Reviews of The Craven Arms 3 stars
Brackenber Lane, Giggleswick, Settle, BD24 0EA, United Kingdom
#2 of 5 hotels in Settle
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 564 hotel reviews
9.1Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.6
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Comfort
9.4
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Location
9.2
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Facilities
9.2
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Staff
9.8
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Value for money
9.0
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Free WiFi
8.5
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Reviewed: 31 August 2025
Louise
United Kingdom102 reviews5 helpful votes8.0“Comfortable stay, excellent staff. Thanks!!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Quite close to road but quiet over night.
On behalf of my mum: Staff very friendly and accommodating. Nice food and excellent for a GF and soya free diet. Comfortable room. Taken ill during stay and the staff were very kind and looked after me.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 29 August 2025
Tim
United Kingdom7 reviews2 helpful votes10“A little gem of a hotel in the perfect location to explore the Yorkshire dales.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything was great
The Craven Arms is certainly one of the tidiest hotels I’ve ever stayed in over 50 years of travelling - not just internally but externally too, very well maintained for such an old building. The food was also great for dinner and breakfast. The owners and staff were all genuinely friendly and gave us a real feeling that that they were delighted to have us stay with them - a well deserved top score.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 26 August 2025
Crowther
United Kingdom1 review10“Overnight stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The TV in the room wasn't working but wasn't a great issue for the time in the room. It was reported on check out but more so it could be sorted for the next guest.
Everything was spotless with very friendly, attentive staff. The food was excellent with a good choice to choose from.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 26 August 2025
Andrew
United Kingdom2 reviews10“Fantastic hotel/pub”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything about the hotel was exceptional - the staff were so friendly, the food was delicious and the room was really comfortable.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 24 August 2025
Audrey
United Kingdom16 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Night light in the bedroom which was a shame everything else was so good.
Excellent location. Very friendly. Excellent food. Brilliant value.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 23 August 2025
Deborah
United Kingdom2 reviews8.0“Comfy, quiet, relaxing”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
First Room very small and very noisy from the road traffic
Great breakfast Lovely food available to buy in the pub/restaurant in the evening Lovely staff Clean There was an unfortunate issue with the room and we had to be moved. Luckily there was another room available otherwise not sure what would have happened. Staff were great about it, no fuss.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 20 August 2025
Breedon
United Kingdom37 reviews1 helpful vote10“Exeptional! This one is a must.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Shower
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Having to leave!
Extremely well trained staff, very well cooked food in the evening, and exeptional breakfast. You should be offering training programmes to the trade..you so have got it right
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 19 August 2025
Alex
United Kingdom3 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Friendly staff
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 18 August 2025
Mark
United Kingdom8 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Spent 2 very enjoyable nights at the Craven Arms before and after completing the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge. Staff were all very welcoming and friendly. Food was great. Would certainly return.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 18 August 2025
Kevin
United Kingdom9 reviews9.0“Really pleasant and comfortable stay..hope to go again when visiting the Yorkshire Dales”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Could do with a new toaster in the breakfast area. The ensuite bathroom was fine but a little dated in terms of an electric shower and cubicle.
Ideal location for Yorkshire 3 Peaks - comfortable room, great food and staff. Even provided an early packed breakfast for early morning walkers.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 14 August 2025
Julie
United Kingdom1 review10“Excellent accommodation and generally a wonderful stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 8 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Not much to not like really.
Gorgeous location, very clean, comfortable en suite rooms. Restaurant was excellent for both breakfast and dinner and the staff friendly and helpful. The landlord really went out of his way to accommodate us.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 10 August 2025
Catherine
United Kingdom24 reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Great place to stay: no negatives that I came across”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Comfortable, clean and quiet bedrooms, friendly staff, and great food quality
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 10 August 2025
Piper
United Kingdom2 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The location next to a busy noisy road.
The staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was excellent. The service in the restaurant was excellent.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 8 August 2025
Russell
United Kingdom31 reviews8.0“Good hotel, ideal location if visiting Settle or Ingleton areas. Excellent friendly efficient staff.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Room soundproofing could be improved.
The room was clean and comfortable, but would benefit with triple glazing to cut down on traffic noise. Dinner and breakfast were excellent.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 8 August 2025
Vaughan
Isle of Man1 review9.0“The best”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Shower
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Can’t think of anything
Everything
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 4 August 2025
Janet
United Kingdom4 reviews1 helpful vote10“Excellent food and location. Lovely friendly staff.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Bathroom was very clean, fluffy towels but quite small. Ok though.
A good choice on the menu for breakfast and dinner. The beef Wellington was exceptional so I had it on Friday and Saturday. The full English looked amazing but we all said it lacked taste so the next morning my son and I had salmon with scrabbled eggs which was very good. My husband had the full English again and said it was much tastier the 2nd morning. All in all an excellent restaurant.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 1 August 2025
Robert
United Kingdom55 reviews3 helpful votes9.0“Excellent”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double or Twin Room with Shower
- • Stayed 2 nights
All good
Wonderful accommodating staff, nothing too much trouble. Excellent location for exploring the Dales and walking the Three Peaks. Excellent food
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 30 July 2025
Sinclair
United Kingdom9 reviews1 helpful vote10“Excellent hotel”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing to dislike.
The hotel is located in a nice peaceful location a few hundred yards from the village. The hotel is clearly kept in a good state of repair and is well maintained, clean and tidy. Plenty of private guest parking available at the hotel. Checking in was simple and we were quickly shown to our room. We arrived via motorcycle in torrential rain, and we were offered to put our wet gear into the hotels warm boiler room to dry out, which was greatly appreciated. All of the hotel staff were friendly, welcoming and helpful. Our room and bathroom were clean, spacious and comfortable. Our evening meal in the hotel was excellent as was breakfast the following morning. Highly recommend and hope to return for another stay sometime.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 28 July 2025
Alison
United Kingdom16 reviews10“Very good accommodation in a place which is not a major tourist destination”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The road is busy so I had to keep windows closed
My breakfast was a bag of items because I left early
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 21 July 2025
Ivor
United Kingdom5 reviews10“10/10 The Craven Arms”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing.......all good.
We had a lovely 2 night break at the Craven Arms. The food was excellent with a wide variety on the menu. Our room was superb..... (room 6) The staff were very friendly and helpful. We will definitely stay at the Craven Arms again when in the area.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 21 July 2025
Katie
United Kingdom1 review10“Just perfect”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Couldn’t think of anything
Everything was just so lovely. Food was fab, staff were friendly and accommodating.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 17 July 2025
David
United Kingdom2 reviews8.0“Very good with the exception of the locked dinning room”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Double or Twin Room with Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Door to dinning room LOCKED until 8.30.am. Odd having to queue waiting for the door to be unlocked . Breakfast itself very good.
Excellent friendly staff. Very clean. Good location. Good food. Reasonable price.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 17 July 2025
Jackie
United Kingdom101 reviews14 helpful votes10“Great staff and amazing food”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Our second stay here having had a memorable stay a few years ago. The room was lovely and very clean. We were able to get in early as it was ready which was kind of the staff. There is a great atmosphere in the bar and restaurant with exceptional service and amazing food. Good location for Settle - just a 20 minute walk.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 13 July 2025
Phil
United Kingdom26 reviews7 helpful votes10“I can highly recommend the Craven Arms”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
What a wonderful place this is to stay. The staff are very professional and welcoming. Everything about the Craven Arms is just lovely. Great food and accommodation in a traditional pub setting that one might expect for Yorkshire; only better! I had a few problems getting my motorcycle off its trailer, but the landlord came to help with three others from the bar. A really heartwarming experience. I can highly recommend ❤️
Stayed in July 2025
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