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The Sawley Arms

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Serves lunch and dinner
Spa Gill - Room 1 Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Lunch and dinner served
Lunch and dinner served

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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Sawley, Fountains Abbey, Ripon, England, HG4 3EQ
  • Place, Nidderdale
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Fountains Abbey
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Newby Hall and Gardens
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Airport, Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Spa Gill - Room 1 Deluxe Double Room

Spa Gill - Room 1 Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Spa Gill - Room 1 Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Warren Room 2-Deluxe Twin Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Warren Room 2-Deluxe Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Ravens Nest Room 3 - Family Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Ravens Nest Room 3 - Family Room

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hebden Room 4 - Family Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Hebden Room 4 - Family Room

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Calf Haugh Room 5-Deluxe Double Room

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Skell Bank Room 6 -Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Skell Bank Room 6 -Deluxe Room

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Bunk Bed, Colliers Far - Room 7 | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bunk Bed, Colliers Far - Room 7

  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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The Sawley Bunkhouse Room 8 -Deluxe Shared Dormitory. | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

The Sawley Bunkhouse Room 8 -Deluxe Shared Dormitory.

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Luxury Apartment | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Luxury Apartment

  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Sawley Arms

A restaurant, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free inn. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden.
The Sawley Arms offers 78 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and designer toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Ripon inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Sawley Arms. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Studley Royal Park. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a terrace
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Nidderdale and a few minutes from Fountains Abbey
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Sawley Arms also features a terrace and a garden. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Ripon inn is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to noon.
On-site venue – This pub specialises in British cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to noon for a fee: GBP 18.50 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 18.50 for adults and from GBP 10.00 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property does not have a front desk. The host will greet guests on arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

The Sawley Arms Inn
The Sawley Arms Ripon
The Sawley Arms Inn Ripon

The Sawley Arms Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 89 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location to stay over
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, great rooms recently done, beautiful area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CARON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a really cosy well run pub with lovely rooms and amazing staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keeley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were exceptional, wonderful staff and a gem of a country pub, highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very good. Rather warm, but turning the radiators off and opening the windows sorted that out. A very pleasant stay with the breakfast a 6 mile walk and a light lunch in the pub.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds and lovely room. Would have explored more around the area but for a thunderstorm. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extremely attentive staff and a great night sleep!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Carole

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

Sawley Arms

A slight blip with a power cut but the staff couldn’t have been more on the ball and all was soon sorted The rooms were very well appointed and very clean. The staff were friendly, helpful and efficient and the breakfast was excellent. Would certainly revisit and can reccomend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good size room immaculate with beautiful bathroom and fabulous breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Well appointed, very comfortable, good food and drink, delightful ambience and excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Rich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay and all the staff are so helpful and friendly. A little too much noise between the guest rooms and the window blinds could be improved but otherwise a perfect place to stay while enjoying the beautiful surroundings near Ripon.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Dayle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were really lovely and the staff were exceptional especially Tracy who collected us from Grantly Hall
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely country pub with good beer and food in a small, quiet village. Nice, well kept garden with seating. Excellent room, a good size and very well appointed with a nice bathroom. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a relaxed small hotel - a bit like a guest house / hotel with good dining and bar for locals. Sawley is very convenient for Fountains Abbey but isolated - a car is essential. The Spanish chef was very good, as was the room andvthe staff attentive
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good staff especially helpful especial jenny
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Dianne

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

A gem in yorkshire

The Sawley Arms was a gem in the countryside
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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8/10 Good

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place but a bit overpriced we thought
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

David T

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

Country gem.

This is a wonderful little country pub and hotel. The staff were super friendly, it’s spotlessly clean and we had the best breakfast ever. We’ll definately be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was excellent, adequate choices and decent portions. The room was too 'bling' for our liking!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

Excellent break

We had a 2 night stay, the staff, service and accommodation were to a very high standard. Everyone was very welcoming. The accommodation was spotlessly clean and tidy and very comfortable. Loved the lighting in the room. Also the bar/restaurant service was very good and the food was excellent We would recommend this hotel and will definitely return there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Colleen

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

Best night’s sleep in a long time!

Modern, spotlessly clean accommodation and super- comfy beds! There was even a TV in the bathroom! Lovely country pub and beer garden. Restaurant a bit on the expensive side, but the quality and presentation of the food was really good. The take away fish and chips were half the price of the eat in and were delicious. Would definitely stay here again without hesitation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great one night stay. The room was clean, very modern and with high quality finish. Our daughter loved the high sleeper bed which was very safe. Convenient location for Brimham Rocks and Fountains Abbey. Plenty of parking onsite. We had a great dinner in the pub and our breakfast was delicious too. Friendly staff, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Amazing!!!

Stayed for 2 nights over the bank holiday. Cannot say enough positive things about this place, we were a family of 4 and the rooms were perfect. The staff, especially Estelle ( I think this was her name) literally could not do enough for you. Dinner and breakfast were fantastic and the overall cleanliness of the place was the best I’ve ever seen. Great place in a great location with amazing staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely one night stay. Sure, the walls are a bit thin but it really didn't bother us. It's the food that gets the rave reviews. You know when your eyes water with satisfaction and contentment....that!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tanya, Estelle, Tim and the Scouse supporter were so friendly and helpful. The accommodation was immaculately clean and well maintained. Food was lovely and reasonably priced. We definitely plan to revisit soon. The only improvement I would suggest is to have ironing facilities in the room for guest”s convenience. Thanks to all for such a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023