The Wensleydale Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star Georgian inn with free WiFi

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Photo gallery for The Wensleydale Hotel

A dining room with a long table set for a meal, a window with a view, and a traditional architectural style.
A stone wall, a wood-burning stove, a potted plant, and two glasses of amber liquid on a table.
A table with chairs outside a building, a potted plant, and a door with a nameplate.
A bar area with wooden chairs, a bar counter, and shelves of bottles.
A room with a desk, chairs, a sofa, a rug, and framed pictures on the wall.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Market Place, Leyburn, England, DL8 4PE
  • Place, Middleham Castle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, The Forbidden Corner
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Yorkshire Dales National Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Double Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Gallery Double Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Signature Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Middleham

On boardwalk/promenade.A stay at this inn places you within half a mile (1 km) of Middleham Castle and 3 miles (5 km) of Harmby Waterfall. Leyburn Station and The Forbidden Corner are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Middleham Castle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Forbidden Corner - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Wensleydale - 10 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Yorkshire Dales National Park - 11 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Aysgarth Falls - 16 min drive - 18.9 km

Getting around

  • Northallerton Station - 22 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Golden Lion, Leyburn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Friars head - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Blue Lion - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wyvill Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Posthorn - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Wensleydale Hotel

3-star Georgian inn with free WiFi
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Leyburn inn is smoke free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Wensleydale Hotel offers 14 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This Leyburn inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

White Swan Hotel Leyburn
Wensleydale Hotel Leyburn
Inn The Wensleydale Hotel Leyburn
Leyburn The Wensleydale Hotel Inn
The Wensleydale Hotel Leyburn
Wensleydale Hotel
Wensleydale Leyburn
Inn The Wensleydale Hotel
Wensleydale
The White Swan Hotel
The Wensleydale Hotel Inn
The Wensleydale Hotel Leyburn
The Wensleydale Hotel Inn Leyburn

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Wensleydale Hotel to the airport?

The Wensleydale Hotel is 31.6 mi (56-min drive) away from the Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Wensleydale Hotel?

As of Jun 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Wensleydale Hotel on Jul 5, 2026 start from CA $136, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Wensleydale Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Wensleydale Hotel.

Does The Wensleydale Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Wensleydale Hotel offers free English breakfast every day from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Wensleydale Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Wensleydale Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Wensleydale Hotel?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does The Wensleydale Hotel have a pool?

The Wensleydale Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Wensleydale Hotel have a restaurant?

The Wensleydale Hotel is home to The Tack Room, which features British cuisine.

Does The Wensleydale Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Wensleydale Hotel to downtown Leyburn?

The Wensleydale Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Middleham.

The Wensleydale Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 96 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff who were welcoming. Adrian the bar man was particularly knowledgeable about the local area and gave us plenty of tips.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brilliant place to stay

Excellent overnight stay. Brilliant food and service from all the team. Great location and we will be back
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and made me feel at home during my cycling trip. Food was excellent. Would recommend visiting!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Like a home from home very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food both breakfast and evening meal were excellent. All staff were excellent and really wanted the stay to be special for us. The room was good and the pillows were clearly new and helped us sleep. The check in closing at 22.00 might cause a problem to some people and the only other problem was it appeared to be a bit tired in corridors but rooms were fine
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room, massive bed, great breakfast. V pet friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What wonderful hosts, very friendly and personal service. A beautiful location with great food and drinks. Very hospitable for us and our dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly hotel, nothing was a trouble for the staff, food was excellent, room was looking over the castle &square, definitely recommend it 😁
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Middleham break

Lovely stay host Fiona and son Hugo and rest of staff were excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was clean enough, staff were ok. They were pet friendly as far as pets were allowed in, but I was shocked to have to pay £20 per night for my small dog! They said it was “all the extra cleaning”!? Breakfast better on day 2.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

katy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay.

Beautiful hotel in a stunning location. We stayed in a Signature Room and it was lovely, clean and comfortable with a yummy breakfast the next day. Will recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay in an historic hotel

Lovely location right on the square in an old property. From our room we could see the castle.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was very enjoyable and the staff very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was very nice but did not eat there otherwise, menu not to our taste and very expensive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

one of the best

I have stayed here regularly over the past 2 years and always find the Staff very helpful and accommodating. Lovely location and the food is excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

A J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good

Spur of the moment booking as we suddenly got a free weekend in our schedule. Nice hotel, good dinner and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sykes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel and area were very nice but for what we were charged i expected more Also the restaurant was mediocre. We stayed in the Middletons hotel in york for less than we paid here .
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property was in the centre of Middleham which was a good location. The room was comfortable. There wasn't a car park but you could park on the square for free.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel and Restaurant in Middleham, Wensleyda

Business trip, arrived late so restaurant was shut however the owner made a sandwich which was very much appreciated. Stayed two nights for business so early starts, missed breakfast both days as way too early. Managed to eat in the restaurant on day two. great menu, great food and wine. In summary great place for a break however if you are on business check on times for breakfast and restaurant closures to avoid disappointment.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
Liked the location. Ideal for local open day. Disappointed with size of the room, cleanliness of bathroom, water pressure for shower. Door did not fit not very secure. Long wait for food at breakfast, nearly an hour. Only 2 pillows on double bed and both very flat. Only one bedside table.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
-
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Nice welcome but no dinner

Really nice welcome from the staff. The room was pleasant but the bed was not very comfortable and we could hear others in their rooms. The facilities were clean but basic, we had to boil the kettle on the floor because there were no plugs available. They did not tell us we would need to book for the restaurant and when we arrived at 7pm to eat, we were told it was fully booked. Other pubs were also full and we struggled to get any food for dinner, luckily we arranged takeaway from anothe pub.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was comfortable but the heating was a bit intermittent and came on at certain times. This seemed to get rectified during our stay. The breakfast was very good quality but we had to wait quite a long time for the cooked food to arrive.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect relaxing getaway

The Wensledale hotel is located in the lovely village of Middleham, the welcome we got was warm, the onsite restaurant served absolutely amazing food and the breakfast the next morning has got to be one of the best weve ever had
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021