“An old fashioned 17th-century country hotel in the Nidd valley (an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), popular with walkers. Bedrooms are light and fresh, with modern bathrooms but it's the food, served in a dining room sparkling with silver cutlery and crystal lights, that remains the highlight.”

Recommended for

  • Active Holiday

    • The Yorkshire Dales National Park is just a short drive offering perfect terrain for cyclists, ramblers, and horse riders
  • Foodies

    • For game enthusiasts — the restaurant serves up locally shot grouse, pheasant, partridge, woodcock and mallard
  • Local exploring

    • Well positioned for exploring the market town of Pateley Bridge and the nearby Yorkshire Dales National Park
  • Owner managed

    • Ray and Jane Carter have owned and managed the Sportsman’s for more than 30 years
  • Outstanding location

    • Set in Wath-in-Nidderdale which has to be one of Yorkshire’s prettiest villages
  • Great walks

    • Head out on long walks across the Dales before returning for a pint and some hearty fare
  • Cycling

    • There are miles of quiet lanes and tracks for cyclists to explore
  • Sights nearby

    • Spend a day exploring the bustling spa town of Harrogate
  • Child friendly

    • Toys and games for kids to play with
  • Traditional

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Country Escape

  • Quiet

  • Views

  • Exclusive use

  • Fishing

  • Restaurant

Facilities

  • Rooms

    11 rooms in this hotel
  • Child friendly

    Toys and games for kids to play with
  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Private dining room

  • Bar

  • Parking

  • Views

  • Wifi

  • Sitting Room

  • Garden

  • Restaurant

Activities

  • Great walks

    • Head out on long walks across the Dales before returning for a pint and some hearty fare
  • Cycling

    • There are miles of quiet lanes and tracks for cyclists to explore
  • Sights nearby

    • Spend a day exploring the bustling spa town of Harrogate
  • Fishing

Map & Location

Other reviews

Sportsman's Arms

Set on the banks of the River Nidd, this elegant country pub with a restaurant and rooms provides a home-from-home base, perfect for exploring the market town of Pateley Bridge and the nearby Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Originally published by The Telegraph

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