Situated in the picturesque village of Stainforth, The Craven Heifer at Stainforth Hotel offers a traditional country pub. It is in the heart of the north Yorkshire Dales, a 5-minute drive from the market town of Settle.
The Craven Heifer at Stainforth offers a selection of rooms, each with a TV and tea and coffee making facilities.
In the mornings, fresh breakfast is cooked to order. The bar menu offers traditional meals and daily specials. The pub can cater for all dietary requirements and features a carefully selected range of real ales.
Stainforth is home to St Peter’s Church, just 5 minutes’ walk from The Craven Heifer at Stainforth. The village is 1 mile south of Stainforth Force Waterfall, where the River Ribble falls over limestone edges into a deep pool. Settle Railway Station is a 5-minute drive from the country pub.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
“The staff were amazing and super kind, the Ned was one of the comfiest I ever slept in and the location was great. Will defo stay again!!”
Will
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“Location. The dinner was excellent as was the beer and bar atmosphere”
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Maxine
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“Lovely location in small village. All very clean and.friendly staff. Pub food was very tasty.”
Murphy
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“Staff were really nice and helpful. It was quiet which I liked. Clean. Food menu was very limited but i tried the Shepherds Pie and it was lovely. Welcome dogs too which is good to know.”
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Helen
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“Friendly and warm welcome to this quaint pub in a small Dales village. lovely secluded beer garden area. Bright and nicely decorated room .”
Jn
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“Lovely old pub in a quiet village near Settle. Only a few rooms, which are quite small but beautifully appointed. Meals are not included, but we had an excellent dinner and a basic breakfast, with special provision of gluten-free food (and beer!)...”
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Nicholas
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“It's a great little pub / Inn. The staff were brilliant and the evening food, even though the menu was limited, was superb!
Great outdoor area next to the river.”
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Lily
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“Great location, room was a good size, bar downstairs did nice food / drinks and a great little beer garden to enjoy a drink in.”
Patrick
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“We had a brilliant stay before completing the Yorkshire Three Peaks. Staff were great, good food and good beers. The pub quiz on a Thursday is great as well.”
Laura
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“The room was very comfortable. Very comfortable bed (perfect after hiking the Yorkshire 3 Peaks!). Lovely hot shower. Lovely stained glass window.”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
Cuisine
British
Open for
Lunch • Dinner
Ambiance
Family friendly • Traditional
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
The Craven Heifer at Stainforth takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please inform The Craven Heifer at Stainforth in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
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