The Racehorses Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (288 reviews)
The Racehorses Hotel , Kettlewell , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
Board games/puzzles
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great food
Beautiful location
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Slow check-in process
Some dated room features
Limited breakfast hours

Categories

Cleanliness
7.81
Room was clean and well-maintained, though some areas were seen as slightly dated.
Service
8.48
Staff were very friendly and accommodating, ensuring a pleasant experience.
Location
8.82
Ideal location in picturesque Yorkshire Dales, perfect for exploring.
Room Quality
7.77
Rooms comfortable but some felt a bit dated and in need of upgrade.
Amenities
8
Basic amenities provided, standard for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
7.96
Good value considering quality of food and overall experience.
Food and Beverage
8.81
Food was exceptional, especially the breakfast and dinner options.
Overall Experience
7.98
A lovely stay overall with minor issues that did not overshadow the experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 17:18

Property Description

Mountain Views and Outdoor Activities

Indulge in breathtaking mountain views from select rooms at The Racehorses Hotel. Explore the stunning surroundings with hiking and cycling activities available for adventurous guests.

Convenient Amenities

Enjoy the convenience of free WiFi, on-site restaurant, and bar at The Racehorses Hotel. Relax on the sun terrace or take advantage of the free private parking during your stay.

Nearby Attractions

Discover nearby attractions such as Aysgarth Falls and Skipton Castle, perfect for day trips from the hotel. With Leeds Bradford International Airport just 48 km away, your travel convenience is guaranteed.

Book your stay at The Racehorses Hotel now for a memorable getaway!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for £25 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 14 years old stay for £25 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 14 years old stay for £25 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 288 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.81
Service: 8.48
Location: 8.82
Room Quality: 7.77
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 7.96
Food and Beverage: 8.81
Overall Experience: 7.98
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Craig • couple • gb
8
2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Maria • extended_group • gb
10
Very comfortable and great value
Pros:

Excellent stay.
Staff very friendly, polite and helpful. Will certainly return.

Cons:

Nothing at all

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Lucy • couple • gb
7
2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • couple • gb
4
Would not stay there again.
Pros:

Nice old pub, accomadation was very dated and the breakfast was very average

Cons:

Pub was nice everything else about the hotel not great.

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • couple • gb
10
2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Maureen • solo_traveller • us
10
Awesome
Pros:

Lovely location, great pub, nice staff!!

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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stephanie • couple • gb
9
Great place to eat and stay
Pros:

The welcome we got was lovely and friendly. The food was superb and the service was excellent. Breakfast was great too

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • gb
10
Very comfy, cosy log fire, food was great (& beers!) very relaxing
Pros:

Great location & lovely views

Cons:

Nothing to dislike

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Sylvia • extended_group • gb
8
Very enjoyable.
Pros:

Excellent home cooked breakfast and dinner. Welcoming fires. Friendly and helpful staff. Car park. Village with character.

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Gary • couple • gb
9
Great relaxing weekend break.
Pros:

Food very good, nice breakfast and clean comfortable room

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Penelope • couple • au
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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david • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • gb
9
Great location and lovely hotel.
Pros:

Very friendly welcome, nice quiet sleep, great breakfast.

Cons:

Nothing really.

2026-01-03 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • couple • gb
10
Warm and cosy
Pros:

Lovely warm and comfortable hotel. The staff were very friendly and could not do enough

Cons:

Would like an earlier check in and a longer time to have breakfast

2026-01-02 • via Nuitee
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Peacock • couple • gb
10
Definitely a great place for a break
Pros:

Best breakfast I have ever had in a hotel top quality food full English breakfast superb evening meals just as good I highly recommend this hotel

Cons:

Nothing to moan about lovely warm hotel we stayed at Christmas very friendly staff

2025-12-20 • via Nuitee
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Derek • couple • gb
10
Pros:

The room was first class as was the staff and the food was delicious

2025-12-09 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
10
2025-12-03 • via Nuitee
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CHI KIT • solo_traveller • hk
9
Pros:

full english, perfect!
with coffee, tea, juice, cereal, mike, toast, etc..
nice place to spend for a holiday or short trip.

2025-11-28 • via Nuitee
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Judith • family_with_children • gb
8
Pleasant overnight stay.
Pros:

Food was very good

Cons:

The door at the top of the stairs as you had to step back onto a curved step to open the door, not ideal.

2025-11-24 • via Nuitee
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Shaun • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Great friendly atmosphere. Welcoming staff.

2025-11-23 • via Nuitee