Name: The Castle Inn
Address: 35 High Street, Spofforth, Spofforth, Harrogate, England, United Kingdom, Spofforth, North Yorkshire, GB
Price range: US$101–US$334 per night
Rating: 8.93

What guests think

Across reviews of The Castle Inn, travellers praise the friendly, welcoming staff and comfortable, characterful rooms, with many enjoying the cosy pub atmosphere, bar and beer garden, while a few report maintenance niggles and inconsistent breakfast arrangements.

Food is frequently described as tasty, though some note high prices, limited dinner choice, and one report of illness. Rooms are generally well decorated and comfortable, but some report noise from corridors or the road and mixed Wi-Fi strength. Expect a charming village pub stay with warm service and modern comforts, plus a few quirks.

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Facilities

The bar and restaurant receive praise, and the beer garden is a pleasant place to sit. Parking is available.

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10

Tracy

1 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely restaurant and pub with rooms, very individual, friendly and nice food, albeit bit over priced.

10

Glen

13 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My second visit to this property now, great pub, great staff and the food is cracking.

8

Raymond

16 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I loved this place. Room was great, everything worked and included an ironing board. Bar was very relaxing and at the same time sometimes lively. Food I also found very good

10

J C

11 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A really lovely place - great room, fine beers from the bar and a cosy ambience - especially as it was snowing outside.

10

Kylie

29 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed our stay and the rooms were great. Had a lovely pub garden too to sit out in the evening sunshine.

10

Nathan

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff, clean and comfortable rooms. Nice menu and the food was great and of good quality. Nice village location with a beer garden with plenty of seating.

10

Nick

30 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was decorated really well and decent size. Very clean and bed comfortable. Shower had good pressure, so not like the normal ones where it just drips out. Plenty of parking spaces.

10

Greg

31 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel had great character, the rooms are decorated nicely, very quirky. The hotel has a nice little bar and the food was great. One of the nights had a Live singer and they were awesome. Overall it was a great experience and all the staff were great too.

6

AUSTEN

7 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

room was fine, beer garden brilliant. spoilt by slow service and the waitress not checking certain information, then ordering dessert after having to chase menu then finding out my choice was unavailable.

10

John

6 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, friendly staff, good bar and restaurant and interesting quirky bedroom. Easy drive to Harrogate where we were visiting.

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Cleanliness

Many guests describe rooms as clean. However, some note tired bedding, bathrooms needing attention, or inconsistent housekeeping, including one instance of dirty linens on arrival.

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Robert and Jean

25 Apr 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

We were visiting my daughter in the village, third time we've stayed - the breakfast option has changed which was disappointing - previously there was a continental buffet but now it is like a cafe where you choose and pay for each item and no buffet even for juice, toast etc. The housekeeping was not good with the room only being refreshed properly on 1 of the 4 days but on request someone dealt with it. The staff are nice and it is very relaxing.

6

Richard

16 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room and bathroom needed a bit of TLC.

10

Nicky

18 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

What a lovely Inn, friendly and helpful staff, a really nice atmosphere. Will definitely be coming back as it is a central place for so many visits. The room was really well equipped, iron, a hair dryer, a walk-in shower and very clean. Nice coffee and tea, with a cafetière...not the Nescafe crap. Not cheap tho...£18 for a white wine spritzer and a glass of wine...Save up

8

LUCINDA

12 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were welcomed by very friendly staff, informative and polite. The evening meal was good and we had a comfortable room. We had asked ahead for a quiet room and it was nicely tucked away so very peaceful. My only negative feedback would be that the bedding was beginning to look rather tired and a little slack on the cleaning but would definitely stay again.

4

John

8 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

On arrival I had a friendly welcome, showed me to my room which I had too report that the sheet on the bed were dirty, with this she transferred me to another room where I found the pillow cases were dirty, I think she was a little embarrassed and changed the pillows her self. I felt the food was small portions for the price and also over priced for the room with no breakfast inc. The staff are very friendly.

10

Nathan

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff, clean and comfortable rooms. Nice menu and the food was great and of good quality. Nice village location with a beer garden with plenty of seating.

10

Nick

30 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was decorated really well and decent size. Very clean and bed comfortable. Shower had good pressure, so not like the normal ones where it just drips out. Plenty of parking spaces.

8

Diane

30 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable, clean and spacious room. The staff were all very friendly and welcoming. Would definitely stay again.

10

Michael A

8 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

My husband and I spent an o/n at the Castle Inn, the young man on Receptoon was very kind. We had a very welcome meal, after a waring day at a funeral, the waitrese was charming. Only one little thing the bathroom just needed a steam clean, or a lick of paint. Having said that we enjoyed our stay, refreshed for our journey North. Many Thanks.

