We stayed at the Blue Lion for 2 nights over 4-6 April. We booked into one of the superior rooms in the Courtyard - room 14. The room was spacious and comfortable, and as previous reviewers mention, plenty of hot water, nice clean bathroom and underfloor heating. I had arranged a bottle of champagne on arrival which was waiting, well... More

This delightful inn was a perfect escape, with a huge log fire and quiet garden. The room was small, but perfectly appointed and clean, with a comfy bed. The dinner was so very perfectly delicious. The wine list excellent, if a little pricey. Just two reservations. Firstly, we were in room four and we were disturbed by the sound of... More

What a wonderful discovery. One of the nicest bars I have been into. A mixture of gastropub and restaurant(s); this place is a real find. A superb menu with plenty of fish and game. the staff are great; the place is very clean and it is a superb place to base your self if you are visiting the area. Theer... More

Back for the tenth time, this time with a four year old and a six year old in tow... Settling into a seat by the fire in the bar and all worries seem miles away. Such a warm welcome, happy to feed the children first and then us after we'd put them to bed. They adapted food for the children... More

We stayed 2 nights for our sons 40th Birthday, we stayed in the main building but would of preferred to stay in a courtyard room as these were much bigger. Food overall was good, but we did not enjoy are steaks on the Saturday night, we raised this with Paul, he was very apologetic. Although on a cold night a... More

My husband and I have stayed twice in the last four years. Our first stay in the summer of 2009 was in the main building, at that time the room we had was a little tired and in need of updating.the latest stay was 27th March 2013, this time we stayed in a courtyard room and found this much better.... More

We were invited back to the blue lion this evening with our daughter and son after a disappointing Sunday lunch on Mothering Sunday. After raising our concerns with Paul he was most apologetic about the service and quality of the food we received and duly invited us back for him to prove to us that it was just a blip... More

Just a quick, Friday evening meal this time. On a reluctant spring night with the snow lying and an easterly wind blowing along Wensleydale, we found a cosy settle, the constant log fire, candlelight, linen napkins and delightful food. As ever Paul Klein was not too busy to check that the food, wine and service was up to scratch. For... More

We stayed for 3 nights in March 2013, in a courtyard room. As a couple in our 40s, we wanted a quiet and relaxing place to get away from our two small children for a few days .... and that's exactly what we got. At that time of year only 4 or 5 rooms were occupied, mostly by middle-aged (or... More