double quick time - the wine was excellent too. Room was as expected for a country inn in Settle. Breakfast was good too.

10

Louise

6 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel with great rooms, good selection of coffees teas and local fudge. Fresh milk provided to take to your room. Great range of beds, bowls and treats for dogs too. Meals were excellent and the staff, Sarah and Rob (and the others too) went above and beyond to make us all feel welcome and sort gluten free information for one of our party. Will definitely go back.

8

Alicia

5 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room & goodies for our dog. Accommodated gluten free allergy. Room was quiet. Good to have real milk in room for drinks, makes a big difference.

10

David

14 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfy room, friendly staff and excellent service, food was lovely too.

10

Helen

22 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very welcoming and friendly. We were made to feel very valued as customers. Food was great and service top notch.

10

Scott

19 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Extremely warm welcome, great staff

8

Fran

14 Jul 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The Golden Lion is perfectly situated in the centre of Settle. The staff are very friendly.

10

Craig

16 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I booked into the Golden Lion to visit family in the local area. I spent a lot of my childhood in Settle and nearby Langcliffe. The staff were very friendly and the rooms clean and tidy. We had dinner in the restaurant with some family and it was very good. Breakfast we great and the staff attentive.

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Location

Central Settle location, convenient for shopping, dining, the Settle–Carlisle line, and access to the Yorkshire Three Peaks.

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10

John

14 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,339 nights

Welcoming warm and (for us) convenient

8

Christine

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Central position lovely hotel. Room Attractive decor, clean and comfy bed. Tea/ coffee & water supplied. However it was a Very warm evening and a little noisy as room over overlooked courtyard. Food and drinks rather expensive, menu traditional but really nice. We would stay again if in the area.

8

Russell

8 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location and good value for money. Parking in nearby public car park. Lovely bar However lousy coffee at breakfast. Pod machine from room was the solution.

10

Mark

22 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great old pub, lovely food, friendly staff, lovely little town.

10

JANETTE

2 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

In the centre of Settle, convenient for shopping and dining.

10

Frances

22 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely, old pub in the centre of Settle. Very comfortable. Staff were fantastic, particularly in the restaurant and at breakfast. Would stay again

8

Fran

14 Jul 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The Golden Lion is perfectly situated in the centre of Settle. The staff are very friendly.

10

Paul

24 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This is an excellent and very accommodating, comfortable hotel that is perfectly placed for rail travellers on the world famous Settle to Carlisle Railway. Our room was comfortable, warm and the beds were better than home. Great breakfast, reasonably priced ale, log fires topped up! No complaints.

8

Adrian

14 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Really comfortable stay and ideal location in Settle to have things to do but close to the Yorkshire 3 peaks start. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

10

MICHAEL

14 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Highly recommended - full of character and tastefully styled rooms - excellent restaurant and bar dining in a ‘local pub’ setting. Pay& Display parking nearby (or use the Settle Social Club car park reduced rates) - well worth a visit to this charming community

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Dining

Breakfast and meals receive frequent praise for taste and quality, and gluten-free needs are accommodated. Some note small breakfast portions or disappointing coffee.

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8

Nichola

26 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was lovely, bathroom wasn’t as clean as it could’ve been and the hot water at the sink was dangerously hot. The shower was great though, really powerful. The bed was comfortable and we both slept really well. The breakfast was nice but small portions for the full English. I think the jars of jam etc are a bit of a waste, maybe some smaller tubs might be better. All the staff were amazing, friendly and good service.

10

Paul

10 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were lovely and very welcoming. Food and drink were both great and reasonably priced for the quality. The room gorgeous but I do recommend a pair of ear buds/plugs as it is on the main street and rooms to the front do have traffic going by from early in the morning.

8

Mary

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were amazing - we arrived slightly later and they found us a table and served us a dinner in double quick time - the wine was excellent too. Room was as expected for a country inn in Settle. Breakfast was good too.

8

Russell

8 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location and good value for money. Parking in nearby public car park. Lovely bar However lousy coffee at breakfast. Pod machine from room was the solution.

8

Caroline

3 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed at the Golden Lion with friends as we were walking the 3 peaks on the Friday, we both stayed in a classic room, the rooms were lovely, comfy bed, hair dryer, shampoo and conditioner, tea and coffee and bottled water, don't forget to ask for milk before bed. We ate in the restaurant both nights, the food was lovely and we had great service. We had asked for breakfast the morning of our walk as we had to leave at half 6, unfortunately they forgot to leave out any bread or bowls for cereal, which was a bit disappointing. We had the full breakfast on the Saturday morning which was delicious and again the service was great. Would definitely recommend

10

Carl

1 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely breakfast menu, well cooked full English for me and plenty of choice for my vegetarian wife

10

David

14 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfy room, friendly staff and excellent service, food was lovely too.

10

Jennifer

1 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent breakfast

10

Matt

8 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely pub, cosy rooms, fantastic food and friendly service

10

MICHAEL

14 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Highly recommended - full of character and tastefully styled rooms - excellent restaurant and bar dining in a ‘local pub’ setting. Pay& Display parking nearby (or use the Settle Social Club car park reduced rates) - well worth a visit to this charming community

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Month	Average price
January	US$129
February	US$130
March	US$150
April	US$155
May	US$170
June	US$157
July	US$165
August	US$168
September	US$168
October	US$158
November	US$152
December	US$142

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8 $195	9	10	11 $206	12
13	14 $164	15 $158	16 $188	17 $237	18	19 $213
20 $170	21 $170	22 $207	23 $207	24 $170	25 $207	26
27 $176	28 $182	29 $176	30 $182

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $176	2	3
4 $170	5 $164	6 $164	7 $158	8 $170	9	10
11 $164	12 $176	13 $183	14 $158	15 $164	16	17
18 $182	19 $158	20 $158	21 $158	22 $164	23	24 $195
25 $158	26 $158	27 $164	28 $158	29 $164	30	31

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