The Golden Lion offers a charming escape near Yorkshire Dales National Park. Guests warm by the lobby fireplace, enjoy meals at the restaurant, and relax with drinks at the bar or on the sun-drenched terrace. The staff's helpfulness enhances the welcoming atmosphere.
Located in Settle, The Golden Lion is in a rural area and in a national park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yorkshire Dales National Park and Malham Tarn, while Museum of North Craven Life and Settle Victoria Hall are cultural highlights. Visit our Settle travel guide
At The Golden Lion, you can look forward to a terrace, a fireplace in the lobby, and a bar. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this inn include:
Breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
Free newspapers
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Golden Lion include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
Daily breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Conveniences
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
In a national park
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Stair-free path to entrance
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
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Fireplace in lobby
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
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Heating
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Lion Settle Hotel
Lion Settle
The Lion At Settle Hotel Settle
Lion Settle Inn
The Lion at Settle
Golden Lion Inn Settle
Golden Lion Settle
The Golden Lion Inn
The Golden Lion Settle
The Golden Lion Inn Settle
Frequently asked questions
Is The Golden Lion pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at The Golden Lion?
As of 2026/3/7, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Golden Lion on 2026/3/19 start from NT$4,236, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
The Golden Lion doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at The Golden Lion?
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Golden Lion?
Check-out is at 10:30 AM.
Where is The Golden Lion located?
Situated in a national park, this inn is steps from Settle Tourist Information Centre and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park. Settle Victoria Hall and Museum of North Craven Life are just steps away. Settle Station is only a 4-minute walk and Giggleswick Station is 25 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
The Golden Lion Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Caroline
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sue
2024/7/15
Highly recommended
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.
Sue
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
David
2025/11/14
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfy room, friendly staff and excellent service, food was lovely too.