Nestled in a rural location, Lister Arms offers an upscale retreat with free English breakfast and a cozy fireplace in the lobby. Savor meals at the on-site restaurant or unwind by the bar while staying connected with WiFi; guests praise both its helpful staff and scenic location.
Yorkshire Dales National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Kirkby Malham Church - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
Gordale Scar - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
Malham Cove - 9 min drive - 1.4 km
The Woodland Spa - 49 min drive - 48.4 km
Getting around
Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 67 min drive
Cononley Station - 21 min drive
Steeton & Silsden Station - 23 min drive
Settle Station - 25 min drive
Restaurants
The Old Swan Inn - 13 min drive
The Old Hall Inn - 14 min drive
The Old Barn Cafe - 2 min walk
Lister Arms - 1 min walk
Masons Arms - 13 min drive
About this property
Lister Arms
When you stay at Lister Arms, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.
At a glance
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Hotel size
23 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free English breakfast 8:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Services
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Facilities
Garden
Fireplace in lobby
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower only
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Lister Arms Inn Malham
Lister Arms Inn
Lister Arms Malham
Lister Arms Inn Skipton
Lister Arms Hotel Malham
Lister Arms Malham, Yorkshire
Lister Arms Skipton
Lister Arms Inn
Lister Arms Skipton
Lister Arms Inn Skipton
Frequently asked questions
Does Lister Arms offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Lister Arms does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Lister Arms?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at Lister Arms?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Lister Arms?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Lister Arms and nearby?
Lister Arms has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Lister Arms?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Lister Arms like?
Lister Arms is located a short 17-minute walk from Malham Cove. Travelers give top marks for the inn's prime location.
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Reviews
Lister Arms Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Location
9.6
Staff & service
9.4
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, plentiful, and exceptional with a great selection of local produce. (25 reviews)
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Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 20, 2026
Excellent stay great location staff very attentive, particular mention to Sean.
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 20, 2026
Amazing location and an our room was 109% to our satisfaction. The Lister Arms I believe also own the Buck Inn 100 yards away so we checked out both menus as they cater for different tastes and we chose the Buck inn to eat at which was perfect for us and they also had Sky Sports on which was a bonus.
Definitely will return to the Lister Arms next year as the area is truly an amazing place and the value for money for bed and a fantastic breakfast is certainly worth every penny
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 30, 2025
Lovely stay and the bed was super comfy. Staff, atmosphere and food amazing!
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 14, 2026
Clean and friendly staff
Russell
Russell, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 11, 2026
Lovely room, White Company toiletries and superb staff!
Claire
Claire, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 26, 2026
Top class experience. Attentive and couteous staff. Great room. Excellent dinner.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 27, 2025
Pleasant overnight stay, nice facilities and good food.
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 2, 2025
Lovely room , cosy and warm staff were fantastic and welcoming great food evening meal and Breakfast
Perfect location with plenty of trails
Eamonn
Eamonn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 10, 2025
A great pub / hotel with lovely stylsh rooms. Very good well preseted food
Christine
Christine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 9, 2025
Lovely stay - will defo return. Fireplace in winter was lovely
Edward
Edward, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 13, 2025
Helpful friendly staff - great breakfast with local produce and freshly cooked and served - great selection of beer
Chris
Chris, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 5, 2025
Lovely room, big, very clean and well decorated. Very helpful team and great food
Trish
Trish, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 23, 2025
We enjoyed our one night stay in Malham. Comfortable if somewhat small room. Good dinner, fish & chips very good.
Jane
Jane, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 6, 2025
Room was beautiful, many little special touches that we loved. Food and service was fantastic, would definitely recommend booking! Can’t wait to come back.
Vicki
Vicki, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 24, 2025
Great location
Great location and great staff.
Elisabeth
Elisabeth, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 6, 2025
Staff were lovely. Nice atmosphere. Comfortable rooms. Very dog friendly. We had a lovely evening meal. Great location!
Kerry
Kerry, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 4, 2026
The room was lovely with a large comfortable bed and ample space in the bedroom and bathroom, plus ample free parking. This is a dog friendly hotel and there seemed to be lots of guests with their dogs, as well as oursleves. The hotel is set in a lovely village with lots of green space easily accessable from the rooms to take the dog out for toilet breaks and beautiful countryside walks. We ate dinner in the pub, which was delicious and breakfast was equally delicious with the same high quality, local produce. We will definitely be staying here again.
James
James, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 9, 2025
We had a lovely stay at the Lister Arms with our dog and we were all made to feel very welcome. Our room was very spacious, clean and comfortable and we enjoyed dinner and breakfast during our stay.
Our dog particularly enjoyed the dog treats and her bowl of sausages at breakfast and there were beautiful walks to take her right on our doorstep. We would recommend and love to go back again.
Lynne
Lynne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 5, 2025
Absolutely stunning location and fabulous stay with friends & dogs - beautiful location & lovely staff ..
maggie
maggie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 26, 2025
The hotel is very pet friendly. Dog beds and water bowls are provided in the bar. They also do home made dog treats. Brilliant hotel
Colin
Colin, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 1, 2025
Great place
Brilliant place. Great location, hospitality and food and drinks.
Jonathan
Jonathan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 21, 2025
Relaxing stay at the Lester Arms. We received a warm welcome, large clean room room with comfy bed. Staff extremely friendly even under pressure with it being a very busy pub. Food very good quality. Breakfast was exceptional. Fantastic walks on your doorstep. Would 100% stay again
Charlotte
Charlotte, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 5, 2025
Lister Arms was a welcoming place, rooms were clean & tidy. Bar and restaurant had a myriad of choices, the food was tasty (locally sourced) and delicious.
Service was spot on with helpful and enthusiastic staff.
My favourite was plentiful Black Pudding available for breakfast - breakfast heaven.
John
John, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 6, 2025
We stayed in the Barn. The facility is just across the road from the main hotel.
We found the room exceptionally clean, cosy, modern and a comfortable bed.
Breakfast was superb. Evening meal was great too.
Cannot fault it!