The Sportsman'S Arms

The Sportsman's Arms restaurant serves lunch and dinner with a menu centered on locally sourced game and seasonal produce, including venison, pheasant, and forced rhubarb tart. Guests report a 10/10 dining experience, with specific dishes like the game terrine, cheese soufflé, and the Spiced Cauliflower soup praised as one of the best they have ever had. The on-site bar offers an extensive selection of malt whisky, real ales, and a wine list, with a open coal fire in the bar area for evening drinks.

The hotel offers standard double rooms and deluxe double rooms, with some accommodations featuring four-poster beds and views over the surrounding countryside. Bedrooms are equipped with premium bedding and en-suite bathrooms, though some guest reviews note the bathtubs are shallow. The property is a dog-friendly inn that provides pet bowls and allows dogs in bedrooms and dining areas.

The inn is set in Nidderdale, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with public footpaths offering walks from Pateley Bridge along the river. The hotel sits on 80 acres of land with extensive gardens, outdoor furniture on a sun terrace, and a secure parking area suitable for motorcycles. Leeds Bradford International Airport is located 34 km from the hotel, while Ripley Castle is 20 km away and Lightwater Valley Theme Park is 21 km away.

The hotel provides free parking with accessible parking spaces, free WiFi throughout the premises, and non-smoking rooms. Packed lunches are available on request for guests who plan day walks in the Dales. The property is entirely non-smoking, and the staff are noted in 10/10 guest reviews as being knowledgeable about the local area and food.

The hotel welcomes dogs and provides pet bowls, and dogs are permitted in bedrooms and dining areas. Guest reviews specifically mention that their dog was made to feel very welcome and could accompany them during dinner and breakfast. The property is set in the countryside with direct access to walking trails, making it suitable for guests traveling with pets.

Restaurant: 10/10 guest rating, locally sourced game & seasonal menu

Location: Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, river walks

Rooms: Deluxe double rooms with countryside views

Pet Policy: Dogs allowed in bedrooms & dining, pet bowls provided

Parking: Free on-site parking with secure area for motorcycles

Breakfast: Full English with black pudding & fried bread, made to order