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The Sawley Arms

4.0 star property
Attentive staff delivers warm hospitality at this welcoming inn where delicious meals are readily available throughout the day

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The Sawley Arms offers an upscale atmosphere where travelers can relax on the sunny terrace or explore the garden. The full breakfast starts the day right, while the on-site restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Free WiFi and comfortable outdoor furniture enhance the experience.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$253
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar

Room options

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Spa Gill - Room 1 Deluxe Double Room

Spa Gill - Room 1 Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Heated bathroom floor
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Warren Room 2-Deluxe Twin Room

Warren Room 2-Deluxe Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Heated bathroom floor
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Ravens Nest Room 3 - Family Room

Ravens Nest Room 3 - Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Heated bathroom floor
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Hebden Room 4 - Family Room

Hebden Room 4 - Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Heated bathroom floor
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Calf Haugh Room 5-Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Skell Bank Room 6 -Deluxe Room

Skell Bank Room 6 -Deluxe Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Heated bathroom floor
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Bunk Bed, Colliers Far - Room 7

Bunk Bed, Colliers Far - Room 7

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Heated bathroom floor
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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The Sawley Bunkhouse Room 8 -Deluxe Shared Dormitory.

The Sawley Bunkhouse Room 8 -Deluxe Shared Dormitory.

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Heated bathroom floor
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Luxury Apartment | Living area

Luxury Apartment

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Heated bathroom floor
Designer toiletries
  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Ripon is home to The Sawley Arms. Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Yorkshire Dales National Park and Nidderdale. Log Heights and Jack Laugher Leisure And Wellness Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Ripon travel guide
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Sawley, Fountains Abbey, Ripon, England, HG4 3EQ

What's nearby

  • At Fountains Abbey, nr Ripley, North Yorkshire, UK (Jan 2017).
    Nidderdale
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Anne Boleyn’s Seat was originally built for Georgian visitors,who would sit in the seat and be surprised when the huge wooden doors opened,to reveal the view of the gardens and abbey below,This was the Aislabies way of showing off the estate that they owned#foutainsabbey#ripon
    Studley Royal Park
    3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • One of the magnificent cloisters @ Fountains Abbey, nr Ripon, North Yorkshire, UK (Jan 2017).
    Fountains Abbey
    3 min drive - 3.6 km
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    Yorkshire Dales National Park
    18 min drive - 21.5 km
  • York Minster featuring a square or plaza, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral
    York Minster
    45 min drive - 53.7 km

Getting around

  • Weeton Station
    20 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    59 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    10 min drive
  • Studley tearoom
    3 min drive
  • Summerbridge Tearooms
    7 min drive
  • The Inn South Stainley
    9 min drive
  • Fountains Tea Rooms
    5 min drive

About this property

The Sawley Arms

Upscale inn
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a bar at The Sawley Arms. The on-site restaurant offers lunch and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this inn include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), outdoor furniture and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 78 individually furnished rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other amenities include:
  • Heated floors, designer toiletries and showers
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Optional extras

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

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sawley Arms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Sawley Arms?

As of 7 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sawley Arms on 10 Mar 2026 start from AU$253, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Sawley Arms?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Sawley Arms?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sawley Arms?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Sawley Arms located?

Situated in Ripon, this inn is within 2 miles (3 km) of Studley Royal Park, Nidderdale and Fountains Abbey. Studley Roger Seven Bridges Walk is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Sawley Arms Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 88 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Colin

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Richard

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

Me and my Wife time

Fantastic place to stay But with some issues in my mind Room was very clean and comfortable with some very modern touches Then spoiled by plastic cups only two small biscuits very small tv then having to pay for breakfast I would expect a room at £178 would include breakfast Staff were very nice Parking handy for rooms
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great with nice bunk beds and Screens. However, we could not sit in the lower level bunk beds because of the upper bed and there was no place to sit. Otherwise, it is a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Colleen

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

Pricey, but lovely location and grounds.

Our second stay here in the same room. The location is very peaceful and rural and the hotel is well located for trips to Ripon, The Forbidden Corner, Fountains Abbey and Deer Park, Grantly Hall and Brimham Rocks. The beer garden is lovely and parking very near to our room was really convenient. The beds were very comfortable and the bathroom and shower modern and spotless. What prevented a five star rating was the room had an adjoining door and the guest in the next bedroom snored. In addition there was a lot of pacing about in the room upstairs the next morning ( maybe staff remaking the room?) and the ceiling was creaky. Also, for the price of the overnight accommodation, without breakfast included, we would have appreciated ceramic coffee/ tea mugs rather than plastic. These points, however, would not stop us from returning here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

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

Potential- room for improvement.

Stayed for five nights in an excellent room - first rate facilities, esp bathroom. Slight criticism: bed linen and towels unappealing colour and towels rather thin. Pub warm and comfortable, very friendly, staff helpful, excellent breakfasts. Dined in twice. Appreciated the special offer on steak night but winter menu otherwise rather dull, limited and overpriced. Over all an enjoyable stay but not outstanding value for money.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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

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

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