With a stay at Lister Arms in Skipton, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Gordale Scar. .This inn is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Malham Cove and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Kirkby Malham Church.
Yorkshire Dales National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
Kirkby Malham Church - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
Gordale Scar - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles
Malham Cove - 6 min drive - 1.1 miles
Lancaster University - 56 min drive - 41.1 miles
Getting around
Cononley Station - 21 min drive
Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 67 min drive
Restaurants
The Fisherman - 15 min drive
Ye Olde Naked Man Cafe - 15 min drive
Gamekeeper's Inn - 17 min drive
The Old Hall Inn - 14 min drive
The Maypole Inn - 12 min drive
About this property
Lister Arms
Lister Arms offers 23 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.
Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Stay in one of 23 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.
At Lister Arms, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary English breakfast is served on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary English breakfast is served on weekdays between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Lister Arms has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Free English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Garden
In a national park
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
More
Fireplace in lobby
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
More
Desk
Heating
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
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
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact 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
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
Lister Arms Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 235 out of 297 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 297 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 297 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 297 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Simon
Nov 23, 2025
Simon
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Chris
Nov 13, 2025
Helpful friendly staff - great breakfast with local produce and freshly cooked and served - great selection of beer
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.
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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Kerry
Nov 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were lovely. Nice atmosphere. Comfortable rooms. Very dog friendly. We had a lovely evening meal. Great location!
Kerry
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Eamonn
Nov 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room , cosy and warm staff were fantastic and welcoming great food evening meal and Breakfast
Perfect location with plenty of trails
Standard if accommodation was first class albeit a little pricey. Staff and comfort were spot on. Food was good but not many healthy or veggie options. Overall we were very satisfied.
lovely room in the barn annex. Good quality produce. However, the kitchen doesnt cater very well for lactose intolerance - only butter for toast at breakfast. Also, potatoes/chips are not always included with main courses have to pay for these separately. Food generally on the pricey side.
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
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Julie
Traveled with partner
Oct 6, 2025
Liked: Amenities
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!
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.
Stayed in Lister Barn and the room was perfect, clean tidy and well stocked.
Dinner and drinks in dining room/bar again perfect.
Will no doubt stay there again.
Well impressed with the Inn overall but particularly the room which was spacious and fitted out with the best linen, bed, room and bathroom furniture.
The best ingredients for the food too.
Ideal location for the multiple walks in the area.
To be recommended.