10

Stephen

17 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in, very friendly and helpful staff and a very clean, comfortable room

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable, well decorated and often quirky, with touches like proper coffee or fresh milk. Some report noise from corridors or the road, mixed Wi-Fi strength, and occasional temperature or lighting quirks.

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Samantha

30 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel with lovely facilities. Room was lovely and really comfortable. We were on the front of the hotel so it was a little noisy being right by the road. But other then that, it was great. Very welcoming staff to.

10

Philip

22 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms here are great, each one is quirky in their own way, and a lovely touch to have radio playing in room as background music on arrival. The 2 ladies that greeted us on arrival were welcoming and showed us all (4 guests) to our rooms. Evening meal in the bar was great too, cold and frosty outside, the pub reminded me as something out of The Holiday!!!

10

Nicholas

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely place to stay, handy for meeting at nearby golf course. Comfortable and clean rooms, friendly staff. WiFi a bit weak.

8

Katherine

4 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great spot and great evening meal. Check in is a bit awkward when there is a big crowd or function going on. Room was unique design and cozy but cold upon arrival. Be careful in the bathroom as the shower is open and the whole floor becomes very slippery. Breakfast was disappointing as the chef did not show up. Porridge was served with berries that were still frozen and the croissants were served very cold.

10

Graeme

15 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

lovely place with very comfortable and tastefully decorated rooms. Nice touches such as fresh milk in the room every day. Restaurant served very nice food - not cheap, but very nice. We all like romantic dinners with soft lighting, but one of the nights the lights were so dim, we could not identify some the food on the plate without tasting it. After that we picked our own table with better lighting :)

4

Dr Michael. R

28 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was okay, except a warning/hazard light in the room flashed bright white like a flash gun every 30 secs for much of the night from 11pm onwards? No idea why? I am a heavy sleeper but lightning flashes of white light was not nice. Other than that for one night it was fine. The staff were nice, and I was comfortable.

8

upma

20 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

All good Paid for a superior double Room a bit smaller than I thought it would be Think a bit expensive for what’s on offer However the service was very good The food at the restaurant was delicious

10

Nick

30 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was decorated really well and decent size. Very clean and bed comfortable. Shower had good pressure, so not like the normal ones where it just drips out. Plenty of parking spaces.

8

Carina

26 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely place to stay, cosy and modern bedroom with spacious bathroom. The only thing was we came at probably the hottest day reaching around 28 degrees and they had a fan but no air conditioning. Which made it difficult to sleep. If there was aircon I would have given it full marks. Breakfast served was continental and with quality ingredients. We had dinner here it was delicious and the restaurant was lovely and picturesque. Service was impeccable and staff very friendly - I would come back again if in the area.

8

Alexander

17 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

All the rooms at this the Castle are individually decorated. I was in Leeds Rolm, which was right by the stairs and door to the corridor and I could hear people coming and going outisde the room. But the room itself was really well decorated, with a very comfortable bed, large bathroom, and was nice and clean. The wifi is fantastic, although you do have to go through a sign up process and give your details to use it. Breakfast is just a simple affair with a choice of either croissant or pain au chocolat, a few hams and cheeses, and one or two cereals. I would stay here again if I was in the area.

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, welcoming and helpful. A few mention slow service or awkward check-in during busy times, but issues were addressed when raised.

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10

Glen

13 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My second visit to this property now, great pub, great staff and the food is cracking.

6

Robert and Jean

25 Apr 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

We were visiting my daughter in the village, third time we've stayed - the breakfast option has changed which was disappointing - previously there was a continental buffet but now it is like a cafe where you choose and pay for each item and no buffet even for juice, toast etc. The housekeeping was not good with the room only being refreshed properly on 1 of the 4 days but on request someone dealt with it. The staff are nice and it is very relaxing.

8

Tim

3 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall we enjoyed our stay at the Castle Inn. It has friendly and helpful staff with a good atmosphere. We didn’t like that we kept hearing a door banging downstairs at night until the bar closed (reported).

10

Jon

13 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay - extremely friendly customer service - highly recommended

8

Katherine

4 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great spot and great evening meal. Check in is a bit awkward when there is a big crowd or function going on. Room was unique design and cozy but cold upon arrival. Be careful in the bathroom as the shower is open and the whole floor becomes very slippery. Breakfast was disappointing as the chef did not show up. Porridge was served with berries that were still frozen and the croissants were served very cold.

8

Erica

17 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Fabulous staff who were amazingly helpful and friendly. Would definitely recommend.

10

Ian

12 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Well organised, fairly priced, friendly and with an excellent restaurant, this hotel has plenty to recommend it. The menu has a nice balance between cordon bleu and standard pub fare. Gee and James provide attentive but not intrusive service, Patrick, Ben and Sarah understand their roles and provide everything you need with a smile. I do perhaps 100 hotel nights a year and this one is a stand out for service, options and quality

6

AUSTEN

7 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

room was fine, beer garden brilliant. spoilt by slow service and the waitress not checking certain information, then ordering dessert after having to chase menu then finding out my choice was unavailable.

