The Wensleydale Heifer Hotel - Leyburn

2 AA Rosette award-winning boutique inn in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales

Accommodations & Themed Rooms

The Wensleydale Heifer offers 15 individually themed bedrooms, each with distinct decor and amenities such as a hydrospa bath in the Champagne room or a Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser in the Chocolate room. The James Bond room includes a 3D TV and free popcorn, while the Whisky room provides a complimentary tot of whisky. Every room features luxury Temple Spa toiletries, Egyptian linen, and extras like fresh milk, homemade cookies, and a mini-bar with local drinks.

Dining & Culinary Experiences

The hotel's 2 AA Rosette restaurant serves a weekly-changing menu sourced from local producers, with a specialty in seafood including a Lobster Experience and a fish pie. The Fish Bar offers an informal setting with a Chippie menu featuring haddock, prawns, sea bass, and bone marrow gravy, all cooked to order. An on-site in-house smokery smokes local fish and meats, while the whisky lounge provides over 100 malts and house craft cocktails.

Family-Friendly Amenities

The Wensleydale Heifer hotel provides a dedicated children's menu with options like chicken milanese and smaller portions of fish and chips, plus a kids' activity box during holidays. The on-site luxury family holiday cottage, the Hideaway, offers a self-catering option with breakfast included either in the main hotel or as a delivered hamper. Families can enjoy the garden, sun terrace, and outdoor furniture, as well as games and packed lunches on request.

Pet-Friendly Policies

The hotel welcomes dogs with a pet basket, water bowls, and treats upon arrival, and allows pets in designated rooms and the snug bar area. The garden and surrounding Yorkshire Dales provide ample walking space, and the staff will arrange packed lunches for day trips. Dogs are not charged extra and are welcomed to the restaurant's outside seating and the Fish Bar informal dining area.

Location & Surroundings

Set in West Witton, the Wensleydale Heifer inn lies within the Yorkshire Dales National Park, a 10-minute drive from the Wensleydale Railway and the market town of Leyburn. Guests can walk directly from the hotel onto numerous scenic trails, including routes to Aysgarth Falls and the Wensleydale countryside. Free parking is available on site, and nearby attractions include the historic Middleham Castle and the village of Hawes for local cheese.

• Rooms: 15 themed bedrooms with hydrospa baths, 3D TVs, or whisky tastings
• Dining: 2 AA Rosette restaurant, weekly-changing menu, Fish Bar, in-house smokery
• Family: dedicated kids' menu, Hideaway cottage, activity boxes
• Pet: free pet welcome pack, snug bar, outdoor seating with dogs
• Location: Yorkshire Dales National Park, near Wensleydale Railway and Leyburn