The Blue Lion
3.0 star property

Comfortable inn with free breakfast and restaurant

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The Blue Lion

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Fireplace
Front of property
Superior Double Room, Courtyard Area | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Serves lunch and dinner
Classic Room (Large) | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Overview of The Blue Lion

8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Explore the area

DL8 4PE, England, Leyburn, East Witton
  • Popular LocationThe Black Bull1 min walk
  • Popular LocationMiddleham Castle2 min walk
  • Popular LocationThe Cover Bridge Inn3 min drive
  • Popular LocationHarmby Waterfall4 min drive
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Room options

Classic Room (Large)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Classic Double Room

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Double Room (Petite)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Superior Double Room, Courtyard Area

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Superior Double Room, Courtyard Area (Large)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Middleham

The Blue Lion is located in Leyburn. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yorkshire Dales National Park and Foxglove Covert Local Nature Reserve, while The Forbidden Corner and Swaledale Museum are cultural highlights. Jervaulx Abbey and Ripley Ice Cream are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Middleham Castle - 2 min walk
  • Harmby Waterfall - 4 min drive
  • The Forbidden Corner - 4 min drive
  • Constable Burton Hall - 7 min drive
  • Aysgarth Falls - 11 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Golden Lion - 3 min drive
  • Manor Cafe - 6 min drive
  • The Black Swan - 13 min drive
  • The Fox & Hounds - 7 min drive
  • The Cover Bridge Inn - 3 min drive

About this property

The Blue Lion

Property highlights
Free full breakfast, a garden, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at The Blue Lion. The onsite restaurant, Restaurant, features local cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, free newspapers, and meeting rooms
Room features
All guestrooms at The Blue Lion feature comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Cribs/infant beds, electric kettles, and heating

Languages

English

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 full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11 AM

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 staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Property is 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

Is The Blue Lion pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Blue Lion?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Blue Lion?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Blue Lion?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Blue Lion located?

Situated in Leyburn, this inn is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Middleham Castle and within 3 mi (5 km) of Harmby Waterfall and The Forbidden Corner. Jervaulx Abbey and Constable Burton Hall are also within 6 mi (10 km).

The Blue Lion Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews" "

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 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’ve stayed here many times and it’s always great. Even the restrictions didn’t really impact on our visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended
A super hotel. Plenty character but comfortable with all necessary mod cons. Restaurant is excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well organised for Covid Rooms spotlessly clean Food well presented albeit a bit on pricey side
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

chris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Richard

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic stay, wonderful food, attentive staff. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020