The Inn South Stainley South Stainley, North Yorkshire, HG3 3ND

  • 12 bedrooms

Comfortable Bedrooms between Harrogate and Ripon

If exploring North Yorkshire is on the agenda, The Inn South Stainley puts you in an excellent position to do it. Set amid countryside between Harrogate and Ripon, this independent pub combines the warmth of a country inn with smart contemporary interiors. Its location makes exploring particularly easy. Knaresborough is close by, while Ripley Castle, Fountains Abbey, Brimham Rocks and the landscapes of Nidderdale offer plenty of reasons to pull on your walking boots. Downstairs, open fires, comfortable corners, delicious food, and a relaxed bar provide all the ingredients for a proper country-pub stay.

Facilties & Amenities

  • Beer Garden
  • Breakfast
  • Dog Friendly Rooms
  • Family Friendly
  • Log Fires
  • Parking

Bedrooms

Whether you are escaping for a weekend, bringing the dog for a walking break or simply needing a comfortable base near Harrogate, The Inn South Stainley’s 12 bedrooms give you a choice of cosy country-pub character and a little extra indulgence. There are also rooms if your dog is coming along for the adventure – select a pet-friendly room when booking. Families are welcome, with cots and extra beds available for children with prior acknowledgement – additional charges apply.

Food & Drink

Arrive hungry. Expect country-pub cooking with plenty of choice: comforting favourites sit alongside lighter seasonal dishes, fresh fish, local meats and regularly changing specials, so there is good reason to dine during your stay. Sundays are made for lingering over a traditional roast, while the bar offers real ales and craft beers alongside cocktails and a carefully chosen wine list. Open fires and relaxed seating make it particularly inviting when Yorkshire turns chilly; in warmer weather, take your drink outside and make the most of the extensive gardens.

Nearby

Ripley Castle and Gardens – Discover more than 700 years of history at this privately owned Yorkshire castle and its surrounding estate (2.5 miles).

Knaresborough – Picturesque market town known for its riverside setting, dramatic railway viaduct and medieval castle (5 miles).

Nidd Gorge – Ancient woodland and peaceful riverside trails make this a lovely choice for a North Yorkshire walk (5 miles).

Ripon – One of England’s smallest cathedral cities, with historic streets, independent shops and the impressive Ripon Cathedral (6 miles).

Harrogate – Elegant spa town known for its Victorian heritage, independent shopping, gardens and famous tearooms (6 miles).

RHS Garden Harlow Carr – Explore beautifully designed gardens inspired by Yorkshire’s distinctive landscape (6 miles).