Business Details
Your Country Retreat in the Yorkshire Dales
Nestled in the heart of Burnsall, The Red Lion has been welcoming guests to the Yorkshire Dales for generations. Our 16th-century inn combines historic charm with modern comforts, offering a range of accommodation from cosy pub rooms to luxury manor house suites. The restaurant showcases seasonal produce from local farmers and artisans, while our bar serves award-winning ales in a relaxed atmosphere. With dogs welcome throughout the property and breathtaking countryside on our doorstep, we provide an authentic Dales experience.Our team takes pride in creating memorable stays through warm hospitality and attention to detail. Whether you're seeking a peaceful retreat or an active adventure, our location offers easy access to iconic landmarks like Malham Cove and Bolton Abbey. We continually invest in maintaining our heritage buildings while enhancing guest experiences through thoughtful upgrades to our facilities and services.
Services
Pub Rooms
Manor House Rooms
Holiday Cottages
Award-Winning Restaurant
Local Area Tours
Highlights and features
- We offer award-winning ales and locally sourced cuisine
- Our 16th-century inn combines historic charm with modern comforts
- Dogs welcome throughout the property including dining areas
- Direct access to Yorkshire Dales walking routes and attractions
- 10% discount available for direct bookings through our website
Services
Manor House Rooms
Our spacious Manor House Rooms offer premium accommodation with king-size beds, separate seating areas, and luxury bathrooms featuring roll-top baths. Guests enjoy scenic views over Burnsall village and the River Wharfe. Each room includes modern amenities like Wi-Fi, mini-fridges, and Hypnos mattresses for exceptional comfort.
Award-Winning Restaurant
The restaurant serves seasonal dishes made from locally sourced ingredients, featuring daily changing menus and speciality dishes like our Venison Wellington. Guests can dine in the restaurant overlooking the village green or enjoy al fresco dining on the riverside terrace. Dietary requirements are accommodated with advance notice.
Holiday Cottages
Our self-contained holiday cottages provide home-from-home comforts with living areas, kitchens, and multiple bedrooms. Located adjacent to the main inn, they offer convenience with proximity to our restaurant and bar facilities. Each cottage features modern amenities and scenic countryside views.
Welly Wednesday
This autumn event offers a seasonal dining experience with our special Venison Wellington dish available every Wednesday from October to November. The package includes a hearty meal following scenic countryside walks, with advance booking recommended to guarantee availability.
Polar Express Package
Special accommodation package offering 20% discount for guests attending the Polar Express Train Ride. Valid during November and December, this offer requires presenting your train booking reference when making reservations at the inn.
Questions
What room types are available at The Red Lion?
We offer Pub Rooms, Manor House Rooms, Annex Bedrooms, and self-contained Holiday Cottages with various configurations.
Can I bring my dog to The Red Lion?
Yes, we welcome dogs in all areas including dining spaces and accommodation units.
Are there special offers available?
We offer Welly Wednesday seasonal dishes, Polar Express discounts, and a 10% direct booking discount.
What local attractions are near The Red Lion?
Nearby attractions include Malham Cove, Bolton Abbey, Skipton Castle, and the Dales Way walking route.
Do you serve food all day?
Our restaurant operates during regular hours with seasonal menus available throughout the day.
Reviews (4)
Stuart Wilcock
Apr 24, 2022
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Great pub in a lovely village. Stopped for a refreshing beer after walking to Grassington and back. The beer garden at the back looks over the River and is a nice place to sit and enjoy your drink.
Chris Hanson
Apr 20, 2022
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Stayed 2 nights here over Easter weekend. Lovely location, great staff, great food and lovely bar. Good selection of food and drinks too. Can't give it 5 stars as the room we had for 180 a night was not what you would expect for that price. Don't get me wrong, it was a good size, clean and had a comfy huge bed. The downside to the room was the smoke detector has a red light which flashes every 10 seconds lighting the room up when it's dark.
If that's not enough to wake you up there's also a door in the room which is locked. From the noise coming from here all night long there must be a boiler or something in there which was firing up randomly all night long. Last but not least is the rusty radiator in the bathroom and the extraction fan that doesn't work so bathroom stunk all the time. Not what you would expect for 180 a night.
If that's not enough to wake you up there's also a door in the room which is locked. From the noise coming from here all night long there must be a boiler or something in there which was firing up randomly all night long. Last but not least is the rusty radiator in the bathroom and the extraction fan that doesn't work so bathroom stunk all the time. Not what you would expect for 180 a night.
Debbie F.
Apr 20, 2022
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Setting to die for, idyllic village on the river location. It was a gorgeous sunny evening, which made it even better. Glad I had pre-booked for dinner, as it seemed to be very popular. Can see it being V.popular in summer with the lovely terrace on the river.pub was lovely and quaint inside with different rooms and nooks. Our food was really nice, gastro pub quality. Ordered a salad, but it was very generous portion and very filling, delicious. - Would be a lovely place to stay for a few days, as it also has rooms.
Lewis Carr
Apr 19, 2022
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The Red Lion is an iconic part of Burnsall, the pub and location is stunning. If you get to sit outside on a warm day, then you have cracked it. Prices are high, but this is to be expected, it's a quality pub with a good choice of ales and decent food in a great location.
