1 / 8The Lister Arms
Malham, North Yorkshire
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms.
A Grade II listed former coaching inn of 1723 in Malham, with walks from the door, dogs welcome in the bar and a dog wash at Lister Barn.
A wine glass is carved into the date stone above the door of The Lister Arms, and even the inn doesn't know why; it takes it as an invitation to relax the moment you step over the threshold. Built in 1723, the ivy-clad Grade II listed former coaching inn stands three storeys tall at the top of the village of Malham, with walks from the door in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, a dog friendly inn made for walkers.
Dogs stay in the dog friendly bedrooms at the inn and at Lister Barn, though not at Lister Farmhouse, whose bedrooms aren't dog friendly. Let the team know at booking so it can prepare your dog friendly room. Lister Barn is a spacious barn conversion on the road to Malham Cove, reached from the beer garden over the ancient clapper bridge across Malham Beck. It has a heated boot room and a dedicated dog wash for muddy paws. On how many dogs can share, or leaving one alone in the room, the inn's pages don't say, so ask the team.
In the bar areas dogs are welcome, though not in the dining room. Residents can book a table in the bar by getting in touch with the team. A pint by the fire with the dog at your feet goes well with the inn's beef and ale pie, a hand-crimped parcel of all-butter pastry packed with shin beef slow-braised in Thwaites Original bitter, and the chefs draw on produce from Yorkshire charcuterie and real Wensleydale cheese to Morecambe Bay mussels.
Afternoon tea is served Monday to Saturday. Wildpack puts Malham Cove, Gordale Scar and Janet’s Foss 0.2 miles from the door, and Malham Tarn and Fountains Fell 2.1 miles away for a bigger outing with the dog.
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
- Selected rooms
- Dogs per room
- The hotel doesn't say
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- £20 per stay
- 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
- A dog wash
- Walks from the door
- Yes
- 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
- Eating and drinking
- Afternoon tea
- Rooms
- Ground floor rooms and suites
- Things to do
- Walking routes
- Parking
- Free parking
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Lister Arms dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms. This comes from The Lister Arms's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Lister Arms?
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 Lister Arms?
£20 per stay.
Can I eat with my dog at The Lister Arms?
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 Lister Arms?
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 Lister Arms?
The hotel says there are walks straight from the door. Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Malham Cove, Gordale Scar and Janet’s Foss (0.2 miles), Gordale Scar and Malham Cove Extended Circular (0.3 miles) and Malham Tarn and Fountains Fell (2.1 miles).
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Walk0.3 mi awayGordale Scar and Malham Cove Extended Circular
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