10

g

28 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly service , great attention ti detail

10

Stephen

17 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in, very friendly and helpful staff and a very clean, comfortable room

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Location

Set in a pleasant village, it is convenient for Harrogate, York and the Dales, with easy driving access. Several guests chose it for trips in the area and found rooms quiet when tucked away.

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Jonathan

26 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was comfortable and tastefully decorated, however could just do with a little TLC. Staff were very friendly and the meals very good both in terms of value for money and quality. Location is quiet but with excellent access to M1, York, Harrogate and Dales.

10

Deirdre

4 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We spent one night in The Castle in on our way home from Scotland. The property is in a lovely little village & we were made welome as soon as we arrived. Staff were very helpful & friendly. The property was very clean & room comfortable. We enjoyed a very nice evening meal in the restaurant.

10

helen

11 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything about our stay start to finish was excellent. Friendly staff, lovely room. Great food. Was worried it may be noisy over a pub, but it wasn't. Chose here as it was only 15 minutes drive to the Emmerdale set, where we were booked. Ideal. Also walking around the village and saw the manor house ruins was a nice surprise. Recommend travelling to Brimham rocks for a day as stunning.

10

Charlotte

20 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel - what a find! Booked a place last minute and was surprised by an amazing room, excellent food served in the restaurant downstairs and lovely surroundings. Would definitely go again

10

Nicholas

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely place to stay, handy for meeting at nearby golf course. Comfortable and clean rooms, friendly staff. WiFi a bit weak.

10

Nathan

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff, clean and comfortable rooms. Nice menu and the food was great and of good quality. Nice village location with a beer garden with plenty of seating.

10

Jeremy

29 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great, clean, cozy, and interesting place to stay. Walk to the castle.

10

Joanne

5 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely rooms and location. Friendly staff.

10

GRAHAM

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

great value and location

10

John

6 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, friendly staff, good bar and restaurant and interesting quirky bedroom. Easy drive to Harrogate where we were visiting.

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Dining

Food is widely praised for quality at dinner and breakfast, with many enjoying the pub restaurant. However, several reviews mention high prices, limited menu choice, changed or minimal breakfast options, and a few poor experiences, including one report of illness.

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10

Glen

13 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My second visit to this property now, great pub, great staff and the food is cracking.

6

Robert and Jean

25 Apr 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

We were visiting my daughter in the village, third time we've stayed - the breakfast option has changed which was disappointing - previously there was a continental buffet but now it is like a cafe where you choose and pay for each item and no buffet even for juice, toast etc. The housekeeping was not good with the room only being refreshed properly on 1 of the 4 days but on request someone dealt with it. The staff are nice and it is very relaxing.

10

Berenice

21 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were very professional, polite and efficient. First trip to this part of Yorkshire and will definitely stay here again when I return. Had dinner and breakfast here. Sunday roast was delicious, and the continental breakfast was sufficient and tasty.

8

Raymond

16 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I loved this place. Room was great, everything worked and included an ironing board. Bar was very relaxing and at the same time sometimes lively. Food I also found very good

8

Katherine

4 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great spot and great evening meal. Check in is a bit awkward when there is a big crowd or function going on. Room was unique design and cozy but cold upon arrival. Be careful in the bathroom as the shower is open and the whole floor becomes very slippery. Breakfast was disappointing as the chef did not show up. Porridge was served with berries that were still frozen and the croissants were served very cold.

8

Douglas

13 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not much choice at. Dinner if pizza not a favourite very little veg with steaks!!

8

Miss

23 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely pub hotel - service good - but choice of food on the dinner menu rather disappointing ...fish & chips, burger, pie etc

10

Luke

27 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

What a great place to stay, room was fab and the food was amazing….. and of course the breakfast was a 10/10 for me. Look forward to staying again.

4

Michael

20 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good situation. Comfortable room. Restaurant very expensive and deeply disappointing. Terrible food. I was violently ill.

10

John

14 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable room with good level of interior furnishings. Friendly staff with great pub food and excellent breakfast. Will stay again.

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		1	2	3	4 $105	5 $226
6 $103	7 $134	8 $134	9 $124	10 $111	11	12
13 $119	14 $142	15 $155	16 $149	17 $149	18 $162	19 $334
20 $151	21 $158	22 $127	23 $130	24 $139	25 $173	26 $301
27 $101	28 $122	29 $130	30 $124

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				1 $136	2 $166	3 $196
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18 $116	19 $147	20 $176	21 $172	22	23 $162	24
25 $103	26 $131	27 $136	28 $135	29 $163	30 $216	31 $216

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