1 / 8The Golden Lion
Settle, North Yorkshire
Yes. Dogs can stay in all rooms.
An inn in the heart of Settle where every room welcomes dogs, with treats, water bowls and dog beds and the bar's crackling fires to settle by.
Crackling fires in the bar and dogs settled down after a day in the Dales set the tone at The Golden Lion, an inn proudly placed in the heart of Settle. This dog friendly inn brings together heart-warming hospitality, home-cooked food made from scratch by its chefs and modern boutique bedrooms, with the rolling hills of the Yorkshire Dales all around.
Every room welcomes dogs, from the boutique Character Rooms to the Signature Room with its comfy four poster bed. Your dog can expect plenty of treats, dog bowls for water, blankets and dog beds, and, the inn reckons, a good amount of fuss from the staff. Dog numbers per room, and whether one may be left by itself, aren't covered: the inn's pages don't say, so ask as you book.
Dogs are welcome in some areas of the pub, though not in the restaurant; the bar areas with their crackling fires are where they settle down after a day out. Book a table in the bar and you can eat together there. The food is local, fresh and full of flavour, hearty dishes made from scratch that champion the inn's producers, with breakfast included in your stay.
The rooms come with powerful showers and White Company toiletries for after a long walk. For the dog, Settle: Attermire Scar and Victoria Cave is a Wildpack walk 0.1 miles from the inn, and Stainforth Force and Catrigg Force Circular is 2.3 miles out for a bigger day.
Facts checked October 2026 from the hotel's own website. Details can change, so please confirm anything important, especially the dog rules, with the hotel before you book.
At a Glance: Dogs
- Rooms for dogs
- All rooms
- Dogs per room
- The hotel doesn't say
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- The hotel doesn't say
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- Welcome
- In the lounge
- The hotel doesn't say
- Eating with your dog
- In a dog friendly dining area
- In the grounds
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog extras
- Treats, bowls and dog beds
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- None within 20 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Rooms
- Four poster beds
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Golden Lion dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in all rooms. This comes from The Golden Lion's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Golden Lion?
The hotel doesn't say how many dogs you can bring, so check with the hotel when you book.
Is there a charge for dogs at The Golden Lion?
The hotel doesn't say whether it charges for dogs, so check with the hotel when you book.
Can I eat with my dog at The Golden Lion?
You can eat with your dog in a dog friendly dining area. Dogs are welcome in the bar.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Golden Lion?
The hotel doesn't say whether dogs can be left alone in the room, so check with the hotel when you book.
Are there dog walks near The Golden Lion?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Settle: Attermire Scar and Victoria Cave (0.1 miles), Stainforth Force and Catrigg Force Circular (2.3 miles) and Malham Tarn and Fountains Fell (4.7 miles).
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Walk0.1 mi awaySettle: Attermire Scar and Victoria Cave
North Yorkshire
A steep climb for dogs on a lead from Settle to the limestone cliffs of Attermire Scar, taking in Victoria Cave and Jubilee Cave above Ribblesdale.
Walk2.3 mi awayStainforth Force and Catrigg Force Circular
North Yorkshire
Two Ribblesdale waterfalls for dogs to explore on a lead, Catrigg Force in its wooded ravine and Stainforth Force below a 17th century packhorse bridge.
2.9 mi awayOrcaber Farm Caravan & Camping Park
North Yorkshire
A family run, dog friendly campsite in Austwick near Settle, open all year, with a dog walk beside the river and a dog run for off lead play.
Walk4.7 mi awayMalham Tarn and Fountains Fell
North Yorkshire
A serious day walk across the high limestone moors above Malham, taking in England's highest natural freshwater lake before climbing to the summit of Fountains Fell on a remote and demanding fell route.
Walk4.9 mi awayGordale Scar and Malham Cove Extended Circular
North Yorkshire
A dramatic moderate circular linking Janet's Foss, Gordale Scar and the limestone pavement above Malham Cove, easy to extend for a bigger day out.
Walk5 mi awayMalham Cove, Gordale Scar and Janet’s Foss
North Yorkshire
This iconic circular from Malham village packs limestone gorges, woodland waterfalls and sweeping pavement views into one of the most spectacular walks in the Yorkshire Dales.
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