The Fountain Hotel

Hotels
8.1 (785 reviews)
Market Place , Hawes , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Packed lunches
Darts
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
Expensive drinks
TV didn’t work
Inconsistencies in quality

Categories

Cleanliness
7.85
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
8.35
Staff were friendly and helpful.
Location
8.35
Central location with great access to facilities.
Room Quality
7.85
Room was good with all needed for a comfortable stay.
Amenities
8.05
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
7.65
Expensive drinks and some issues with the room.
Food and Beverage
8.35
Breakfast was great with good quality food.
Overall Experience
8.35
Overall a satisfying experience with great service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 16:36

Property Description

Charming Hotel in Yorkshire Dales National Park

Comfortable Rooms and Cozy Amenities
Experience a cozy stay at The Fountain Hotel with well-equipped rooms featuring flat-screen TVs and tea/coffee making facilities. Relax in en-suite bathrooms with complimentary towels and a bath or shower.

Relaxing Bar and Exciting Activities
Unwind at the bar with a variety of cask ales and a classic bar menu. Enjoy entertainment with pool table, darts, and live sports on BT and Sky Sports. The hotel offers a vibrant atmosphere with plenty to do both on-site and in the surrounding areas.

Explore the Picturesque Surroundings
Discover the charm of Hawes with its bustling market and nearby attractions like Gayle Mill, White Scar Cave, and Bolton Castle. Book now for an unforgettable stay at The Fountain Hotel.

Important information:

Kindly note the property cannot process payments from American Express credit cards, and an alternative card will be required.

Dogs are allowed with prior arrangement

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 785 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.85
Service: 8.35
Location: 8.35
Room Quality: 7.85
Amenities: 8.05
Value for Money: 7.65
Food and Beverage: 8.35
Overall Experience: 8.35
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Peter couple gb
8
Pros:

Small and friendly

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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Anthony solo_traveller gb
9
Nice stay
Pros:

Great location fab breakfast
Clean room , nice friendly staff comfy bed
Liked having a number combo lock on door rather than a key
Car park to rear which is free

Cons:

Pub downstairs favours locals rather than tourists
A bit expensive for 1 person 140 quid

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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Alen family_with_children gb
9
2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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steven solo_traveller gb
8
warm friendly
Pros:

just location and warmnest of the the staff

Cons:

friendly relax

2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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Susan solo_traveller gb
4
2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Michael solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

In the center of Hawes with parking .
The breakfast set you up for the day and meal in the bar at night was excellent

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Wayne couple gb
8
A lovely stay, friendly, comfortable, ideally placed, leave car until you leave, excellent breakfast
Pros:

Location central in the village, a cosy pub with rooms above and large dining area to back room.
Easy check in. Key pad on room locks, so no keys required. Good secure parking to rear.
Comfortable rooms and bed, good shower, TV,
opening windows with child safety catch. Plenty of tea, coffee & biscuits, towels and bedding good hotel quality.

Cons:

Not a lot to not like really, little things only like,
Sliding bathroom door kept opening up on its own,
No fridge in room and no shelf in bathroom (room 12)

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Jeff couple gb
9
2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Peter solo_traveller gb
9
Nice to find a new place to stay in Wensleydale in the village of Hawes
Pros:

Location in the town centre with limited private parking

Cons:

Nothing to dislike

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Sandy solo_traveller gb
4
Pros:

In a good place on main road in center of Hawes.
Staff friendly and helpful.
Room had all the usual things you might need.
Good selection of breakfast choices ( cereal/toast/fry up).

Cons:

Needs updating/refreshing. Carpet in dining room especially and needs clean / recover dining room walls. Bathroom floor soft and wobbly. Mattress needs replacing. Room smelt of stale cigarette smoke and alcohol ( not unusual for an old pub hotel).
Parked on main road - they have a few spaces nearby but needs to be small car.

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Scott family_with_children gb
8
Really enjoyed our stay in Hawes despite the rainy weather.
Pros:

Very comfortable room with all facilities needed. Hairdryer, iron and ironing board, tea, coffee and biscuits. TV. Very well situated in the middle of the town within easy reach of pubs, shops, museum and Wensleydale Creamery. Lots of storage space. W
The room wasn't overly large but it was adequate. Comfy bed. Lots of walks from Hawes and things to do in the town so we never moved the car until we left.

Cons:

The only downside was the bathroom did not have a radiator so was extremely cold and it was difficult to dry the towels.
Also needed to order breakfast the night before which doesn't suit everyone.

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Stuart solo_traveller gb
6
2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Cowden Rob solo_traveller gb
6
Could do better
Pros:

Centre of town

Cons:

Breakfast room carpet was filthy.

2026-01-27 via Nuitee
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Paul S couple gb
8
An enjoyable couple of nights in the Fountain Hotel, thank you!
Pros:

Warm and friendly staff welcome, a clean and comfortable room. Great cooked breakfast. Generous tea, coffee, chocolate facilities.

Cons:

We would have liked better toiletries in the bathroom.

2026-01-27 via Nuitee
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Alex solo_traveller gb
7
2026-01-26 via Nuitee
A
Andrew couple gb
8
2026-01-24 via Nuitee
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Susan family_with_children gb
9
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Rachel family_with_children gb
9
Really comfortable stay in a super friendly pub in the centre of the village.
Pros:

Really friendly, great vibe, super helpful.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Peter couple gb
8
Good hotel in a great location
Pros:

Good location, friendly efficient staff.

Cons:

Good breakfast but would have liked fruit and yoghurt too

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Andy solo_traveller gb
10
Relaxing break
Pros:

Staff were really friendly and helpful. Breakfast was great, my packed lunch was great and so was my evening meal, top food and well presented. Chicken in Cider with crushed potatoes was lovely. So was the unusual dessert of battered wensleydale and cake balls with vanilla ice cream.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee