The Kestrel by Innkeeper's Collection

Hotels
8.7 (1880 reviews)
The Kestrel Vintage Inn, Wetherby Road, , Harrogate , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Hiking
Cycling
Bar
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent staff
Great food
Cons:
Noise from neighboring rooms
Bathroom could be cleaner

Categories

Cleanliness
8.09
There were mentions of dust in the bathroom.
Service
9.06
Staff was generally helpful and friendly.
Location
9.1
Great location for easy access into Harrogate.
Room Quality
8.55
Rooms were well presented, clean, but had some noise issues.
Amenities
8.58
Amenities like tea/coffee making facilities were provided.
Value for Money
8.54
Value for money was highlighted with great atmosphere.
Food and Beverage
9.09
Breakfast and dinner were described as excellent.
Overall Experience
8.56
Overall experience was positive with a lovely stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 03:33

Property Description

Quaint Accommodation with Traditional Charm
Experience a delightful stay at Innkeeper's Collection Harrogate (East), Knaresborough, just a stone's throw away from Harrogate Conference Centre. The rooms exude charm with old wooden beams and offer modern amenities like TV, tea/coffee facilities, and complimentary toiletries.

Delicious Dining and Refreshing Beverages
Indulge in a culinary journey at The Kestrel restaurant, serving up hearty pub fare, complemented by a selection of cask ales and wines.

Explore Harrogate's Gems and Beyond
Discover the vibrant shops of Harrogate, including a visit to the iconic Betty’s Tea Rooms. Don't forget to explore the nearby attractions like the mystical Mother Shipton's Cave.

Book your stay now for a memorable experience!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

    No internet access available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 1880 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.09
Service: 9.06
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 8.55
Amenities: 8.58
Value for Money: 8.54
Food and Beverage: 9.09
Overall Experience: 8.56
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Vicky couple gb
3
Lovely location but I didn’t get any sleep and left too early to feedback to staff
Pros:

The location it was clean and a lovely room

Cons:

I was woken at 4.30 by a delivery. There was lots of noise from a lorry unloading and doors opening and closing.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
J
Janine solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Fabulous location for Great Yorkshire Show, wonderful room, great pub too!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Robert couple gb
9
Really pleased to stay here again, if available will stay next year.
Pros:

Exactly where we needed to be. Saved hours of travel time.

Cons:

All good from our point of view.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
K
Keeling solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Robert couple gb
9
Great stay
Pros:

Location and breakfast

Cons:

No towel holder for hand towel and thin walls heard everything next door

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
R
Robert solo_traveller au
6
Must improve
Pros:

Great looking pub/hotel in a good location

Cons:

Room 8 is just not suitable for families, just outside is the kitchen staff smokers area therefore the room gets frequent unpleasant fumes. This is the second year running we have stayed here, frequently in the first visit breakfast choices were unavailable, we only attempted breakfast once this visit and 4 out of 5 of us could not have our selected breakfast. This after being woken at 5am by noisy delivery wagon, which obviously didn't deliver food. The day before The Great Yorkshire show and inadequate food availability? I would not recommend staying there which is a shame as it's a nice place. Footnote: we did receive a discount for our issues but its doubtful we will return

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
E
English couple gb
9
Good overnight stop. Room was a little dark. Fan provided as very hot weather.
Pros:

Freshly cooked to order.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
D
David couple gb
8
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
D
David couple gb
9
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
C
Catherine solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Everthing was perfect nothing to fault, came for a relaxing evening and it was perfect 10/10

Cons:

Was nothing to dislike

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
E
Eleanor couple gb
9
Very comfortable stay in lovely surroundings.
Pros:

Beautiful pub with good sized rooms. Very comfortable. Food was great and good choice. Staff really friendly and efficient.

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
N
Neil solo_traveller gb
7
2026-07-07 via Nuitee
S
Simon solo_traveller gb
10
Relaxing, friendly accommodating
Pros:

Everything amazing Staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
B
bronwyn couple gb
9
Very good value, clean and comfortable with a very cosy country feel
Pros:

Room was very comfortable and adquate for a one night stay. Bathroom was clean and well appointed. We enjoyed dinner in the restuarant and found this to be very good value for money. Breakfast was very good and overall service from staff was excellent. Very cosy bar and restaurant areas with lovely views and nice outdoor space to drink or dine. We would use again if travelling to Scotland as a venue to break our journey.

Cons:

Some small touches needed to finish the bathroom renovation a higher standard.

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
J
Jack solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Staff were excellent and friendly. The building itself had lots of character.

Cons:

The room was small and very warm, even with the provided fan on throughout the night.

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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philip solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Nice sized , clean room and great bathroom..
The food and menu was very good with nice service from the staff.
Safe and secure parking.

Cons:

All good,

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
L
Lisa couple gb
10
Would highly recommend.
Pros:

Friendliness and how accommodating the Manager was when we explained we were attending a wedding nearby and needed somewhere to get changed as we arrived before check-in time. We were given early access to our room which was fantastic. Lovely comfortable room and breakfast was excellent too.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
H
Hebden solo_traveller gb
9
Overnight stay.
Pros:

We stayed for one night as we were attending a show in Harrogate and thought it would be quieter than Harrogate on a Saturday night.
We have had meals here before so knew the place and area.
Our room was of a very good size. I worried the mattress may be too firm for my painful shoulder but it was absolutely fine.
The room and en-suite were clean and comfortable with everything needed for a stay.
Food was excellent as well as the friendly service.
It's a lovely spot. Very much a country pub with lovely open countryside views to the back.
Plenty of parking.
It's next to a busy main road but there again the Kestrel Inn can't control that.
We had a great stay and would definitely recommend it to others.

Cons:

Noisy main road but that's not The Kestrels fault.

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Elsbeth couple gb
7
overall was good, convenient for golf courses
Pros:

Bed comfortable fan provided in the room which was helpful as the weather was very hot

Cons:

we were told that if we wanted fruit and yoghurt off the menu in addition to the full cooked breakfast we had to pay extra as the allowance for breakfast was the price of the full cooked breakfast. This wasn't explained anywhere when I booked B&B

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Jon solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-05 via Nuitee