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The Blue Lion

3.0 star property
Leyburn inn with restaurant and bar/lounge
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Fireplace
Superior Double Room, Courtyard Area (Large)
Front of property
Serves lunch and dinner
Food and drink

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Meeting rooms
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Limited hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker

Room options

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Classic Room (Large)

Classic Room (Large)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (Petite)

Double Room (Petite)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, Courtyard Area

Superior Double Room, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Courtyard Area (Large)

Superior Double Room, Courtyard Area (Large)

Superior Double Room, Courtyard Area (Large)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
East Witton, Leyburn, England, DL8 4PE

What's nearby

  • Middleham Castle - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Forbidden Corner - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Jervaulx Abbey - 4 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Bolton Castle - 11 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Aysgarth Falls - 11 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 56 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 80 min drive
  • Northallerton Station - 22 min drive
  • Thirsk Station - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Manor Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Lion - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Three Horse Shoes - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brymor Ice Cream - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Saddle Room - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Blue Lion

When you stay at The Blue Lion, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park. The pub is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can visit Restaurant, which serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 15 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Restrictions apply*

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property
  • No stag or hen parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 8 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in reception

Facilities

  • Garden

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Cot/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.
On-site venue No. 2 – This pub specialises in local cuisine and serves lunch, dinner and light fare. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per day

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

Blue Lion Inn Leyburn
Blue Lion Leyburn
The Blue Lion Inn
The Blue Lion Leyburn
The Blue Lion Inn Leyburn

Frequently asked questions

Does The Blue Lion offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Blue Lion does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Blue Lion?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 10 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The Blue Lion?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Blue Lion?
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at The Blue Lion and nearby?
The Blue Lion has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Blue Lion?
Yes, Restaurant offers local cuisine.
What's the area around The Blue Lion like?
The Blue Lion is located a short 2-minute walk from Middleham Castle.

The Blue Lion Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Sara, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Adrian, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We’ve stayed here many times and it’s always great. Even the restrictions didn’t really impact on our visit.
1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommended
A super hotel. Plenty character but comfortable with all necessary mod cons. Restaurant is excellent
2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Well organised for Covid Rooms spotlessly clean Food well presented albeit a bit on pricey side
brian, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Love it
We love the Blue Lion. Location, building, staff....all brilliant. There are some minor things which could do with tweaking: soundproofing of rooms (18th century floorboards!!), opening up the lovely garden at the back for its pub, revising of its OTT priced wine list.
Kara, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

One of my favourite places to stay
Standard double was not very big - for reference we stayed in the hotel du vin at York the previous week and the standard was super big. It was clean but we stayed for two nights and the room wasn't refreshed or made up on day two which was unexpected and disappointing. On the plus side the staff were incredibly friendly and the food and drinks were exceptional. I've been coming to this gem of a hotel / gastro pub since 1992 and it is one of my favourite places to be. The village is very pretty and the walks from the hotel take in some breathtaking scenery. Just to add the hotel is dog friendly and usually (not this time) includes doggie treats in your room.
On top of Sowden Beck Moors
chris, 2-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Really really unpleasant proprietress, rude and unwelcoming. Probably best to avoid, shame as it is a nice place and the rest of the staff were pleasant.
Richard, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A fantastic stay, wonderful food, attentive staff. Highly recommend.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Nicholas, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Enjoyable stay, but pricey wine
Lovely pub devoted to food. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The room we had was large with a very comfortable bed, and plenty of room for our dogs crate to go in. We like the Blue Lion,but the wine prices starting at £27.50 for us were very expensive.The food usually excellent was quite expensive and both our dishes were dry. They did have a big party in but for price,we were disappointed. Still love the place however, and sure this was just a blip.
David, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Definitely recommended
Great stay in a lovely part of the world! definitely recommend to anyone wanting a quiet break in the outdoors.
Sarah, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent meal and stay. Would highly recommend - food, wine and service in a really comfortable setting is just fantastic. Very very minor point but could have done with a fan in the room.
Ian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Victor, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place for a break
as always, a great few days, super room, great food and service..not to mention perfect location
K, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

2 night stay
Stayed 2 nights with courtyard accommodation that we could not fault. Roomy, modern, clearance and wonderfully quiet. Breakfasts were lovely with lots of choice. Staff helpful. Only downside was on arrival we booked an evening meal in the restaurant but when we went to find our table at the allotted time we were told to eat in the bar area as the dining room was being used for a private function. This was not mentioned to us at the time of booking. We were taken to a table near the bar area which was crowded and noisy. Although the food we had was exceptionally tasty it was spoilt by the fact we had people stood over us who were very loud. Because of this we only had the one course and left.
Sheena, 2-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

Disappointing
Returning after 16 years as used to stop every year on route to France with my late partner. Rooms in need of love an attention, large spider crack in sink, plug hole dirty, and bed not comfortable. My elderly parents were unable to shower, as shower over bath, and they could not safely get in and out of the bath. Also bed very high for them, so they had to climb in. Booked for dinner, but felt like just shoved in a table rather than other guests being politely shown to their tables. Food was not as good as it used to be, and a bit cold. Now a bit overpriced for what you are getting. Certainly not the hustle and bustle around the place as there used to be. Disappointed start to holiday and sadly not sure we will be returning.
Rhona, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

J, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Lovely hotel in gorgeous village
Lovely traditional hotel with fab food. Only downside the room was too small.
Deborah, 2-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Lovely place to stay fro a break in the Dales
Lovely atmosphere and charming old building. Food is wonderful and soo delicious, but a little pricey
1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Great Stay, lovely people
This place has a wonderful reputation that over the years has continued to be extremely high, I'm happy to say that this is justified. Lovely staff, warm welcoming and ready to go that extra distance to make your stay perfect. My only slight negative comment would be that the decor in some rooms is in need of some attention. The restaurant and room that we stayed in would really benefit from a lick of paint and a touch up here and there. It's nothing serious and did not spoil are stay, but it could do with a "spruce up"
Julian, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

2-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Perfect location, great food and staff
We have eaten at the Blue Lion on a number of occasions and always found the food to be excellent, the bar to be comfortable and interesting and the staff helpful and friendly. We no longer in the area and chose a two night stay with a room in the main building. As before the food was top class, the wine well priced and the staff efficient but unobtrusive and always friendly. The room (number 1) was big enough with an en-suite bath with shower and was well located overlooking the rear garden so away from the main road. It was also cool enough to get a good nights sleep which during the heatwave could have been an issue. One thing we liked about the room was plenty of cloth storage space (unlike many "boutique" hotels that take minimalism to an extreme in some cases with zero storage facilities meaning clothes on the floor or left in the bag). In all honesty the room was feeling a bit tired as was the bathroom and could do with a spruce up but the pro's outweigh the cons. For those who like a traditional breakfast i.e. waitress/waiter service you will enjoy whats on offer, it may feel a bit old fashioned but it does the job and as with dinner the food is excellent. Overall a great venue in a wonderful part of the country - we will be visiting again that is for sure.
K, 2-night romance trip
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