The Fountain Hotel

Hotels
8.1 (873 reviews)
Market Place , Hawes , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Business center
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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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
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 873 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
D
Dino couple gb
10
Very good
Pros:

Good food. friendly staff who were very helpful when my motorcycle broke down and awaiting recovery

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
J
John extended_group gb
8
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
G
Gary solo_traveller gb
8
Cons:

Like an Oven in the bed room.

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Lloyd Greame solo_traveller gb
9
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
T
Tim solo_traveller gb
10
Nice stay as ever and enjoy the breakfast in the breakfast room
Pros:

Great bfast

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
J
James extended_group gb
7
Hotel was perfectly adequate for what we needed and the staff were all polite and very helpful.
Pros:

Room was clean and tidy. Location was excellent for our cycling trip. Breakfast was fine for our needs.

Cons:

Decor and furniture could do with a refresh and an update.

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
D
diane couple gb
8
It was a lovely stay
Pros:

The hotel was a great location and we was able to park, the staff were really nice it was a lovely stay

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
C
Chris solo_traveller gb
10
Fabulous
Pros:

The breakfast and the evening meal that I had in the bar was excellent. There is a lovely 1.5 mile walk to Hawdraw falls/ the historic Green Dragon pub (it was the inside of the Drovers on Ch5's All Creatures Great & Small). Well worth booking to see the Red Squirrels (a short drive nearby) at the Hawes Visitor Centre. The room was very comfortable.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
M
mark solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Would recommend

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
A
Alvina solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Friendly staff. Good food and location

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
D
DAWN solo_traveller gb
8
Great breakfast!
Pros:

Great check in. Room very clean. Great breakfast.

Cons:

Couldn't work the shower very well.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Lisa extended_group gb
10
Exceeded expectations.
Pros:

Excellent staff who made our stay highly enjoyable. Very comfortable rooms and also excellent breakfasts and evening meals. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to others.

Cons:

n/a

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
S
Simon solo_traveller gb
8
One night cycling stay in Hawes.
Pros:

Staff at reception for checking in and out, plus queries and serving were great. Well organised. Also v.responsive to queries before arrival. No problems. Twin room was spacious with a great view over the Dale. Was pretty quiet and restful. Good tea making facilities and full info. Breakfast was fab too.

Cons:

Couldn't find the remote for the A/C but didnt ask as we had a fan. The shower was let down a bit by water pressure issue,

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
R
Rachel solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

Great location and breakfast, very clean

Cons:

Bed had big dip in the middle - not so comfortable

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
D
David solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Location, comfort, food, staff and cleanliness.

Cons:

Both in our 70,s and put on top floor.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
J
Justyna couple gb
8
Super friendly staff
Pros:

Location

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
A
Alexandra couple es
6
Good location but a bit tired.
Pros:

This hotel is very centrally located in the village of Hawes, so if Hawes is your destination it is perfect. However the rooms are very small, we had no hanging space in the room, a fan was provided as we were in the midst of a heatwave which was very welcome, otherwise the room would have been far too hot. The toiletries provided seemed fairly low budget.
The breakfast was good and tasty, quality ingredients in the full English. The staff didn’t ooze the Yorkshire warmth and hospitality that I grew up with, no smalltalk over breakfast, just delivered to our table. Reception was relatively efficient. This hotel was reasonably OK for a night’s stopover, as we did, but I wouldn’t like to stay there for longer.

Cons:

The rooms looked in need of an update or refurbishment. I was expecting a little more luxury for the price paid. I didn’t like the bedding, the pillowcases were not cotton and made my head feel hot and sweaty overnight.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
M
Max solo_traveller gb
10
Excellent value for money, breakfast, and room
Pros:

Excellent location right in the middle of Hawes, I stayed here on my own during the Pennine way. Despite myself turning up wet and a bit muddy, the staff were very welcoming. The single room is the best I stayed in during my trip, and offers exceptional value for money. It's very well equipped, spacious, and comfortable, with generous extras like hot chocolate and a coffee pod machine. The breakfast was also the best of my trip, allowing me to pre-order the items I wanted the night before and having it all ready when I went to the dedicated breakfast room was lovely, and the food was delicious and cooked perfectly. Very happy with my stay here!

Cons:

I had planned on eating dinner here, but it was not being offered on the day due to short staff. I was notified ahead of time, and was able to get food elsewhere

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Micael couple se
8
Pros:

Utmärkt även om förhandsbokningen blev lite omständlig

Cons:

Det borde vara ett val med repeterande frukost när man bor flera nätter

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
N
nigel extended_group gb
9
2026-06-22 via Nuitee